Archery and other Outdoors practicum

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:52:08 -0400

My 7 year old son is in Boy Scouts this year for the first time and is very excited to "shoot some bows and arrows". My wife and I are considering getting him a bow as a gift for Christmas. Can anyone recommend one?

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made Oct 6 at 2014 9:52 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 21:52:16 -0400

SFC Jason Kendrick, of course there are a lot of bow hunters on here I am sure. But I would recommend going to an archery club or range and speak with them. There he can try different ones out and they will find one for his arms length and strength. a an example:

http://texasarchery.info/

Texas Archery

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Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 6 at 2014 10:04 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:04:30 -0400

I would go with the basic bow that he started with at scouts. They are generally inexpensive, durable and safe and built for youth. Scouts can't shoot compound until they are 14 (If I remember correctly). This way you don't spend a lot of money if he doesn't take to it.

Believe it or not with all our range running experience, we military folks still have to get BSA range master certified to run BB and Archery ranges and be NRA qualified for Boy Scout rifle & shotgun ranges. I've been doing it for the past few years and its great fun.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 6 at 2014 10:25 PM

SPC David S. — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:25:35 -0400

@SFC Jason Kendrick this might be a good kit to start out with. You'll need to find out a few details like hand dominant and eye dominant. I'd go with #24

http://www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=2450X

3Rivers Youth Recurve Bow & Arrow Kit

The 3Rivers youth bow and arrow set is a great way to get your kids started in archery. Everything y...

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 6 at 2014 11:54 PM

SGT Richard H. — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:54:13 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member , I have a great friend that is a first class bowyer in Austin who makes outstanding longbows and recurves, including child sized. PM me if you want his number. I promise he won't steer you wrong.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2015 10:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:40:11 -0500

I know this is a little late but cabelas has a great starter bow for around $60.