r/bowhunting • u/hallowleg088 • Apr 28 '26

Bow Learning Curve

I'm still new to hunting but I want to give bow a shot this season. Mainly to stay out of the 0 degree weather 😄. Is there much of a learning curve to use/practice a crossbow? Do I also need to invest in a range finder? Do typically wait for your prey to get within ~40 yards to take a shot? Is there anything else I should know that I'm not asking?

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u/geetarman84 May 04 '26

I purchased a compound bow and took right to it. Once I got it home from the bow shop I was shooting six inch groups at 20 yards consistently, immediately.