Been gifted with a bow

RichB · April 9th, 2012, 01:01 PM

Hi all,

I know nothing about archery or bow shooting, but I am curious and recently my father in law gifted me with a compound bow.

I believe it is a 60lb draw, but I am not sure of the weight or the draw length.

When doing some reading on the subject, I am interested in getting the bow set up for me, as far as draw length and pull strength. Is there somewhere in the Middle River/Essex area and surrounding that can do this for me?

I also want someone to check out the string, etc.... and also evaluate the arrows that came with it.

Any advice appreciated. I would give more info but it is at the house and I am at work atm, I cannot remember a model number or brand name.

Oh, and the purpose of this bow is basically just target shooting, I don't really hunt and am not planning to bow hunt with it.

Thanks,

Rich

wilcam47 · April 9th, 2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichB

Hi all,

I know nothing about archery or bow shooting, but I am curious and recently my father in law gifted me with a compound bow.

I believe it is a 60lb draw, but I am not sure of the weight or the draw length.

When doing some reading on the subject, I am interested in getting the bow set up for me, as far as draw length and pull strength. Is there somewhere in the Middle River/Essex area and surrounding that can do this for me?

I also want someone to check out the string, etc.... and also evaluate the arrows that came with it.

Any advice appreciated. I would give more info but it is at the house and I am at work atm, I cannot remember a model number or brand name.

Oh, and the purpose of this bow is basically just target shooting, I don't really hunt and am not planning to bow hunt with it.

Thanks,

Rich

If you are unsure of the age of the bow string dont pull it back...it could snap if its old...any bow shop should be able to get you a new string and get your draw length...others will follow for good places up closer to you...

blksniper2000 · April 9th, 2012, 01:30 PM

Macrotech in Brooklyn should be able to hook you up, I also heard bass pro in arundel mills mall can do it

xd40c · April 9th, 2012, 02:43 PM

I like to use Autumn Sky in Street MD. There's also Deer Creek Archery in Churchville. Both in Harford County.

Ganegrei · April 9th, 2012, 04:24 PM

If you want to get into archery you should not start off with a 60 pound bow. In order to get good at target shooting you should begin with a 30-35 pound recurve and work up to higher draw weight later. It is going to be difficult to practice proper shooting form having to draw 60 pounds each time.

geichel · June 3rd, 2012, 09:24 AM

Ill second Autumn Sky! Great shop, a little far away from you but WELL worth the drive. I've purchased two bows there so far and I would not go anywhere else. Also if you didnt know there is a great range in Gunpowder State Park at the end of Ebenezer Rd. Its FREE!

April 9th, 2012, 01:01 PM	#1
RichB Senior Milk Drinker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,661	Been gifted with a bow Hi all, I know nothing about archery or bow shooting, but I am curious and recently my father in law gifted me with a compound bow. I believe it is a 60lb draw, but I am not sure of the weight or the draw length. When doing some reading on the subject, I am interested in getting the bow set up for me, as far as draw length and pull strength. Is there somewhere in the Middle River/Essex area and surrounding that can do this for me? I also want someone to check out the string, etc.... and also evaluate the arrows that came with it. Any advice appreciated. I would give more info but it is at the house and I am at work atm, I cannot remember a model number or brand name. Oh, and the purpose of this bow is basically just target shooting, I don't really hunt and am not planning to bow hunt with it. Thanks, Rich __________________ "A wayfarer should not walk unarmed, But have his weapons to hand: He knows not when he may need a spear, Or what menace meet on the road." - The Havamal Member - NRA, Maryland Shall Issue, and Freestate Gun Range Suzuki Boulevard C50T - "Summer Wind"

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blksniper2000 certified lurker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: owings mills Posts: 377 Images: 3	Macrotech in Brooklyn should be able to hook you up, I also heard bass pro in arundel mills mall can do it __________________ "Sometimes when the cards are stacked against you, you have to change the deck." Associated gun clubs of Baltimore (AGC) Maryland Tenth Cavalry Gun Club http://mdtcgc.org Arlington Rifle & Pistol Club http://arlingtonrpc.net/ Member of the HK yacht club

April 9th, 2012, 02:43 PM	#4
xd40c Business Owner-Gun Toter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East Earl, PA Posts: 2,002	I like to use Autumn Sky in Street MD. There's also Deer Creek Archery in Churchville. Both in Harford County. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun . . . it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson, 1785 Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But, I repeat myself. Mark Twain: Manuscript note, c.1882. Rule No. 1: Always take a gun to a gun fight. (They're great in knife fights too.)

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April 9th, 2012, 04:24 PM	#5
Ganegrei Bullpup Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 862	If you want to get into archery you should not start off with a 60 pound bow. In order to get good at target shooting you should begin with a 30-35 pound recurve and work up to higher draw weight later. It is going to be difficult to practice proper shooting form having to draw 60 pounds each time.

June 3rd, 2012, 09:24 AM	#6
geichel Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Perry Hall, Md Posts: 38	Ill second Autumn Sky! Great shop, a little far away from you but WELL worth the drive. I've purchased two bows there so far and I would not go anywhere else. Also if you didnt know there is a great range in Gunpowder State Park at the end of Ebenezer Rd. Its FREE!

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