New Bow Hunter!

[AlbertaWild]

Hello i want to ask and see if any ome has recomendations on a compound bow... $500 is cap. Arrows i can buy later on.
Does any one know where i can buy a good compound bow. I was thinking used; but most diffenitely buy a new one... i have not used one before but there is indoor range in town here that i will definetly use for sure.

[FallAirFever]

If that was my budget I would start with looking at a PSE Stinger. Nice bow with a decent accessory package. Good place to start. Also look at a Bowtech Fuel. Shoot a few and see what you like.
Good luck with your search. Archery is an awesome hobby.

[Bonescreek]

Tricky question.

For 500.00 you could get a used Mathews SBXT or a BoTeck or a Hoyt.

Top of the line bows but buying used you just don't know if it was
dry fired.

If I was you, to spend less than 750 then I would try to buy one of the
above manufactures if "I knew the owner". Otherwise go with a new PSE or
Bear etc as new.

Once a bow is dry fired it is basicly trashed.
No matter who makes it.

Unless you buy new, it's someone's words.
On the other hand, many people buy and sell bows that are not
"dry fired" and are perfectly fine evey day simply because they have
more money than brains. So there are in fact many fine used bows
out there.
Less than a year old simply because some idot wants to try and buy
and turn a dime.

So you need to look around and see what's out there.

Wow, never thought about it but I bet it holds true with the crossbows.
If one was dry fired ...
Buy it used ok ?

[ramonmark]

I'd pick up a RTH (ready to hunt package). Years ago I picked up a bear RTH and it served me well for a few years until I was ready to upgrade. Many of the larger companies make RTH packages and are usually around that price mark. My wife and a buddy of mine both shoot the Bear Cruzer RTH and its a good set up. A good way to get your feet wet.

[Bulldog Edm]

I've been hunting with a diamond infinity edge for 2 years. Very adjustable. Shoots nice. Comes in under your budget at just over $400 ready to hunt. I've harvest a bull moose, big whitetail buck and a muley buck with. There will be people on here who say that you can't hunt with an entry level bow but as long as you practice a lot you will be good to go. PM me if you have any questions. Bear Cruzer is another one that felt nice that was under your budget ready to hunt.

[BuckCuller]

Originally Posted by Bulldog Edm

I've been hunting with a diamond infinity edge for 2 years. Very adjustable. Shoots nice. Comes in under your budget at just over $400 ready to hunt. I've harvest a bull moose, big whitetail buck and a muley buck with. There will be people on here who say that you can't hunt with an entry level bow but as long as you practice a lot you will be good to go. PM me if you have any questions. Bear Cruzer is another one that felt nice that was under your budget ready to hunt.

You are right entry level bows are way better now than the best bows from when I started bow hunting.
I Pulled back my old browning mantis last year at 75 lbs and thought it was going to pull my shoulder out of its socket when I let down.

[fallen1817]

Keep your broadheads sharp and your shot placement small. As long as you are practicing routinely with what you buy, you will have no problem taking game.

I'd recommend heading to a bow shop and trying a few bows. Chances are, they will give you some advice on shooting form and other tips. I'd recommend buying a bow from them, too, however sometimes the budget doesn't allow it... In that case, you can head down to Cabela's and buy a reasonable package (RTH as someone mentioned) and become just as effective and lethal.

J