I am primarily a eastern stand hunter but want to make the switch to western hunting. I have been milking the life out of a Parker Buck Hunter package I purchased 12 or 13 years ago when I first started hunting and It's time for an upgrade. I hit well with it at the ranges I am willing to take a shot at a whitetail, but it's not going to be adequate for the ranges I'm hoping to expand into. It has served me well and put down its share of deer.
I am looking for input on what the main differences between a tree stand hunting bow and a western style hunting bow is.
Is there a difference in the bow itself?
I know the rest and sight are both much more important on a mountain hunting bow, but how are they different?
I would likely set the bow up for a heavy arrow setup.
What price point starts to have diminishing returns?
I don't necessarily have a budget but I don't need to have the latest and greatest. I am not opposed to buying used but I want a bow I can readily get parts for. I would like to be comfortable taking 40-50 yard shots on an elk sized target, but have no intention of taking a 90 yard shot.
I am looking for input on what the main differences between a tree stand hunting bow and a western style hunting bow is.
Is there a difference in the bow itself?
I know the rest and sight are both much more important on a mountain hunting bow, but how are they different?
I would likely set the bow up for a heavy arrow setup.
What price point starts to have diminishing returns?
I don't necessarily have a budget but I don't need to have the latest and greatest. I am not opposed to buying used but I want a bow I can readily get parts for. I would like to be comfortable taking 40-50 yard shots on an elk sized target, but have no intention of taking a 90 yard shot.