Got a $250 Bass Pro g.c.- need 'expert' advice on getting most from meager selection?

nineworlds9 · January 15, 2013, 08:15:00 PM

LOL. that's either a lot of socks or some fancy %ss socks, haha

Geezer · January 15, 2013, 08:22:00 PM

Primos XXL blind. They're listed at $219 in the Bass Pro web site and are 77" tall...one of the few blinds that work well for traditional archers.

Ray Hammond · January 15, 2013, 08:27:00 PM

you can get a pair of Vortex Diamondback 8x42 binoculars for that amount.

Great optics- lifetime warranty- valuable tool for any type of hunting.

gregg dudley · January 15, 2013, 08:44:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Pokerdaddy:
I would avoid the "archery" dept....our sponsors here can take care of your needs there. I would go for boots and good socks, clothing both camo and non-camo, inexpensive packs, camping gear, and yes 3D target! I actually like their Redhead brand for cost-effective gear and clothing.

Yep

Matty · January 15, 2013, 11:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by gregg dudley:

QuoteOriginally posted by Pokerdaddy:
I would avoid the "archery" dept....our sponsors here can take care of your needs there. I would go for boots and good socks, clothing both camo and non-camo, inexpensive packs, camping gear, and yes 3D target! I actually like their Redhead brand for cost-effective gear and clothing.
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Yep again. Better deals with archery stuff with out sponsors. I save those cards for clothes boots etc You already have. I'd go for GPS or Optics.

nineworlds9 · January 16, 2013, 12:35:00 AM

Thanks for all the input guys. I think I'm gonna go for the 3D target. I believe it will really help hone my skill and will be a huge improvement over just the bag and foam balls and other objects I've been whacking. I'm going to get the Archer's Choice Real-World Buck. It's the same target I shot at over at my buddies house that I posted about a while back. It is very close in size to the actual deer we have here in North FL so that's a plus. I thought the durability was decent too. With tax/shipping it'll be about 160 so I'll still have 100 to play with later when I decide what else I need. Can't wait to start slinging arrows at the new buck!

Steelhead · January 16, 2013, 03:22:00 AM

They have a nice selection of knives and or boots.Arrows may be an option as well.
I go thier alot as its down the road and hardly ever buy any archery gear.Some catwhiskers might be something you could use and they have some traditional looking 2 blade heads available.
A quality knife sounds tempting though like thier Buck knives etc

Bowwild · January 16, 2013, 05:21:00 AM

It is tough sometimes to find trad archery items at Bass Pro.

1. I use my grain scale a lot.
2. I also like a digital bow scale.
3. I can't imagine practice without a 3-D target.
4. They sell Cat Whiskers
5. If you don't have a Lone Wolf tree stand....
6. A Trail cam is a lot of fun.

Happy shopping!

nineworlds9 · January 16, 2013, 11:45:00 AM

Well the order is in!

1. 3d deer target! -real excited about this one
2. Primos turkey call kit - never into hunting turkeys but I got the bug now and want to learn
3. Three packs of game blunts for stump shooting

Thanks for all the input guys! You certainly provided me with enough ideas for the duration of 2013

Joeabowhunter · January 16, 2013, 11:59:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Pokerdaddy:
I would avoid the "archery" dept....our sponsors here can take care of your needs there. I would go for boots and good socks, clothing both camo and non-camo, inexpensive packs, camping gear, and yes 3D target! I actually like their Redhead brand for cost-effective gear and clothing.

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