Bow Quality Question
02-21-2004, 09:28 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2004
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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.
Thanks for the help.
02-21-2004, 09:32 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central PA
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RE: Bow Quality Question
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.
Take a look at High Country, Parker and Champion as well. Very nice bows for the money.
02-22-2004, 06:22 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: In Teh Garage (Rossville, GA USA)
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RE: Bow Quality Question
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.
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.
02-23-2004, 09:58 AM
#5
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
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RE: Bow Quality Question
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.
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.
02-25-2004, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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RE: Bow Quality Question
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.
THE BEST NEVER REST, MATHEWS.
02-25-2004, 08:45 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Delhi, NY (by way of Chenango Forks)
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RE: Bow Quality Question
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.
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.
03-01-2004, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West CO
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RE: Bow Quality Question
ORIGINAL: doughboysigep
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.
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.
