Bow recommendation?
 

I am looking for a new bow. I shoot an1996 Jennings carbon Extreme, and would like to get a new smooth, accurate, fast bow. I realize a lot has changed in the past 10 years. I am more interested in a smooth, quiet shootable bow, then in blazing speed.I recently spoke to a archery Rep at Bass Pro shops and he said his #1 choice would be the browning Illusion followed by the Diamond Liberty. He shoots a Mathews switchback, and is happy with it, but said he would recommend these two over it.He said he is an avid shooter andhas shot all the bows BPS has in stock.

I know this is a touchy subject as everyone has their favorites and we tend to support what we own.I would like to hear what readers on this forum would suggest, especially those who have had a opportunity to shoot many of the new bows out there. When I buy, I will keep this bow for many years, so I want to ensure it is a good one.

Thanks!:eek:

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Everybody will reply to go and try them which is what you have to do really and anything in the higher end of 06 models will likely impress you so take your time and shoot as many as possible. I did and bought a Bowtech but its an individual thing, to each his own.

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I agree with TerryM, I did the same and chose Mathews.

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I will definitely shoot a bunch before I decide. I have seen a lotof recent posts onBowtech, buyt nothing on Diamond or Browning. Anyone out there shoot the Diamond Liberty or Browning Illusion?

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Mines a Hoyt protec 05 and I was looking at the hype that came with it and they were explaining the different cam functions. The speed cams were supposed to be harder to draw than the ones I have which are made to be a more gradual draw. I suspected they did something since it was and continues to be a very easy pulling bow. I've crono'd it at 291-292, no slouch either.

See if the bows your interested in give some info on their cams and pulling them.

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I think i will be going with the AR Velocity.

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I'm a Martin shooter and like the nitrous cams, but there are a lot of good bows. Mentioned above, Diamond and Browning. I have experience with them and Diamond would be my choice there, hands down. Also, if you have a Gander Mountain store close by stop in and see if they have any of the new Guide Series Extreme by BOwtech. We just got some in our store and was I ever pleasantly surprised at the quality of these critters. I mean these are a really nice bow. Just by looking at them it's BowTech all over, just cheaper.

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SCREW BLOWTECH!!!!!!!!

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Parker!!

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Pearson Stealth or the next choice would be a Parker Frontier 2 plus.

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Go to this link and click on the Bow selection guide. These guys are really great and have a great mail order/bow shop service going! [8D]

www.huntersfriend.com

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I shoot a Browning Illusion and love it. Try one and I think u will be impressed.

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my buddy is in the same prediciment right now. we have some hoyt shooters,mathews shooters,pse guys etc in our group and he keeps listening to them on what bow to buy. i told him to go to gander and a couple other shops around here and feel every bow out that he likes and then make a decision. i myself have a trykon and to tell you the truth im regreting getting rid of my reflex grizzly from last year just because the reflex was perfect for me and i had a ton of success with it even though it was a fraction of the cost of my trykon. now i havent had a chance to hunt with the trykon yet so i may be premature with my regret right now but the only way to pick the right bow for you is to take em on a test drive. dont listen to anyone else or the fancy ads or the price tags. go with what feels good for you and you wont be dissapointed

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well this is from a neutral stand point try these

bowtech-tribute allegiance and old glory

Matthews-switchback and the xt

browning-illusion

ar-velocity

hoyt-trykon

also dont sleep on the reflex's ive heard people say they shot the low end reflex better than high end bows,also if your shop carries them try parker,jennings,i also forgot about pse.Basically use ur best judgement.My pick would be the tribute

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I shoot an '05 Diamond Victory. It may be what you are looking for. This bow has a very smooth draw cycle with a solid back wall. It is quiet and while it is not BLAZING fast it is more than enough. Mine is 65# with a 29" draw length shooting a 412gr arrow at 260fps. I am very happy with this bow. A great buy for the money. Make sure you shoot one while you are testing bows.

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I shoot a Hoyt Trykon; simply fast and amazing. If I was to get a back up bow either the Tribute ot Allegience by BowTec

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I would definatly sayget a switchback!!! I own a switchback have had it since they put em out,actualy preordered it before the stock hit the shelves.It is a wonderful sweet shooting bow.You wont be disapointed.

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I just started shooting again after some years off because of " Authur Itis" but these new bows have enabled me to get back in a sport that I love.
After shooting many bows, many of which were good, I choose a Hoyt Lasertec because of quietness and ease of draw. Also it won't break the bank