Hunter type folks: where to buy a bow?
 

Huntersfriend.com looks like they have some amazing packages. Is there a better option locally?

your first bow?
sec

I think the Chiefs will franchise him if they can't sign him quickly.

No, but first modern compound since they started making them with parallel limbs.

ah...the last bow i bought came from a place about an hour from where i live. i drove down and the owner let me shoot several different models. after watching me for awhilehe was able to measure my arms and make adjustments on the bow. he also made up a dozen arrows for me. i shot it enough there that i was pretty comfortable w/it.

also, he keeps a record of what i bought, etc. this way i can call ahead and tell him i'm coming down so he can have more arrows ready for me.

hope this helps.
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The key, like sec says, is to shoot a number of different models & makes, and choose the one YOU like.

I ended up with a hoyt even tho I had it in my mind I wanted a matthews, recommended by Iowanian at the time.

Go to reputable bow shop. I'd go to a mom n pop place instead of the big chain like bass pro.

Tell them what you're doing, shoot several bows, ask for their advice. Consider doing that at a couple of places, or maybe shoot some bows at the big shop too, then go back to the small shop and buy the bow you like best that fits your budget.

Remember that you're likely to spend about as much on dampeners, stabilizer, arrow rest, site, quiver, release and arrows as you do on the bow. Don't got cheap on the arrow rest or site.

Mathews used to be the way to go, now there are quite a few nice bows on the market. No need to overpay for the brand name. I do shoot a Mathews DXT. My brothers both shoot Browning bows and like them, but don't love them.

Hoyt make nice affordable bows.

the store is all out of bows. =(

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If you can figure out what you want, you might be able to find a used setup that is a season old a lot cheaper. Some of the bow shops will have trade-in rigs from the guys that have to have the latest and greatest every year. You can also find them on craigslist and some of the hunting equipment related facebook groups....or ebay.

If its your first bow in a long time, you don't need to spend a ton. Anything is likely to be a big increase in performance.

yes...you can get a complete setup going this route at a very good price.
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Kind of like our QB situation

Yes, that's one of the main considerations.

In that case, zip over to the large chain store near you, shoot some of their bows, have them figure out your draw length and then tell us which bow you like and I'll help you find a used one online.

As for entry level to mid range bows. They're going to want you to buy a Thousand dollar name brand. Don't.

I don't know where there is one in KC, but I'm sure they exist.

Cabela's.

What would be some small shop places around KC?

B and B Archery in KC and Millers in Garden City Mo. Forrest Miller is a great guy to buy from and knows bows inside and out.

God no.. Shit bows and morons in bow department

I am not familiar with any of these shops but a quick google search results in

Avid Archery
305 S. Webster St.
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592 - 6437

garden city kansas
http://www.darksidearchery.net/index.htm

I would guess this is a good resource
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=239589
Vic's Archery in St. Joe
BB Archery
Andy's Archery

www.cartersarchery.com
816-232-2577

Roger's
Come see us at Roger's in liberty. Just north of 152 on 291 hwy.

B B Archery
8709 Booth
Kansas City Mo 64138
Ph 816-763-2699



Vic's, BB and Rogers all have good reviews online what I saw.

I was suggesting he go shoot their bows and spend some of Cabela's time/money figuring out what he likes.....and buy elsewhere.

Indeed.

What this nation needs is BOW AND ARROW CONTROL!!!1111

You're right TW.

Arrow control is important or else you're more likely to miss or shoot your big brown eyed prey in the guts and have to chase them for hundreds of yards.

Rogers seems to have some good prices.

Vic is very knowledgeable and will not steer you wrong. She is "good people".

Mike at Carter's is known as "Crackers" in the archery industry. He is one of the best string builders and bow tuners in the country. Not everyone likes his personality, but if he's working on your bow just shut up and let him work his magic. ROFL

I wouldn't put to much faith in Rogers, but their prices can be good.

I'd try to buy local so you're able to get service when needed instead of letting some reeruned big box store moron work on your bow.

The ones in MO are the farthest away from me. Anyone have experience with the KS ones?