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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: MATHEWS2005 on November 27, 2010, 09:37:00 PM
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WELL, I'M LOOKING TO BUY MY FIRST TRAD. BOW. I HAVE FOUND 3 BOW I'M INTERESTED IN FOR THE MONEY I GOT TO SPEND. 1. BEN PEARSON KM. 2. BROWNING NOMAD. 3. BEAR ALASKAN. THERE ALL BETWEEN 40- 45 LBS. OUT OF THESE BOWS WICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE. HAS ANYONE EVER SHOT THE OLD BEAR ALASKAN?
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Have you been able to shoot any of the bows listed?
If so I'd go with whichever felt the best.
I haven't shot any of the above bows.
It looks like you are most likely looking at the right weight range.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
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whats your spending limit? you can score some pretty sweet customs on here very reasonably priced.
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ONLY AROUND $100
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Look at the classifieds there are great deals up all the time.
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To try and answer your question, the Pearson's and Browning's are generally good bows, depends some on the model though. I've had all 3 at one time or the other. I'm fond of the alaskan, just because of the double shelf. Bit touchy about arrow spine because it's far from center cut.
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Your draw length should be considered. You have quite a range of bow lengths you mentioned. Good rule of thumb is to have a bow no less than twice your draw length. There are a MILLION exceptions to this, but its a good starting point to consider. Dont use your compound draw length or any formula therein, get an accurate draw measurement and go from there, have fun!
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asking opinions about "what bow is best" is like asking what ice cream flavor is "best".
without trying before buying, yer in for a crap shoot - feeling lucky? ;) this is one reason why the bow classifieds are chock full of new ads every day.
click on the "new to trad archery?" link in my sig line below.
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Does me good to see a first timer going used.A lot of good 2nd handers out there.Never shot either of those models myself.I know it's hard but go as slow as possible and try a few of comparable length and weight.Good luck and shoot often.
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Mathews2005 My first bow in the 60's was a Bear Alaskan and served me well. Nice shooting bow until i gave it away on here. Where you at in Iowa? As i have a nice Browning wasp 45# I would treat ya right on and throw in some free arrows to match. Send me a pm if your interested..? Vic