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Old 04-05-2007, 06:51 PM
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What do you guys here think is a good starter bow package, that is around $400 cnd?
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Old 04-05-2007, 06:53 PM
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any fred bear or reflex
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Old 04-05-2007, 07:39 PM
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I bought a fully loaded Fred Bear Instinct for $440and absolutely love it. I am so happy with my decision. I recommend shooting the Instinct and Fred Bear's Element, because they are arguably the best bows on the market in that price-range.
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Old 04-06-2007, 03:42 AM
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The Diamond brand of bows are a Bowtech with different cams. I'd recommend shooting a bunch of bows before making a decision. There are a bunch of really good bows out there now. I shot Bear for 20 yrs before switching to Bowtech.
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Old 04-06-2007, 04:29 AM
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ORIGINAL: Steelhead31

I bought a fully loaded Fred Bear Instinct for $440and absolutely love it. I am so happy with my decision. I recommend shooting the Instinct and Fred Bear's Element, because they are arguably the best bows on the market in that price-range.
Two of the "best buys" in archery. Lots of bang for your buck so to speak.
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:08 AM
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my wife has a parker buckshot. adjustable draw.. #40-#50 and its really quite and smooth. she loves it.
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:21 PM
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FRED BEAR AND REFLEX ARE GREAT VALUES. ALSO CHECK OUT THE MARTIN BENGAL. GOOD LUCK
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:28 PM
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You really can't go wrong with anything on the market these days. Just make sure you shoot it first so you know what you are getting into.
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:28 PM
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You cant go wrong with some of the Martins! Ive been shooting a Martin jaguar for some time now and i love it,trying to find an excuse to get a new bow but i cant part with the one i got!

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Old 04-07-2007, 09:52 AM
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On a budget and looking for a package deal, I'd check into the Diamond Edge, Bowtech Tomkat, and Martin Jaguar. There are quite a few other models available in package deals, however, these three are the best of the budget packages that I've dealt with.

Make sure wherever you go to purchase your bow allows you to shoot them first.
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