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Old 12-11-2008, 07:09 PM   #1
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Default Best compound bow in the $500 range

I know about going out and trying outwhich bow feels the best and all, but as far as mechanical engineering, which compond bow or bows is the best in the $500.00 range.
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Old 12-11-2008, 07:13 PM   #2
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A used top of the line bow of the past...

For example, find something like a 2007 for a good price, thats what I would do if I had 500 to put into a bow....

As far as what bow would I go for? Well last spring, I did this very thing, I bought a used 2007 Bowtech Allegiance, shoots awesome, I'll likeley not a have a new for quite a while....
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Check out the Martins....I got my 07 Bengal for 400 bucks brand spankin new.

Killed 5 turkeys and 2 deer with it and hasnt caused me any problems...


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Old 12-11-2008, 07:17 PM   #4
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Old 12-11-2008, 07:30 PM   #5
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Check out the Martins....I got my 07 Bengal for 400 bucks brand spankin new.

Killed 5 turkeys and 2 deer with it and hasnt caused me any problems...

I work with a guy who just got a Martin and he says he loves it, so id have to agree with you.
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Old 12-11-2008, 07:33 PM   #6
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Check out the Martins....I got my 07 Bengal for 400 bucks brand spankin new.

Killed 5 turkeys and 2 deer with it and hasnt caused me any problems...

I work with a guy who just got a Martin and he says he loves it, so id have to agree with you.
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Old 12-12-2008, 10:50 AM   #7
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The Bengal is a good one for less than $500. If you want to get closer to the $500 mark then I'd choose the Martin Moab.
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Old 12-12-2008, 10:56 AM   #8
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I'd look at Martin, Bear, PSE, and you can find great deals on used ones too. Like others have said.
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Old 12-12-2008, 11:38 AM   #9
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A martin is my next bow b/c they come with all the cam mods you could ever need.....my PSE was under $500 and didn't come with any : (

Martins are also very adjustable poundage wise, usually 50-70lbs.
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Old 12-12-2008, 11:40 AM   #10
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I just bought a brand new in the box bowtech guardian 08 model for $505 shipped off a guy on AT.
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