Suppose you have $300-$400...

[Rangeball]

...to spend on a new to you bow. Only criteria is fast, quiet and forgiving

New? Used? What would you consider?

Trying to narrow some choices down for my brother-in-law...

[PABowhntr]

Well, for that kind of money you could probably get some of the 2002 "high end" models on Ebay or you could go with some of the mid-price range bows currently on the market for 2003.

If this is an upgrade or a "new to the sport" type decision then I would probably opt for one of the 2002 "leftovers" as the person will be getting a top-dollar bow for 2/3rds of the cost.

[Belle Island]

In that range you could get any number of bows. You could get a good top-line model that is slightly used for $400 easily. Today almost every bow company out there makes a great product. My top choices would be perhaps a Mathews Q2, Mathews Solocam, Bowtech Generation 3, Bowtech Extreme Solo, Jennings Buckmaster. Also, look into PSE and Hoyt. All these companies make great bows. Although you could find a new bow in that price range, I would suggest buying a used bow that is top of the line as opposed to a middle of the road new bow. Just my opinions.

Hunt the thickets

[8PT]

Hey Bob, at that price I just might turn loose of my Hornet and get the Machette.

[Rangeball]

That's funny, I was seriously thinking about getting a 30" draw module so he could shoot mine

I'll keep that in mind though, I want to see what the show brings, there should be a glut in the used bow selection on e-bay soon thereafter...

[tobyn]

FIND AND USED MATHEWS MQ1 MINE AT 60# AT 30" DRAW AND 2314 SHOOTS A 281/2" ARROW AT 245 FPS....NO STABLIZER MISSING ONE STRING PUFFY, AND ITS THE QUEITEST THING AND FORGIVING ...IF MORE SPEED IS IN ORDER GO TO CARBONS. TIS BOW IS MENT TO HUNT AND I BELIEVE THIS WAS MATHEWS BEST ALL AROUND!
THANKS

[Tazman]

Rangeball you may want to look at a new browning, that is what I just got and I love it. It is not the fastest bow in the world, but it is fast and for less than $400 you get bow, stabilizer, quiver, sights and wrist strap.

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Proud father of a Devil Dog

[vudoochylde]

I'd go with a Darton. They've got some really good bows for right around $200, this leaves you some extra cash to pick up some extra goodies like arrows, a quiver and if you're into it a release, or a stabilizer ect. But that's just my .02.

An Archer likes to see how far he can shoot his arrow. A Bowhunter likes to see how close he can get before he has to shoot his.

[JeffB]

Hmm...for a new bow

Bowtech Stalker or Blackhawk
Hoyt MagnaTec
Martin has several bows in this price range.


I have 2 high end like new bows on ebay right now for a minimum bid of $350, wanna take a crack at them? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

I'm shameless.

J

[okbwhtr]

I would check on classifiads at archerytalk.com. Ebay might have a good deal or two. Check your local proshops and find good used bow.