Archery inquiry

TheRob

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Ok so I have considered dfor some time taking up archery. Anyone fairly experienced with the sport I am wondering how expensive it winds up being etc to help make an informed decission
 
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To do it right...$700 to $1000 to get started with quality stuff
 

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I have been looking at bows lately myself. I used to shoot a compound hunting bow during college, but never hunted with it. I had borrowed it from a friend who was about my same height and build, so it was easy for me to draw and shoot.

You could get something decent on ebay I would imagine. I would recommend researching and holding them before spending a good bit of money on one.

If you do look at used bows, don't be concerned if there is a slight amount of rust on the screws on the bow. Humidity does that, and many of the ones I have been looking at have this characteristic.

Here is an example of one I looked at: ebay listing

If you really want to set it up yourself, you may not want something like this. This example already has sights and comes with a few accessories. It started at a decent price.
 

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before spending a lot of money take a few lessons

I wanted to get into horseback riding for my health, took some lesson did well and loved it enough to buy a horse and trail rode for over 20 years.
 

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Are you an archer witch ?

Took lessons in college many many ......................many moons ago

it was fun and we didn't kill anyone, a few close calls, when you're 18 you can be a total moron at times

40 pounds was all I could draw back and wear a wrist guard because hiting the inside of your arm hurts like a bitch:eek:
 

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Depends on what type of bow you wish to purchase. I have a recurve bow, which you can purchase pretty inexpensively compared to many compound bows. You can find targets, etc. for better prices online versus shopping in mass market sporting goods shops.

... and if you truly wish to prepare for the zombie apocalypse might I suggest investing in a cross bow...
 

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I shoot a recurve as well, in fact a nearly forty-year-old one that I refinished. Even at that age, it still pulls the weight marked on it.

In my opinion, recurves are excellent to learn fundamentals on because they have fewer parts than a compound bow, are lower weight and lower speed while you learn those fundamentals, and are less forgiving of technique so you learn the right way. Bear, PSE, and Martin are all reputable manufacturers that make low cost recurves (and expensive ones), so you might look there.

I also second Witch's wisdom to get some training in the basics. You'd be surprised how many people I've seen that don't know how to put fingers to the string to draw a bow and just as many who lose track of what they are doing at full draw and let go with the wrong hand. :eek:

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