I shot 5 new bows today and I must say I was very impressed. THey have come a long ways in a few years. I shot mine for a half hour and got a few tight patterns right in the center, so I thought maybe I should just keep it (maybe will). Then affter shooting the new ones, that thing seems way too loud and heavy. Its a Golden Eagle Revolution, draw 80lbs and 28" draw length (too short for me) and 27" carbon express's. It shoots so damn accurate, thats what makes this a hard decision.

I shot an Archery Research (AR34), Buckmaster, Renegade (TR 4), Hoyt, and Bowtec.

I must say that I liked the Bowtec the most, by far! I can't believe how you can shoot it and not feel a thing in your hand. It was so smooth and steady, I couldn't believe it. The only bad part was the price tag. $680!!

I think I would put the Buckmaster next in line, but not far in front of the AR34 or the hoyt. All of them are great bows. The Buckmaster seemed to me like it is the best bang for your buck. It was my second favorite out of all of these and only $450.

I did also finally get to shoot a renegade like I have been dying to do. The feel so great, only 3 lbs, and draw smooth and feel confortable, but you get alot more shock in your hand. Thats probobly because there was absolutely no dampning devices on it of any kind. Im sure you could make it shock-less.

I also looked at the bowtec that is only 29" axle to axle (forgot what its called) It was so small, never seen one so small. I didn't even shoot it though becuase it is so hard to keep stable being that short. it just wants to rotate back and forth on you.

Well, now I am confused, don't know what to do. SHould I keep the old or bring in the new?