Economical Bow
09-24-2008 | 08:37 PM
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Spike
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Economical Bow
I have been shooting the same bow for around 10 years now and would like to upgrade. I would love to have one of the new top of the line bows out there but at the same time I don't want to break the bank to get one. After all is said and done I would like to drop somewhere in the range of $700~$800 for a fully set up bow. What bow or bows would you recommend that might fall in that price range? Also would you recommend buying one of the less expensive bows new or try to buy used a top of the line bow a year or two old for the same amount?
09-24-2008 | 08:42 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Economical Bow
i got a Matthews Q2 this summer and was fully set up for just over $400.. granted it is 4 yrs old or so but it was very seldom shot adn in good condition.. adn it is the best shooting bow (besides the drenalin) that ive shot
09-24-2008 | 09:01 PM
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From: Portage WI/Racine WI
RE: Economical Bow
I would get a new bow. That way you get the warranty that goes with it, if you plan on keeping the bow for a while, the warranty can be invaluable. Most companies mid-level bows fully decked out will run in your price range and even some of the top of the line bows from last years models will squeak in under the cap as well, so now it's up to you to go out and shoot as many as you can.
09-25-2008 | 05:50 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Nekoosa Wi USA
RE: Economical Bow
Bear makes a great line of econmical bows, the Lights Out is highly recomended and sold in my area, its a great shooting bow and probably all youd need, you can get the Lights Out RTS for 350.00-400.00, thats what Im treating myself to next spring and will keep my Nova as a back up and then hand it down to my son when hes ready to bow hunt.
09-25-2008 | 06:17 AM
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RE: Economical Bow
screw gander mtn. (no offence) they dont kno0w what their doing. i went in there last week as bout a winners choice string they had no clue what i was talking bout. i took my ross and my butt out that place so fast...best bet is alaus a local shop or a strickly hunting place
09-25-2008 | 06:21 AM
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RE: Economical Bow
ORIGINAL: bcb10
I have been shooting the same bow for around 10 years now and would like to upgrade. I would love to have one of the new top of the line bows out there but at the same time I don't want to break the bank to get one. After all is said and done I would like to drop somewhere in the range of $700~$800 for a fully set up bow. What bow or bows would you recommend that might fall in that price range? Also would you recommend buying one of the less expensive bows new or try to buy used a top of the line bow a year or two old for the same amount?
I have been shooting the same bow for around 10 years now and would like to upgrade. I would love to have one of the new top of the line bows out there but at the same time I don't want to break the bank to get one. After all is said and done I would like to drop somewhere in the range of $700~$800 for a fully set up bow. What bow or bows would you recommend that might fall in that price range? Also would you recommend buying one of the less expensive bows new or try to buy used a top of the line bow a year or two old for the same amount?
09-25-2008 | 08:49 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Central Kansas
RE: Economical Bow
i got a parker buck hunter fully tuned and a dozen easton arrows for 550 two years ago brand new. that is a great bow it is a fast a greased lightning and once i put string and limb silencers on it it is whisper quiet. i love that bow.
