Anyone have a compound bow?

Corey · 03-25-2011, 11:10 PM

I'm interested in picking up a compound bow setup. I don't know much about them though. Thoughts? Recommendations? Things to avoid? I've got my eye on a PSE Stinger package that seems to come pretty complete. Good/Bad?

Info much appreciated. Pics always welcome.

Adeptus_Minor · 03-26-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey

I'm interested in picking up a compound bow setup. I don't know much about them though. Thoughts? Recommendations? Things to avoid? I've got my eye on a PSE Stinger package that seems to come pretty complete. Good/Bad?

Info much appreciated. Pics always welcome.

Regardless of what you buy, if you haven't done archery before or if it's been a long time... go to a b&m archery shop and let them measure your draw length, find a draw weight that works for you, etc.
Buying a bow that's properly set up for you makes all the difference in the world.
You might want to ping Adam. He picked up a Mathews Z7 a few months back and loves it.

Twobanger · 03-26-2011, 12:35 AM

With a package bow I'd go with a Bowtech Assassin. Whatever you choose, I'd seriously recommend buying from Hunters Friend. Your bow will be set up and ready to shoot. Their Tech and Buyers guides are must reads.

The key to it is having the same anchor point every time. Do that and you'll be killing arrows in no time.

Corey · 03-26-2011, 01:35 AM

Hunter's Friend is where I'm eyeing the nice PSE package, as well as one or two others. The suck thing with the BowTech is the restricted dealers policy. I've got two authorized BowTech dealers within 30 miles of me, so no internet orders coming this way. The two dealers want absurd money for all of their bows, putting the Assassin well out of reach.

Next stop, somewhere to get a draw length and weight check.

Brandon · 03-26-2011, 07:17 AM

Mathews.

I have a switchback xt.

Avatard · 03-26-2011, 07:59 AM

Personally, know shit about it, but I dated a champion archer; She shot Hoyt.

Captain Morgan · 03-26-2011, 09:23 AM

subscribed. Hoping to get back into bowhunting in the next few years. I have other priorities first.

Brandon · 03-26-2011, 09:58 AM

http://forums.mathewsinc.com/

FTW

my buddy bought the Z7 last year, amazing bow.

Corey · 03-26-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon

Mathews.

I have a switchback xt.

I'll check that out.

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Personally, know shit about it, but I dated a champion archer; She shot Hoyt.

I've seen some super fucking nice Hoyt bows online, like the Maxxis and the Carbon Matrix. They're way outta my price range at the moment though. I've also practically jerked it to a damn fine girl on youtube who shoots a Hoyt in almost all her videos.

Trip · 03-26-2011, 03:53 PM

I've always wanted to learn this, but I got too many hobbies as it is.

03-25-2011, 11:10 PM	#1
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	Anyone have a compound bow? I'm interested in picking up a compound bow setup. I don't know much about them though. Thoughts? Recommendations? Things to avoid? I've got my eye on a PSE Stinger package that seems to come pretty complete. Good/Bad? Info much appreciated. Pics always welcome. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

03-26-2011, 01:35 AM	#4
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	Hunter's Friend is where I'm eyeing the nice PSE package, as well as one or two others. The suck thing with the BowTech is the restricted dealers policy. I've got two authorized BowTech dealers within 30 miles of me, so no internet orders coming this way. The two dealers want absurd money for all of their bows, putting the Assassin well out of reach. Next stop, somewhere to get a draw length and weight check. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

03-26-2011, 07:59 AM	#6
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Personally, know shit about it, but I dated a champion archer; She shot Hoyt. __________________ Insert free thought here.

03-26-2011, 09:23 AM	#7
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	subscribed. Hoping to get back into bowhunting in the next few years. I have other priorities first.

03-26-2011, 09:58 AM	#8
Brandon 1 up 5 down Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Allegany NY Moto: 08 1098s Posts: 58	http://forums.mathewsinc.com/ FTW my buddy bought the Z7 last year, amazing bow.