It is best to go to a shop and talk with a qualified person about your needs. Handle different bows, draw them over (if they are not zip-tied), ask questions and have the salesman suggest 2 or 3 bows that would suit you in your price range. Then order one from Cabela's if the price is cheaper.
I have ordered arrows, sights and such from catalogs, but you really need to handle the bow you intend to purchase. You are correct, a good archery shop will "set you up" or tune your equipment (for a fee mind you), which is something I don't know if Cabela's can or will do for mail order.
For a first purchase, I would stick to a quailified shop.
I have ordered arrows, sights and such from catalogs, but you really need to handle the bow you intend to purchase. You are correct, a good archery shop will "set you up" or tune your equipment (for a fee mind you), which is something I don't know if Cabela's can or will do for mail order.
For a first purchase, I would stick to a quailified shop.