I haven't seen the Era line up of bows, so I couldn't tell you which one I think is best. Do you have a link to the Era websight? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> That was my first thought when I read the title, that Era made the best hunting bow.
In the 90's I would have to say Mathews and Hoyt led the pack for bows, but in 2000 I would have to give my vote to Mathews and BowTech. PSE is a bow that will always be popular, and probably will never go out of style. Although it is far, IMO, from leading the bow industry, they make a very reliable, affordable and durable bow.
Never thought much of other brands, so these are just my opinions based on my experiences. I know some people would say one bow was the best throughout time, and that would be a slab of yew or other type of wood carved down. To each their own.
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