Questions regarding bows for bow hunting

[Anokamnman]

I have never been a big bow guy. Had one years ago. But the wife wants to get a couple of used bows and start target shooting and maybe even hunt with them down the road.

Don't really want to go with a used bow... But the budget doesn't allow for 2new bows. I found a guy with 2 browning compound bows. Both are adjustable draw that would be fitting for me and the wife. I could get both of them for less than $300. Has everything, sights, arrows,trigger, cases and a bunch more. My question is are the browning compound bows worth picking up? I would probably just take them in and get new strings to be safe.and new arrows. I know one of the bows is a browning rage. Don't recall what the other one was.

I tried using my googlefu... But I am not a blackbelt yet. And I figured there had to be someone here that knows a little about them.

[hunterfreakhd]

I used a browning mirage for a few years.They are well built and they are decent bows especially for start up.

"Although most, if not all, of the advertising for the Browning Rage tells you that the draw length can be adjusted without a bow press but customers who have bought the bow have warned that due to the position of the inner cam this is impossible. Be aware that if you are adjusting the draw length it is very likely that you’re going to need a bow press to do it."

But if your getting new strings anyway which is definitely a smart idea the bow shop can easily adjust the draw length for you for free if your buying the new string from them.

Then if you guys really enjoy it you could dump some ching into some real nice ones.

[rugersol]

My "Lycos-fu" ... says from 2001 - 2010 they were made by PSE!

In my own research, it appeared most of the popular brands have low-end models, as well as mid-range, and high-end.

In all likelihood, these bows are low-end!

Still, I don't know that ya'll find anything close to $150 that's worth much!

Make sure he's got the "mods" to adjust the draw for you and yers! ... if they don't fit, they're worthless ... to you!

Might be worthwhile to check out some new bows ... if for no other reason, than to get an idea of what your draw-length might be ... most any shop'll be happy to help ya figure that out!

[OldmanFCSA]

Talk to Don T.
Ask about the bow I got from him.
The girl I bought it for lost interest.
He knows more than me about bows.

Fred Bear made mine as a special order "Free of Charge" back in 1979.
Used it for several years, been in storage ever since.
34" draw length.
45-70 pounds adjustable.

[Holland&Holland]

I would think 150 per bow would be a great price point to play around with and see if you want to get into it more and as far as hunting, they worked for hunting before the latest and greatest came out and the deer have not changed so go for it.

Incidently it was either Field and Stream or Outdoor life recent issue said if your bow is older than 5 years get a new one... What? I guess I missed the memo that deer are now wearing body armor. If you feel you need to be able to shoot 100 yards on one pin then I think you need a rifle not a bow, but then again this is from a guy that will only hunt with wood these days when it comes to bows.

[FJ540]

Meet the fellow selling them at a range and try them out first. If he's not willing to do that, don't buy.

[45Badger]

Check out your favorite bow shop. Odds are they have a selection of used bows. They could also probably do a quick inspection of the bows you are considering.

[stottingmuley]

I wouldn't bother getting these. You get what you pay for. Not saying you need to go buy top of the line, but you should get something that is going to be enjoyable to shoot. Otherwise you'll just have a couple of hunks of aluminum that are heavy, loud, and hard to shoot accurately. This will make what is a sport of patience, calmness and consistency even more frustrating and more likely that you'll set them down and not pick them up again. In the past few years they have made extreme improvements to bows and even the more economical models are pretty nice... as long as they are pretty current. Try and find the bow review articles from Bowhunter or Petersons Bowhunting. They do a great job with reviews.

[stottingmuley]

I just remembered. Some brands offer packages, making it very simple to start shooting. Diamond is a company that does this and I have heard good things from people that i know that have shot them. just a name of an option

[stottingmuley]

I would think 150 per bow would be a great price point to play around with and see if you want to get into it more and as far as hunting, they worked for hunting before the latest and greatest came out and the deer have not changed so go for it.

Incidently it was either Field and Stream or Outdoor life recent issue said if your bow is older than 5 years get a new one... What? I guess I missed the memo that deer are now wearing body armor. If you feel you need to be able to shoot 100 yards on one pin then I think you need a rifle not a bow, but then again this is from a guy that will only hunt with wood these days when it comes to bows.

The "latest and greatest" is what has turned archery from the small market to a hugely expanding one. More customers equals more money spent equals more r and d equals better and better products. You can't argue against that. Hoyts Buffalo is pretty impressive isn't it, H&H?

[Holland&Holland]

I would think 150 per bow would be a great price point to play around with and see if you want to get into it more and as far as hunting, they worked for hunting before the latest and greatest came out and the deer have not changed so go for it.

Incidently it was either Field and Stream or Outdoor life recent issue said if your bow is older than 5 years get a new one... What? I guess I missed the memo that deer are now wearing body armor. If you feel you need to be able to shoot 100 yards on one pin then I think you need a rifle not a bow, but then again this is from a guy that will only hunt with wood these days when it comes to bows.

The "latest and greatest" is what has turned archery from the small market to a hugely expanding one. More customers equals more money spent equals more r and d equals better and better products. You can't argue against that. Hoyts Buffalo is pretty impressive isn't it, H&H?

Not disputing that, just saying, you do not need the latest and greatest. If you want it, great go for it, I am certainly not one who will say buying any new toy is a bad idea.

But, many of us hunted with clunky chunks aluminum in the past, filled the freezer, and still enjoyed it.

As to the buffalo, nice but still a bit techy for me. I roll with a Martin Savanah these days and made a commitment to myself to only do so from the ground, mainly spot and stalk. But I am wierd like that I guess.

[stottingmuley]

I know what you are saying about the ground. Creeping up on mule deer is easily my favorite hunting. oh, just for fun you should try the buffalo. it zips arrows like its 10lbs heavier than what it is

[wbgnt]

check our craigslist matthews, hoyt are pretty good if your looking new shoot me a pm i have a few connections that own stores and can get you set up for a used set up on craigslist your looking about 350 or so Nate