Outdoor Life

+1. The shops around here will generally let you shoot new equipment to get a feel. And don't feel the need to buy a high end bow on the first round. There are many ready to shoot bows available for under $500. All you need is a single cam bow with a basic whisker biscuit and 3 pin sight. I also see many on Craig's list, but if you go that route, first stop should be the bow shop for an inspection and tune-up. As far as targets go, a basic bag runs about $40 and is good for hundreds of shots with field points. There are also tons of forum articles on how to make your own, stuffed with old carpet remnants or clothing. I prefer not to use foam blocks as they tend to be difficult to remove the arrows as I shoot a 70# bow. It also helps to move your targets around and guess the yardage (which sight pin to use). That skill comes in handy when shooting from a tree stand during hunting season.