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May 6, 2017 13:24:47 GMT -5
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Post by rojo23 on May 6, 2017 13:24:47 GMT -5
Looking for a new bow that will not break the bank. I have an older Mathews but I was looking to upgrade. Really haven't hunt much with it but I bought it used so I don't have a lot of money in it. I am planning on doing a lot more archery hunting this year. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 14:21:13 GMT -5
My boy bought a Hoyt Ignite earlier this year. The whole package could be bought for $350. It's an entry-level bow but I am very impressed with it. They have some middle of the road bows as well for around $500 whole package but I'd look for a bare bow and set it up with a little better stuff. I prefer a drop away rest and a sight with 3 fixed pins with one adjustable.
Good luck
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May 6, 2017 16:07:39 GMT -5
Post by hillbill on May 6, 2017 16:07:39 GMT -5
check out Archery Talk Classifieds you can find the latest and greatest slightly used for a deal, sometimes a steal. there are literally 100s of bows on there at all times.
A lot of these young guys will buy a new bow, shoot it for two or three months and sell it off only to try something else. Same goes for sights and all the goodies.
I have not bought a new bow in years but usually keep an up to date package that I like for a lot less money.
some makers have a transferable warranty some not, limbs and string sets are usually not that expensive and most guys update their string sets to custom anyhow.
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May 6, 2017 17:28:31 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 17:28:31 GMT -5
Completely forgot about that HillBill. I haven't updated my bow since I bought a new one in 2004. I feel as long as I can shoot straight and kill what I'm hunting I'm good. 😁 Although I have been thinking about a new bow. 😬
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May 6, 2017 19:02:30 GMT -5
Post by hillbill on May 6, 2017 19:02:30 GMT -5
Bows have changed a LOT in the last dozen years, faster to a point but a lot more shootable. I have a 2007 Bowtec Guardian, at the time it was what I believe to be the BEST hunting bow you could buy, as dead in the hand and quiet as any bow I have ever shot.
Since I have owned many bows but none I like any better for a true hunting bow. I now shoot a 2015 Bowtec Insanity CPXL as my primary hunting bow, very accurate, quiet and pretty fast, what I like most is the long ATA, having been an old recurve shooter I have never been a fan of short ATA bows, that's one of the things that sold me on the old Guardian riser line of bows, a very long riser making a very stable shooting platform, same with the CPXL, long riser, very stable.
most bows on the market today are very good BUT bow companies are great about selling the "new technology" latest and greatest, in reality in the last 5-7 years there hasn't been that much improvement in design/ technology but the years between 2000-2010 things changed a lot.
what I see happening now is the bow companies making their bows more shootable with less of an emphasis on pure speed, seems the young crowd wants the fastest thing out there but us old heads know there is a lot more to a great hunting bow than speed.
everyone has their likes and dislikes when it comes to anything, archery is no different and opinions vary widely but I would choose a bow that makes me want to go back and shoot it again, if you can walk away after test firing thinking it feels good BUT? just keep looking.
every bow I have ever truly loved I knew immediately after I picked it up and fired it. it just feels right, that's your bow!
I'm not advocating NOT buying a bow from your local dealer, there are a lot of reasons why you should, myself? I have my own press and can do my own work so I generally buy slightly used cheap and If I don't fall in love with it I will pass it on and not be out any money. In the meantime I keep my primary bows until I find one I can't do without.
unlike many I'm not brand loyal, I have shot many brands over my 42 years of bowhunting, I stayed with Matthews for a dozen years and with Bowtec for 10 but during those years I tried different bows as well. It's hard to go wrong with a bow that has consistently good feed back from a varied age group of shooters. I normally buy a bow every year that I find a steal on just to try it out, last year it was an Elite Impulse 34, the year before that a Matthews No cam whatever and so it goes back through the years.
All this rambling is simply one opinion so take it for what it's worth but I think all will agree if you buy new? shoot as many as you possibly can before you spend the cash.
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May 6, 2017 20:19:18 GMT -5
Post by eml9 on May 6, 2017 20:19:18 GMT -5
I would Def buy a top notch bow used that is a few years old than buy a mid grade bow that is brand new for similar price . I have a bowtech insanity cpx that's is 4-5 years old I believe and I can not find a reason to get rid of it. Killed many deer with it. Very fast and smooth. The newest bows are not necessarily the best. Bow tech insanity cpx and cpxl as well as bowtech 360 are some top notch models and hard to beat . Everyone is different .. good thing is you can find these used bows for 400-500 buck, and still have a bow that is as nice as any 2017 model on the market. Yes I'm a bowtech guy but I have shot Mathews pse hoyt and bear bows and I haven't shot anything that is smoother or as fast as the three bowtech models I suggested above . Highly recommend.
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May 6, 2017 20:45:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 20:45:13 GMT -5
seems the young crowd wants the fastest thing out there but us old heads know there is a lot more to a great hunting bow than speed. I tried to get my bow to shoot as fast as I could and learned I lost a lot of kinetic energy. Shot one deer with that set up and will never do that again. I focus on kinetic energy not speed. What HillBill said has a lot of merit. I don't care for my 31" ATA but when I get a new bow it will be 34" ATA. To me it feels and shoots better.
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May 7, 2017 14:48:55 GMT -5
Post by gendoc on May 7, 2017 14:48:55 GMT -5
last verticle i bought was the HeliM....it was amazing !! 3.5lbs, quiet and sweet and that was the last verticle i had.
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May 7, 2017 16:14:31 GMT -5
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Post by bowhunter836 on May 7, 2017 16:14:31 GMT -5
I have shot Mathews for about 15yrs! Although I think any of the newer bows are very shootable and accurate with a little tuning! Good luck
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May 10, 2017 17:23:28 GMT -5
Post by gd357 on May 10, 2017 17:23:28 GMT -5
There are some pretty decent options out there for archers today. Last year my brother got one of Bowtech's offerings, and it was a heck of a bow for the price (one of the RAK equipped bows). Try out as many different options as you can, and find what feels best to you. About 5 years ago, I decided to shoot every bow I could, and probably got through nearly every manufacturer and a lot of different models. I was looking for options for a new bow, and some bows that other guys liked felt rough to me. Most of the entry level bows today are better than a lot of top models were 20 years ago.
Like others have said Archery Talk is a good place to find a lot of bows. You have to really look for deals, but they are there...
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May 13, 2017 11:32:46 GMT -5
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Post by joelmoney on May 13, 2017 11:32:46 GMT -5
If the bow can place arrows where you want them and is quite why upgrade? Bow doesn't kill the animal you head and arrow combo dose. I know a lot of people think Dr Ed Ashbey's studies are overkill but for whitetail but when you see on TV how many shots are not pass threws on little whitetail. I think his videos and writings are worth every second of time spent reading or watching his videos.
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May 18, 2017 20:50:27 GMT -5
Post by cfalck on May 18, 2017 20:50:27 GMT -5
I shoot a hoyt and i have all my life, but im not knocking any other brand... it just what i like. My advice would be to go out and shoot several different brands as they all have their own uniqueness. I really don't think you can go wrong with any as they all shoot well. Each just give a little different feel.... IMO hoyt's feel the most balance....bowtech and matthews have very solid back walls yet seem top heavy...i try to stay away from the short short brace height tho... Just gotta find the feel you like. I second the archery talk route as if you are not in a rush deals can be found.
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