I say that is a pretty decent budget for everything. You can probably get off a bit cheaper though depend on how much you spend on a bare bow. Or you could look at packages. I will give you credit, at 15 you are looking at the big picture. Many think they will just go out and drop 350 or so on a bow and that is it. Well, you need decent sights, a rest, good arrows, a sling, a release, stablilizer, limb savers if the bow doesn't have them and a target. Among other things I am forgetting. It all adds up fast if you want good stuff. You don't NEED all of that, but you will eventually end up with it I bet.

My bowtech cost 569 bare, by the time I left the store with a few extras (I already had a rest and sights) plus tax I spent almost 700 bucks. I have over a grand into it if you count the sights, rest, stab and release. This is not a cheap hobby at all! You can get rifles cheaper.

I suggest looking at the lower end Hoyts, I don't know what the new models are I haven't looked lately. But you can probably get them for around 400 bucks and they are very good bows. Or the reflex line, which is made by hoyt. You could also look at darton, bowtech, diamond and PSE. All make some nice entry level bows at good prices. Oh, I forgot martin and some others I am sure.


Well I just looked at hoyts web site and they don't make the ultrasport or ultramag anymore, so I would just skip them and go for a reflex. Too bad, they were awsome bows for the money. If you could find one still hanging around snag it up.

What ever you do though make sure you get it from a good pro shop that can help you and make sure it fits you correctly. Even if it costs an extra 100 dollars. The service is well worth it in the long run, especially if you are a new archer.

Paul