Adjustable to fit most beginning archers Performance and styling equal to that of many adult bows Dual cams provide smooth draws with 60–70% let-off Draw weight of 16–45 lbs. Offers 6" of draw length adjustability (from 21"–27") Package includes 3-pin sight, capture-style arrow rest, two-piece 3-arrow quiver, and three arrows Packaging serves as a case Adjustable to fit most beginning archers, with performance and styling equal to that of many adult bows. Dual cams provide smooth draws with 60–70% let-off, and a draw weight of 16–45 lbs. Offers 6" of draw length adjustability, from 21"–27". Color: Camo. Right-hand only. Package includes 3-pin sight, capture-style arrow rest, two-piece 3-arrow quiver, and three arrows. Packaging serves as a case.

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I'm 14 years old, would this be good for me?

I'm a 14 year old boy and I was looking for a good bow. The draw weight and draw length seem pretty expandable so I think I'm good on that part, but what about the axle to axle weight? I don't know if it would be to small for me. If so, what do you think a good bow would be for me?

asked 1 year ago

Anonymous

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

Barnett makes some good bows. At 14 years old, you could handle a full size bow. I would recommend the PSE Stinger. It's adjustable from 45-70#'s and the draw is adjustable from 25-30"

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answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CaptAdams35

- Oklahoma

answer 2

this bow would be great for you as i am 14 and its the best bow i have used!

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

greenfrog

- batemans bay, australia

answer 3

I think you mean axle to axle height. And it's not too small for you, unless you're over 6 1/2 feet tall. This bow will adjust out to 27inches in draw length. So unless you're very tall and long armed, I think this bow would work well for you.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

genern

- Texas

answer 4

Our 14 year old son uses this bow and it is perfect for him, he is on the small side, and our 11 year old uses one also. I am a grown woman, fairly strong, and I use my sons' bows.

answered 6 months ago

imscottslove

- Aurora, MO

answer 5

My son is 12 and he is using this bow to learn. It seems to work great for him since he grows several inches a day. LOL It is very easy to adjust draw length which is the really important part while learning to shoot a bow. The draw weight can be increased gradually once you get the basics down pat. My experience with him is that by the time he has grown enough to handle more weight than this bow he will need a longer draw length anyway. I highly recommend this bow for beginning youth.

answered 9 months ago

Toddicus

- KY

answer 6

i think diamond razors edge would be good for you

answered 11 months ago

logab3

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How do i know what handed i am? also will i be able to buy this because i live in canada and dont know the rules for bow buying

i have a bow now but it is to small and does not say what hand on the package.

asked 9 months ago

sammy12

- Hamilton, On

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

which hand do you use to write? As for Canada's hunting regulations, that's on you. I would think it would fulfill any and all requirements for every nation, but you may want to double check your local hunting laws and regs.

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answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CaptAdams35

- Oklahoma

answer 2

Here is a simple test to find your dominant eye. Stand a good distance (25 yards or more) from a telephone pole and put your thumb up like you are hitchhiking. Line your thumb up with the pole with both eyes open. Close your left eye without moving your thumb. Open your left eye and close your right eye. You will find the pole and thumb stayed lined up with one eye and the pole jumped out from behind your thumb with the other. The one that kept the pole behind it is your dominate eye. If it was your right shoot right handed; if it was the left shoot left handed. good luck.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Firediver57

- Sampson Co. NC

answer 3

If you hold the bow in your left hand, you are a right handed shooter. If you hold the bow in your right hand, you are a left handed shooter. Not sure about laws in Canada.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

genern

- Texas

answer 4

You need it handed to what hand you pull the string back with, so if you hold the bow in your left-hand and pull the string back with your right, you need right-handed. You use your dominant eye to shoot a bow with, so if you normally shoot a gun left-handed, you might shoot a bow left-handed, but not always.

answered 6 months ago

imscottslove

- Aurora, MO

answer 5

Sammy your bow should be setup to be held in your weak hand and drawn with you dominant hand. For example I shoot left handed. I draw the string with my left hand and hold the bow in my right hand. Figure out which of your hands is dominant (the one you eat and write with) and pick the bow up with the other hand. If it fits you are ok. Most bows have a thumb groove in the bow that will fit the correct hand. There are a few youth bows out there that will fit either hand. Have no idea about the Canada part.

answered 9 months ago

Toddicus

- KY

answer 6

The arm/hand you use most would be the one you would need, for instance if you throw, eat, shave, right handed then you would want the right hand.
This bow says it is not restricted for Canada.

answered 9 months ago

BPSResource10

- Springfield, MO

Question

How easy is it to adjust the draw weight and draw leanth on this bow?

Can you do this at home or do you have to take it to a shop?

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

blainewk

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

No bow press needed. Just use the provided tools to remove the two screws and swap out the cams. It's really that easy.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

genern

- Texas

answer 2

Our boys have us constantly changing their for competition, hunting, practicing, etc. It is very easy!

answered 6 months ago

imscottslove

- Aurora, MO

answer 3

you can do it at home. matter of two screws on each cam

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Cowpoke

- Granville Co, NC

answer 4

Draw weight is easily adjusted with an allen wrench. If you have the mod inserts that came with the bow the draw length is also easily adjusted, Remove two screws on each end and change inserts. That's it.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Toddicus

- KY

answer 5

The draw weight can be adjusted by using a hex key on the bolt that attaches the limbs to the riser. You must make equal turns to each end for it to work properly. I'm not sure how many turns it takes per lb up or down. And I think that the length can be adjusted without a press. Fortunately I live close to BP so I just take it to them.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

UofL

- Louisville, KY

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Can you put a whisker biscuit on this

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

BigPapa1997

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

absolutely

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answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CaptAdams35

- Oklahoma

answer 2

yes, easily.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

genern

- Texas

answer 3

Yes. Sets up like any other bow.

answered 9 months ago

Toddicus

- KY

answer 4

yes

answered 11 months ago

logab3

answer 5

The wisker biscuit will fit any bow.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

BPSResource10

- Springfield, MO

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Is this a good bow to be used by an adult just beginning?

asked 1 year, 5 months ago

jpaggie

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

that depends on your draw length. If you have short arms, yes. If not, I would recommend a full size bow.

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answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CaptAdams35

- Oklahoma

answer 2

Absolutely. It will adjust out to 27inch draw lenght and the sight and arrow rest can be changed out to fit your needs easily. It's also not so strong that it would be difficult for a beginner to get used to coming to full draw.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

genern

- Texas

answer 3

Yes, I am an adult woman, 5'8" 150 lbs. and I shoot one of these. It is perfect!

answered 6 months ago

imscottslove

- Aurora, MO

answer 4

It depends. If you are not a very long armed person then yes. The draw weight would be light but would be comfortable to learn on. In fact I would recommend the lighter weight for beginners. If you have huge long arms then this bow will be too small amd uncomfortable for you.

answered 9 months ago

Toddicus

- KY

answer 5

Yes and No. If you have a bit of natural skill and plan on sticking with the hobby/sport, then yes. If you can adapt to shooting this bow and shoot well, you won't need to up-grade to a faster/ more precise bow for a while. But it does have a more aggressive draw cycle than some other bows. Bows can't be rated simply by other peoples' opinions. It has more to do with how it feels for YOU.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

Keaux2rbug

- Northern Kentucky

Question

What are the best arrows to use for this bow? How many inches?

asked 11 months ago

Jbo7

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

That depends on how long your draw is. If your bow is set at a 29" draw you will want to get 29" arrows. I've used expensive arrows and found they don't out perform the Redhead Blackout X5 carbon fiber arrows. You can get a half dozen of these for under $40

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answered 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CaptAdams35

- Oklahoma

answer 2

The length of the arrow is determined by the draw length of the shooter. The "best" arrows are a matter of opinion. We prefer carbon Redhead x5 Envy.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

genern

- Texas

answer 3

Your arrow will depend on your personal draw length. We have tried carbon, but the alum. seem to shoot more consistent, so that is what we use. The practice arrows for competitions do not seem consistent enough either.

answered 6 months ago

imscottslove

- Aurora, MO

answer 4

The arrow length depends on your draw length. I've heard that the arrows that come with aren't the best, but the staff at the store should be able to help with arrow selection.

answered 10 months ago

PastorMark

- IL

answer 5

i have and like the easton flatline carbon arrows and the bass pro store tech measured my draw and custom cut at 27 inches, that differs so you should go to a store if one is within reach, if not make a trip to vegas! the stores are the most amazing thing you may have ever seen

answered 10 months ago

CJmac

- malibu

Question

what is the axle to axle length

asked 2 years, 9 months ago

crazycajun

- crowley,la

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

27.5" axle length, 7.25" brace height 2.3lbs 21-27" draw length. 16-45 pound draw weight

answered 2 years ago

BPSResource3

answer 2

27.5" (if set up properly)

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

remps

- Ontario Canada

answer 3

27.5" axle length, 7.25" brace height 2.3lbs 21-27" draw length. 16-45 pound draw weight

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

Outdoors78

- Colorado

answer 4

32 inches

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

Cowpoke

- Granville Co, NC

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Is this bow strong enough and fast enough to deer or turkey hunt with, what is the IBO speed and kinetic energy of this bow?

This bow will be used by my 9 year old daughter, mainly for taget practice but would also like to take her deer and turkey hunting as well. She loves to shoot with my wife and I, but she is starting to outgrow her current bow very quickly. She is currently shooting 3 inch groups with the bow she is using now at 15 yards, but that is about as far as she can shoot it due to the arrows severely drop after about 12 yards. Even at 10 yards, the arrows only penetrate a RedHead block target about 3-4 inches and at 15 yards, she is getting about 1 inch (if that) of penetration. She is ready to step up to a bigger bow that she can hunt with, she is starting to get bored. The bow she currently has will be handed down to her little sister, who is currently 3 years old right now, and the same with the next bow. We are a hunting and outdoors family and any information regarding IBO and/or kinetic energy would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, jdwarrjdm84

asked 2 years, 8 months ago

jdwarrjdm84

- Missouri

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

yes

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

AaHuNtS

answer 2

I had mine set up today and shot it. It will kill a whitetail at 30 yards if set right

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

Outdoors78

- Colorado

answer 3

I do not think this bow would be that great to step up to. It is a good bow but it is not a hunting bow at all. If you are only getting one inch of penetration in a target how much do you actually think you will get in a deer or turkey. You will have to check your states laws on draw weight for bows. Most states laws are now 40 or 45 pounds. I do not think that you would want less then 40 pounds. One of the things I am concerned about with this bow is that if she does shoot a deer with it and it does penetrate then you will have a deer running around with an arrow hanging out of it and you probably will not even harvest the deer. This is the very last thing that anyone wants and you know someone will be getting a picture of that and putting it in the newspaper. I wish you only the best of luck in all of your future hunting adventures.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

cowbyrap

- iowa

answer 4

Well, My wife is going to use this bow to deer hunt. Not sure of the speed but the arrow will penetrate my target as far as My PSE will. I added a Whisker Bisquet and an arrow nock, and peep sight. She has already busted 1 arrow with another at 20 yards. It is very compact and light wt nice bow with additions seems very consistant.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

Cowpoke

- Granville Co, NC

Question

Is this bow good for boar and deer or small game?

I'm a hunter and I got this bow from my girlfriend and I don't know much about it.

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

Trob92

- Kissimme Florida

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

My son shot his first 10-point with his this year, but he also shoots armadillos with it. He is a small 14 year old, so obviously it wasn't set at the highest lbs.

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answered 6 months ago

imscottslove

- Aurora, MO

answer 2

My son used it to kill a 180# doe

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

kenorgia

- Hazard,KY.

answer 3

I bought this bow for my wife and put about $75 dollars into. She uses it to hunt deer

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Cowpoke

- Granville Co, NC

answer 4

yes

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

AaHuNtS

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does this bow need fingers or what to pull it back?

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

arminsab

on Barnett Vortex Compound Bow Package for Youth

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answer 1

It depends on how strong and tough your fingers are. My daughter uses a release, and we had the guys at Basspro put a nock loop on it. Works great. But she could use her fingers if she wanted.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

genern

- Texas

answer 2

You can use your fingers, but we prefer a release.

answered 6 months ago

imscottslove

- Aurora, MO

answer 3

Your choice.

answered 8 months ago

AZBowman

- Arizona

answer 4

my son uses a release

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

kenorgia

- Hazard,KY.

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I'm 14 years old, would this be good for me?

How do i know what handed i am? also will i be able to buy this because i live in canada and dont know the rules for bow buying

How easy is it to adjust the draw weight and draw leanth on this bow?

Can you put a whisker biscuit on this

Is this a good bow to be used by an adult just beginning?

What are the best arrows to use for this bow? How many inches?

what is the axle to axle length

Is this bow strong enough and fast enough to deer or turkey hunt with, what is the IBO speed and kinetic energy of this bow?

Is this bow good for boar and deer or small game?

does this bow need fingers or what to pull it back?

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