Looking for a bow.
 

Hello guys. I just started hunting with Bow this year, and i started off with shooting with my uncles 15 year old bow. I feel like its time for me to buy one myself since i started liking this sport. Wanted to know what you guys feel about these brand names.
Fred Bear
Hoyt
Bowtech
Diamond
If you can just write just brand name and model of favorite bow.

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I like the bowtech general and the diamond marquis.. not sure wich one i prefer yet

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I think for the price of a brand new bow you arent gonna beat the new bow from Mathews.The "Mission" It isnt out yet but you can order them and will be comin out in the next week or so.They will be around 500 bucks.I dont think you can go wrong here.I bought a Mathews 2 yrs ago , and paid about double the mission price but it is worth it.Mathews is the fastest,quickest,and quietest way to the top.Consider it

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I'm trying to find the Mathews "Mission", but didnt. And i was looking for the bowtech general and the diamond marquis, also the Truth2 from Fred Bear.

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

Mission just now coming out.I shot one at my local retailer and I have a Switchback and the Mission is almost a repeat of the Switchback.They are not making the switchback anymore , so I have to reccomend the Mission.

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

Those are all good brands. I would reccomend that you go to a pro shopand shoot different brands and models. Get the one you like, not what we like. There are alot of companies to choose from.

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

HOYT KATERA check it out at www.hoyt.com a awesome lookin bow heard it was wicked fast under the radar right now but looks SWEET

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I have shot the new Bowtech, Diamond and i hate them Mathews,Hoyt,even Bear Blows those out of the water do not buy Bowtech, Diamond I REPEAT DO NOT BUY A Bowtech, Diamond

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I agree with what he said. I don't bowhunt, but I do gun hunt and if you wanted a gun, you would go to a gunshop and see which gun fit you the best. It has to be the same with a bow. We can give you suggestions on what to try, but only you can decide what fits best.

Just go and shoot a whole bunch of bows and decide what you like the best.

Good Luck!!!!
Pheasantfanatic

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

The Reflex line of bows, made by Hoyt, are a very good value for the money. Check out the Growler or the Ridgeline.

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I am in the same boat. I went and looked at some models today and thought I would really like the Guardian and the general but I don’t like how stiff the pull is on the string. I really have to over come a lot of resistance with type of bow but I bet that is why they are so wicked fast. Plus I didn’t really like the grip on the bowtech bows (not sure if it can be switched)

The Hoyt (I thought) had the best string draw, silky smooth and I really liked the grip on the Hoyt models. Seems to mold with my hand. Either the Vulcan or Vertrex.

My only problem was I was not allowed to shoot any of these bows so I had to try and distinguish the qualities that I liked by just holding and drawing. Is this what some shops do? Not let you shoot them. They had a nice 3D range in the back of the shop, up to 45 yards. He told me once I picked a bow then he would set it up the way it needed to be for me but it sounded like I needed to make my final decision on a model before he would do that. I thought that was slightly strange but I guess you do not get to shoot fire arms before you buy either. It only makes my decision harder and less secure, I feel that if I am to buy and $800 bow I should be able to try it first or a comparable model.

I keep hearing that I should shoot many bows but was not allowed to shoot any! What would you all do in this situation I assume go somewhere else but this is the only place close.

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I use the Hoyt Trykon XL but you should shoot as many different ones as you can and choose for yourself.

RE: Looking for a bow.
 

I like Hoyt grips and the draw, and the vetrix seems to be a little quieter and has slightly less vibrations then the new katera. Although the Katera is a little faster but not enough to make a significant difference.

Today I tried the Black Ice (nice bow very light weight) didn’t like the drenalin, the DTX is okay really like the short ATA but just didn’t feel the best. Marquee (spelling, I know) was okay but the vetrix has a little over the Katera although I would be happy with that one as well. The vetrix is on sale for 679.00 down from 729.00 at scheels so I think I may buy that one.