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Image 1 — First hunting bow.
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First hunting bow.

Hi Community,

I’m completely new to archery and looking to buy my first compound bow. I’m interested in eventually getting into hunting once I build up some experience.
I’ve been comparing a few options, including the Mission Hammr, Diamond Edge XT, and Bear Cruzer G4. Since I’m just starting out, I’m not sure what draw weight or draw length would suit me best, or which bow would be the easiest to learn on while still being capable enough to use for hunting down the road.
Could you recommend a good beginner-friendly bow that I could grow into as I get more experience? I’d also appreciate any advice on what accessories or setup I might need to get started.
Thanks so much for your help!

u/AffectionateBuyer230 — 18 hours ago
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Is there any real difference between a compound target stabilizer and hunting stabilizer of the same length and rough price point

1st pic is hunting, 2nd is target

I'm looking at getting a 10-inch stabilizer for my compound bow, I mainly shoot field paper and 3d

The target stab is $45 Aud, and the hunting is $65Aud

Am i really going to notice 20 buck difference, or is the term "hunting" just a snake oil word to increase prices

u/Matty_Causo — 3 days ago
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Range finder

Hey yall, new to bow hunting this year and I’ve got everything I need except a decent rangefinder. I’d like to find one that’s not gonna break the bank (just bought a house so funds are low). Any recommendations for a decent rangefinder that’s relatively inexpensive?

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u/Small_Commercial_777 — 2 days ago
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need advice with my new bow

I just got a bow a couple weeks ago and have only shot it about 4 different times. Every time I shoot, I notice the arrow fletchings are getting more black streaks on them. Today, my arrows were also going all over the target, around 6 inches away from where I was aiming.
I’m only shooting from 10–20 yards, so I really don’t think it’s an accuracy issue on my end, especially since this hasn’t happened every time I’ve shot it. I’m also putting the arrows on correctly, and when I bought the bow, I had everything set up properly.
I’m starting to think it might be something with the drop-away rest that came with the bow, but I’m not really sure. Could the rest be causing the fletchings to get marked up and the arrows to fly inconsistently or maybe be another problem?

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u/bot12343 — 4 days ago
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New Archer

Hey guys, im getting in to hunting this year. Only ever rifle hunted but im trying to find a good compound bow. I don’t want to spend over 350 for the first bow but want it to be atleast 45lb. Please give me some help! Thanks guys

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u/Consistent-Grape1368 — 7 days ago
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Any information welcome

I have wanted to get into bows for a while, primarily with the goal of hunting and recently received this bow as a gift. I want to know everything you can tell me about it. As well as how to fix it up and make it usable. I don't have any arrows and would appreciate input on that front as well. Any other tips and recommendations you have are more than welcome.

u/alligatormarooz — 7 days ago
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Is this bend on the cables normal?

Hi all, I noticed a bend in my cables when the bow is at full draw.

Is this normal? Or are my draw stops wrong?

For context, this is a Bear Alaskan Pro at 26" draw length.

u/metalpicks — 10 days ago
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100lb compound bow, 222 grain arrow, 434fps

Here's my regular 100lb compound bow i built shooting a 222grain arrow 434fps, with the 150lb version of this bow with an over draw and a 187grain arrow i believe 550fps is possible, without it being a specialized flight bow rig

u/RichardsmithBowman — 11 days ago
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Bow Press Suggestions for Bear Legit Maxx

I just bought a bear legit maxx bow. I like the bow, but I would like to align the cams. They are slightly off center. Does anyone have a suggestion for an economical bow press, or should I just take it to an archery store and let them do it? I know how to align the cams, but most of the bow presses that I've seen cost more than the bow. All information and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tuv

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u/Tuvarin — 8 days ago