HardCore Fisher
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starter bow
A buddy of mine was thinkin about askin Santa for a bow this Christmas. He has 3 bows now but their basically the 1800s special, very old. I was just wonderin to help him out if any of you fellas could recommend a good starter bow. He's 17 and can probably handle a bigger bow so the little 40 lb junior bows are outta the question lol.
Ronnie
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A1H Skyraider
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/14 06:26:37
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If you looking for something affordable, A buddy of mine just bought one of those Fred Bear bows at gander mountain. I think he only had $300 or $350 in It and I was impressed on how smooth and quiet it shot. But then again, I shoot a 1993 PSE Carrol II Intruder so a 44 magnum is quiet by my standards. The bow seems to be really adjustable too. for draw length etc.
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/14 07:35:43
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Ron, Is he big enough to pull 60#? I'm going to sell my used Mathews FX, RH, 60-70#, has a brand new string and cable, Quickie quiver, 6 new Carbon Express Camo Arrows(cut to 29 1/2")easily shortened, and a Golden Key Platinum Premier rest..with some Sim's products also. I've had the bow for 5 years, shoots well. Let me know I can make the kid a good deal..Only reason I'm selling is I'm looking at a new Bow Tech 101st airborne screamin eagle..IBO 320-340fps.. Bing..
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HardCore Fisher
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/14 17:41:45
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I imagine he is, but its all up to his parents on how much their willing to spend since their gonna buy it for him if he decides thats what he wants.
Ronnie
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Maga2120
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/14 22:36:39
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i got the fred bear code....it was a fairly cheap bow.. and i love it... i shoot with people that have mattews and hoyts and mine is just as quiet...just not as fast.
they say the new guide series are better then a switchback,i shot one a couple times and i have to admit it was nice...
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/15 05:58:01
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Ronnie; The diamond black ice would be a good choice. They are very nice for the money. About $300 and it is loaded and set up for the most part. I was going to buy one when i torn my bicep and didn't think i would be able to pull my hoyt. I shot one and it was smooth and quite. GOOD LUCK AND SHOOT STRAIGHT DAVE
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/15 06:30:54
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they say the new guide series are better then a switchback,i shot one a couple times and i have to admit it was nice...
is that Guide Series as in Gander Mountain guide series? Ill be shopping for a new bow my self this spring.
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/15 15:07:53
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ORIGINAL: mak7464
they say the new guide series are better then a switchback,i shot one a couple times and i have to admit it was nice...
is that Guide Series as in Gander Mountain guide series? Ill be shopping for a new bow my self this spring.
yes that is.. my buddy bought one. and i will never admit it to him but it is a very nice bow lol this is coming from a guy that doesnt care for bow tech. (the guide series is actualy made by bow tech/ dimond). if i
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/16 23:12:39
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The Black Ice isn't all that cheap.
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BIGHEAD
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/17 06:03:17
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Your right danesdad . I seen couple diamonds on the rack and must have seen the price on the edge series. the edge would be a good starter bow to DAVE
post edited by BIGHEAD - 2007/11/18 05:36:29
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RE: starter bow
2007/11/17 10:12:51
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I still have that sidewinder, about ready to put it on ebay
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RE: starter bow
2007/12/05 19:09:07
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Last year I purchased a new "vital impact" bowtech from Sportsmans Warehouse in between Butler and PGH....
It came with a whisker biscut and and a decent TRU GLO sight. To my recognition I paid around 450 dollars for the bow, a case, a scotts mini goose release and half a dozen Gold Tip carbon arrows
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RE: starter bow
2007/12/06 09:12:04
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Ronnie send me a PM I have just what your buddy is looking for. It is a Fred Bear that has never been hunted with. Not real sure of the model but I do believe it is a buckmasters edition. It is fully equiped. New String, sight, rest, quiver, release, six arrows, broadheads, soft case. I am willing to sell for around $200-175 with everything.
I started into archery hunting three years ago but I found out that with my job archery just isnt an option. Not enough free time to be in the woods to pattern deer and to be a quality archer. So my stuff is now for sale.
I am also going to be selling my tree stand too. It is a summitt climber that may have been used 8 times at the most. Any interest PM me.
I am in Monongahela.
Mark
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