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I started a thread earlier about deciding to hunt with a bow. I picked up my new-to-me bow today. Its a BowTech 101st Airborne. It appears to be very lightly used and came with drop-down release, Deadnutz fiber-optic sights, Limb-Saver Stabilizer, a dozen carbon/graphite arrows w/broadheads and fieldheads, quiver, case and release. Got the whole package for $500. In its current configuration, the draw length is a bit long. Its set at 31 inches and I'm going to adjust it down to 30. Its set at 65lbs, supposedly. Haven't checked yet. Just for giggles, I took it out with a friend who knows a bit about archery. It was a bit uncomfortable at first, but I was able to shoot decently with it. I don't have a whole lot of experience, so I didn't split any arrows or anything smile After getting comfortable with it, I was able to shoot groups in the 5 inch range at 40 yards. I'm really excited! By September, I should be a lot more consistent and have a better feel for the bow.

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Sounds like a great deal. Get that draw length correct and pound away. After you get the range/target butts figured out, pick up some Judo Points and go do some stump shooting. Then you'll be having some fun!

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Congrats on the new bow! I agree, get that draw length checked & corrected so it fits your draw length exactly! Pulling the string to far back is a terrible habit to get into & really messes with respectable form! Most guys with even a 30" draw are 6' or taller.

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I'm 6'3" but I have T-Rex arms. I was re-measured today and they can't decide on 29.5 or 30 for me. I guess we'll just have to play with it and figure it out.


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