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New bow
Posted on 11/10/24 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 11/10/24 at 12:35 pm
Looking at a new bow for next season. Been shooting hand me down PSE and not real sure where to start for a beginner. Only been bow hunting for two seasons. Any advice on what to look at?
Posted on 11/10/24 at 12:42 pm to WhoDatHawg94
Used bows u can get alot cheaper
Posted on 11/10/24 at 12:49 pm to oleyeller
Thought about that, but not real sure what to look for. I’d like one 3-4 years old and not sure I want a Matthews or Hoyt yet
Posted on 11/10/24 at 1:08 pm to WhoDatHawg94
Brand really doesnt matter these days to be honest. Just personal pref. They all are light, and sling an arrow faster than you need. Look for a good deal after the season
Posted on 11/10/24 at 1:50 pm to WhoDatHawg94
Go to an archery shop and shoot some. See what you like.
Posted on 11/10/24 at 1:56 pm to WhoDatHawg94
If you can find what you want on eBay, you can save a decent amount of money.
Posted on 11/10/24 at 3:04 pm to WhoDatHawg94
I take it your looking for a compound bow. Budget is going to be your driver. Just remember, you bought the bow, but you still need arrows, broad heads, quiver (if one doesn’t come with bow), sight (they can get expensive), release…… You can look for deals on Ready To Hunt packages. Choose a poundage suitable for you. Choose the correct draw length. Most compounds are tunable and can be tailored to you.
A good pro shop like Cabelas has a lot of bows and a shooting range onsite.
Good luck and welcome to Archery……..
A good pro shop like Cabelas has a lot of bows and a shooting range onsite.
Good luck and welcome to Archery……..
Posted on 11/10/24 at 4:20 pm to WhoDatHawg94
All the flagship bows are awesome these days.
It’s all a function of how much u want to spend.
Agree on above comment. Arrows, sights, etc all add up and $$& and might make more of a difference in some cases than the bow itself.
If you can afford it and are in it for the long haul, I would get a new flagship bow , set it up right , buy once and cry once. They can last a long time.
If you’re not sure if you want to do that for any reason, I would buy a used bow from the last few years that’s easily adjustable without a press. I believe most of the elite’s and bowtechs and maybe some others fall into this category. This way you can get a used bow and still relatively easily and cheaply get it to fit you well.
It’s all a function of how much u want to spend.
Agree on above comment. Arrows, sights, etc all add up and $$& and might make more of a difference in some cases than the bow itself.
If you can afford it and are in it for the long haul, I would get a new flagship bow , set it up right , buy once and cry once. They can last a long time.
If you’re not sure if you want to do that for any reason, I would buy a used bow from the last few years that’s easily adjustable without a press. I believe most of the elite’s and bowtechs and maybe some others fall into this category. This way you can get a used bow and still relatively easily and cheaply get it to fit you well.
Posted on 11/10/24 at 4:32 pm to WhoDatHawg94
Check ebay and archerytalk classfieds for a Mathews Switchback xt. Its an older solocam, so its not a speed bow. Its straight out quiet, smooth draw cycle, and one of the best bows mathews ever built.
Can usually find them selling between $350 -$600 with accessories.
Can usually find them selling between $350 -$600 with accessories.
Posted on 11/10/24 at 10:37 pm to WhoDatHawg94
You can’t go wrong with either of the Mathews or Hoyt flagship bows.
I pulled the trigger on a RX8 Ultra and love it. But I will also shoot it for a decade so I didn’t mind spending the money.
I pulled the trigger on a RX8 Ultra and love it. But I will also shoot it for a decade so I didn’t mind spending the money.
Posted on 11/11/24 at 1:05 pm to WhoDatHawg94
Go to a bow shop and shoot a few different brands. One will feel better for you than the others. That will increase your shooting confidence. There are really no "bad" bows anymore. Also, most bow shops will keep used bows on consignment for sale.
Posted on 11/11/24 at 1:32 pm to WhoDatHawg94
Find a bow shop or someone you know to help you, getting fitted right is a big key to being consistent.
Draw length, anchor point etc etc will help you perform better in the field.
Draw length, anchor point etc etc will help you perform better in the field.
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