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First bow purchase advice needed
Posted on 10/12/15 at 10:58 am
Posted on 10/12/15 at 10:58 am
I'm not too big into deer hunting, bird hunting is more my thing, but lately I've been interested in getting a bow.
My price range is around $850-$900 for just the bow, not including accessories.
I'm more familiar with mathews, because that's what most of my buddies shoot. I've heard great things on the creed XS, which is in my price range, but what about the z2?
Also wouldn't mind looking at hoyt, elite, and bow tech bows, if anyone has any suggestions on bows that those brands offer.
TIA
My price range is around $850-$900 for just the bow, not including accessories.
I'm more familiar with mathews, because that's what most of my buddies shoot. I've heard great things on the creed XS, which is in my price range, but what about the z2?
Also wouldn't mind looking at hoyt, elite, and bow tech bows, if anyone has any suggestions on bows that those brands offer.
TIA
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Posted on 10/12/15 at 11:01 am to JTM72
They all make great bows. With that price range, shoot every bow in the store and see which one feels the best to you.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 11:05 am to dnm3305
crossbow
Posted on 10/12/15 at 12:09 pm to JTM72
PSE DNA SP is what I shoot. I love the bow. Smooth as hell and still has decent IBO speed (345)
Posted on 10/12/15 at 12:17 pm to JTM72
If you can find a shop that carries Xpedition or Obsession bows you should really try them. They are as smooth and quiet as any Mathews or Elite and considerably faster.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 12:38 pm to JTM72
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if anyone has any suggestions on bows that those brands offer.
My advice is to go shoot all of them. Your budget you can buy anything. I got caught up in the speed debacle, had a quick Bowtech Experience that I never felt comfortable with. I got rid of it and purchased a Mathews No Cam HTR that I freaking love and am super accurate with.
Bows are definitely personal preference.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 12:56 pm to JTM72
I was In the same boat as you 10 months ago.
I went with the Z2 and have not looked back - I have been more than happy.
I went with the Z2 and have not looked back - I have been more than happy.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 1:01 pm to Uncle Brady
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go shoot all of them
This is the best advice your going to get...all bows fit/shoot differently, so find what fit you.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 1:02 pm to ChatRabbit77
Mathews makes a great bow as do other top name archery companies .... Hoyt, BowTech, Elite, Bear, PSE, etc....
Go to several different bow shops, "test drive" and shoot various bows in your price range, and let the bow pick you. Buy something that is comfortable for you to draw, hold, and shoot. The better the bow feels, the more confidence you will have.
Don't get caught up with "speed" or trying to find the fastest bow. For a velocity comparison or reality check, your son's Daisy Red Rider is faster than 99% of the bows on the market. Even traditional archers (stick and string) typically shoot arrows at 180-200 fps as they kill tons of game.
Sharp broad heads, judging distance, and shot placement are critical in bow hunting. Been bow hunting since 1984 as it's pretty addictive.
I just upgraded to a 2016 Elite E35 and will be selling my '13 Elite Energy 35, ninja, 28.5" / 65 lbs. , lifetime warranty if interested.
feel free to post any other questions as this forum is both knowledgeable and honest
Go to several different bow shops, "test drive" and shoot various bows in your price range, and let the bow pick you. Buy something that is comfortable for you to draw, hold, and shoot. The better the bow feels, the more confidence you will have.
Don't get caught up with "speed" or trying to find the fastest bow. For a velocity comparison or reality check, your son's Daisy Red Rider is faster than 99% of the bows on the market. Even traditional archers (stick and string) typically shoot arrows at 180-200 fps as they kill tons of game.
Sharp broad heads, judging distance, and shot placement are critical in bow hunting. Been bow hunting since 1984 as it's pretty addictive.
I just upgraded to a 2016 Elite E35 and will be selling my '13 Elite Energy 35, ninja, 28.5" / 65 lbs. , lifetime warranty if interested.
feel free to post any other questions as this forum is both knowledgeable and honest
Posted on 10/12/15 at 1:02 pm to JTM72
Im a little biased, but if that were my budget, I'd roll with this Hoyt Nitrum 34
Posted on 10/12/15 at 2:41 pm to JTM72
I would take the ATA length into consideration. I like to hunt in thick areas and will never go longer than a 30"-32". The Z2 seems to be a great bow from reviews.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 3:17 pm to JTM72
PSE for about 650 to 750 all rigged out cant beat it will kill just as much as a anything else.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 3:46 pm to diehardtiger68
I've got my eye on a bowtech Carbon icon I shot last Friday. Light years better than my bear strike
Posted on 10/12/15 at 3:52 pm to dnm3305
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Hoyt
The only correct answer. Like others have said, shoot them all and decide that Hoyt is the right choice.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 9:12 pm to JTM72
I'm selling a Matthews Heli M with a case, release, arrows and a target for $800 if youre interested
Posted on 10/12/15 at 9:26 pm to JTM72
If you want, call up the guys at huntersfriend. Some of the nicest staff out there and very good package prices. They custom cut arrows and paper tune and site in the bow. They set it up just how you want. Absolutely incredible and friendly service. Where I bought my PSE.
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