Archery?

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I wanna get a cheap bow just for fun. Probably gonna set up a small target in my backyard for it. Got any recommendations? My budget is 100 bucks after shipping, but I'd prefer it to be around 70. I just got a gift card on amazon so it has to be on amazon.

Thanks.
 
Dont skimp on a bow. A pse impala is a nice bow for the money. Recurve, longbow or compound? Just for backyard shooting? No hunting or 3d shoots? A bib more info and we can help ya more
 
Handy with tools/woodworking? Consider making one. Get a copy of volume one of The Primitive Bowyer's Bible and make a "board" bow.
My first one broke...I was out about 5 bucks and some sweat. The second one (and the third) is still shooting.
 
I thought about making one, and I probably will, but I also want to buy one. Just so I know how a bow should shoot.

Maybe I'll hunt squirrel (in the yard), but it'll pretty much be just for some backyard fun. I looked up the difference between recurve longbow and compound, and I think I'd prefer a recurve for the historical value, but I don't think I can be picky with my budget. I don't really care, haha, as long as it'll shoot.

Thanks.

EDIT: With my research, it seems like size/strength matter a bit so...

I'm 5 9, 150 pounds, male, right eyed/handed. Hope that helps!
 
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Check out the Matthews Genesis series. Bang for the buck and easily adjustable for whole family fun. You can always upgrade to a higher performance model if the bug bites you.
 
If you want a good bow but not spend a whole lot of money check out ebay. I got a 50# bear compound delivered for $34
 
There's lots of great 60's-70's era traditional recurve bows on ebay. Brands to look for are Bear, Black Widow, Wing, Pearson, Hoyt. You're going to have to determine your draw length. Don't be a superman and look for a draw weight in the 30's.

Shoot, just saw that it has to be amazon. sorry.
 
Good advice from Wintermute; if you're serious you need to develop good form and shooting habits right away, and a heavy bow will not allow that. 30-35# is a good start.
There's plenty of information available online.
 
I shoot an #80 compound and #50 recurve. It feels much different on a recurve because theres no letoff. Don't try and be impressive and get a huge bow right off, you'll end up hurting yourself or developing poor habits, as others said. If you're young and on the smaller side, a 30# would probably be a good starter. If you get a compound you can adjust it for poundage, so it will grow with you.
 
5 9 150 is small? :(

Do you ride a gs750? I just bought a ninja 500 off craigslist. It's cool to see another fellow motorcyclist.

It doesn't absolutely have to be on amazon. I'd just much much much prefer it. If there's a huge deal that I can score somewhere else, I'll take that one. Are these ebay bows used? Do I need to watch out for anything when buying a used bow?
 
Find yourself a good archery shop and go get some advise first. It's definitely a fun sport. Backyard shooting is fine but you may find you will enjoy some 3D shotting before long. You don't have to be a 300 shooter to have a good time on a 3D course.
 
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