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Hey guys I'm just getting introduced to hunting but have been around firearms most of my life , I'm about to purchase my first firearm or now and I'm at a stand still.

I'm debating between a hoyt maxis 35 (used) all jazzed up or a benelli super nova ( new )

a lot of my decision has to do with the fact that the property I hunt on he prefers I only hunt with bow just due to the fact that there is live stock near by and some housing. But at the fathers in law we only use guns

Just a newb looking for some advice ! Have shot a couple bows aswell but this would be a hole new ball game.

Also plan on hunting turkey, coyotes and deer

Thank you

Sebastien
 
Not sure what is the question here. You have 2 properties and 1st you hunt archery and 2nd with guns. You should be under 2k after getting both.
 
You could go with a crossbow? I have an Excalibur ExoMax & it is wicked! I also have a Benelli Nova, great shotgun as well!

Cheers
Jay
 
If you are going to get into archery you must be dedicated... just starting out, a 12 gauge is probably your best buy... every hunter needs a 12 gauge of some sort, and it is something you will keep. I have been bowhunting for forty years and it is the most joyous past time I participate in... but I hate to see someone start into it without the motivation to "dive in." A shotgun would allow you an easy, soft entry into the sport... it will cover small game, waterfowl, close range deer, turkeys and coyotes... eventually you will want a centerfire rifle, a .22 LR rifle for fun and plinking and perhaps a bow too...

I have started a number of hunters out in archery, most had previous hunting experience, but some were new to the entire sport... one fellow took a black bear one week after picking up a bow for the first time... he had never shot another animal in his life... it can be done, but I hate to see new hunters become frustrated in the sport.
 
12 gauge was the first i got when started years ago. rifle was right after and exaclibur exomax right after. it was expensive year.
 
I would not get into archery unless you have A LOT of time to dedicate to practice. Like dozens of shots daily leading up to your hunt. So if it is a problem being able to practice that much, I would not do it. A crossbow lessons the amount of practice time needed a bit, but still requires significantly more practice then a firearm.

Also consider a 12g shotgun will allow you to wingshoot and and chase small game a hell of a lot easier then a bow will.
 
I see what you guys mean I live out in the woods and the target is already set up in the back yard so gettingn some practice in wouldn't be an issue, I wouldn't want to get frustrated with the sport either knowing that you need to be pretty dam close of any game to be bang on. I don't like the idea of wounding any game.

Also buying both wouldn't be a huge issue but like the other lad said buying a rifle a shotgun and a bow in my first season wouldn't make any sense aha.

Also I've gotten to shoot some crossbows as well and I felt like it took away from the fun archery skill you would gain from practicing so often with a compound bow

The bow I'm looking at is a 2011 Hoyt maxxis 35 with new cord upgraded sights adjustable cams a quiver and six broad heads for 600$
 
Powerstroke95 said:
I see what you guys mean I live out in the woods and the target is already set up in the back yard so gettingn some practice in wouldn't be an issue, I wouldn't want to get frustrated with the sport either knowing that you need to be pretty dam close of any game to be bang on. I don't like the idea of wounding any game.

Also buying both wouldn't be a huge issue but like the other lad said buying a rifle a shotgun and a bow in my first season wouldn't make any sense aha.

Also I've gotten to shoot some crossbows as well and I felt like it took away from the fun archery skill you would gain from practicing so often with a compound bow

The bow I'm looking at is a 2011 Hoyt maxxis 35 with new cord upgraded sights adjustable cams a quiver and six broad heads for 600$
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Buy what makes you happy.

But in the end, a 12g is the jack of all trades for the average hunter. Load light for grouse or bunny, load heavy for knocking down geese and turkeys, load slugs for wrecking deer or bear.
 
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You can only decide for yourself, I would go with shotty, at least first season, and see what it's like when deer are right in front of you 20 yards off and there is so many little things you have to do under pressure to pull of the shot ;)

it's a rush, and not everyone can handle a bow in such conditions
 
First tool for the hunting you mention... Go shotgun. I picked up a three barrel combo set Mossberg 500 for $499 plus tax.

Having said that, I have both, I can practice archery any time any place... Shotgun, well try firing that off in your backyard at anytime in the day to sight it and see what happens.

Turkey... Most you'll shoot will be with in 25 yards, maybe even 15 yards. A nice compound bow with a DW of 40 pounds will have no problem. Nice and quite if you're with a hunting buddy. So whoever shoots first with a bow won't scare off the turkey's for the other half. Go shotgun and that's it for the day for the other half.
 
Unless you're very skilled, you won't likely get close enough or call a coyote close enough for a bow. Wiley is a very smart fellow. In addition to extensive practice, you need upper body tone to shoot a bow well. Back and shoulders not so much your arms. A cross bow won't help much, but there's no upper body tone required. You still need to practice. Mind you, you need to practice with a shot gun too.
I'd lean towards the shotgun for an FNG. Far more versatile.
 
If you feel you are up to it, go for the Bow. It's pretty cool, very zen.
I use a Mathews Solocam; an older bow, very nice to shoot. But a tad oversize, not ideal for bush work or tree stands. The shorter ones are best for bush or stands but they are not a pleasant practice bow.
If you go for it and are successful you can consider yourself more skilled than your average guy with a gun.
This is probably trolling on my part but very true...sorry guys. Other guys who are hunting with both bow and with rifles will likely agree, bows are very challenging. Much more than rifles.
They just are.
Mind you, I'm not a tree stand aficionado. My opinion on this would be less informed than many others.
Undeniably someone will bring up the compound bows are not real archery argument. To the longbow traditionalist's; I stand humbled...that's got to be really hard
 
Hey guys sorry for the late reply! I ended up buying the bow I really wanted to myself a little challenge of bow hunting , the father in law actually lent me his wing master so I can get some practice with the bow before taking it out! It should be here on Sunday , bought it off a friend in the states ! Thank you for all who chipped in your 2 cents much appreciated!
 
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