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Bow hunting is catching on and is extremely popular. The beginners need to purchase a good bow to start immersing themselves in bow hunting and enjoying it. The article provides an insight into factors to be looked into by the shooters for purchasing their first bow and getting a smoother and enriched archery experience.
Tips for Buying the Bow
There are many factors which need to be considered for finalizing an ideal item to purchase. Some of the most important tips for consideration while buying the bow are provided below:
1: Purchase from Smaller Shops
Buyers are always attracted towards high-end shops and dealers for purchasing products. Buying bows are no different to this rule and shooters start approaching big dealers for purchase. The local and small shops are the best bet for beginners as they offer professionalization and have a better customer-centric approach. They also provide better expertise than the bigger dealers.
2: Shoot Before Buying
The best way to feel the fit, size, and performance is to shoot with it. It is recommended that the buyers should test out more than one bow in the shooting range to get a feel for it. Trying before buying applies to the purchase of bows also.
3: Draw Length
The draw length is defined as the total distance the shooter must pull to get a full draw. As a guide, the draw length is approximately calculated by dividing the arm span of the shooter by 2.50. Hence, for a shooter having an arm span of 80 inches, a bow with a draw length of 32 inches will be ideal.
4: Draw Weight
Draw weight is the total amount of force needed by the shooter to pull the bowstring back. Higher draw weight signifies faster arrow speed and greater penetration of the target. However, the shooter needs more physical strength to pull the bowstring. Shooters should consider their requirement and comfort for deciding the appropriate draw weight. Generally, a draw weight of 40 is considered ideal for beginners which generate adequate power for shooting small to medium targets.
5: Brace Height
The brace height is the distance between the bowstring and the inside of the grip of archery, or bipod, or bow. The brace height has the most significant impact on shooting speed and accuracy as compared to any other feature. The shorter brace height has much faster speeds but they can compromise on the accuracy. Conversely, bows with long brace height are usually slower but more accurate. The shooter has to select the bow depending on their requirement.
6: One Cam Vs Two Cams
The more aggressive the cams of the bow, the faster it is. This increased speed though also makes it expensive. With aggressive cams can be difficult to draw and less accurate. This must be timed properly to ensure that it shoots straight and accurately. The two cam bows are generally dependable.
7: Bow Length
Bow length is also an important factor for consideration while selecting the bow. The item with the short length are lightweight and easy to maneuver and is very helpful for hunters in the tree stand and blind shooting. However, the short product is less accurate. Longer is more accurate but bulky and difficult to maneuver during hunting expeditions.
8: Let Off
It is a general belief among hunters that bows with high let-off are easier to shoot and are better. If the product is 70 pounds with a let off of 80%, it signifies that the shooter holds 14 pounds at full draw. If the same bow has a lower let off of say 60%, the shooter then holds 28 pounds at full draw. However, the high let-off should not be the only criteria for buying this with low let offshoot flatter and faster, which can be the preference of many shooters.
9: Speed
The speed of the arrow is critical while shooting. The faster speed, the more accurate the arrow is and will penetrate the target better. And speeds are calculated differently by two different organizations- the International Bowhunters Organization (IBO) and Archery Trade Association (ATA). The IBO speed calculations are mostly for professional competitions. As a guide, this can provide speeds of 240 feet per second, as calculated by ATA standards will serve the purpose of most hunters.
10: Risers
The riser is in the middle of the bow where to handle is attached to the limbs. The risers are generally made of aluminum or carbon fiber. It allows various accessories like quivers and stabilizers to be attached to the bow. The riser consists of the number of holes which reduce the weight of the bow. The carbon fiber risers are better compared to aluminum ones; however, they are relatively expensive also.
Conclusion
A careful consideration of the above-mentioned factors will help the buyers select the best product that will meet their needs. A good hunting archery or bow will provide a mentally and physically rewarding hunting experience to the shooters.
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