Bow hunting pigs in CA

[Arrowslinger]

I shot a $300 bow for 7 years & only recently got rid of it.....make sure it fits & you like it, they all kill...but fit & form is #1.

 

[bjake21]

Well I gotta get a bow, it sounds like a lot of fun.

I went to a archery shop in the valley (Reseda I think) and talked to a guy there for a while, seemed like a real nice guy. It turns out a guy I have hunted with before has two bows and he is selling one of them so I'll try those out and see what feels good before buying one. If his bow isn't right for me I think it will hard to stay away from ebay, I shop for almost everything online

Just looking on ebay I think there was about 1000 listed, any ideas where to start or what to look for? Any opinions on brands and styles would be appreciated. I have my draw length figured out, lbs for hunting, and like the idea of a longer bow if means more accurate/forgiving. What is the brace height on the bow?

I'll be in Hawaii for Thanksgiving, hopefully I'll get set up in the next week and possibly be able to take the bow for a hunt on Oahu! I'm gettin fired up!

Lets go bowhunting!

 

[PIGIG]

Originally posted by bjake21@Oct 17 2005, 08:24 PM
What is the brace height on the bow?

the Brace height is the distance from the string to the most forward point on the riser where your hand goes. again a higher brace height is more forgiving. mine is 5 1/4 inches most bows today are artound 8 inches and they are tack drivers because of the brace height. get some thing over 7inches

you will not regret it

 

[easymoney]

Ah Grasshoppa,
If you were a veteran bowhunter, I would say you could probably find deals for a lot less by shopping around(for sure less than $1800 as one put it)... But, being a novice you will need to go to a pro shop and be fitted for the right size and style bow "for you", as well as all the essentials you will need. You will need to do a lot of listening and learning. And the Pro will be more than willing to help if he thinks you are more likely to buy from him, rather than taking his input then running out to wallyworld or where ever and buying the cheapest stuff you can find.
Bow hunting is addicting and can be very expensive if you are starting from scratch. The equipment needed is like that in any sport, the cream just cost alittle more... Bowhunting is very rewarding and if you listen to those here on JHO(and there are many who know what they are talking about) you will learn much and who knows you might even find that deal.

 

[bjake21]

I borrowed a friend of mine's Mathews bow this weekend to take it out shooting. It is a really nice bow but I think it is a 28" draw length and I am a 29". I could not read the draw length on the specs sticker but after looking up the model and cam on the Mathews website it should be a 28". It seemed OK when I shot it (I was using a release) but being my first time shooting a bow I don't have anything to compare it to. I thought I lucked out since this guy had a nice bow that he would sell me for cheap but it may be too short for me.

How is the draw length adjusted on compound bows? Is there a way I can have this bow altered to my length?

 

[PIGIG]

Originally posted by bjake21@Oct 24 2005, 07:13 AM
How is the draw length adjusted on compound bows? Is there a way I can have this bow altered to my length?

Take it to PRO SHOP and have the cam module changed

 

[BirdDawg]

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LOL............well actually my bow was $780.00...........then arrows @ $10.00 a pop(kinda hurts when you miss and try to retrieve your arrow somewhere out there in the grass).......target tips.....broadheads....gotta have a nice case..........and whats a bow without a tree stand.........add a few more goodies and your up to $1800.00........by the way the stand worked great........if you were after hogs....didn't see a single deer.......but my first attempt.........live and learn.....the cheapest thing I got was my target.........a gunny sack packed with cotton......works great and no cost.

 

[Gyopo]

On a Mathews you will likely need a new cam for a longer draw length if the existing cam is on the max. draw length setting.

If you know the cam you need, you can find them on ebay, archerytalk.com, etc.

Mathews dealers could get them also.

 

[EvBouret]

When I got my setup for bowhunting. All I did was measure my draw length and order a bow from cabelas. I also got arrows, broadheads, field points and a release. I spent around 500 bucks I think for the whole setup? The bow was around 300, release around 30, arrows around 60, broadheads around 25-30, shipping and handling to hawaii etc...The bow isn't top of the line or anything, but my Reflex Prowler will drop anything within 30 yards (in my hands). It has about a dozen goats and a few hogs to it's name.

 

[Archer32]

Originally posted by bjake21@Oct 24 2005, 07:13 AM
I borrowed a friend of mine's Mathews bow this weekend to take it out shooting. It is a really nice bow but I think it is a 28" draw length and I am a 29". I could not read the draw length on the specs sticker but after looking up the model and cam on the Mathews website it should be a 28". It seemed OK when I shot it (I was using a release) but being my first time shooting a bow I don't have anything to compare it to. I thought I lucked out since this guy had a nice bow that he would sell me for cheap but it may be too short for me.

How is the draw length adjusted on compound bows? Is there a way I can have this bow altered to my length?

There are two distinct styles of shooting a compound in terms of the none pulling arms elbow. One is having the elbow in the locked position and the other is slightly bent. I opt for the slightly bent as it feels best for me. This also requires a slightly shorter draw. Basically I went from a 29" draw shooting fingers on an old Golden Eagle Pro Turbo to a 27" draw with my Legacy. I also shoot a fairly short length caliper type release that I attach to a D loop which lengthens my draw a bit. So in other words you might be able to make the 28 work for you... I didn't try to make the 27 work for me but it just felt right. In regards to a release I'd recommend getting one that you can adjust the length of it via a cord.

Also Mathews draw length is adjusted by changing out the cam. In other words all particular Mathews bows have the same cable/string length. It's just that cam that changes the length. It'll cost you $80 to have it changed out at a pro shop. Check out the Mathews forum on their web sight. It's amazing how much you'll learn.

Good Luck,
Frank

 

[Family Tradition]

Just get a recurve and forget about it!

Pull it to your draw and let the string slip away

None of this proshop mumbo jumbo

Either way you go you still have to practice practice practice.

Mark

 

[Archer32]

Originally posted by Family Tradition@Oct 29 2005, 09:09 PM
Just get a recurve and forget about it!

Pull it to your draw and let the string slip away

None of this proshop mumbo jumbo

Either way you go you still have to practice practice practice.

Mark

Wow, what insight you've brought to this subject!

 

[Arrowslinger]

"Wow, what insight you've brought to this subject! "

He likes to shoot a recurve, there's no harm or foul in that.....not everyone enjoys the technical side like yourself.

 

[Family Tradition]

Wow

I would not attmept to limit myself to considering anyone who does not do as I do as having less to offer.

The post topic was "what does it take"

Frank you answered about a compound question, I thought it would be a good idea to make sure the available options were out there.

Shooting a recurve is not as simple and pulling the string back and letting it slip away but when mastered its close.


And there isn't much need for a proshop in setting up your gear.

So if you care to debate the Compund Vs Recurve topic we can do that.

But I would rather playfully add the subject of traditional shooting than try and force my opinion on anyone.

Kirk will be won over soon enough

As for the rest, why not use a rifle if it takes a trigger to make you a good shot

And just for the record I shoot both

 

[bigtusker]

I shoot my bow with a trigger!

 

[Family Tradition]

Originally posted by bigtusker@Nov 2 2005, 07:09 AM
I shoot my bow with a trigger!

Figures

 

[Arrowslinger]

I've seen it

, chop does shoot his bow w/ a rifle trigger.

 

[Family Tradition]

Never fails

Every time I stand up to pick on the compound guys Chop has to sit me back down.

I'll learn someday

 

[bigtusker]

I have a modified release with an actual Mauser trigger.

 

[baboltin]

once you get a bow and get use to it u will love it.