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What to look for when buying a used bow #1026655
07/28/14 07:34 AM
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I saw an ad on craigslist for a bow and it just seems too good to be true ... Hoyt Katerra for $100 ... If I were to examine it in person what would I look for? I just don't have a good feeling about it but if the bow is in good shape then this is a great deal ...

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Here is the craigslist link ... If anyone wants to jump ahead of me and buy it I'll just chalk it up to experience and not post a link next time




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Re: What to look for when buying a used bow [Re: Rocket62] #1026668
07/28/14 07:45 AM
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Look the limbs over real well and rub you fingers across them to see if you feel any cracks or slivers. Also see if the seller will meet you somewhere so you can shoot it.


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Re: What to look for when buying a used bow [Re: Rocket62] #1026713
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You can take a cotton ball and rub the limbs with it and if it has a small nick or splinter on the limbs, the cotton will show it.

Re: What to look for when buying a used bow [Re: Rocket62] #1026763
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Excellent, thanks




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Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
Re: What to look for when buying a used bow [Re: Rocket62] #1026819
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Re: What to look for when buying a used bow [Re: Rocket62] #1026859
07/28/14 11:13 AM
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Yep sumbody got it




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Re: What to look for when buying a used bow [Re: Rocket62] #1027148
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A seller with a good feedback rating on Archerytalk grin


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