Any Archers out there Hunting or Target

[growler2058]

Howdy guys n gals.
Does anyone out there hunt or target shoot with a bow. I used to shoot with a martin Cougar 50-70lb compound bow. But got fat n lazy and stopped and sold it bummer. now im getting fit again i ewant to get back into archery. theres a place near me called Archery Park thats a scrub property with targets set up on different trails, from bunny size to buffalo size.
Soooo what to get do I try recurve back to the basics, i was shooting bare bow with the compound (ie no sights) was much more accurate. Whats peoples thoughts on the two. I dont think youre allowed to have crossbows any more i havent seen any advertised anyway. Did know a bloke with a 150lb compound crossbow years ago was very cool but as loud as a .22 i wont be in the market till July when back from holidays. Any fellow crow eaters into it and where do you go. Would love to have a go on pigs or goats down the track.

[macca86]

hi mate never been in to bow hunting I am with rifles though. I believe you need a cat A licence to get a crossbow or air rifle these days.I heard bow hunting is the way to go for deer I wouldn't mind giving it a go

[megatexture]

sounds like me.. only im not getting fit again haha just would love the time to get out more i don’t think you will need to get back to the basics itll come back prity quick. Nice weapon of choice same one i have haha i never really got into it seriously just shoot at anything that moved
and yea from what I’ve heard no x bows also

[Tank]

I think the end dission all depends on what you want to do and your style. I go Bow hunting over here for deer (Red or fellow), goats and rabbits. For a laugh I tried pigs but that was a bit shall we say interesting and ended up with me having to stick 150lb of pissed of pig without ang dogs so I won't be tring that again. I don't use sights just the arrow and the string as sights get a bit of a hammering in the bush round here. My hunting bow is a 65lb compound and a friend of mine who makes trad bows (english long bows) has made me up a 15-20lb bow for target and giggles.

[growler2058]

Ive just read a couple of articles about pissed pigs chasing people up trees hahahahahaha. I think i'll go the compound again for arrow speed and power. only ever took a couple of bunnys and a deer at a mates farm, not much challenge there though. What brand of bow do ya use?

[Tank]

A cheap and nasty perfect line bow. After shooting some very expensive bows I decided that I was just as happy with a cheaper bow taking into mind the country that I hunt in(New Zealand Beach forest manly sub alpine, steep hills ect).

[growler2058]

10+ years ago a mate had a browning compound bow. Once when he drew it back it snapped and smashed him in the face, was funny as......... the look he had didnt bleed him but a cracking bruise hahahahahahaha they shoulda stuck to firearms

[macca86]

10+ years ago a mate had a browning compound bow. Once when he drew it back it snapped and smashed him in the face, was funny as......... the look he had didnt bleed him but a cracking bruise hahahahahahaha they shoulda stuck to firearms

even then I wouldn't use them. Remington or Winchester for me if buying american wouldn't mind a sako or tikka but I like the Remington look.

[moose maverick]

I also hunt with a Perfect line compound bow and have done so for the last 6 years on and off. No better feeling than stalking into the middle of a mob of goats with the bow. I also shoot firearms in centre fire and muzzleloaders which has made me a little lazy but to get the stalking skills up the bow is perfect. I havent yet taken a deer with the bow but have done with the rifle I think the ultimate would have to be Sambar stag with the bow. Might happen one day. A 2 year old daughter and work tend to restrict the time available for stalking.

[GQ snail]

Hay bud.

I'm looking at getting into bow hunting, need something new and exciting to do. Liking the concept of stalking a beast and skill involved in bow hunting. Dont have a weapon of choice yet, but going for couple trial days to see if I like it and what bow I need. Once set up would def be interested in doing a few trips.

[growler2058]

Ive come across a 180lb crossbow for reeeel cheap so am gunna give that a crack to start.

[Silver]

A mate, Queenslander, has a crossbow.

Up here it has to be registered like a firearm.

[growler2058]

just need a reason down here.........phew ;-) As in target shooting or hunting. Is at the discrepency of the store also i believe. I'm purchasing privately.

[macca86]

crossbow need a licence compound bow or long bow buy over the counter I believe

[Timmo]

any one been out hunting over Xmas?

[93patrol]

i used to go bow hunting funny enough i still have my martin cougar sitting at home all boxed up with arrows and all, i was a member of a club down here in boyanup that used to organise hunting trips and the like but i haven t been there in years

[MEGOMONSTER]

i used to go bow hunting funny enough i still have my martin cougar sitting at home all boxed up with arrows and all, i was a member of a club down here in boyanup that used to organise hunting trips and the like but i haven t been there in years

What's a Martin Cougar????

[93patrol]

a type of bow like this

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[growler2058]

I havent fired my new bow in anger yet. Gotta get up to a mates property for some bunnies and hopefully foxes