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My son is begging me to get into Bow Hunting...
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:41 pm
He went to a summer camp this year and got into archery...now, he wants an archery set. I have no clue what he needs and what type of cost/maintenance will be required.
Please let me know what I am getting into if/when I get something for him.
PS - as a follow up to a previous thread, he will be getting a Youth Model Remington 870 pump for his first shotgun...
Please let me know what I am getting into if/when I get something for him.
PS - as a follow up to a previous thread, he will be getting a Youth Model Remington 870 pump for his first shotgun...
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 12:43 pm
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Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:51 pm to Chicken
Take him to an archery shop. I would not go to Basspro or Cabelas for this. If I were in Br I would go to Bowie. You want somewhere that specializes in archery to ensure proper fit form and function. Most shops will do all of this for free and allow him to shoot numerous bows. It's part of their sales strategy. Also, whatever you spend on a bow, be prepared to spend that amount on the necessary accessories.
As far as maintenance, there really isn't much, new arrows every year or so, a tune up is around $30-$50 done maybe every couple years.
Practice, practice, practice and practice some more. Depending on age he may not be ready to actually hunt with the bow, but they are fun to shoot. It is vitally important to teach proper shot placement and account for elevated heart rate. Have him run around and then immediately shoot some arrows.
Bow hunting is the most pure form of hunting there is. The intensity of a close encounter with a bow and arrow is something that never leaves you. It is a sport that will never get old, and teaches you about the woods and yourself every single time you enter the woods. Good luck to the young man!
As far as maintenance, there really isn't much, new arrows every year or so, a tune up is around $30-$50 done maybe every couple years.
Practice, practice, practice and practice some more. Depending on age he may not be ready to actually hunt with the bow, but they are fun to shoot. It is vitally important to teach proper shot placement and account for elevated heart rate. Have him run around and then immediately shoot some arrows.
Bow hunting is the most pure form of hunting there is. The intensity of a close encounter with a bow and arrow is something that never leaves you. It is a sport that will never get old, and teaches you about the woods and yourself every single time you enter the woods. Good luck to the young man!
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 12:56 pm
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Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:45 pm to Chicken
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Please let me know what I am getting into if/when I get something for him.
The cost will be associated with how advanced the equipment is, particularly if he wants a compound bow. His age and strength will determine what draw weight he should have. The best advice I can give is to have him measured at an archery pro shop or somewhere like Bass Pro or Cabela's. Do you know if they were shooting compounds or recurves at his camp?
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:48 pm to Judge Smails
Have his draw length measured at Bass Pro or another outlet and go buy the equipment on Craigslist or from another source. You would be amazed at how many people buy all of the good stuff and give it up a year later.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:49 pm to Chicken
Good choice on the 870
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:51 pm to Judge Smails
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The best advice I can give is to have him measured at an archery pro shop
I'd steer clear of big stores as it's been my experience the smaller pro shop staffs have more time to give y'all assistance and answer your questions.
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:51 pm to Chicken
Take him to an archery shop. I would not go to Basspro or Cabelas for this. If I were in Br I would go to Bowie. You want somewhere that specializes in archery to ensure proper fit form and function. Most shops will do all of this for free and allow him to shoot numerous bows. It's part of their sales strategy. Also, whatever you spend on a bow, be prepared to spend that amount on the necessary accessories.
As far as maintenance, there really isn't much, new arrows every year or so, a tune up is around $30-$50 done maybe every couple years.
Practice, practice, practice and practice some more. Depending on age he may not be ready to actually hunt with the bow, but they are fun to shoot. It is vitally important to teach proper shot placement and account for elevated heart rate. Have him run around and then immediately shoot some arrows.
Bow hunting is the most pure form of hunting there is. The intensity of a close encounter with a bow and arrow is something that never leaves you. It is a sport that will never get old, and teaches you about the woods and yourself every single time you enter the woods. Good luck to the young man!
As far as maintenance, there really isn't much, new arrows every year or so, a tune up is around $30-$50 done maybe every couple years.
Practice, practice, practice and practice some more. Depending on age he may not be ready to actually hunt with the bow, but they are fun to shoot. It is vitally important to teach proper shot placement and account for elevated heart rate. Have him run around and then immediately shoot some arrows.
Bow hunting is the most pure form of hunting there is. The intensity of a close encounter with a bow and arrow is something that never leaves you. It is a sport that will never get old, and teaches you about the woods and yourself every single time you enter the woods. Good luck to the young man!
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:52 pm to Judge Smails
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Do you know if they were shooting compounds or recurves at his camp?
I would imagine recurves. If he follows my advice he should be able to keep it below $500 for a quality bow with all of the trimmings. If he buys new he will be closer to 1,000.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 12:55 pm to Chicken
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He went to a summer camp this year and got into archery...now, he wants an archery set. I have no clue what he needs and what type of cost/maintenance will be required.
If you are still in Houston.
Take him to West Side Archery at the beltway and i-10. on the west side of town.
They will be able to take care of you and let your boy shoot a couple of different bows. Right now is a busy time of year for them since Bow Season starts Sept 28th in Texas.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:00 pm to Chicken
Friend of mine just got a diamond bow from Bass Pro for $350. The good thing about it is it is adjustable from 5-70 lb and 13-30". Wouldn't be bad for a kid that will keep growing because you can keep adjusting it to him.
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ETA: I'm not sure how it shoots tuned down to 30 or so lbs but at 60 lb it shoots pretty hard and accurate. IBO is 310
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ETA: I'm not sure how it shoots tuned down to 30 or so lbs but at 60 lb it shoots pretty hard and accurate. IBO is 310
This post was edited on 8/21/13 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:04 pm to Chicken
I am selling a pretty decent youth bow right now...
diamond rock 2.0 adjustable up to 50lbs and up to 29 inches
diamond rock 2.0 adjustable up to 50lbs and up to 29 inches
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:04 pm to Chicken
Once you get him lined up with equipment a bowfishing trip might be right up your alley.
Several advantages to bowfishing:
No need to be extra quiet/still
Easier to stay comfortable
Lots of action
Several advantages to bowfishing:
No need to be extra quiet/still
Easier to stay comfortable
Lots of action
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:05 pm to Chicken
quote:father of the year candidate
PS - as a follow up to a previous thread, he will be getting a Youth Model Remington 870 pump for his first shotgun...
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:09 pm to Chicken
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He went to a summer camp this year and got into archery...now, he wants an archery set. I have no clue what he needs and what type of cost/maintenance will be required.
Mathews Genesis. I believe a lot of youth programs around the country use this bow.
Archery shop that is good, better now that the old rascal that owned is gone, Viking Archery. Also, if you don't want to risk him shooting arrows through your fence like my brother and I did living in the city I would occasionally take him to Katy Bass Pro- they have a pop up archery range. Also consider Buffalo Field Archery club, they have a nice range off BW8 and Clay, have a 3D tournament once a month when hunting season is out.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:10 pm to Pintail
quote:Theoretically, read the fine print. The problem is that the max draw weight is relative to the draw length, in other words you won't get 70lbs at 25" of draw. My son(who is tall and lanky) was ready for 40lbs of draw weight but his draw length restricted the bow to a max of 25lbs.
The good thing about it is it is adjustable from 5-70 lb and 13-30"
Posted on 8/21/13 at 1:13 pm to Chicken
I'd take him to a bow shop and let him shoot a few. You can get a feel for them and decide between recurve or compound (though if you plan on hunting, you'll likely go with compound). They'll also measure his draw length and determine the pull he needs.
Bow, sights, and quiver usually come in a set. Then you need a release, arrows, field tips, broad heads, case, target, and some other minor accessories. They usually equal what you pay for the bow.
There isn't much maintenance required. A tune up every few years, new string every 5 or so, new arrows to replace lost or broken ones, and a new target every few years.
870 is a great choice on the shotgun, and I second what choirboy said about the bow fishing trip.
Bow, sights, and quiver usually come in a set. Then you need a release, arrows, field tips, broad heads, case, target, and some other minor accessories. They usually equal what you pay for the bow.
There isn't much maintenance required. A tune up every few years, new string every 5 or so, new arrows to replace lost or broken ones, and a new target every few years.
870 is a great choice on the shotgun, and I second what choirboy said about the bow fishing trip.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 2:01 pm to Flair Chops
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father of the year candidate
Yes. Great present.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 2:18 pm to Chicken
I'd look at a Mission Craze if you think he's going to stick with it. It's a bow that can grow with him as he ages. It's adjustable from 19" to 30" draw length and 15 to 70lbs. Even at 19" length it will max out at 46lbs which is more than enough to kill a deer.
Posted on 8/21/13 at 2:23 pm to Chicken
Whatever you do don't go to bass pro or any other large retailer. Those guys don't know shite.
Go get him measured at a archery shop and see what he is comfortable pulling then order him a used bow off Craigslist or archery talk
Go get him measured at a archery shop and see what he is comfortable pulling then order him a used bow off Craigslist or archery talk
Posted on 8/21/13 at 2:38 pm to Doggy style69
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Whatever you do don't go to bass pro or any other large retailer. Those guys don't know shite.
You mean those guys with ear gauges, behind the counter at Academy, don't know what they're talking about?
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