Archery

[sdmc530]

Talk to , she has/had a daughter in arrow flinging!

[TLE2]

I have a compound and a crossbow. I have the crossbow because with the bow, the deer have an outstanding chance to live.

I like huntersfriend.com and the Diamond Infinity bow. It's very adjustable, so you can start at low weight and move up to hunting poundage over time, without a bow vise. Unfortunately, my granddaughter liked it too, so now she has it.

There are "better" bows, but the deer won't care.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by TLE2

I have a compound and a crossbow. I have the crossbow because with the bow, the deer have an outstanding chance to live.

I like huntersfriend.com and the Diamond Infinity bow. It's very adjustable, so you can start at low weight and move up to hunting poundage over time, without a bow vise. Unfortunately, my granddaughter liked it too, so now she has it.

There are "better" bows, but the deer won't care.

The hay bails won't care either, lol.

I'm leaning towards a crossbow but, which one do you think is more user friendly for a beginner?

[LittleGator]

In seriousness, I seem to recall mentioning Gators Guns & Archery in Palm Beach. I have been there. They have an indoor archery range[?]. They have a large selection of bows, arrows, etc. I understand they offer instruction as well. Don't know how far you are from there.

Best of luck with the new sport/hobby.

[bttbbob]

Gator Gun and Archery has two of the best instructors in the state also, David Taylor is a State Champ and Larry is also a tournament ASA Instructor...Good people.

[RKP]

Originally Posted by bttbbob

Gator Gun and Archery has two of the best instructors in the state also, David Taylor is a State Champ and Larry is also a tournament ASA Instructor...Good people.

There ya go, I think I'd stop by there and talk with those gents - pick their brain and get some suggestions, etc.

[milkmanjoe]

Originally Posted by bttbbob

Gator Gun and Archery has two of the best instructors in the state also, David Taylor is a State Champ and Larry is also a tournament ASA Instructor...Good people.

For members who don't know, Bob gives NRA classes at Gator, knows everyone there and bow hunts himself. He knows Gator better than anyone else I know. His endorsement is solid with me.

[Caleb]

Thanks everyone, looks like I'll be in good hands at Gator.

Hey Bob, do you mind if I name drop you?

[TLE2]

For a beginner: a CHEAP one. You don't want to spend 1500 on a magnificent crossbow package and find out you don't really care for it.

Mine is an Excalibur Axiom. I paid around 500 for it. It's a recurve rather than a compound but it puts bolts through stuff just fine.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by TLE2

For a beginner: a CHEAP one. You don't want to spend 1500 on a magnificent crossbow package and find out you don't really care for it.

Mine is an Excalibur Axiom. I paid around 500 for it. It's a recurve rather than a compound but it puts bolts through stuff just fine.

Thanks for the suggestion, Mike. I'd like to stick to that $500 budget for the exact reason you mentioned.

Are the sub $300 compound bows any good?