Need a new bow...
10-21-2007, 01:16 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Eldred, PA
Posts: 1,667
Need a new bow...
Hey guys, I'm fairly new to this whole archery hunting deal, and I absolutely love it. The thing is i need a new bow. I have a hand me down older version and i want to get a new one. I just need some direction on what sort of bow you guys think i should look for. Not that it matters, but i am a lefty. I just want to see some fo you guys opinions on bow brands/models. i want a good bow, but without having to spend an arm and a leg for one. I dont really want to spend more than 1000 when the bow is completely finished and ready to hunt. I'd like to spend less than that to be honest. suggestions appreciated.
10-21-2007, 01:26 PM
#2
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Posts: 46
RE: Need a new bow...
well i see your from pa so, imo since the season ends in less then 3 weeks and you have a bow already, i would wait as long as you can. a lot of people sell their bows after season to get extra xmas money and retailers ofte have the best sales. this is the best time to get a nice bow for less $$ i sugest a parralell limb bow. maybe hoyt, bowtech, diamond, even mathews. depeding on what you can find for the price you want to spend. my room mate bought a bow on ebay in the spring time that was fully loaded (hoyt vextrix) complete set up was around $1200. he paid $500. take a trip to the local shop and shoot a few different models. being south paw hurts you when doing that though because a lot of shops dont have a huge stock of left handed bows. the bow has to feel right to you, no matter what brand or cost!
10-21-2007, 05:27 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Northeast Nebraska USA
Posts: 461
RE: Need a new bow...
If you got the money check out the Bowtech line.... I just bought a Guardian and its a SWEET shooter. 700+ for the bare bow, I paid $699 on sale but regular was like 740 or somthing like that. Just keep the sights and quiver and rests off your old bow and save yourself some cash....
10-21-2007, 06:06 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: York,Pa
Posts: 2,645
RE: Need a new bow...
ORIGINAL: Tikka 30-06
Shoot as many as you can, I dont be biased. Give every bow a fair shot, and pick the one you like best.
Shoot as many as you can, I dont be biased. Give every bow a fair shot, and pick the one you like best.
10-21-2007, 06:09 PM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Northeast Tennessee
Posts: 5,673
RE: Need a new bow...
ORIGINAL: nwpahntr
well i see your from pa so, imo since the season ends in less then 3 weeks and you have a bow already, i would wait as long as you can. a lot of people sell their bows after season to get extra xmas money and retailers ofte have the best sales. this is the best time to get a nice bow for less $$ i sugest a parralell limb bow. maybe hoyt, bowtech, diamond, even mathews. depeding on what you can find for the price you want to spend. my room mate bought a bow on ebay in the spring time that was fully loaded (hoyt vextrix) complete set up was around $1200. he paid $500. take a trip to the local shop and shoot a few different models. being south paw hurts you when doing that though because a lot of shops dont have a huge stock of left handed bows. the bow has to feel right to you, no matter what brand or cost!
well i see your from pa so, imo since the season ends in less then 3 weeks and you have a bow already, i would wait as long as you can. a lot of people sell their bows after season to get extra xmas money and retailers ofte have the best sales. this is the best time to get a nice bow for less $$ i sugest a parralell limb bow. maybe hoyt, bowtech, diamond, even mathews. depeding on what you can find for the price you want to spend. my room mate bought a bow on ebay in the spring time that was fully loaded (hoyt vextrix) complete set up was around $1200. he paid $500. take a trip to the local shop and shoot a few different models. being south paw hurts you when doing that though because a lot of shops dont have a huge stock of left handed bows. the bow has to feel right to you, no matter what brand or cost!
10-21-2007, 06:30 PM
#10
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Need a new bow...
The new Bowtech line is incredible this year but the incredible Diamond line is less expensive. Example, you will spend less for the Marquis than you will for a Drenalin which leaves more for accessories but I love the and preach the shoot them all and then decide what's right for you but don't leave out the Diamond line or if you interested in the Bowtech line. Good luck, your task at hand is a tough but fun one.