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Hey guys ive been hunting since i was a kid, but never got into bow hunting. My best friend (Randy) is really into it as are many of you, and this year I wanna get my first bow. I was wondering what everyone would suggest for my first purchase?? __________________ DUPONT #24,LOWES #48
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:30 PM | ||
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:33 PM | ||
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Located in Roxbury, Morris County __________________ DUPONT #24,LOWES #48
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:33 PM | ||
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| Really depends on how much you'd like to spend. But whatever you do go to a pro shop. NOT Cabeleas, Dicks, Gander Mnt., etc. Depending on where you live I might be able tto recommend a good place or two. But, the bow depends on what you want to spend and what feels right to you. Go shoot a few different ones then decide. Just be prepared to spend around $1,000 when it's all said and done if you go with a top of the line bow. But Martin, Parker, Reflex, etc. make some great bows for cheap. | ||
| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:34 PM | ||
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Quote: Targeteers or Bordy's.Located in Roxbury, Morris County 
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:38 PM | ||
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If you don't want to spend a lot don't shoot a ROSS because you won't be able to put it down
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:38 PM | ||
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Roxbury, Morris County Ohhh MATTY!!! We have someone that needs you. 
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:39 PM | ||
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| What are you looking to spend? $$$$$$$$ | ||
| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:40 PM | ||
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| you dont have to go broke to buy a good bow . Keep it under 400.00 . | ||
| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:40 PM | ||
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Quote: Ohhh MATTY!!! We have someone that needs you. 
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:43 PM | ||
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I was looking to spend about 700-800 Maybe more if i have to __________________ DUPONT #24,LOWES #48
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:46 PM | ||
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| for a complete set up on top quality your looking at anywhere from $1000 (give or take a few dollars) $1300.....Not saying you can't do it for a cheaper price, but like others have said goto a ARCHERY PRO SHOP....Matty had an excellent deal on the BLACK ICE during 2007, a top quality bow | ||
| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:46 PM | ||
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Bowtech Guardian, 101st or 82nd Airbourne.. __________________ 09 Crackerized Bowtech Captain
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:46 PM | ||
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Quote: Pakman, I'd say go to Targeteers and ask to shoot some bows within your price range. Garden State Bow and Reel is another great choice. I shoot a Ross Cardiac and LOVE it, you will get 1,000 different opinions, so just forget the name on the bow when shooting them and see what ya like best.I was looking to spend about 700-800 Maybe more if i have to
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:48 PM | ||
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Go see Sig Borstad if you decide to go as far north as Garden State Bow and Reel.. Shoot a Matthews and then go shoot a Bowtech... __________________ 09 Crackerized Bowtech Captain
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:52 PM | ||
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-Targeteers - Rt. 46 West in Saddle Brook
-Bordy's - Columbia Tpk in Florham Park -Garden State Bow and Reel - Rt. 23 North in Stockholm -Sig Borstad's - Old Rudetown Rd. (Just off 94) in Macafee. |
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:52 PM | ||
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I'd say go to Targeteers I agree. I'm also a newbie bowhunter and my experience with Targeteers was wonderful. If I wasn't totally against wasting postage on Christmas cards Rob would have gotten a card with a pic of me and my new Mathews. Oh yeah, be careful. Although I've only been bowhunting for a few short months, I've got a serious bowhunting itch and I'm already thinking about quitting my job so that I can spend more time in a treestand this winter.  __________________ Dog's on point... get ready!!!
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:54 PM | ||
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-Targeteers - Rt. 46 West in Saddle Brook -Bordy's - Columbia Tpk in Florham Park -Garden State Bow and Reel - Rt. 23 North in Stockholm -Sig Borstad's - Old Rudetown Rd. (Just off 94) in Macafee You can also try Strictly Archery on Route 57 in Washington (just west of intersection of 31 & 57) - 908.689.5800 __________________ Dog's on point... get ready!!!
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 4:58 PM | ||
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Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it!! __________________ DUPONT #24,LOWES #48
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 5:01 PM | ||
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i just purchased my 1st bow at targeteers would highly recomend them __________________ "You have to think about one shot. One shot is what it's all about. A deer's gotta be taken with one shot."
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 5:04 PM | ||
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Rt. 23 Stockholm 973-697-3727 Go see Dino, no BS. He knows his stuff. __________________ Tired of working and having too much money?..... Vote Democratic, support USA's largest urban charitable organization.
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 5:13 PM | ||
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Go see Dino, no BS. He knows his stuff. Thats were I bought my Drenalin. Complete package with case and all acc. was $1300.00. He has other bows there that start at a lower price. __________________ I’m a Republican because everyone can’t be on welfare.
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 8:31 PM | ||
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Archery is great. The topic of what Bow to bye... Yikes thats tough. Listen to what every one says see what is comfortable to you.. Remember 7-10 years ago we were all killing deer with shit bows compared to what they all are today. Get one that feels good and you can afford. __________________ I just want to Hunt...
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 9:07 PM | ||
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Pakman you have a PM __________________ Member UBNJ
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 9:19 PM | ||
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hkdonfishn PM __________________ DUPONT #24,LOWES #48
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 9:33 PM | ||
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PM replied __________________ Member UBNJ
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 9:43 PM | ||
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Archery is great. The topic of what Bow to bye... Yikes thats tough. Listen to what every one says see what is comfortable to you.. Remember 7-10 years ago we were all killing deer with shit bows compared to what they all are today. Get one that feels good and you can afford. This is true... My opinion of todays compounds is it is hard to find a crappy one in the lot. Not like the old days. Companies like Mathews, Bowtech, and Hoyt really set the bar so high the others had to catch up or go under. Good Luck, enjoy the shopping. I think shopping for archery equipment and experimenting with new stuff is half the fun of bowhunting. I agree go to a pro shop... I also agree, shoot a Mathews, a hoyt, a bowtech, and a ross before buying one or the other. Take a look at the Primos bear bows also. I shot a code and a truth and they were awesome. They are coming out with The truth 2 this year also. For 800 you could probably set up a code. Mission has new model out too, resembles switchback. Worth a look __________________ "from my cold dead hands"
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 9:44 PM | ||
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like everyone said go to a pro shop. i am new to bow hunting and bought a kid's hoyt.........it has been great for me as a female i had such a small draw that it fit me great and i know that because the pro fit me for it specifically
and yes the fever gets to you so bad, especially seeing all the action during the rut that i want to quit my job too LOL |
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 9:48 PM | ||
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i highly suggest going to a good dealer and shoot some different bows. if you have your heart on a mathews switchback i will be putting one up for sale as soon as i get around to it. __________________ If Guns kill people Then...
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2008 10:03 PM | ||
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hkdonfish PM __________________ DUPONT #24,LOWES #48
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