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Post by rford on Oct 9, 2007 12:22:47 GMT -5
I thought I was too weak to bow hunt but, like Superman, I was just momentarily weakened. I am back. I have been shooting my antique Darton but its time to move on. A but fell off one of the limb brackets last night and I can envision a limb breaking and ribbing my nose off.
So here's the deal, I'm not going to buy a new bow. Like I did 30 years ago, there are hundreds of guys out there that have taken up bow hunting and then given it up. So craigslist is full of used bows and most have lots of accessories and arrows. Here's a sample of today's offerings:
Alpine $200
Hoyt Easton Spectra 5000
Mathews Z-Max $200
Brwonign E-Xellerator
Mathews Solo Cam $300
York $100
PSE Bruin $275
Bow Tech Bob Cat $425
PSE Precision Edge 100 C $200
While I believe you get what you pay for, I think bows must be like cars...some are better than others. Does anyone have any general suggestions or tips or "avoid at any cost" ideas?
Thanks
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Post by bubba on Oct 9, 2007 16:19:50 GMT -5
PSE ===> Pull Shoot Explode !
Hoyt, Matthews => good values.
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Post by minst7877 on Oct 9, 2007 17:02:18 GMT -5
I've had two browning bows disintigrate in my hands. It's not a fun experience and definatly has soured me on ever owning another browning bow even though they replaced the bow both times. As soon as I got it back the last time I headed to the archery shop and sold it.
DC
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Post by SW on Oct 10, 2007 6:31:48 GMT -5
I shoot a Hoyt Razortec. I've had it for 4 years. It is the best bow(except for my Palmer Classic recurve) I've ever owned. I only change bows every 7-8 years so I still have it. That said, I have shot some of the new parallel limb bows and they are a quantum leap ahead. They have little to no hand shock. They can be shot more accurately than conventional compounds IMO. The parallel limb design is such a step fwd that I'd seriously consider a Parallel limb design.
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Post by DW on Oct 10, 2007 16:59:53 GMT -5
I shoot a Hoyt Razortec. I've had it for 4 years. It is the best bow(except for my Palmer Classic recurve) I've ever owned. I only change bows every 7-8 years so I still have it. That said, I have shot some of the new parallel limb bows and they are a quantum leap ahead. They have little to no hand shock. They can be shot more accurately than conventional compounds IMO. The parallel limb design is such a step fwd that I'd seriously consider a Parallel limb design.I have been hunting with a xbow the last few years, I thought about going back to the compound last summer but when I got the old High Country out and shot it a few times I quickly realized unless I was willing to devote time to practicing like I had in the past, I was wasting time, I shot bad at 20yds. Last weekend I was at my buddys house and I took the xbow to verify the zero, well after that was done my buddy brought his newer parallel limb Hoyt out "not sure which model". Well I couldn't resist trying a few groups with it after another buddy just got a new Matthews Drenalin and was raving how accurate and easy it was to shoot. I am here to tell you, these new bows are unbelievable  . Everything SW said is true, there is little or no hand shock, no bow jump, light, quiet, and best of all FAST. I have not picked up a bow in at least 5 years with the exception of the rude awakening I received when I shot the High Country for a 1/2 hour last summer. In less than a 1/2 hour I was shooting 2 inch or less 30 yard groups. It was like I had never quit shooting. This was with a bow that was an inch or more too long in draw length. I was amazed. If you can find the cash I would seriously consider one of the new parallel limb bows. Trust me if you shoot one you will want it. |
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Post by daworz on Dec 20, 2007 12:00:27 GMT -5
With todays Bows, It all come down to price! and what your wanting, speed ect. Man there are a bunch of Great Bows out there, and its sure is a buyers market, I have a Bowtech(tomkat), middle price bow with alot of extras and could'nt be happier, But like i said it up to what your wanting/ price, speed, costomer service, But shoot all you can and make your decision. And iam not sure how you feel about doing your owne work as far as setting them and fine tunning them, But if you have the option of going to a Pro shop, thats a good starting spot.
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Post by Bob F on Mar 17, 2008 14:51:59 GMT -5
A buddy sold me his Mathews Black Max 2 for $250. What a blast its been learning to shoot it and taking it afield. I shot two deer last year and passed on about 15 more. I didn't have a buck tag during the rut and had big bugs running over the top of me...bowhunting is cool..... I'm now gearing up for the turkey opener April 1st.
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Post by killahog on Sept 20, 2008 23:06:53 GMT -5
rford I would suggest a mathews Q2 they shoot accurate enough to still win 3d matches and they are a time tested design. The mathews seem to hold there resale value better than most other bows. go to www.archerytalk.com you will find what your looking for there. If you cannot find the perfect draw length don't worry about that with a mathews you can just change the cam for 25$ and have a bow that is custom fitted to your style of shooting. . |
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. Everything SW said is true, there is little or no hand shock, no bow jump, light, quiet, and best of all FAST. I have not picked up a bow in at least 5 years with the exception of the rude awakening I received when I shot the High Country for a 1/2 hour last summer. In less than a 1/2 hour I was shooting 2 inch or less 30 yard groups. It was like I had never quit shooting. This was with a bow that was an inch or more too long in draw length. I was amazed. If you can find the cash I would seriously consider one of the new parallel limb bows. Trust me if you shoot one you will want it.
