KellanRamirez Report post Posted Thursday at 03:58 AM First post, I am 15 years old and want to get into bow hunting I've killed deer and javelina before with a rifle but I would like to try bow, any budget bow recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted Thursday at 04:28 AM I would go to the bow shops in town and shoot several of them. Find what fits you and you like and then start scouring the internet and find a used one. Everyone will have a different opinion to which is best. Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellanRamirez Report post Posted Thursday at 02:12 PM 9 hours ago, AZbowhntr said: I would go to the bow shops in town and shoot several of them. Find what fits you and you like and then start scouring the internet and find a used one. Everyone will have a different opinion to which is best. Good luck. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cannonball Report post Posted Thursday at 02:53 PM Bear Alaskan and Darton Consequence get rated high for budget class. Used is also a good option since I dont think anything depreciates as fast as bows... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forepaw Report post Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM Used Diamond Infinite Edge Pro series are available both LH and RH for around $200 retail. Often they come outfitted with accessories as the seller grows into a newer bow. They are decent shooting bows, and adjustable to 70#. Something in this range would allow you to get started while saving your $$ for a more expensive setup once you have learned form, muscle memory and concentration. Get some instruction, so you don't have to break bad habits like the rest of us! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted Thursday at 04:29 PM Try a bunch out and see what your comfortable with . Absolutely go to a reputable archery shop and have them size you for draw length . It's definitely important your bow fits you correctly . No offense to anyone but bass pro or cabelas is not a place to get fitted for a bow! Archery headquarters, ross,bear mtn ,are just some of the reputable archery shops I'm sure I'm missing some but you get the idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsotm Report post Posted Thursday at 09:14 PM 6 hours ago, cannonball said: Used is also a good option since I dont think anything depreciates as fast as bows... Just getting back into it seriously and can’t believe what’s happened to archery prices. New bows fully equipped are in custom rifle territory 👀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted Thursday at 10:03 PM Make sure you know which eye is dominant which you should already know if rifle hunting, just saying. You will also need to know your draw length. And the best bang for your buck will be a used bow. If you go used I'd ask the seller to maybe meat you at a bow shop just to look it over and I'd ask about availability of limbs and I'd assume a new string from the get go. Alternatively whatch some YouTube videos on what to look for buying a used bow. I would post a thread in the classifieds saying you are looking for a bow. I know some guys here may even be inclined just to give you one they don't want or use anymore. It's nice to see a youngster coming up in the sport of archery. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellanRamirez Report post Posted Friday at 02:14 PM 16 hours ago, CatfishKev said: Make sure you know which eye is dominant which you should already know if rifle hunting, just saying. You will also need to know your draw length. And the best bang for your buck will be a used bow. If you go used I'd ask the seller to maybe meat you at a bow shop just to look it over and I'd ask about availability of limbs and I'd assume a new string from the get go. Alternatively whatch some YouTube videos on what to look for buying a used bow. I would post a thread in the classifieds saying you are looking for a bow. I know some guys here may even be inclined just to give you one they don't want or use anymore. It's nice to see a youngster coming up in the sport of archery. thank you, ill have my family members who archery hunt help me find my draw lenth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites