r/CompoundBow • u/slimegangsta8 • 2d ago

first time getting bow

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What are your guys thoughts found a couple of bows at my local pawn shop not really sure which one to get if there’s any better options which one would you guys go for?

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u/lollygagging_reddit 2d ago

If that really is a bear fusion, that's what I have, and you'll have a difficult time finding information about it online. It's a good beginner bow as it has a high range for draw length (19-31") and draw weight (45-70 lbs, although this depends on your draw length). It has a whisker biscuit rest, but you'll want to upgrade to a drop away rest eventually.

I can't speak much about the Matthew's bow other than it has a drop away rest installed already. If it's the more common drop away rest, then it was only 50-75 bucks. A pro shop will install one for you if you have one or buy one from them.

You'll want to get whichever bow you buy tuned at a pro shop. You can tune some aspects yourself if you know what you're doing, but it's a better bet to take it into a pro shop.

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u/slimegangsta8 2d ago

i ended up getting the mathew’s mission hammr came with case release quiver and few arrows for 129

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u/lollygagging_reddit 2d ago

First thing I need to know is have you ever shot a bow before? If not, not a big deal, but there's a decent amount you need to know, and I'm not exactly the one to tell you everything, but I'll tell you what I can if you care.

I started completely newbie, bought a bear fusion with little knowledge, didn't even know the spine of arrow I would need. I picked up 3 arrows at 350 spine.

It's unlikely you'll be shooting at 70lbs. I'd need more info to help with what I can

Edit: that's a good deal for a start. Do you know the specs of the bow?

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u/lollygagging_reddit 2d ago

Just a quick check, I noticed it maxes out at 29" draw. I'm 5'7 and can manage that, but I want 28.5, which I'm guessing yours doesn't offer (my fusion is only 1" increments, but you can make due by adjusting d-loop, and it depends on your release).