Bow for newbie

[Tater]

I'm thinking of buying a bow later this year and was some opinions. I'm thinking of a solo cam, adjustable let-off and draw length and a straight riser, 60-80# pull with 65-75% let-off. Also, what sort of accessories (dampners, silencers, etc) should I think about. How about arrows: shafts, heads (minds out of the gutter:rolleyes: ), etc? I'm new to bowhunting but not new to bows.

[Rustywreck]

Most let offs aren't adjustable. I would look for 70-80% let off, especially if your hunting.
The draw weight range you mention may be a bit too high. Instead of getting something up to 80lbs, 70 should be the highest you look at.
I don't know what your states regulations are, but check them to see if there is an restricitons for let off percentage.
As far as accessories are concerned, there are so many options these days its mind-boggling.
You'll get so many different opinions regarding broadheads, shafts, etc., and all of them will be right.
If you are just starting bow hunting, it might be best to start with a mechanical broadhead. Fixed blades are my preference, but getting the to fly and hit where you want them isn't always easy for a newbie.
The first step would be to shot several different bows and find the one that you find most comfortable. People here will be glad to guide you from there.

by the way, once you start bowhunting, you'll be hooked.

[gd357]

More important than which brand you get is what you're comfortable with. shoot as many as you can (if possible) before deciding in a specific model. Find a bow with plenty of brace height (at least 7 inches, more is better). Most bow companies make cam modules that will change the draw length, and possibly the let-off for their solo-cam models. You'll want string silencers and limb dampeners (such as Limb Savers or Tunerz). A good stabilizer will help as well. As for arrows, I prefer carbon shafts, but that's my personal preference. I use GoldTips, but there are plenty out there that will suffice. For hunting, I either use Spitfire expandable broadheads or Rocket Ultimate Steel fixed blade heads. Once again, there are a lot of broadheads that will do, so find one you like.

gd

[DON WALKUP]

whatever u select, try not to 'complicate' it. as said before there's so many accessories out there now it will indeed befuddle one.

i would suggest a lower poundage to start with 45-60 or 55-70 in a compound, a simple single pin adjustable sight and a mechanical release.

learning ones form is the critical part of learning the bow. once you're onto your form, the equipment will be easier to select then ... the fun begins ... :) :) :)