First bow?

[Afgos]

Hi guys I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I think it fits. I plan on getting started with traditional bowhunting soon but I need your opinions. Would it be advisable to build my first bow or rather get one from a bowyer? I haven't shot a bow before. Thanks in advance.

[Crooked Stic]

Go ahead and buy a bow. 
 Find a good used one and be sure you like it first. And anyone you know that already bowhunts can help get you started. And dont over bow yourself meaning a weight you can handle with comfort.

[Roy from Pa]

Yes buy a used bow in a weight you can shoot easily.

[Afgos]

Thanks guys. That's what I thought would be the answer. Just wanted to confirm it. What would you suggest as a beginner draw weight?

[Roy from Pa]

30 to 35 #.

[KenH]

Draw weight can depend on what you want to hunt and where.  In many American states, the minimum draw weight for deer is 40#.  African animals are tough by American/European standards and take a lot of killing.  f you're going to hunt "small" game, a 30-35# bow might be adequate for duiker, reebuck, fallow deer, jackal, klipspringer, monkeys, etc.

[Afgos]

Thanks. I'm 6'2" and when I measured my draw length it was 28in. Would 40-45lb be doable?

[Roy from Pa]

If you never have shot a bow before, a lighter poundage will help you develop better form and keep bad habits at bay..

It really depends on how strong you are as what a light weight bow would be considered.

You could purchase a takedown with 35 pound limbs and after a while you could get a set of 40 to 45 pound limbs as you see fit.

[Zradix]

Maybe...?
Depends on how strong you are.
It's not a macho contest.
For an "average" guy a 30-35# bow is really nice to start with....YOU NEED TO HAVE FUN & WORK ON FORM 1ST.
A bow that's too heavy will tend to make you have poor form....Poor form=Poor groups...Poor groups=frustration....Frustration=NO fun...No fun sucks...lol
Once your muscles get built up you can move to a heavier bow if ya want.
As stated above, if you plan on hunting with the bow...check which draw weights are legal to hunt with in your area.
A 35# bow will kill deer if you do your part.

[Zradix]

Roy is right...again..lol
A takedown would be a nice learning bow....and could very well be a keeper bow too.
Not sure what you're looking to spend as you're just getting started...but I've heard pretty good things about the Samick brand....and they're inexpensive.

[Forwardhandle]

I agree with buying a light weight bow to start getting good form and shooting habits from the start is huge, I would even think a 25 lb bow would be fine to develope good shooting habits you can always up grade later or join the rest of us addicts & start making bows of all weights 

[Afgos]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll do that.