Community
Bowhunting Gear Review Broadheads, arrows, rests, bows, and more... read the latest reviews of hot new gear items related to archery and bowhunting.

Good Deal?

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-18-2007, 08:30 PM
  #1  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 86
Default Good Deal?

Because of a shoulder problem Iswitched from a right handed bow to a left handed bow.

Yesterday I called our local shop and it so happened that one of the guys who worked there was selling one of his personal bows that he had used very little and did not need any longer.

After work I went to the shop to check out this bow. It fit me very well and I was surprisedin what great condition it was.

After a shooting few arrows I decided to take the plunge. Ihanded the gentleman $300.00 and walked out withmy new bow (new to me anyway). The bow is a Matthews LX (29" 70lbs).It is rigged outwith trophy ridge matrix sights, trophy ridge drop zone rest, limb savers and STS rear mount shock supressor.

I am very pleased with it and am wondering if you all think it was a good of a deal as I do.




BrowningFan is offline  
Old 01-19-2007, 04:53 AM
  #2  
Fork Horn
 
Madjac20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Georgia
Posts: 376
Default RE: Good Deal?

ORIGINAL: BrowningFan

Because of a shoulder problem Iswitched from a right handed bow to a left handed bow.

Yesterday I called our local shop and it so happened that one of the guys who worked there was selling one of his personal bows that he had used very little and did not need any longer.

After work I went to the shop to check out this bow. It fit me very well and I was surprisedin what great condition it was.
Alright, a bow shooter that can shoot from both sides of the "plate".
Sorry to here 'bout your shoulder, hope it's nothing too serious. As long as you're pleased with your new toy and it does everything you want, $300 is a great deal IMO. Good luck and good shooting.
Madjac20 is offline  
Old 01-19-2007, 05:47 AM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 9
Default RE: Good Deal?

Hope the shoulder injury heals up for you. I gotta say I don't think I could swtich up from rt to left like you did, way to go! On the subject of the LX, I don't personally recommend buying any bow used for the simple fact that you don't know how it has been treated simply by looking at it or slinging a couple arrows through it. On the other hand, if you trust the fella at the proshop and the bow fits you well then I think 300 bucks(no pun intended) is a very good deal for that set up.
Vitalshot is offline  
Old 01-19-2007, 07:12 AM
  #4  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 86
Default RE: Good Deal?

Thanks for the feedback folks. The shoulder problem is unfortunately here to stay and will eventually require surgery.

I got back into shooting last year after a 15 year layoff, so you can imagine my despair when I found out about this issue. Problem is a bone spur that is rubbing on my rotator cuff tendons. Certain ranges of motion hurt while others are fine.

It's very wierd that I can pull the string with that arm when shooting left hand with virtually no pain. But if I use that arm to hold the bow against a pull when shooting right handed it hurts bad enough to bring tears to my eyes.

I learned to shoot southpaw several years ago just out of curiosity actually. Glad I did now. lol..

Take Care and thanks again.
BrowningFan is offline  
Old 01-19-2007, 12:46 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location:
Posts: 210
Default RE: Good Deal?

Sounds like a good deal to me!
reflex03 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pahunter60
Optics
2
08-02-2008 07:42 AM
xi32
Bowhunting Gear Review
4
11-23-2007 02:43 PM
manuman
Bowhunting
15
08-16-2007 06:34 PM
Oneshot7
Bowhunting
19
12-31-2006 04:36 PM
mike dyer
Technical
10
04-03-2004 12:37 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Quick Reply: Good Deal?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.