Who makes the best bow?
10-09-2002, 10:46 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NC
Posts: 1,284
RE: Who makes the best bow?
Whatever feels good in your hands and that you can shoot both comfortably and with confidence. Don't worry about the name on the limbs it won't kill anything but a well placed sharp broadhead from a well tuned bow will doesn't matter who made it!
10-09-2002, 12:11 PM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Scottsdale Arizona USA
Posts: 527
RE: Who makes the best bow?
I shoot PSE and know they make good equipment at reasonable prices with excellent service if anything does go wrong. My buds shoot Matthews and high country and we all kill our share of elk and deer. I just got a new bow after 10 years and I think all the new stuff is really good. Try a few out at local shop then look for the best deal. Good luck and welcome back.
10-09-2002, 12:49 PM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brookport IL now in Colorado
Posts: 174
RE: Who makes the best bow?
The typical scenerio for someone such as yourself is to scan the magazines and see that Mathews is being pushed heavily right now. So you go out you shoot a Matthews bow and say "Oh my Gosh, I have got to have one of those". If you would go and shoot the top of the line of any of the top manufacturers right now you would find that they all make bows that feel and shoot so much better than your 87 model that you will be astonished. I am probably a little biased since I am a dealer for some of the other companies, but that is typical of what I see. I am not saying by any means that Matthews isn't a good bow. I would have jumped on the dealership in a heartbeat had it been available. Not because they are the best, but because people will perceive them to be because of the hype, so they sell.
As far as PSE not offering top of the line bows or only lower priced bows. I have one Nitro on the shelf I sell at $680 and an Excellerator that goes for $642. This is not an advertisement, just a fact. The Nitro is about the sweetest shooting bow I have had in my hand. If you would like a higher priced PSE, go for a Mach 11. It should cover your $1000 easily.
As far as PSE not offering top of the line bows or only lower priced bows. I have one Nitro on the shelf I sell at $680 and an Excellerator that goes for $642. This is not an advertisement, just a fact. The Nitro is about the sweetest shooting bow I have had in my hand. If you would like a higher priced PSE, go for a Mach 11. It should cover your $1000 easily.
10-09-2002, 01:54 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Port Neches, Texas
Posts: 5,514
RE: Who makes the best bow?
I don't know of a better bow in the 300$ range than the Martin Jaguar Magnum! Is it as good as a 1000$ Mathews? NO! Is a Mathews 3 times better? NO! Most bows on the market from the major manufactures are good bows!
Just don't fool yourself into believing that a high dollar bow can make up for poor shooting! If a bow is quiet and consistant, it is a good bow! From there, it is up to the person holding the bow!
Frank
Just don't fool yourself into believing that a high dollar bow can make up for poor shooting! If a bow is quiet and consistant, it is a good bow! From there, it is up to the person holding the bow!
Frank
10-09-2002, 01:56 PM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Katy TX USA
Posts: 35
RE: Who makes the best bow?
For the money, it's hard to beat Jennings Buckmaster Bows! Lots of high-dollar options on a relatively inexpensive bow.
Love my Buckmaster, and it didn't cost over $400. Been to Africa, Argentina, Canada and Alaska with it. Not a bit of problems.
But ALL the quality manufacturers make a good product these days. Matthews, Hoyt, PSE, Jennings, High Country, etc. What is actually best is truly nothing more than a matter of opinion!
Love my Buckmaster, and it didn't cost over $400. Been to Africa, Argentina, Canada and Alaska with it. Not a bit of problems.
But ALL the quality manufacturers make a good product these days. Matthews, Hoyt, PSE, Jennings, High Country, etc. What is actually best is truly nothing more than a matter of opinion!
10-09-2002, 02:58 PM
#18
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: memphis TN
Posts: 447
RE: Who makes the best bow?
I just say, don't discount any of them until you've tried it. I personally think that Martin makes the best bang for your buck, but that is just cause it felt the best to me.
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