Posted: 9/2/2013 9:12:12 PM EDT
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What is a good starter compound for someone with little experience? I'm 6' and 200 pounds and intend primarily to target shoot for fun. My daughter does some junior archery and has a blast. I thought it would be nice to do this as a family thing.
Money isn't an issue but I don't want to over buy since I'm just a newb doing it for some family fun. Suggestions for what I'll need to get started would be greatly appreciated. I'll be going to a long-time family owned archery place in town but I'd like to have some info in hand before I show up. Thanks in advance! |
| The best option IMHO would to be to go a pro shop that has several brands. Strike up a conversation with the owner or the establishment, not an employee. Ask to shoot a reasonably priced bow that fits your objectives from every brand he carries. The bow will pick you. |
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The best option IMHO would to be to go a pro shop that has several brands. Strike up a conversation with the owner or the establishment, not an employee. Ask to shoot a reasonably priced bow that fits your objectives from every brand he carries. The bow will pick you. This. |
| Exactly- the bow will choose you. Beware websites with reviews and YouTube- every bow is the smoothest drawing, quietest, etc... Hardly ever see a bad bow review among major brands, so you won't know where to start. Shooting them is the only way to get the right bow. |
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As with guns, I regretted starting with a mediocre/crummy bow. It does fine, but I grew out of it fast. Spring for at least a middle of the line bow with ok speed, if you are unable to decide between multiple bows.
I am personally a Mathews guy and their ZXT is incredibly quiet/shock free, as well as fairly affordable. I guess I'd be in the minority as I see more Hoyts than other bows on the web, range, etc... |
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Agree with all the responses. As I said, I'm going to a very well established archery only shop to get help getting setup. Didn't make it out there today. I was just looking for any tips before going in. Thanks for all the advice. Bowtech Assassin, Hoyt Spyder, Mission Craze, Diamond Infinite Edge. Any of these will serve you well and you will not out grow them unless you get serious about target archery. Shoot as many as the shop has and let the bow pick you. |
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I just got into archery and shopped around, shot a lot. OUt of all the middle tier bows, I fell in love with the Mathews Mission bows and ended up with the Mission Ballistic. The Craze is great as well and has a ton of adjustability, but for your size, I think you should try the Ballistic if your have a shop that carries Mathews/Mission. 330fps, 26-30 DL, 50-70 draw lbs. It has the features and shootability of many bows costing $1k.
The thing is, some bows shoot better than others, but with today's technology, even lower end bows shoot better than high end bows did 20 years ago. |