Comments on: Compound Bow Choice for Archery Deer Hunting http://www.shtfblog.com/compound-bow-choice-for-archery-deer-hunting/ Are YOU ready? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:37:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Spud http://www.shtfblog.com/compound-bow-choice-for-archery-deer-hunting/#comment-6545 Spud Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:10:04 +0000 http://www.shtfblog.com/compound-bow-choice-for-archery-deer-hunting/#comment-6545 PSE bows are fine for the money, yet I prefer Hoyt brand bows. Yes they cost more, but are built like the good old Mack truck ! Newer parallel limb bows are much quiter and have virtually no recoil, also are much faster. A mechanical release is the only way to go, make sure to get a decent one, cheap releases have travel in the trigger, you want zero travel for the best accuracy. Bows are the ultimate survival tool ! No one will hear you ! GET HOYT , Get Serious : gotta say that cuz I'm a pro shooter for a local Hoyt dealer here PSE bows are fine for the money, yet I prefer Hoyt brand bows. Yes they cost more, but are built like the good old Mack truck ! Newer parallel limb bows are much quiter and have virtually no recoil, also are much faster. A mechanical release is the only way to go, make sure to get a decent one, cheap releases have travel in the trigger, you want zero travel for the best accuracy. Bows are the ultimate survival tool ! No one will hear you !
GET HOYT , Get Serious : gotta say that cuz I’m a pro shooter for a local Hoyt dealer here

]]> By: Chefbear58 http://www.shtfblog.com/compound-bow-choice-for-archery-deer-hunting/#comment-3998 Chefbear58 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:37:46 +0000 http://www.shtfblog.com/compound-bow-choice-for-archery-deer-hunting/#comment-3998 Forgot to mention, my re-curve is a 45lb draw, and my compound is a 55lb draw, both are more than enough to take down a whitetail! Forgot to mention, my re-curve is a 45lb draw, and my compound is a 55lb draw, both are more than enough to take down a whitetail!

]]> By: Chefbear58 http://www.shtfblog.com/compound-bow-choice-for-archery-deer-hunting/#comment-3997 Chefbear58 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:36:18 +0000 http://www.shtfblog.com/compound-bow-choice-for-archery-deer-hunting/#comment-3997 JimShyWolf, Awesome to hear I'm not the only one in "survivalist land" that uses a Bear! I have 2, a re-curve "little Bear" that I have been using since I was 6, and a Bear compound I bought 3 years ago. The re-curve is MUCH quieter than the compound. I do have to say I like the arm guard when I am shooting the re-curve, not needed when using the compound. I also like the leather "finger-glove" when shooting the re-curve, compound, I prefer the trigger. But whatever a person is more comfortable with is the best for them. Rangerman, good post, lots of useful information. I do have to disagree on one point, I went to Gander Mtn. and had my Fred Bear compound custom fitted to me, got arrow rest, sight, silencers, peep sight, Plano case and 12 carbon composite 100gr arrows for $400. It is possible to get a geed deal if you shop around. Personally I like the Muzzy broadheads similar to the ones you have pictured, they seem to hold an edge better than most I have used. One distinct advantage of having a bow in the hands of an experienced person in a SHTF situation, is that they can take a shot and be nearly silent. There is also the advantage of easy repeat shots, with experience, as proven by several of the plains tribes in the "wild west". Most of these tribes had access to very good firearms for the day (like the Winchester lever action), but decided to stick with the bow. While not all of us are as concerned with defense as I tend to be (I lived in Panama in 1989, look it up, live through that and you would be the same way!) , a bow can be a great tool for defense. How many of us look into the trees as we walk through the woods, how many folks pay attention to their surroundings? It would be east to find a choke-point (in my area) to station an archer to prevent access by the flank. You also have the advantage of taking game without "informing the neighborhood" with a bow. Great point, good talking point, good argument for aquiring a bow! P.S. Rangerman, After reading through again I see where you mentioned shopping around, disregard previous statement. JimShyWolf, Awesome to hear I’m not the only one in “survivalist land” that uses a Bear! I have 2, a re-curve “little Bear” that I have been using since I was 6, and a Bear compound I bought 3 years ago. The re-curve is MUCH quieter than the compound. I do have to say I like the arm guard when I am shooting the re-curve, not needed when using the compound. I also like the leather “finger-glove” when shooting the re-curve, compound, I prefer the trigger. But whatever a person is more comfortable with is the best for them.

Rangerman, good post, lots of useful information. I do have to disagree on one point, I went to Gander Mtn. and had my Fred Bear compound custom fitted to me, got arrow rest, sight, silencers, peep sight, Plano case and 12 carbon composite 100gr arrows for $400. It is possible to get a geed deal if you shop around. Personally I like the Muzzy broadheads similar to the ones you have pictured, they seem to hold an edge better than most I have used.

One distinct advantage of having a bow in the hands of an experienced person in a SHTF situation, is that they can take a shot and be nearly silent. There is also the advantage of easy repeat shots, with experience, as proven by several of the plains tribes in the “wild west”. Most of these tribes had access to very good firearms for the day (like the Winchester lever action), but decided to stick with the bow. While not all of us are as concerned with defense as I tend to be (I lived in Panama in 1989, look it up, live through that and you would be the same way!) , a bow can be a great tool for defense. How many of us look into the trees as we walk through the woods, how many folks pay attention to their surroundings? It would be east to find a choke-point (in my area) to station an archer to prevent access by the flank. You also have the advantage of taking game without “informing the neighborhood” with a bow.

Great point, good talking point, good argument for aquiring a bow!
P.S. Rangerman, After reading through again I see where you mentioned shopping around, disregard previous statement.

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