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 10-06-2010, 04:57 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: corona, california Posts: 19 |  What kinda bow?
So ive akways been a fan of bows and never really thought of buying one till now.
What is a good beginner bow? (ive never once shoot a bow)
How much would i be looking at spending for a beginner bow? | 
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| 10-06-2010, 05:07 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: , Alaska Posts: 2,316 |
I'm a low-tech kinda guy, so I'd say go to a gun show, buy something without wheels for about $50. Get some arrows and shoot them into a hay bale for a while. Then think about how and if you want to upgrade. Personally, I find shooting a sightless recurve relaxing. | |
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| 10-06-2010, 11:57 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,413 |
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Originally Posted by HomieDontUKnowMe
So ive akways been a fan of bows and never really thought of buying one till now.
What is a good beginner bow? (ive never once shoot a bow)
How much would i be looking at spending for a beginner bow?
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| 10-08-2010, 04:06 AM | #4 | Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,442 |
I am a novice to bows and recently bought the Martin Threshold package from Sportsmans Guide for about $200. It is a single cam compound bow and is adjustable from 55-75lbs and 28- 31". It came with the bow, sight w/3 pins, quiver, spring away rest and 2 carbon arrows. I just got it dialed in and bought a peep, stabilizer and 6 arrows w/practice tips for another $50. For $250, I have a decent rig for a beginner. __________________
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| 10-08-2010, 10:33 AM | #5 | mmmmm...... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 9,583 |
The best thing you can do is find a a good bow shop. Not Bass Pro or something, an actual bow shop. Go in and tell them what you are looking for, what you want to do with it and what you have to spend. They can match a bow to you and your needs as well as explain some of the workings. __________________
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| 10-08-2010, 03:30 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,126 |
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Originally Posted by spittinfire
The best thing you can do is find a a good bow shop. Not Bass Pro or something, an actual bow shop. Go in and tell them what you are looking for, what you want to do with it and what you have to spend.
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I did just that, and let them talk me into $800 worth of equipment (Mathews) -- and I don't hunt!!! 
I would not offer what your budget is. Not up front anyway..... 
I do agree on going to a real bow shop though. __________________
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| 10-08-2010, 07:20 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 1,232 |
Recently I bought a Martin Jaguar. ( I posted a range report if you are interetsted, there are some pics)
I would consider it to be the perfect beginner recurve. Also, with it you can get a case, 4 arrows, an arm guard and a few other things. I think it was 169 at the Sportsmans Guide. __________________
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