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[Foogoo]

Seems like an interesting hobby to get into. But I have a dangerous habit of hobby ADHD...

[Crystals]

I dabble in it.

I have a recurve bow with a 40lb pull.  I just shoot practice arrows to keep my shoulder strength up due to an old injury.

 

I find slingshots can also be interesting, and the ammo (rocks...) are free. 

Get some friends together and try to hit those little plastic army men.

 

People passing by don't even give the sling shot a second glance, the bow gets some good stares though.

 

Always shoot against a hill or good backdrop, it is so easy to loose arrows even in short grass.  They just burrow themselves an inch or two under the dirt...

[Foogoo]

What's a good beginner bow that has potential if I get more serious but also isn't too pricey (<$100 possible?) so I won't cry if I get bored of it?

 

Archery also seems like a good alternative to shooting, since I imagine you can pretty much do it anywhere that's an open space with a backdrop. At least here in CA, try that with a gun and you'll probably get talked to, even in legal BLM areas. Beaten and shot if LAPD (I kid! I have friends that are LAPD).

[Pulliamj]

Possibly a recurve or longbow used maybe. But for a decent setup it will be $500 with whatever you choose. $500-1000 for a compound. Also they can be dangerous even in the backyard. They can ricochet off of rocks or trees if a bad shot is made. But it's a good hobby. I personally hunted but 3d target shoots are fun too. Just go to the local archery shop and ask questions.