Deer Creek Archery wants to set me up with this package. (How is it?)

[ObsceneJesster]

So i took some lessons today for the first time at Deer Creek Archery. I picked it up pretty well and I liked it much more than I thought I would. It got me thinking that Archery would be a great hobby to start at this point in time given the cost of ammo currently. I'm also a bit of a prepper so having something that I can protect myself with, hunt with and retrieve my projectiles appeals very much to me.

Before I left, I asked the owner who is a very nice guy to price me up a beginners package that would get me started. I told him I wanted something decent with a lifetime warranty but I didn't need something top of the line either.

Here is the package he set me up with. Can I get some opinions such as the quality of the gear and if the price is right?

Bow -Mathews Mission Ballistic - $499
Bow Hunter Package which consists of QAD Ultra Rest, Alpine Bear Claw Quiver, Axion MA-4 Sight and Axion 3" Stabilzer - $199
1/4" Peep Sight with Custom Tied Loop - $30
OMP Mathews 41" Bow Case - $69
Scott Rhino NCS XT Bow Release - $119

Total Price $ 916

 

[Right2Carry]

Check eders.com, they have competitive prices. Not sure if they have that particular Bow.

 

[stu929]

I have a lightly used bow, sight, release, arrows and target I would sell ya for 350...

Diamond Marquis 70# draw already set up... No case but otherwise a very nice bow.

 

[Caeb75]

Stay very far from George and his little band of cronies. I wouldn't spend someone else's money in Deer Creek. If you insist on staying local, check out Autumn Sky. If you don't mind a little bit of a drive, go see Len at Macrotech down in Brooklyn Park.

 

[Gordon]

Save your money and buy used.

 

[gaskg]

Stay very far from George and his little band of cronies. I wouldn't spend someone else's money in Deer Creek. If you insist on staying local, check out Autumn Sky. If you don't mind a little bit of a drive, go see Len at Macrotech down in Brooklyn Park.

Can I ask why? To stay away from Deer Creek? I was interested in checking them out as well since they have an indoor range

 

[TOWcritter]

I have been there several times. I also look for myself to find good deals. This is the one I'm getting:

http://www.huntersfriend.com/2012_PSE_Rally_Compound_Bow/the_bow_that_fits_anyone.htm

It has everything you could ever want or need in a bow.

 

[DCSCO]

Try a search on Archerytalk.com for beginner information. I purchased a package from Martin based on the Bengal model through Crosswind Archery about 4 years ago, case, quiver, silencer, compensator, rest and sight... Saved me a lot of study for a solid beginner platform and the price was very reasonable.

Don't forget to to add for some good arrows. Also a block or 3D target.

All in all the cost doesn't sound obscene, I like local shops or used, you owe it to yourself to visit other local shops and compare.

 

[Darq1]

I agree with Gordon. Buy used. You can pick up some pretty good deals prior to hunting season from those who feel they need the latest and greatest and are upgrading their kit. I stopped going to deer creek because I shoot Hoyt and he was constantly bad mouthing my choice and touting how much better Mathews were. I also have to say $119 for a release for a beginner? $30 for a peep site? Looks like George hasn't changed his ways. Throwing money at this sport won't make you better. Practice will. You're biggest expense in the beginning will be arrows. Have you made a choice on those? You will lose and damage them in the beginning and they dont last forever if you shoot a lot. Will you go with aluminum (they bend over time or with bad shots). Carbon (can shatter when firing if damaged sending shards into your forearm). Hybrid aluminum/carbon (expensive). Feathers or vanes? Pre -made or are you going to fletch them yourself. I always brought raw carbon shafts and fletched them wIth feathers. I'm not trying to discourage you, but there's a lot more that goes into this than taking the advise of the guy who in reality is really only concerned about his bottom line. I went through three bows before I ended up with the fourth which I'm very happy with. Best advise I can give is find a place where you can try before you buy.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

Stay very far from George and his little band of cronies. I wouldn't spend someone else's money in Deer Creek. If you insist on staying local, check out Autumn Sky. If you don't mind a little bit of a drive, go see Len at Macrotech down in Brooklyn Park.

Why do you say that? Like I said, I don't know much about anything. I ended up at Deer Creek because I purchased a Groupon. I do gotta say though, his 3D range is pretty damn cool.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

I agree with Gordon. Buy used. You can pick up some pretty good deals prior to hunting season from those who feel they need the latest and greatest and are upgrading their kit. I stopped going to deer creek because I shoot Hoyt and he was constantly bad mouthing my choice and touting how much better Mathews were. I also have to say $119 for a release for a beginner? $30 for a peep site? Looks like George hasn't changed his ways. Throwing money at this sport won't make you better. Practice will. You're biggest expense in the beginning will be arrows. Have you made a choice on those? You will lose and damage them in the beginning and they dont last forever if you shoot a lot. Will you go with aluminum (they bend over time or with bad shots). Carbon (can shatter when firing if damaged sending shards into your forearm). Hybrid aluminum/carbon (expensive). Feathers or vanes? Pre -made or are you going to fletch them yourself. I always brought raw carbon shafts and fletched them wIth feathers. I'm not trying to discourage you, but there's a lot more that goes into this than taking the advise of the guy who in reality is really only concerned about his bottom line. I went through three bows before I ended up with the fourth which I'm very happy with. Best advise I can give is find a place where you can try before you buy.

I forgot what arrows he said he was going to set me up with but they are showing up on the price quote as VIC 350 Crested for $119.

After doing further research it looks like I will be going used. I do like Deer Creeks range though and it's close to where I live.

 

[Pale Ryder]

Mission is a quality bow, I have a Maniac from a few years ago. Not sure about the hunter pkg price, but seems high. Release price is too high. Need to add arrows and a target block. Have you shot that model? Shoot as many different bows as possible before you decide.

I live about 15 -20 mins from Macrotech, and while Len knows his stuff, he's an ass often, I'll drive an hour to do business with Jefferson Archery outside Frederick. Great people to do business with.

 

[Joseph87']

If its not a HOYT then don't even waist your money. Matthews is second but Hoyt is like colt to bushmaster imo

I've shoot at the worlds archery tournament in pa many times. I always use an old hoyt ultralight xt. Try one before you buy anything.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

If its not a HOYT then don't even waist your money. Matthews is second but Hoyt is like colt to bushmaster imo

I've shoot at the worlds archery tournament in pa many times. I always use an old hoyt ultralight xt. Try one before you buy anything.

So you're saying Mathews is the Bushmaster and Hoyt is the Colt?

 

[Pale Ryder]

"Fanboys" There's a good bit of difference in engineering and manufacturing a modern sporting rifle to work properly and a piece of machined aluminum, plastic and string. I don't believe there to be much differences outside of personal quirks, ie, draw cycle, handshock, how the bow feels, balance, etc. All are going to be different for different people. All of the big name bows will deliver an arrow on target repeatedly if you do your part.

 

[Maryland Hunter]

Deer creek will push Mathews no matter what youa need. You also wouldn't find me buying a biw from Macrotech myself. Take a day and drive up to Lancaster Archery and get set up right.

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[tindraz]

I am a fellow newbie. I purchased a wicked ridge crossbow from them for 499. They sighted in the scope and gave me some pointers using the indoor range downstairs. 4 hours later I had a dead 150lb doe ready for processing. Needless to say I like the joint!
I am curious to see how well the service work is when the time comes.

 

[mdunphyjr]

I wouldn't buy a pack of gum from "Len" at Macrotech. And George is ok, but does have a way of rubbing people the wrong way. I have been into archery for years and am a huge Mathews fan. Autumn sky is ok, and Jefferson is a nice shop as well. Like others have said, shoot as many as you can before you buy.

Make sure it feels comfortable!

 

[RFD]

I am not fond of deer creek either try Autumn Sky

 

[km04]

That price is a little high. You can either buy used or shop around for a better deal. As was said before, swing by Autumn Sky and price out a similar package.