Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
9/5/2023 7:31:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MadMonkey][Edited]
as Legolas, Hawkeye, Rambo, Katniss, or Robin Hood... where would I start?

I had a compound bow as a kid, but didn't really understand anything about bows at the time even though I wasn't terrible at it.

Now, I want to get back into archery. Not really for hunting, although I plan on getting both a compound bow and a crossbow for that purpose, but more just for fun, exercise and giving me yet another hobby.

I want something of traditional style to play with in the backyard, but I don't know what to look at, much less where to look. Starting with short range target shooting.

Some kind of long bow? Shortbow? Recurve? For getting into it I'd rather not spend more than a few hundred bucks until I know it's something I'll enjoy.

Any recommendations, pros and cons between styles?

ETA: Just realized I probably should have put this in the traditional archery section, i wasn't paying attention. Sorry
"Beware the fury of a patient man" - John Dryden

"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God" - Simon Bradstreet

"I may crossdress but I don't dress like a whore" - LittlePony
9/6/2023 7:04:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BIG-DUKE-6][Edited] [#1]
Best starter bow for the buck
Samic sage 40-45# range

Make sure you get the correct spined arrows.  I would stick with carbon

I believe bass pro and cabellas still sells them

Plus it’s a take down so it fits nicely in a pack.

Sign up to continue the discussion

Create a free account to share your thoughts, follow topics, and connect with the AR15.COM community.

Already a member? Sign In