New member

M. J. Brundage · September 08, 2011, 02:13:00 PM

Welcome to the Gang!

JimL · September 08, 2011, 04:03:00 PM

Welcome to the family.

hnt2mch · September 08, 2011, 05:21:00 PM

welcome from bama!

CAT22 · September 08, 2011, 05:51:00 PM

WELCOME! Find a flee market or some garage sales and get a bow with min 40lb draw with straight limbs. U'll find a cheap deal out there. You don't need an expensive bow to kill game. Good luck!

PAnative · September 08, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

CAT thats a great idea....lots of garage sales around here with hunting stuff

Huntschool · September 08, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

PA:

Welcome to the Gang

Where are you going to school and whats your major?

PAnative · September 08, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

i go to East Stroudsburg University....studying Health and Physical Education

PAnative · September 18, 2011, 08:26:00 PM

ttt

Jerry Jeffer · September 18, 2011, 09:29:00 PM

hey there, I live right by the college> lets shoot some time. send me a pm

huntmaster80 · September 18, 2011, 09:34:00 PM

welcome!!! read posts on beginner bow weight. Dont make the same mistake I did and ended up with a bow that was way to heavy to start out.

emt137 · September 18, 2011, 09:45:00 PM

Welcome to the crowd! It's a pretty cool group here.

If you're interested I can hook you up with a Bear Montana Longbow, arm guard, and tab for $175. I'll pay the shipping out to you. Send me a PM if you're interested. I'm pretty new myself and have gotten help from some guys here, so I am more than happy to pass it along and help you out. Just let me know. And, again, welcome!

Pat

KentuckyTJ · September 18, 2011, 09:56:00 PM

Welcome from Kentucky

ti-guy · September 18, 2011, 10:26:00 PM

Welcome.

PAnative · September 23, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

if i shoot a 71 pound compound what do you guys think a good trad bow weight would be?

Longrifleman · September 25, 2011, 01:28:00 PM

Don't start with anything over 45 lbs at your draw length. It's plenty powerful to kill anything on the continent, except for maybe moose, bison, and grizzly, and it is light enough for you to find your best shooting form. Almost everyone, (me included) started out with a bow that was too heavy. That will make it more difficult to learn how to shoot properly.

Rob W. · September 25, 2011, 01:34:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Longrifleman:
Don't start with anything over 45 lbs at your draw length. It's plenty powerful to kill anything on the continent, except for maybe moose, bison, and grizzly, and it is light enough for you to find your best shooting form. Almost everyone, (me included) started out with a bow that was too heavy. That will make it more difficult to learn how to shoot properly.

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PAnative · September 25, 2011, 03:17:00 PM

i appreciate the input guys!

Sirius Black · September 25, 2011, 06:38:00 PM

Welcome! I'm another newby too. We both have found the right archery forum. Tradgang is the best!