[Wazza]

Just ordered a new Samic sage take down, 62 inch, used a Compound a while ago, kids came along and same old story, needed to sell it.
Kids are adults now, and as our Laws here are becoming intolerant, can't even own a slinghsot, wanted a Rocket and make a slingbow :thumb:, and decided a take down Bow is the way to go, no big game here, rabbits, roos, and pigs, would like to go after Pigs if I can, if not it will be fun shooting again.
What arrows do you guys recommend? seller recommends 30", but not types, does anyone make their own? expect to damage a few in re learning to shoot.
And if TSHTF I want a way to defend the family, no chance of a gun, am thinking 50 or so arrows should cover it, got a stringer and Tab coming, thinking of making my own arm guard, the Ones I have seen seem to be crappy, what do you guys use?
Anyway, looking fwd to getting out in the Bush again or just plain shooting for fun

 

[bandeloop]

Sorry Wazza to come back to you with a question rather than an answer for you...but...

Have you seen any of the bows they sell on ebay in Aus? I am new to bow hunting and don't really know where to start - have limited budget but lots of scope for food hunting

any help would be great.

thanks

 

[Wazza]

Sorry Wazza to come back to you with a question rather than an answer for you...but...

Have you seen any of the bows they sell on ebay in Aus? I am new to bow hunting and don't really know where to start - have limited budget but lots of scope for food hunting

any help would be great.

thanks

No problem, I did a heap of research, was leaning towards Compound (had one b4), but common sense and reviews changed my mind, if something goes wrong with a recurve it is easier to fix, whereas a Compound not so easy, in a shtf scenario if the compound goes down then you have a problem.
I like the Recurve because it is break down, easy to carry, easy to string, and heaps of hunters use them.
I have seen the Bows on Ebay, and for me I went with a name brand with lots of good reviews and testimonies, on a limited budget (me too lol) a good compound may be the way to go and hope we never see the SHTF, have a look at those shops that sell used good, we have Cash Converters here in WA, many times you will see Bows for Sale.
A compound is easier to fire and learn, for me anyway, have used recurves before and they take a bit of getting used to.
Go into Aussie bow hunting forums, read what others say, sign up and ask for advice, better to wait and see what everyone recommends before you spend some hard earned cash, can save dollars also if you know someone into leather work, or can do it yourself, arm guards, tabs etc, quivers, all cost and adds to the overall expenses, some of those Bows on Ebay do have arrows, guards etc, but cannot attest to quality or durability, you have started out right by asking before just buying, what I did:thumb:
Good luck and happy hunting

 

[TheLastOutpost]

Arrows should be tuned to your bow, that's why they are usually delivered without the points/inserts glued in. I like aluminium/carbon Easton full metal jackets for big game [400s] and carbon Gold Tip hunter XPs for plinking and small game [33/55] Too many variables to give you reliable advice but its directly related to your draw-length. Good rule of thumb is roughly an inch longer that your riser. But again lots of variables like arrow rest placement, arrow material, fletching material, kind of site etc. etc...

This should help in that regard;
Arrow selection-
http://www.eastonarchery.com/uploads/files/51_hunt-sel-chart.pdf

Bow tuning
http://www.eastonarchery.com/img/downloads/software/tuning_guide.pdf

I highly recommend getting advice from a pro-shop or a club. A 5 minute phone call can save a visit to the emergency room or months of chiro.

Oh yeah, enjoy that new Samic and welcome back mate . Its amazing how many people come back to archery.

 

[Wazza]

Arrows should be tuned to your bow, that's why they are usually delivered without the points/inserts glued in. I like aluminium/carbon Easton full metal jackets for big game [400s] and carbon Gold Tip hunter XPs for plinking and small game [33/55] Too many variables to give you reliable advice but its directly related to your draw-length. Good rule of thumb is roughly an inch longer that your riser. But again lots of variables like arrow rest placement, arrow material, fletching material, kind of site etc. etc...

This should help in that regard;
Arrow selection-
http://www.eastonarchery.com/uploads/files/51_hunt-sel-chart.pdf

Bow tuning
http://www.eastonarchery.com/img/downloads/software/tuning_guide.pdf

I highly recommend getting advice from a pro-shop or a club. A 5 minute phone call can save a visit to the emergency room or months of chiro.

Oh yeah, enjoy that new Samic and welcome back mate . Its amazing how many people come back to archery.

Thanks for all the info, really appreciate it
Waz

 

[LonghunterCO]

Good choice OP, I picked up the same one two weeks ago. I will have my target this weekend and be taking it out.