New Matthews bow

oneastrix · 04-23-2002, 01:55 PM

I was given a Matthews brand bow and all the trimmings. It was a heck of a nice gesture. I would like to get into the bow hunting sport. I know nothing about it as of now. Is Matthews a good solid bow? I'm not a wimp, but can barely pull it back. How light should one go on the string lbs and still remain safe for hunting? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

jerry · 04-23-2002, 09:41 PM

you have some top end equipment to start out with. As far as hunting check your sates regs. they usually tell you what poundage of bow weight and length of draw etc. is acceptable. When you first start, crank down the poundage. concentrate on follow through good form etc. It takes a bit of muscle training to learn a bow. The results with dedicated practice can be very rewarding. I'm not trying to chase anyone off but this may compliment this site www.bowhuntingmag.com if you have a decent shop around go buy a few arrows and have yourself and the bow checked out for fit, this may save some time in the long run. my first bow was a hand me down. i was glad to have it but shot it for 3 years with too short of a draw.
good luck

04-23-2002, 01:55 PM	#1
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the road Posts: 5,247	New Matthews bow I was given a Matthews brand bow and all the trimmings. It was a heck of a nice gesture. I would like to get into the bow hunting sport. I know nothing about it as of now. Is Matthews a good solid bow? I'm not a wimp, but can barely pull it back. How light should one go on the string lbs and still remain safe for hunting? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

04-23-2002, 09:41 PM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,511 Images: 8 Blog Entries: 1	you have some top end equipment to start out with. As far as hunting check your sates regs. they usually tell you what poundage of bow weight and length of draw etc. is acceptable. When you first start, crank down the poundage. concentrate on follow through good form etc. It takes a bit of muscle training to learn a bow. The results with dedicated practice can be very rewarding. I'm not trying to chase anyone off but this may compliment this site www.bowhuntingmag.com if you have a decent shop around go buy a few arrows and have yourself and the bow checked out for fit, this may save some time in the long run. my first bow was a hand me down. i was glad to have it but shot it for 3 years with too short of a draw. good luck __________________ Proud member of the"Last Minute Hunt Club" Why decide today when we ain't goin' til tomorrow