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Originally Posted by brendan's dad
If you are a beginner i will give you an approx. bare minimum cost for your accessories so you know what you are working with.
Sight $40 Trophy Ridge 4 pin
Rest $50 Biscuit
Release $40 Cheapest at Cabelas
6 arrows $60 Cabelas house brand
Field Points $10 Any brand
Quiver $50 Muzzy Tac5
Case $50 Cabelas basic soft case
You can get package bows for the $450 to $500 range but they are entry level and until you get into the Hoyt and Bowtech packages at $800, the accessories are fairly poor. Also no packages to my knowledge will include arrows, a release, and a case.
Going to a pro shop like Accurate Archery or Jimbows is always a good idea for proper fit and some coaching. But to be realistic, and I am thinking about the stock they have and current prices, it would be tough to be out the door for under $1000 once you add the above listed items.
There is the used route and you can save quite a bit of money, but unless you have a friend that has a lot of experience with a bow, you run the risk of getting the wrong size or worst than that, a damaged bow.
Not trying to be negative or discourage you, just giving you a reasonable expectation.
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I'll add one caveat to this.
Buy all your stuff from Cabela's (as recommended) and likely get no usable advice on how to use it.
Go to a reputable shop (like Jimbows)...pay no more and have the bow properly fitted to you and a lesson on how to use it properly.
I purchased a BowTec, fully set up with case and arrows for about $600.