Bow Quality Question
 

I am relatively new to bowhunting and this forum. However, I have noticed that most on this forum seem to have Mathews, BowTech, Hoyt, or one of the many other high end bows that I would certainly love to have but that are out my price range. I have seen very little info about Browning or Golden Eagle bows. The reason I bring it up is I am considering either a GE Obsession or a Browning Mirage. Both fit real nice, very similar in size and wt and price and, after shooting them both, they both seem, in my novice hands, to shoot very nice (much better than the old XI I have now). So, any info anyone could pass on that might help me make an informed decision would be much appreciated.
Thanks for the help.

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If you are looking for a quality bow at an affordable price, I would really suggest taking a look at a Reflex. They are made by Hoyt, but without the price tag. Very high quality IMO. There are also some others that are very good bows as well. I am just speaking from experience with the Reflex line.

Take a look at High Country, Parker and Champion as well. Very nice bows for the money.

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there are lots of things to look at when determining whethew a bow is a quality bow or not
using an arrow check the streightness of the cam and see if the arrow lines up with the limbs, the limbs should be in line with the cam is the bow balanced or do you have to add a lot of weight to get it to balance
if you use a strait edge on the sides of the limbs they should line up.

does the string track to the center from end to end, what kind of tolerences do the limb pockets have, is there ample amount of fletch clearance between the string and the cables? all of these things need to be taken in consideration. when purchasing a bow.

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I would Recomend an Alpine. Great Bows at a great cost.
I used to shoot an Alpine Impact X-treme Bought the bare bow for only $308. It was very nice. You may want to check them out.

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with the North American Archery Group bow...Jennings, Fred Bear, Golden Eagle, Buckmasters... One of the reasons they are less expensive is because they are not "pro shop only"....which means that places like Cabelas, Bass Pro, Sport Authority, etc.. can sell them. They buy in volume in many cases which means they can offer it at a lower price.

I am not stating that the bow's mentioned above are equal to the ones you mentioned in terms of manufacturing tolerances, design, etc.. but they are all more than adequate when it comes to their functionality. They are all great hunting bows and I would not hesitate to buy another from them.

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I dont know what your budget is but if I was you I would go ahead and buy the best bow on the market. That would be a Mathews, even a older Mathews shoots alot better than any Fred Bear or Golden Eagle ever will. But my suggestion is the older Mathews Q2 or Q2XL, because they handle and shoot like a competion bow, but the can throw a broadhead through a deer like it is going through butter.
THE BEST NEVER REST, MATHEWS.

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WHATEVER!

the best advice that is given on this subject is to try out several bows/brands IN YOUR PRICE RANGE. Yes you can buy the "best" bow in someone's opinion, but it may not be the best for you. Bottom line, a $300 bow will kill a deer just as good as a $800+ bow will, when used properly.

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Good advise:eek:

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I was in the same postion as you and I found a used parker hunter on e-bay an 03 model for 300 and that was set up and ready to hunt. Parker makes great bows mine was awesome, but then i let a friend shoot it and he liked it more than me so I ended up with a 03 Bowtech Patriot Dually and probably will have it for a long time(or be divorced and broke) buying last years model is a good way to stretch your dollars and get into a bow you may not be able to afford otherwise.

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You have apparently got off to an excellent start, since you went to a pro shop where you could shoot the bows, and be sure that they fit you and you could have your form checked, etc. That will do more to get you shooting with consistent accuracy than anything else. I have owned probably 3-4 times as many bows as there was any real reason to own, and from shooting them all, I have come to some conclusions which I probably wouldn't bother to tell you, except that many other people with lots of shooting experience, and a certain measure of objectivity seem to say about the same thing. The most important thing about shooting accurately is the archer, shooting form, and how consistently the shots are repeated. Bow fit is much more important than bow brand, although certain bow brands seem to have their less than objective cheer leaders, who continue to express the idea that the name on the bow is the only important thing. :eek:

Either of the bows you mentioned should perform well for you if they fit you well, are tuned well, and are shooting good quality arrows. You could probably hunt for many years and not be at any disadvantage from shooting them.;)

Yes, the top of the line bows from Bowtech, Hoyt, and Mathews are somewhat better made, have more precise and extensive machining of the risers, cams, limb pockets, etc. They may have a bit better balance, less recoil, etc. Most newer bows are plenty quiet enough for any hunting purpose, so that is not that much of an issue. If you like a bow, it fits you, and you shoot it well, then just enjoy it and don't look back. If you think you need something else a while later, then you have to decide if another bow would really let you do something that the Golden Eagle or the Browning would not let you do. I still have a bow that most guys on these forums would consider ancient. It is nearly as fast, just as quiet, and just as accurate as any of the newer bows that I have gotten to experiment with since I bought it. It even out-shot two bows from a very famous manufacturer that really, really likes to blow its horn.;);)

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:D...funny...not true.. but funny...:D

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Frank - they are out there - like herds of Sheep roaming the land..........

MAAAAAA..............MAAAAAA...........MAAAAAATHEW S....................:D


And they really believe there bow outshoots all others:eek::eek:

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I shoot a Golden Eagle Splitfire as well as my new BowTech the Golden Eagle is a very easy to shoot bow very forgiving brace smooth and also smooth draw if you buy a Golden Eagle your buying a good quality bow.
But I would also give Champion a look they are very nice bow's without the high end price tag I checked out the 2004 line last week and was very impressed with them all. www.Championbow.com.

nubo

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I agree with muzzyman Reflex bows are hard to beat

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i shoot a hoyt razor tech and love it but it wasnt cheap. Champion has some very good bows at some very good prices. i heard the prices went up a little but are still better then hoyts, matthews, bow tech or any of the other big name companys.

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Remember this..............because a manufacturer may add a few bells and whistles, that in itself does not mean its a better shooting bow or will hold up better. I am gonna po a few people, but a few bow manufacturers use "concepts" or "said-to-be innovations" and in a few cases the only true function is for looks only! Adding to the equation is the fact that a few processes that look "swell" only add to the price, while not doing much for the shooter. I am not saying all mind you, but a few.

Because a bow has a high price and looks nice.......that does not necessarily make it a top line bow..........only makes it high priced bow. For my money: Martin, Darton, Bowtech, Hoyt, PSE and for the price.....Reflex are good ones. I left out one that starts with an M;), just personal opinion.

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This is very true co-mag I agree but if your choice is one of these top of the line bow's your gonna pay.But again I'll put my choice with the Champion the price is definetly cheaper that the other's and the quality goes with them.

nubo

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So many brands, wish I had access to them all. I am sure Champion makes a good bow along with others not mentioned.

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I agree with Cougar especially on the Matthews. Thats right i said it Matthews is in the business of making money not bows. Its all about advertising, that is why they are so popular. Anyways solocam technology is nothing new and nothing better then it has everbeen, go 2 cam or 1 1/2 cam.

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Husker, The bottom line is the bow is only as good as the guy that shoots it...I have a Reflex Prowler, and love it, I was in your situation 2 years ago, and went with what I could afford, and if you practice it won't matter what the make of the bow is, it's the person holding the bow that makes the difference.

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The quality of a bow is only determined by the person who shoots it. Shoot what feels good and works for you.

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Go with the Browning or the golden eagle if you like them..there good bows and will suit u well for years to come.fact is most bow companies make good bows its just that hoyt and mathews advertise more then anyone else,

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I shoot a PSE now but shot a golden eagle for years and had no problems at all. The only thing that I have heard bad about the North American Archery Group bows is that it is tough to get them worked on when you have problems. But you know what they say about rumors, I don't know that first hand. Good luck, shoot lots of bows and like it has been said several times above, shoot what you can afford and feels comfortable. Don't get sucked in by a name. Let us know what you decide on.

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my suggestion would to be to go to a pro-shop and shoot a bunch of bows. now a days its hard to find a bow thats considered bad. w/ the standards of new bows these days they all will shoot relatively well. all bows also have there quirks. while Mathews, Hoyte, and Bow Tech. are the rave now. there are many bows that are just as good. also, not every bow will fit a specific person. I have shot may bows . and found that the Browning Mirage 1.5 feels more comfortable to me. its all about how you feel w/ the bow. I've seen guys in the past spend 600.00-700.00 on a hoyte or mathews w/ out shooting it first. to later find out that they dont like it. there are many bows that are good.and you dont have to take a second mortgage out on the home. do your home work and ask questions at the pro-shops. they'll help if you ask. godd luck!!!!

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Buy a Champion .... The Price is extremely good and you dont even have to go with a high class one to get extreme accuracy.. If you looking for a cheaper bow with speed and accuracy heres the bow for you ! Check out
www.Championbow.com :D:)




This is the Champion Eagle it is the middle of the line for champion bows!


Heres what Chamopion Says :

The new Champion Eagle has everything you need in a high performance hunting bow. No more. No less.
Efficient, rugged reverse curve laminated limbs. A super-strong machined aluminum riser. A choice of the awesomely efficient ETS CamPlus System or the smooth accuracy of a G3 Cam with 3.9" idler. A near perfect 35-inch length. Premium Skyline Excel camouflage.

We could have loaded up the Eagle with a bunch of extra bells and whistles. But to our knowledge, no one ever killed a deer with a bell or a whistle.

Brace Hieght Axle to Axle Draw Lenghts Draw Wieghts IBO
Eagle ETS 7-1/8" 35-1/8" 26.5 – 31 50-60,60-70 306
Eagle G3 7-3/4" 34-5/16" 27 - 31 50-60,60-70 298