Back into archery!

[95wrangler]

Ok so its been a while....almost 20 yrs! Wow, everything looks alien! I need help picking a new setup. I used to shoot a Jennings Gale Force at 65 lbs. Aluminum shafts. It was a christmas gift from my parents when I was 15. The draw string is now broken and Imust have quit in the middle of setting up the overdraw because its not set up and I cant find the rest of the parts.

Im not sure where to begin selecting a new bow and arrows. I think if I can be about $5-600 into it Id be happy. Ive read a bit about how to select a bow and what brace height and riser and.......

Any recommendations or do I need to hit up a store and see what feels right? Is Gander Mountain or Bass Pro shops a good place to start? Is there a mom and pop archery shop worth going to around Indy? Thanks in advance!

 

[Dirty Steve]

Check out The Outdoorsman in Greenwood. They can help you and set your bow up in the range upstairs.

Dirty Steve

 

[IndyGunworks]

def the outdoorsman

 

[Ryninger]

Go to a Pro shop, and stay away chain stores if ya can. There are several good shops around Indy. Where abouts are you or will you be at

 

[95wrangler]

I live on the east side but work on the southside. I never would have thought of the Outdoorsman. Thanks!

 

[trapperDave]

girts in anderson

 

[iufan2010]

A company that not as many people have heard of, but would fit your bill would be Quest. They were once Ross bows, but when they went out of business, G5 picked up their cams and built a whole new riser making quest bows. You can pick up a rogue ready to hunt bow package for around 500.
They have a lifetime warranty on them and one heck of a smooth draw. I recently got myself their primal bow which is a dual cam. It is as smooth as a single with the speeds of a double, but cost a good amount more. Just food for thought. I work at gander, but would recommend checking out outdoorsman though. Good guys all around and they allow you to check out a bow before you buy. I like stoppin by when I find the time.

 

[jmiller676]

Martin Archery would be (should be) priced around 400 for a hunting setup.

 

[trailrider]

"Cutting Edge" in Greensburg. @ 45 mile drive but worth it. I have a buddy in Greenwood who used to go to the outdoorsman but now drives here. bring your wallet to the outdoorsman$$$$$

 

[originalhonkey]

hey im the buddy in greenwood. cutting edge did me a great job. as far as a bow go's get what fits you best. at 5to$600 that should be no problem. dont be afraid to look on line. there are alot off turds out there that think they need a new bow every year.you can find some deals. always get it set up for you by a pro.

 

[starbreather]

Don't buy new, go used and save a ton of cash. You will not lose much on feet per second and the concept of a bow hasn't changed much over the years.

 

[Hookeye]

If a guy or gal buys a new bow every yr, or maybe 2 or 3..........who cares? It's their money.

If they shoot whatever bows they have well, then that's good enough. BTW I know folks who buy new bows often and shoot them VERY well.

Superturds they must be.

 

[nkhrfh]

Another vote for the Outdoorsman. Pat or Tim will get you set up.

 

[95wrangler]

Went to the outdoorsman and Honey creek tackle on saturday. Man its been a while! My shoulder is killing me from drawing so many bows back! LOL! Im really digging the Bowtech Assassin but its just out of my budget. I may have to splurge! Outher than that I like the Quest Rogue and the PSE Brute also.

 

[Springer]

Did you check out the PSE Brute or the Brute X. I have heard that the Brute X is a much better bow than last years Brute.

 

[95wrangler]

It was the Brute x.

 

[Hoosierdood]

Look on eBay. I just bought a Matthews Ultra-Max for $245, and it was completely set up and ready to go. I just have to buy arrows and broadheads and get practicing. You could easily get a bare bow (used) for $300-400, and then spend another $100-150 to get it set up. As a matter of fact, you should look at the Matthews Craze in their Mission line. I believe you can find one new for $300-400. MSRP is $299, and it is an excellent bow.

Craze | Mission Archery

 

[Springer]

I stopped bye HCT today and shot the Assassin, it is simply an awesome bow. How did you like to brute x compared to the assassin?

 

[95wrangler]

Actually I didnt shoot any of them...yet. I was just doing a quick comparison of how these new bows draw and how they feel in the hand. My old Jennings Gale Force has nothing on these new bows! All the reviews online rave for the Assassin where they just say the rest Im looking at are just a good bow. Now I have to decide on looking at a used PSE Bow Madness. It is the complete setup: bow, release, arrows, broadheads, field tips and case for $575. The Assassin will probably be over $700. Do I buy the used, buy a lesser new or spend the extra on a nicer and wanted Assassin?

 

[Ryninger]

Splurge on what you want. Better off going new for the lifetime warranties. Never know what you are getting into with a used bow. Certain Mathews for example will detonate if they were pressed incorrectly.