Bow advice

Pork I wouldn't be afraid of buying that bow for a beginners bow and plinking.

But before you buy anything, if you are not already familiar, might I recommend finding an archery range where you can talk with someone experienced and try shooting a few arrows.

Also, remember these guys make a living selling archery equipment and accessories do add up, so there's that.

There's no "one size fits all" with archery.

There are tons of good archery "how to's" on Youtube.

1st and most important, in my book, how to fit or size a compound bow.

Maybe start here then watch a few more.


https://youtu.be/X6D-4-NaaLA

Good luck, archery whether hunting or plinking is a good time.

+1 on going to a local archery shop.

I bow hunted from age 16-32 and never really learned much about how to service my bow and do what needed to be done.

So when my son was ready for one three years ago I could’ve saved a few bucks and figured it out on my own, but going to a mom and pop store where their livelihood depends on great customer service and knowledge of their products was invaluable.

I don’t know of any shops down your way but I’ve been very happy with the service we’ve had at Bucks and Bows in Gibsonia.

Cool part of the story ... The guy that ended up getting my son set up actually bought my old bow from me when he was 16.

Porktown
Thanks BT. That is a great idea, like the bait shop duuds. Making a living on things like that, talking to a guy with passion in the subject for a half hour or so, is likely worth $100 in making a better decision.

Just like getting into any new sport, I don’t want to end up tossing $500 into it off the bat for something “you need” and it end up being a $500 dust collector... But also don’t want to spend $200, to find out that I need to spend another $500...

$200 is about as much as I am comfortable spending. Knowing that I have another $100 at least in arrows, targets and other.

Ha haa ha..... BeenThereDoneThat!!!


I'm now a proud owner of two new saltwater fishing rigs, sand tube, new soft tackle pouch, numerous fishing lures, hooks, sinkers, baits, and should I mention a 28 qt soft ice cooler just innnnnnnn case I catch a stupid fish.

Oh yeah, in the future, don't forget the beach cart thingy to haul all this "I don't need" stuff around.......


Back to the subject, did I mention, after buying my first bow and and was seen practicing..... I no longer had neighood kids, running through my backyard. Priceless.

Thanks guys for all of the advice.  Glad that I didn't order that one, but still looks like a nice set up.  I really don't know anything about it, but looks nice and good reviews.
 
I went out fishing on Sunday and knew that O'Donnell's near Lake Arthur on 19 has guns and other hunting supplies.  So, I asked if he had any bows for sale when I stopped in for some minnows.  Not only did he set me up, but got me a great deal.  He is trying to get rid of a bunch of much more expensive set ups, so anyone looking for a good deal, stop by or give him a call.  Those were tempting, but they would need all of the accessories and would add up quickly.  I opted for a used bow that had the sights, balance and other stuff already on it.  I trusted his judgement that the used one that I was leaning towards would make a fine starter bow, fit my size, etc.  He hooked me up with some arrows, finger tab and target.  Then took me outside to ease my head out of my rear end on how to use the thing on his target...  Took his time to adjust the sights and adjust my clueless form. 
 
Last night I shot arrows until my arms were sore.  My daughter's bow doesn't have the power to puncture the target, so looks like I will be adding to my list...  I figure if I get into it, then I can upgrade and pass this one on to my kids or if I don't, then I didn't spend all that much.  They couldn't draw this one back, so will be a little while.  I might look at something in between if they keep interest up.  Pretty much everything together, was a little more than what the bow alone through Amazon.  But got a good lesson out of it and was able to make a more sizable purchase from a local shop that I have frequented for years.  

Welcome to the world of archery Pork.

Kudos to O'Donnell's as it sounds like a good place to shop, without fear of being sold stuff a guy don't need.

Hope you and your family enjoys your new adventure.

As always "aim small, miss small".

eyesandgillz
Pork,
 
I think I missed it, what model bow did you end up getting and what are the specs (draw weight, draw length, brace height, does it have adjustable draw length modules w/o having to use a bow press)?   
 
Keep shooting....you'll be sore after the first few weeks until your muscles get accustomed to the drawing motion...
 
Where's the pics of you breaking nocks off your arrows at 30 yds?  

Awwww geez Eyes.... Breaking nocks off of arrows???

I been wondering how many arrows Pork has been "able" to "find". 🙉



oooops gotta get, high tide due at 7:45 pm and I need to tie-up some slip bobber rigs.

porktown

Not even sure what a nock is, yet breaking them off

You will before it's over. 😊

Sssssst.... the thingy that hooks the pointy stick to the string. In do time, you'll be stacking your arrows.

BloodyHand
Did it come with a peep sight? Fiber optic pins? Limb savers? Stabilizer?
 
BH

Peep sight in the line. 3 sight pins that are fluorescent with a red light that shines on them. Not sure what limb savers are? Yes on stabilizer. He said that was $30 on its own. There is also some sort of arrow holder that you can keep one ready to shoot. I use that to hold my finger saver thing. The quiver mounting bracket is there, but no quiver. That is probably my first buy since I just put my arrows in a bucket now. Some other metal bracket with treading to mount something on. It looks pretty sissy compared to the ones I have seen on YouTube videos. But good enough to shoot with my kids. I need to get my daughter a nicer one. Hers is some sort of little kid one. I’m guessing she needs more in the 30lb range. She can’t pull mine back. Thinking to adjust it down as much as possible, but don’t want to mess it up.

Welp, I have my old whisker bisquit I can give you, after this quarantine thing is over...it is just sitting in my archery tool box, I think...
 
Holw "old" is the bow, really?  Post up a pic if you can?  Is it new enough to have parallel limb technology?  Others are right that practicing and getting good form are the most important things right now but, the "newer" parallel limb technology, if nothing else, makes the newer bows so much more shootable compared to the older technology.  I am still shooting a 2008 model Martin that has parallel limbs and it shoots so much easier than the older Mathews FX I had previously.

 Tim, Did you keep up the interest in target practice or is it collecting dust?