Help needed selecting new bow

jrfrmn · 10-09-2011, 09:29 PM

I think I have narrowed my selection for a new bow. I need advice and opinions please. I have narrowed it to BowTech, Diamond, PSE, Parker and maybe Mathews. I assume I will spend around $500-$600. for bow only. I'm thinking 28'' to 32'' ATA. I know I want a string stopper and draw stop adjustment. Is there anything I need to avoid or consider on the new bows, since my current bow is 15yrs old. What are opinions specifically on Parker bows? Which one?

Thank You!

MISwampDog · 10-09-2011, 11:04 PM

Shoot them all and figure out what feels best for you. That's the only way to tell. Bowtech and Diamond are both quality choices. Alot of people are but Im not impressed with Mathews or PSE. Just personal preference I guess. Haven't had alot of experience with parker bows. As for your $500-$600 price range, i doubt that you will be able to get a "top of the line" model. However, each company you listed makes bows in that price range. Like I said before, shoot them all and see what fits best. Good luck.

sgtbowhunter · 10-15-2011, 02:59 AM

Like some of the other guys said, shoot as many bows as you need to in order to find the one that you like. A few years ago I was in the market for a new bow and went to the proshop thinking I wanted a new Mathews. I walked out with a Hoyt. Last year, I wanted a shorter ata bow for hunting out of my ground blind and checked out some of the short bows that they had and wound up walking out with a new Mathews that time LOL. Test them side by side and if you aren't sure which one you want after shooting them, come back in a few days and shoot them again. You should be able to find a very nice hunting bow for 500-600 bucks but it won't be one of the "flagship" bows. Good luck and let us know what you decide on.