Archery Equipment Advice

[Dan O]

The edge is a starter bow with a lot of adjustment for weight and draw length. It is a basic bow but can be very effective. First off your arrows (gold tip 340) is a 340 spine not weight. The spine is determined by your draw and weight you're pulling. Once you find that out then determine what broadhead you're going to use including weight of the head. When you get this figured out then a good bow shop can get you set up correctly and get the bow tuned.

As you have been told earlier don't overdo it practicing. Shoot till you start feeling tired then stop. Shoot a few arrows each time and shoot several times a day. Don't overdo it. Try to find someone who knows what they are doing to coach you. Stopping bad form before it starts is important. This year don't overestimate how far you can shoot in a hunting situation. Then most importantly is have fun its and expensive rabbit hole you're jumping into.

 

[BEvans]

@BEvans,

My daughter has the same bow.
It was the first one she bought.
Really nice for the broad range of adjustment.
Both length of pull and pull weight.

I'm not sure what your pull weight is set at, but here in PA, the minimum for elk is 45lb.

ABSOLUTELY get a new string!!
Someone said about cables also.
The cables are made of steel. And don't need replacement like strings do.

A GOOD tuning is worth it's weight in gold!
Definitely shoot through paper!

The Gold Tip Hunter arrows will work just fine. They are a known decent arrow.

I prefer to stay away from mechanical broadheads.
Nothing like watching your arrow flopping around like a pool noodle when game is running past you.

I've used the Magnus Hornet Serazor with bleeders with good results. Arrow goes through a deer fast enough that if it does recognize that it's been shot, they seldom make it past 20 yards.
Half the time they stand there looking around wondering "what was that"?

For penetration, I've been trying the Magnus Single Bevel.
For large game like elk, it would be my go to broadhead.

Best of luck!

I appreciate the info. I can't recall what my draw weight was set at but the guy helping me at the time made sure it was set for elk. I guess that's something I'll have to figure out.

 

[BEvans]

The edge is a starter bow with a lot of adjustment for weight and draw length. It is a basic bow but can be very effective. First off your arrows (gold tip 340) is a 340 spine not weight. The spine is determined by your draw and weight you're pulling. Once you find that out then determine what broadhead you're going to use including weight of the head. When you get this figured out then a good bow shop can get you set up correctly and get the bow tuned.

As you have been told earlier don't overdo it practicing. Shoot till you start feeling tired then stop. Shoot a few arrows each time and shoot several times a day. Don't overdo it. Try to find someone who knows what they are doing to coach you. Stopping bad form before it starts is important. This year don't overestimate how far you can shoot in a hunting situation. Then most importantly is have fun its and expensive rabbit hole you're jumping into.

Thanks. I got the bow into a shop for a new string and to get a tune up but the guy helping me out seemed more focused on the string. I'll have to inquire again when I'm picking it up. should be any day now.

I'm also missing a couple pin adjustment screws. I assumed I could reach out to the sight manufacturer and buy new ones, but I assumed wrong and they won't sell me any. Sounds like I just need to bite the bullet and buy a new sight. Any recommendations are appreciated.