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bjkpharmd

bjkpharmd

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Bear Element?

Been talking about a starter bow for a long time, something that IF time allows I can shoot and figure out if I really want to get serious about archery.

Was looking for used but local shop has these new and will help me get set-up right. They tell me that they shoot pretty good and they are 1/3 the price of a new Hoyt/Matthews rig.
 
BWAAAHAHAHAHAHA BWHAAHHHHAHAHHHAHAH

Stop it before I pee my pants.

Oh sorry, you said DON'T laugh.

This is the classic cunundrum. If you go cheap and hate it, is it because the equipment is sub par?

Is it better to invest in a large quantity of cheap stock that may or may not make money or buy a few shares in a rock steady company that has a proven record of dividends?

Hmmmm.

The 'Bonker
 
A buddy of mine bought one for his son. He's a Mathews guy but wanted his son to "test the water" before going full-bore. He said it is a quiet, smooth shooting bow for the money. I know the shop is selling alot of them. My first bow was a $100 second-hand HOYT RAIDER. I killed a deer with it and everyone knows how slow Hoyts are.
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If it gets you out there chasing deer it will be worth every penny.
 
18 years ago I started with a Bear Whitetail Hunter and was hooked from the start, you don't have to break the bank to get a good shooting bow today...
 
i shoot a bear bow and i love mine... i am getting a mathews very soon but even then i will still shoot my bear ever now and then there great to start with and i still have one 5 years later
 
PSE also has a few bows you can get for not a lot of money. Generally they have a package that has everything to get you started. Good luck.
 
i bought an older fred bear TRX off ebay 3 or 4 years ago. i got hooked pretty quick. just be warned, if you get in too deep, that $400 today, could turn into a$1000 investment in a year or 2. one thing, if you never shoot the "top end" bows, you will never know what you are missing. that was the beginning of the end for me.


ebay and classifieds on here and archerytalk, can get you yesterday's top technology for a similar price. learn your draw length, shoot as many bows as you can, then see what's out there.

no matter what you get shoot, shoot, shoot.
 
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18 years ago I started with a Bear Whitetail Hunter and was hooked from the start, you don't have to break the bank to get a good shooting bow today...

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This is the same for me. Don't spend 'er all on something your just trying out.
 
My buddy just bought one from Cabelas because he had some gift certificates to use up there. It is nothing fancy but it seems like a fairly solid bow for the money. It had been 15 years since he upgraded equipment so he thought it was a big improvement, especially in terms of speed. Unfortunately he is left handed so I couldnt shoot it to get a first hand feel for it. I have watched him shoot it and it seemed reasonably fast and quiet, though I didnt have my Outback there to compare.
Still, were it not for his desire to use the gift certificates, I would have tried to talk him into a used Outback or similar bow for similar money as the Element.
 
Long story but I ended up with a "credit" at the local shop. Was thinking about used but also know I'd really need the help getting started and would feel funny asking for help if I had not bought it there. Also know I tend to never buy the "right" thing on the first try so while I could afford better, I just need something to bang around with for now. Thanks for the comments. I guess I'll have to go back and get serious about it.
 
Sounds like a good idea Pharmer especially if you have a credit towards merchandise. Besides if you really get into it and want to move into a different model bow in a couple of years you can let your boys shoot it. Nothing like a hand me down from Dad. You're right in thinking it would be awkward asking a shop for help when you didn't buy from them. I say buy it and enjoy the fun. The only thing you'll regret is not doing it sooner.
 
My first bow was a PSE Nova. Bought it 6 years ago for $120 new with quiver, sights, rest... the whole package. I still shoot the same bow today. I've killed 5 deer with it so far. I may upgrade next year, but for a cheap bow, it's done me good. I'd go for it. If it's something you're going to try out, and hopefully it will lead you to a lifetime of bow hunting.

Shon
 
If you are looking at the Fred Bear line... look again at the INSTINCT. This is an awesome bow for $399. Simply can not be beat in that price point. We can't keep enough of them on the rack. It shoots well, very well built. Great bow for treestand or blind hunting. Try the Instinct first...
 
want to see who hits more bullseyes with your fred bear up against my macpherson? just messin with ya, hey fella there is nothing wrong with a used bow, I bought my macpherson for fair price of $75 and it came with all the accesories. The accessories for your bow is where they will make the most money off you.
 
everyone that I know that has started bow hunting has got hooked. if you're going to start... start by going big. you'll enjoy it even more knowing you have good equipment that you are confident in. get the best equipment you can afford. the good thing if you go with matthews or hoyt is that if for some freak reason you don't enjoy bow hunting, they have a great trade in and resale value.
 
As much as you appear to enjoy the entire process pharmer, I'd bet you'll be hooked on the bow in no time. Go big!
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If I was gonna pull the wheels again, I think those Hoyt Protecs look like the "#$%$#".
 
Come on you cheapskate!!!! We all know you make the big dollar.
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Buck up and buy a new bow and stop this nickel and dime crap!
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Hey now i own a bear. It is my first bow and i harvested my first deer with it last year and that deer happend to be the biggest buck I have ever gotten, maybe i got lucky but who knows.
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