Time for a new bow

[Steverino]

I recall folks telling me the same information back when I was just getting into bowhunting a few years back with respect to shooting multiple models to see what you prefer and shoot the best. I think that it is wonderful advise...

If...

Your particular pro-shop has a bow already rigged in your draw length, ready to shoot or are willing to swap out cams on different models. You folks are indeed very fortunate if you have shops located by you that have a nice selection set-up for comparison shooting.

The few shops that are in my neck of the woods only had a few models available, bare bones-not even an arrow rest- and looked at me like I had a third eyeball in the middle of my skull when I asked if it was possible to shoot some of the bows prior to committing.

I learned first hand that setting up a compound bow is a heck of alot more personal than setting up a rifle or shotgun. Yes you have stock shimming, LOP, etc. but in my opinion, there are many more variables in a person's bow.

With all things considered, I suppose that I couldn't have expected the shops to saw down some arrows for my shooting length since I didn't have these yet just getting started. I ended up really buying my bow from the feel in my hand and drawing it repeatedly. It all ended up working out fine, I suppose but I also didn't purchase a higher-end bow, either.

For the newbie going it alone, it was intimidating and challenging. I think that once you know what you're doing, (just like anything) It's a whoile lot easier. Just my .02.