Hi, I am looking into buying a new hunting bow. I would like something relatively short. Do you guys know any bows under $450?? I don't want to start another Mathews vs. Hoyt debate.....by the way..I shoot a Mathews MQ1 currently.

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Are you looking at new or used? Do you already have all the accessories, or do you need to buy those in your budget as well?

You can find a lot of good deals on one and two year old mathews on ebay. I've been considering buying a second bow so I don't have to bring one back and forth to Alaska all the time while I'm living down south. Ebay has some of the better deals from what I have seen so far.

I'm a diehard mathews person, so you don't have to worry about me starting this to be a mathews bashing thread, however... about them hoyts... <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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I'm talking 450 for bow only.

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I think that you can't go too far wrong with a Martin the one that I have has servedme well and is only about 30in cam to cam. you could spend a lot more money on other bows but for my money I like the Martin. Good luck and remember practice is what makes the difference. Practicew Practice Practice and Be SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Ever consider a Champion bow? I paid $350 for my Stratus this past spring. Its a 36&quot; ata, but they make shorter yet like the Mustang & Hurricane. I saw their new 2003 lines are out now, and don't offer my Stratus model anymore, but take alot of like. www.Championbow.com