Posted: 9/21/2026 9:12:46 PM EDT
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My boys, 5 and soon to be 7, have been relentlessly after me to take up archery. I thought it was just a passing interest, but they’ve persisted for months. Turns out, my wife has always been interested, too. So, there was but one thing to do: Attached File We all got new bows! Two Mathews Arcs, mine being the 34 and hers being the 30, and two Hoyt Kobalts. Hers is still at the shop, as he’s putting a different mod in it, and had to order it. I used to shoot league about 20 years ago, and always enjoyed it. It was costly, but I’m looking forward to being able to do something else as a family. That’s priceless, in my opinion. Also, man what a difference this bow is when compared to my 2004 PSE 
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Originally Posted By ZeeGermans: Interested in hearing the reviews on the hoyts. It’s a very attractive bow for kids given the wide adjustment range. 7-45 pound draw weight with 80 pct let off, and 18-28 inch draw length. Easy adjustment, too. They should be able to shoot these bows until they’re 13 or 14 years old. |
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Originally Posted By contract: Wife wanted bow. Arrows. Quiver. Hardwood bow. Arm protector. Etc. Like few hundred dollars. Recurve is not bad. I have my Dad’s old Ben Pearson 709 Hunter, and Bear Grizzly. I think I’m going to clean them up, and hang them on a wall somewhere. Maybe restring them and shoot them, who knows. |
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The time spent with your family is worth more than the money this trip cost. Look as it an investment in your boys. You get to spend time with them doing something they enjoy, and they gain a skill. I am glad to see you value them enough to spend the time and money for them (and yourself). |
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Originally Posted By lumper: The time spent with your family is worth more than the money this trip cost. Look as it an investment in your boys. You get to spend time with them doing something they enjoy, and they gain a skill. I am glad to see you value them enough to spend the time and money for them (and yourself). I waffled on the purchase for a hot second, before I stopped and really thought about it. I have two boys and a wife who want to spend time slinging arrows with me. Some guys would kill for that, so why is it even a consideration? It’s not. |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: I waffled on the purchase for a hot second, before I stopped and really thought about it. I have two boys and a wife who want to spend time slinging arrows with me. Some guys would kill for that, so why is it even a consideration? It’s not. Good call. Have fun! You able to shoot in the yard? |
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Originally Posted By contract: Wife wanted bow. Arrows. Quiver. Hardwood bow. Arm protector. Etc. Like few hundred dollars. Recurve is not bad. Did she watch the hunger games movies recently? |
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Damn some nice bows in there OP, I love going to the range with my son but he needs an upgrade on his end. I may have to check out one of those Hoyt’s for him. Do you have any nice ranges by you or will you be shooting around the house. I can get a solid 20 yards shooting into my garage. I could get more outside but living in the suburbs I’m not too comfortable with using a fence as a backstop. For anyone interested in archery it’s a ton of fun. Edit: just saw your post above, sounds like a dream setup for having fun with the family. |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: Indeed we can. We’re on 43 acres, so they’ll also be hunting with me. Excellent. Backyard ranges are best. Attached File My 3D place can be hard on arrows. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By DVCER: Excellent. Backyard ranges are best. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/857/IMG_8092_jpeg-3830982.JPG My 3D place can be hard on arrows. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/857/IMG_6221_jpeg-3830984.JPG That’s awesome! We’ll definitely be doing the majority of our shooting on our property. I will also probably end up joining a local club, for access to an indoor range in the winter. There’s one about 20 minutes away, and it’s only $125 a year for a family. |
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Originally Posted By wagonwheel1: Beautiful dog. She’s a sweetheart: Attached File |
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Congrats OP! Time with family is everything and you chose wisely. And also…Bow thread! Attached File |
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Got my 20 yard pin pretty dialed in. I won’t be winning any competitions with that by any stretch of the imagination, but I’ll take it after not shooting a bow for many years: Attached File I did have several pass throughs with my old target, so it’s time to upgrade that too: Attached File I forgot how much fun this is. I can’t wait for my boy’s birthday on Saturday and I get to give him his. His brother, too. My wife picks hers up Saturday too, so I guess it’s just going to be one heck of a day 
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Originally Posted By mrmissem: Won't be long and it will be one arrow per dot on target. Can get expensive otherwise as I am sure you know. Oh yeah. Attached File |
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I got out of regular archery 10 years ago due to a bad shoulder and I miss it. I'd love to shoot a couple new bows to see how the tech has evolved. Bought my wife a Mathews ladies bow and she enjoys it here and there. Daughter is 7 and nowhere near ready to be trusted. When she is ready I'll probably buy myself a new low poundage compound so we can all shoot together as well. I'd love to get back into 3--D shoots, especially the ones that are a course in the woods. So fun. |
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Originally Posted By DVCER: Oh yeah. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/857/IMG_1552_jpeg-3831273.JPG It was real cool the 1st time but after 3 or 4 more it's like 'DAMMIT! AGAIN!!!?" |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: My boys, 5 and soon to be 7, have been relentlessly after me to take up archery. I thought it was just a passing interest, but they've persisted for months. Turns out, my wife has always been interested, too. So, there was but one thing to do: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241846/IMG_7683_jpeg-3830915.JPG We all got new bows! Two Mathews Arcs, mine being the 34 and hers being the 30, and two Hoyt Kobalts. Hers is still at the shop, as he's putting a different mod in it, and had to order it. I used to shoot league about 20 years ago, and always enjoyed it. It was costly, but I'm looking forward to being able to do something else as a family. That's priceless, in my opinion. Also, man what a difference this bow is when compared to my 2004 PSE 
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Yea.... I know the pain of walking into a great bow shop with an old Bear Whitetail II and dropping a boatload of cash on a new Mathews, arrows, QAD Ultra, Boss Hog, G5's and mechanical broadheads, stabilizer, hand straps....... My God...what a difference. Shoots fast as hell and like a laser beam. Whizzes arrows through deer like theyre not even there and Im shooting 60 lbs at most.. Inside of 35 I cant shoot at the same target spot as Ive destroyed alot of arrows. |
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Originally Posted By explodingvarmints: It was real cool the 1st time but after 3 or 4 more it's like 'DAMMIT! AGAIN!!!?" Originally Posted By explodingvarmints: Originally Posted By DVCER: Oh yeah. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/857/IMG_1552_jpeg-3831273.JPG It was real cool the 1st time but after 3 or 4 more it's like 'DAMMIT! AGAIN!!!?" My bow shop had my new Mission bow all set up and arrows made. We went back to their 20 yd range to make sure everything was gtg. My 3rd arrow broke my second arrow. Shop guy was, no problem we can sell you more lol. Freaking expensive arrows were the main reason I put together a Ruger 22/45 and a can. Elk hunting we always shot grouse with a judo point and broke a lot of arrows. |
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If you think Bow technology has improved go check out some arrows at Lancaster. I had been shooting Maxima 350's for the last 15 years. I decided I was ready to try new things so I ordered a dozen Easton FMJ. Holy Cow they are pencil thin and hit the target like a truck. Super happy with the arrow upgrade Irish |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: Indeed we can. We’re on 43 acres, so they’ll also be hunting with me. Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: Originally Posted By DVCER: Good call. Have fun! You able to shoot in the yard? Indeed we can. We’re on 43 acres, so they’ll also be hunting with me. That’s a nice spread. I would suggest setting up some games around the yard. You have a start on a league team with the 4 of you. A friend found all kinds of archery games he and his kids could shoot on their 1.5 acres. It got the kids excited and made them very good. |
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Originally Posted By BoneB1B: I bought a custom-made recurve ( 60 pound ) from an arfcommer for $200 15 years ago It came with a nicely made matching arm guard and quiver and about 15 aluminum arrows. I shoot it occasionally. I could get back into a recurve. Aluminum arrows not so much. Those bows are so quiet. |
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