[Bemapayople]

With 2012 around the corner and firearms being rather expensive and hard to obtain around here legally (~5k US just to obtain the damn license and then you have to join a club etc) i´ve been thinking about purchasing a compound-bow (our laws are ridiculous, a bb gun falls under certain gun laws, but may be used in your own space (home, garage, backyard, but only if it´s secured that the projectile cannot leave the peremptory)
A compound bow, imo far more lethal than a under 7,5 joule bb gun, which could kill a person 100 meters away is strangely considered a sport and hobby device, and can be carried around and fired where ever you want so long it´s secured you don´t hit anyone.
For a second forget my tongue in cheek 2012 remark, but does anyone has any experience with compound bows ?
I´d like something decent, but down´t really want to pass the hmm 500€ mark?

[Indian Butt Magic]

What exactly would you be using it for?

[DeedPatmeda]

For the money I like diamond bows. http://www.diamondarchery.com Of course if you want you could spend the money on a Matthews brand bow. I use to bow hunt and killed a few with them. Bows are fun for sure.

[Bemapayople]

What exactly would you be using it for?

general 3d target shooting, hunting with bow and arrow isn´t allowed over here

[jeockammece]

didnt even get the 2012 remark... thought you were talking about the olympics. D'oh!

p.s. you arent even allowed to shoot things after dark over there are you?? that sucks.

[lakraboob]

I've been elk hunting (bagged a nice 4x4) with a couple nice Compound bows, each one had an 80 lb. drawback. Fast and smooth shooting.


...Now if I could just remember the brand. [rofl]

[ariniaxia]

I picked up a used Bowtech Destroyer 350 last July for around $550. There are also some nice bows from Hoyt, Bear or Browning for around $450 too. I don't know what brands might be available in Europe, but it shouldn't be too god awful hard to find a decent compound bow with a 60lb or over draw weight for under 500€.

edit: You could probably pick up a recurve bow for under 100€ too.

[sarasaraseda]

If you're serious, get yourself to a good sporting goods shop where they'll take the time to properly size you up. Making sure that the bow fits you properly is everything. Mathews and Hoyt are two brands that I'd recommend.

As for a bow being more lethal than a bb gun, let's put it this way. If I had to be shot, I think I'd rather be shot with a rifle than a bow and broadhead. At least the bullet can go right through rather cleanly and actually leave you with a chance at healing. Some of the broadheads on the market do some serious damage, and I doubt that anyone or thing could properly heal.

[PristisoliTer]

I've seen a compound bow tear the hind leg of a deer right off. They are serious weapons.

[Arximedus]

meh compound bows , recurve is the real sport


seriously , as said above go to a shop (or a good instructor) and be weighed and measured the bow needs to fit you , not the other way around


tbh join a club and learn to shoot properly first , my son has been shotting for 4 years now and is getting quite good - its definately not a pick and go sport. i run ` have a go` sessions for my scout troop - and for that i did a 6 week course and bi-annual assesments.

[Indian Butt Magic]

I personally want a yew longbow myself.

Go primative or go home.