Should I buy this bow?

BigBawlzTaco · 11-06-2009, 06:50 PM

One of my buddies is wondering if i wanted to buy one of his bows. it's one of the first bear bows that came out.
im right handed and its a lefty bow but he said i could probably get accustomed to it. Full set of nice arrows, broadheads that have never been used before. New strings. True glow sights. and a whisker arrow rest.
the only thing i have to do is get the draw length adjusted for me because i have shorter arms.

all this for 300 bucks, deal or no deal?

BigBawlzTaco · 11-06-2009, 08:35 PM

bump

grassflatsfisher · 11-06-2009, 09:27 PM

You can get a brand new bow that is 30years newer, fits you perfect, and comes with all the accesories for $300-$450.

Personally I'd say your friend is not much of a friend for offering you that deal especially if the bow is one of the 1st Bear bows to come out.... assuming it's a compound. Recurve (depending on which model) may be worth that if it's in "Perfect" condition.

topgun155 · 11-06-2009, 09:35 PM

No man I know nothing of bows but that seems bad. Also you have to go oppo and can be right handed. Why would you want a bow that you can shoot correctly.

aficianado · 11-09-2009, 12:33 PM

NO!! unless you are right handed and left eye dominant, and even that will be marginal.

first bear? that is ancient anyways. you could get a 5-year old bow for cheap! outdoor life magazine rated a mission bow as a "best buy!" mission............cannot remember the model. but fully set up is around $400. all you need is arrows, and a release. NEW! mission is made by Mathews (i think). the bow will fit, will be right handed...warrantied. if a bow fits, and shoots well from your body, it is truly magical. accurate arrow flinging is 100% about consistency in form. you have to repeat the same moves over and over. you cannot do this with a bow that doesnt fit.

BigAndy21966 · 11-20-2009, 02:02 PM

DO not BUY a Lefty bow if your righty. It will screw you up bad. Go to a reputable archery shop and get FITTED for a bow ON the LAST DAY of archery season. That way you have a year to get proficient. Every one has a different draw length. Then you need to see how much weight you can pull. The standard accepted MINIMUM weight for hunting deer is #35, If you cant pull the bow then dont buy it. Then PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICE
PRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPR ACTICEPRACTICE

TRACKING A GUT SHOT DEER IS NOT FUN AND IT GIVES THE REST OF US A BAD REP
Yes Iam shouting because I have seen people do this, Give up after 1/2 hour of tracking and try to gut shoot another deer

11-06-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
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11-20-2009, 02:02 PM	#6
BigAndy21966 Proud Apex Predator Name: I AM BEOWULF Joined: Oct 2009, #24922 Location: Land of the Free, Pennsylvania Gender: Dude Posts: 131 04 Tacoma 4x4, 08 Tundra 4x4 2004 Double Cab Automatic	DO not BUY a Lefty bow if your righty. It will screw you up bad. Go to a reputable archery shop and get FITTED for a bow ON the LAST DAY of archery season. That way you have a year to get proficient. Every one has a different draw length. Then you need to see how much weight you can pull. The standard accepted MINIMUM weight for hunting deer is #35, If you cant pull the bow then dont buy it. Then PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICE PRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPRACTICEPR ACTICEPRACTICE TRACKING A GUT SHOT DEER IS NOT FUN AND IT GIVES THE REST OF US A BAD REP Yes Iam shouting because I have seen people do this, Give up after 1/2 hour of tracking and try to gut shoot another deer __________________ Christian, American, Libertarian, Heterosexual, Survivalist. Any questions?

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11-06-2009, 09:27 PM	#3
grassflatsfisher Member Joined: Jul 2009, #19985 Location: NW Florida Gender: Male Posts: 63 09 Tacoma TRD OffRoad DC 2009 Double Cab Automatic Grille Guard, Husky Liners, More to come...only got 800miles on it.	You can get a brand new bow that is 30years newer, fits you perfect, and comes with all the accesories for $300-$450. Personally I'd say your friend is not much of a friend for offering you that deal especially if the bow is one of the 1st Bear bows to come out.... assuming it's a compound. Recurve (depending on which model) may be worth that if it's in "Perfect" condition.

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aficianado Member Joined: Oct 2009, #25015 Location: bay area, california Gender: Male Posts: 56 06, taco TRD fourbyfour 2006 Access Cab Automatic	NO!! unless you are right handed and left eye dominant, and even that will be marginal. first bear? that is ancient anyways. you could get a 5-year old bow for cheap! outdoor life magazine rated a mission bow as a "best buy!" mission............cannot remember the model. but fully set up is around $400. all you need is arrows, and a release. NEW! mission is made by Mathews (i think). the bow will fit, will be right handed...warrantied. if a bow fits, and shoots well from your body, it is truly magical. accurate arrow flinging is 100% about consistency in form. you have to repeat the same moves over and over. you cannot do this with a bow that doesnt fit.