Buying a bow.?

Question

I'm trying to start hunting with a bow. But I didn't want to pick up a new $200 bow if i was just starting. So I picked up an old "obsolete" Pearson bow for $35 bucks. It needs a new string, but thats about it. Then I heard that another guy was selling a brand new bow for about $50 bucks. I think it was called a Buckmaster. I'm thinking about selling the bow I just bought and buying the $50 bow.

Answer 1

Pearson is a good bow.They are giving matthews a run for there money.I have a Ben Pearson Diamand Back and love it.But I have 400$ in it.Like they said practice and be sure of your shoot.Good luck.

Answer 2

If you opt for cheap equipment then you may not be accurate enough to bow hunt. I suggest you purchase something worthwhile if you plan to hunt with it. I'm not trying to be a smart @$$, but it takes plenty of practice to become good enough to bow hunt. A good rule of thum is that if you can hit a pie plate at 40 yards consistantly then you are accurate enough to bow hunt...plus most bowhunters don't shoot at game that is further than 35 yards.

I began to shoot archery at age 12, but I did not hunt the season until I was ready at age 14. Since then I've got 5 bucks in archery and 4 other bucks in rifle season.

One thing a hunter dispises is to retrieve their buck and find an arrow stuck in the rump and half the meat is bad. Please practice and get accurate with your bow before you attempt to hunt deer with it.

By the way, my bow set up cost me upwards of 900 bucks...I'm not saying that you need to spend that much, but heck if you get a newer bow for 200 bucks I bet you can get much more accurate with that then the 35 dollar bow.

Answer 3

If you buy a $50.00 bow I'd be amazed if it was very good. Most modern bows start around $400 and jump up quick from there. Then again, are you looking for a recurve or a compund bow? Some older recurve bows that have been sitting around in the closet have sold for that price and it was a heck of a good buy. I haven't sen a used compound bow for under $150 for some of the older and cheaper bows.
Whatever you get, have fun, it's a great sport.

Answer 4

i could stongly advise you bypass to a archery save on your section and attempt quite a few different bows and arrows. There are only too many varieties to return up with a solution, that's going to would desire to be your selection after checking out as many as you could. there are various different movies and written works on the concern. learn it first. i all started with a compound bow, and characteristic only outfitted my first reflex deflex long bow. do now not purchase the 1st concern you notice!

Answer 5

ive got the Jennings air master split limb and it shoots great. shorter axis shorter LOP or length of pull will help. go to your local bow shop see the professional have your bow fitted and your arrows fitted and your bow restrung. see what kind of groups you shoot decide to put more money in or not
at that time.

Answer 6

If it is a Jennings Buckmaster, they are good bows.

Answer 7

if its comfotable, in good shape and shoots consistantly go for it. just make sure it fits you ( draw length, weight etc.) and practice..... you want a clean kill. good luck!!!!!!!