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eweisner

eweisner

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Hey guys. Looking at getting a couple of start bows in the next few weeks. Money as usual is the main issue. I've looked at a couple of used Browning Micro Midas and they look ok, but I found Martin's Threshold NG1 brand new for under $200.00.

I've read reviews on a few other sites and no one is saying stay away from it, but they aren't recommending it either. Most people advise is to save a little more and get a Diamond or a Bengal, thing is I'll have what I have when I have it. The idea of putting the boys in new bows for $200.00 each is very appealing.

I can get it them 50lb or 70lb draw weight's and am leaning towards the 50lb which can be reduced to 40lb. I figured they could shoot them for several years and pass them on. Anyone's thoughts?
 
I'm sorry, but I haven't heard anything, good or bad, about any of the bows listed. What draw weight can the boys pull back comfortably? Both look like they could handle something in the 50-60 lbs. range (just my thought). Whatever, I bought I would make sure that I buy something that will keep up with their size and strength that will be rapidly changing in the next couple of years.
 
I was thinking about the 50lb. Could start off set at 40lb then by deer season be at 50lb. Which they could hunt with for a few years. I know you are no great fan of speed but at 75% left off @ 305 FPS (possible) they'll be better setup than what I currently am. Just need to figure out what arrows to use. Will probably stick with Carbon Express Walmart specials for the moment (cheaper to replace!)

Just looked at a Missiom Craze, used, broke the bank just looking at them!
 
The Craze's are only $299 MSRP brand new. Used I've seen them selling for $125-150 bare bow. Problem is that most of the folks selling them, have the package and don't want to sell bow only. But patience is a good virtue.

If $150 is breaking the bank, archery ain't the sport you need to be looking at getting them into.
 
Not been fortunate to find them used bare bow. Anything I get I have to do in duplicate and leave enough for me to get a few trinkets too!
 
What is their draw length ? It will be tough to get anywhere near 305 at 50lbs and a short draw length . A more realistic expectation for actual FPS would prob be 250-260 Max with a pretty light arrow . The reason I was asking about the draw length is because I shoot a 2012 PSE DS Evo at 60 lbs with a 27.5 inch draw , it shoots a 385 grain(total weight) at 282 . I know the difficulties of speed and a short draw length . If either of the cheaper bows feel good in their hand they will be fine to get them started ..

You don't want to spend a whole bunch of money and then they might not even like it .
 
The only thing that either of them have ever really handled is a 90's Clearwater Power Mag and my 1987 Browning magnum plus, so anything beyond that will handle like a dream.
 
Just consider what they will be able to handle in the future, and what they can shoot now and compare that with your budget and go with that�you can always upgrade later, or have them get to mowing lawns and let them pay for their own upgrade. :) The most important thing right now is to just get them shooting. Let me know when you get whatever and I'll help get them setup.
 

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