GD320
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Monday, February 14, 2011 4:02:29 PM
I know there are some Bow Hunters around here, I would like some advice.

Have decided to take up a bow to hunt deer as the season is greatly expanded over firearms. Got a deal on a used bow, an older PSE with case, release and 15 arrows in very good condition, for $100. The sight either needs work, or replaced. Any recommendations on type/brand? Will have it tuned soon and am just begining to look.

grmcooper
Monday, February 14, 2011 4:11:45 PM
Remington 30.06.
ZRX1200
Monday, February 14, 2011 4:24:34 PM
Take everything down to a LOCAL bow shop. You need arrows fitted to your draw length. Also a tune up is always good (string replacement/wax, checking over joints and cams etc).

Finally most shops have a range they will let you use to try a sight. As a beginner I would reccomend a sight with 3 pins, don't complicate things. A 20,30 and 45 yard pin are fine for what should be your range.

And PSE is a great bow BTW..

GD320
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Monday, February 14, 2011 4:32:28 PM
Thanks, will be going to a local shop. Good reputation. Been told a fair chance of running into the "Motor City Madman" at this place. Like the idea of keeping it simple. I want to take the summer to get comfortable with the equipment. The arrows "may be ok as the guy I bought it from is about my size.
fishinguitarman
Monday, February 14, 2011 4:46:47 PM
Get some Fiber Optic sights and set them to 20/30/40 yards. Mine actually have lighted pins for low light conditions. Don't let anybody talk you into a pendulum site.
elk hunter
Monday, February 14, 2011 4:49:28 PM
I run a Flash Point but, I also have an RS Glow that I believe is for both left and right application you are welcome to...
elk hunter
Monday, February 14, 2011 4:51:04 PM

Get some Fiber Optic sights and set them to 20/30/40 yards. Mine actually have lighted pins for low light conditions. Don't let anybody talk you into a pendulum site.

fishinguitarman wrote:

I don't know where the OP lives but, we can't use ANYTHING electronic mounted to the bow here in the tree huggin' North West...

fishinguitarman
Monday, February 14, 2011 4:55:30 PM

I don't know where the OP lives but, we can't use ANYTHING electronic mounted to the bow here in the tree huggin' North West...

elk hunter wrote:

Electronic as in digital? The fiber optics just glow, and the lighted pins are basically a small lite that shines into the pin...Don't know if they would classify that as electronic?!?!?!

HockeyDad
Monday, February 14, 2011 4:55:44 PM

Get some Fiber Optic sights and set them to 20/30/40 yards. Mine actually have lighted pins for low light conditions. Don't let anybody talk you into a pendulum site.

fishinguitarman wrote:

Attach a switch to the bow to remotely detonate the claymores.

fishinguitarman
Monday, February 14, 2011 5:09:38 PM

Get some Fiber Optic sights and set them to 20/30/40 yards. Mine actually have lighted pins for low light conditions. Don't let anybody talk you into a pendulum site.

fishinguitarman wrote:

I meant to say site them in at 20/30/40 yards.

ZRX1200
Monday, February 14, 2011 5:31:14 PM
Yeah FGM.....we can't even use those arrow nocks that glow after shot......god knows the glowing azz of an arrow gives you an unfair advantage.

I had to take fiber optic sights off my .54 Hawkins black powder too.

Friggin hippies..

GD320
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Monday, February 14, 2011 5:55:09 PM
di'dnt think about a simple low-light enhancement being illegal......IL does prohibit electronic sound devices.....I'll have to look at the regs on sights.

Actually was thinking the lighted enhancement would help my old eyes.

elk hunter
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:13:22 AM

Yeah FGM.....we can't even use those arrow nocks that glow after shot......god knows the glowing azz of an arrow gives you an unfair advantage.

I had to take fiber optic sights off my .54 Hawkins black powder too.

Friggin hippies..

ZRX1200 wrote:

Luminox sure look cool shootin' the DART though!!! LOL