Its out for delivery today. Will be back with pics. Would definately like to see that PSE. :thumbup: Though im sure will put mine to shame.I still have no idea what im doing or what is what just trying to firgure things out as i go along and as fast as possible while not getting anything wrong. Borderline losing it trying to get everything ready. So much still gotta get and do. I think I can bow hunt from Sept to Dec which is awesome though hoping can get one in first couple weeks and have everything ready to go by then. I still am not sure of all the regulations.
Went to lunch yesterday with my family and asked my stepdad what knid of bow he got from one of nephews last year for xmas and he told me it was a Matthews! Probably worth at least a grand or more. He hasnt shot it yet. He doesnt bow hunt.
BEFORE YOU DRAW THE BOW BACK, OR SHOOT IT, TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND HAVE THEM CHECK IT OUT FOR YOU...
I can't tell for sure, but there are some white lines on the side of the limbs that look like cracks. They may just be scratches, but considering where they start, which is at the cam axle, it looks like cracks in the limbs....
Compound bows have a lot of stress in them when they are drawn back. A cracked limb can cause the bow to explode in your hands, and the injuries can be very serious...
I agree about taking it to a shop. I am on a small laptop and it is hard to tell but I think I see what 338375 is talking about on the limbs. Even if they are all good you can get into a shop, they can help you make sure the draw length is good for you and that the draw weight is accurate, which is what they helped me with. Mine was supposed to come set for 70# and it was right about 65#. Also around here the couple I know of have an indoor range which is about $5 to use. This is personal preference also but I had my D loop adjusted so it is closer to the string. Here are the pics of my PSE.
I'll do that. I don't think their cracks but never know. There is some dings and paint missing/scratching. Really dont knwo what to look for in things being wrong/off. The seller was a older guy that said he had to start using a crossbow cause wasnt up for the compound anymore. Seems like a straight shooter and dont think he would treat his stuff bad or intentsionally rip me off, but never know. It would be good to actually get my exact measurements anyways besides having them expect it. Worried about how much they"ll charge me for these services though. Keep running out of money here. Bow hunting is not cheap.
Hopefully they are just scratches. It's not cheap when you first start out, but if you take care of your equipment, it will last you a long time. Just wait until you convince yourself you really need one or two spare bows. Of course you want those totally setup too...
Maybe it will just be surface markings. The few shops I have been in looking around at accessories and such usually have something posted with their pricing with some kind of hourly rate or a $xx/per item install type thing.
I will second that. I haven't even hunted with mine yet but I have had so much fun setting this bow up that I am wanting to set up another now haha.
Yep. Bows are just as addictive as knives and guns. Part of the fun of having multiple bows is setting them up differently, so you can try other sights, rest etc, and not have to muck up your primary bow