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Bow Setup Rec's #4266713
01/16/25 09:13 AM
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Hello all, I've kicked the idea around for several years now and I think I'm finally ready to pull the trigger (hehe) on getting back into bow hunting. My plan right now is to get a bow soon after this season ends and brush up on my target practice and just getting comfortable again with shooting a bow before next October.

I haven't bow hunted or even shot a bow, other than a few one off's, since I was a teenager so I'm completely out of the game. For all I know, they've got Bluetooth bow's now that I can shoot from a cell phone app. Joking aside, I'm looking for recommendations on an entire setup, as well as what that includes exactly. The last time I bow hunted, I had the bow, arrow, and a sight. I'm sure that's all you really need at the end of the day, but if there's any other add-on's, mod's, or support gear (flux capacitor) you think I won't be able to live without, feel free to leave it in the comments also!

Budget wise, I'm hoping to stay below $800-$1000 if possible. I'm sure my wife is going to be thrilled that hunting season will be starting a month early next year for me so I'd like to keep the hit our bank account takes to a minimal if possible.

Thanks in advance.


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Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: UAbuckhunter] #4266757
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Go to Pat's in Jasper. Ask for Paul.

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: UAbuckhunter] #4266813
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Check out Archery Unlimited in Prattville.


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Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: UAbuckhunter] #4266969
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I noticed you in bham. check out marks outdoors. I'f u need any help with set up tuning or coaching p.m. me

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: UAbuckhunter] #4267027
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Patrick Crocker in west Jefferson.

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: mathews prostaff] #4267097
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Originally Posted by mathews prostaff
I noticed you in bham. check out marks outdoors. I'f u need any help with set up tuning or coaching p.m. me




You a hoyt man?

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: UAbuckhunter] #4267110
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I’m going to go against the grain on this one- Hoover Tactical has an amazing bow shop and the guy who runs it (Ben) is top notch. I’ve sent tons of guys to him, some with experience and some with none- he always does them right and is honest. He will tune your existing bow or put you in a new one. Unfortunately there are a lot of places that slap a peep on and a d loop and send you on the way. I’ve never had anyone that sent there leave unsatisfied. But get there before turkey season- he’s always chasing them

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: UAbuckhunter] #4267304
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I'd recommend buying a used bow of facebook, this forum, archery talk, ebay, etc.

For $800-$1000 you can get a 2 yr old flagship bow w/ all the accessories included.

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: Backwards cowboy] #4267357
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Originally Posted by Backwards cowboy
Originally Posted by mathews prostaff
I noticed you in bham. check out marks outdoors. I'f u need any help with set up tuning or coaching p.m. me




You a hoyt man?



lol....NO. but I work on anything that takes a string and shoots an arrow..that was a good one cowboy got a good laugh out of that one

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: UAbuckhunter] #4267358
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UAbuckhunter, PM your cell number if you don’t mind. I may have something for you.

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: mathews prostaff] #4267427
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Originally Posted by mathews prostaff
Originally Posted by Backwards cowboy
Originally Posted by mathews prostaff
I noticed you in bham. check out marks outdoors. I'f u need any help with set up tuning or coaching p.m. me




You a hoyt man?



lol....NO. but I work on anything that takes a string and shoots an arrow..that was a good one cowboy got a good laugh out of that one




I thought that would get you! I used to be a hoyt dealer a long time ago. Mainly because Matthew's gave me a hard time because of the size of my shop. I swore I would never buy a Matthew's bow. But I thought about getting back into bow hunting a year or two ago, seems like hoyt has priced themselves out of the market. I would prefer a hoyt but don't believe their twice as good as the others. Is this correct or was it just the bow shop I went to high as crap?

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: oldforester] #4268016
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Originally Posted by oldforester
Go to Pat's in Jasper. Ask for Paul.


My last 2 bows were shipped to me here in Oregon from him. Great to deal with

Re: Bow Setup Rec's [Re: Atoler] #4268017
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Originally Posted by Atoler
I'd recommend buying a used bow of facebook, this forum, archery talk, ebay, etc.

For $800-$1000 you can get a 2 yr old flagship bow w/ all the accessories included.



yes - i’ve had great success with this strategy


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