F Bear Truth or Browning F5 Tornado...Opinions PLEASE

tngreg · 01-28-2008, 08:07 PM

Hello,
i'm new to archery and bowhunting. My issue is that I have a short draw 24.5 maybe 25 but can pull up to 60lbs.
I'm looking a buying a new overstocked 2006 Browning F5 Tornado or fred Bear Truth for my starting bow. It meets my requirements of short DL and good DW. I can get almost a complete (except peep site) new setup for under 400.00 with warranty.
Opinions please on Browning Bows..Pros Cons..etc.
Thanks.

Matt/TN · 01-28-2008, 08:10 PM

I had the exact Browning in question. If I had it to do over, I wouldn't have purchased it. It shot and preformed fine, but I had more than a few problems with it. I had a limb crack once, and then I had a string literally BREAK on me at full draw. Apparently there was a burr in the cam [&:]. Big mess.

OKbowhunter20 · 01-28-2008, 08:10 PM

I've had 2 Browning bows and they are great products

I've never dealt with the F5 Tornado though

BigJ71 · 01-28-2008, 09:27 PM

Don't think you can go wrong with either to be honest. Both are fine bows and both will serve youwell.
Good luck with your choice, be sure to post a picture of your new bow........and welcome to the world of bowhunting!

gmil6184 · 01-28-2008, 09:35 PM

I just got the Truth so i'm a little partial...i really like it so far though, shoots real tight groups if i do my part and is plenty fast.

gzg38b · 01-28-2008, 11:07 PM

Don't know about that particular Browning, but the Truth is a darn nice bow. I'd like to have one myself. Plus you can absolutely steal one right now if you shop around.

tngreg · 01-29-2008, 07:13 AM

Yeah, they both are good deals. I'm just limited in my choices because of my budget and DL 24.5 maybe 25. I'm going to check today with local shop.
I can't wait to get my first with a bow! It will be great, I know. Maybe I'll even get a turkey we've got a few that roam around our property here in Maryville,TN.
Thanks Guys

Rory/MO · 01-29-2008, 03:59 PM

welcome to bowhunting and welcome to the forums!
i love my truth
i shot a lot of bows when i made my decision and like it the most, good luck with your decision

JNTURK · 01-29-2008, 04:07 PM

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ORIGINAL: gzg38b

Don't know about that particular Browning, but the Truth is a darn nice bow. I'd like to have one myself. Plus you can absolutely steal one right now if you shop around.

yea i browse ebay and find these bows at a crazy cheap price?? has me a little worried as to why they are soo inexpensive??

but i have shot the truth and it is very nice..but i have not shot the browning so i cannot compare it...