Hey guys, I have been hunting with firearms for a while, but decided to take up bow hunting. I am 30 years old and getting into it a little late, but it seems like it would be more satisfying bagging a nice buck with a bow than with a shotgun. My question here is I just bought a used bow today, and wondered if it was a good deal. It is a 2002 Hoyt Magnatec with xt2000 split limbs, had a team hoyt 1 piece quiver, Quicktune 3000 rest, Grizzly sight, braided sling, and has new string and cables with string leeches and limbsavers already installed. It also came with a dozen Easton Aluminum arrows with a new package of muzzy broadpoints, and target points. I Paid 399.99 for it, please be honest with me and tell me if i got a decent deal or if i got the shaft. I have a 30 day return policy on it, if i didn't get a decent deal, i can always take it back. Thanks for taking the time to read this and answering my questions.

Jason

As long as everything is in good shape, yeah, you paid a fair price for that. I do however, have a few concerns.

Did you shoot the bow first?
Is it set up to fit you, and comfortable?

You could have bought a brand new bow and set up for just a little more, but you weren't given the shaft to answer your question.

You are going to find that there is NOTHING in the world like bow hunting, and I wish you all the luck in the world. Just don't get flustered, it takes a boat load of practice and patience.

Welcome to the forums, glad to have you!

Yes, they did set it up for me, they put in a new peep for me, set the draw length at 29 inches and the draw is 70lbs. The reason i didn't get a new bow is because I am left handed and all they had for lefties were tiny little bows, i think for kids? The bow is in good shape, I have no idea what he was talking about, but he said i had 4 anchors which is good, whatever that means.

As long as the bow is specifically setup for you, then I don't see one problem with that setup or the price of it.

But I will warn you.....DON'T EVEN START BOW HUNTING AND TAKE THAT BOW BACK!! You'll get hooked without a doubt and then you'll have to find more ways to get out of work to get into the woods. The wife/girlfriend won't appreciate it one bit either.

The 4 anchors he was talking about refer to the way you hold the bow at full draw. If you have consistent anchors, you will be able to hit consistently. It's just like with your shotgun, if you mount the gun differently, you won't hit the same place. Same same here. Archery is mostly mechanics, and the more consistent you anchor the better you will become.

Anchors come in several forms.
1. The string touching the tip of your nose
2. The peep site is an anchor
3. Your nuckle on your jawbone

And there are several others. Understand?

well, as long as your happy, the bow is tuned and its setup to your specs sounds like a good deal to me. welcome to the world of bowhunting, welcome to the site, and good luck to ya.

well, as long as your happy, the bow is tuned and its setup to your specs sounds like a good deal to me. the anchor points mean the string to the tip of your nose, the kisser to the corner of your mouth,a fletching touching your face things like that. youll see after you shoot for awhile you want the same thing everytime you shoot and always follow thru, keep aiming at the target until the arrow hits, never drop after you release. welcome to the world of bowhunting, welcome to the site, and good luck to ya.

good price