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I personally think that the best bows are the oldest bows possible. They've been broken in- heck, they're even better if they've been broken in the past! They've got heart and soul and makes the shooter better. I learned on an old long bow. Much better than mostpeople with one of those high-tech bows with all the bells and whistles on it. I once knew a guy that wouldn't shoot his bow anymore because he didn't have a peep sight. Another guy wouldn't take his bow out until he got a little wrist sling. GEEZ people... when did the skill go out of bow hunting? I personally useda bottom of the barrel low-tech cheap bow that wasn't even a brand name and was about 10 years old at the time. I took a beautiful buck with that bow! At what point does the shooter rely so heavily on technology that he's inept to shoot without it?

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It lets you trust your bow no doubt. With an old bow you used your whole life you know exactly where it is gonna shoot every time. Sure some of the new stuff is really nice....but necessary?

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I got my first deer, a doe, with a 30 pound pull, Pro-line that we bought at a yard sale for $35. (For anyone about to go ape over this, there is no minimum draw weight in Michigan and I am very small.)

May The Sheep Be With You

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If you can't stick a deer without hundreds of dollars in equipment
you may as well get yourself a scopedrifle.

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First of all I want to say welcome to the bowhunting forum huntingirl 89. Don't believe I've seen you in here before.

I'm with you on this one. I myself hunt with an old PSE bow from time to time and have taken 2 P&Y animals with it. I don't know if some of us feel like we have to keep up with the Jones' or what, but I have no problem with someone shooting an older bow. I would put my old PSEup against some of these guys with these new Bowtechs anyday!:D

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IF I may... I will add that I think it is entirely more possible to take a better buck with an older bow. [8D]

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Expensive bows = pussification of America

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I'll be good.;)

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$200 bow launching an arrow through the lungs = $2000 dollar bow launching an arrow through the lungs = Dead deer.

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I see the off season crew coming in to ruffle some feathers...Good stuff.[8D]

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you don't need a new bow at all, I have one b/c I like to shoot the new bows better than my old ones...they are just smoother and more accurate....but they don't need to be used to get the job done...

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FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT...........wow this is all out war I believe

Bowhunting Forum VS. Off Season


BOW HUNTING


OFF SEASON

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Smoother..... I will say yes, but accurate I will say that falls on the shooter.

Look at the animals that Fred Bear shot with the equipment he used. Are we below him in hunting standards due to the fact of the "Cadillacs" we now shoot today?

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My bow was once expensive, now its not worth much. Not sure where I stand.:D

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Old school works just fine for me...The old school Mathews single cam is still getting her done for me!!

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I shoot Hoyt but all company's make a good bow.:)

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my bow is only 200 dollars and i have taken about 6 deer in the past 3 seasons

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Even on Elk...

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I've been saying this for years! I took my biggest buckwith my old bow and haven't come close to it since I switched to the newer ones. Next year, I'm going back to "Old Faithful"

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Mule Deer...

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What kind of bow do you shoot now? I dont think Ive ever heard you say....

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A burnie custom r-d longbow. In osage and bambo, or even brazilian walnut and bamboo. I hear they are the tops.:D

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BTW for my opinion
i currently have aold $200 browning that i found hanging in the back of a pro shop i like it but its a little loud and inconsitant i killed a nice 9 pnter with it but im planning on purchasing a $500 MATHEWS MISSION UX2 this summer:D

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Burnie...when should I place my order for one of these? Seriously...I really want one this spring after I get some tax money!! If you are interested in making me one that is...

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My only question is why do you care? As long as people are hunting legal it shouldn't matter. I like to shoot newer bows becausei can and they are just dang fun to shoot. And i will continue to shoot newer bows as long as i can afford them.

Wayne

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I can't believe people even spend money on bows. I made my best bow out of a BBQ fork and a bungee cord.
Granted, it only had a range of about 8 & 1/2 feet, but with my skills, that's all I needed.

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And when exactly was the last time you killed something? And you running to Illinois tonight does not count!!:)

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Ive got two going right now and trying to find time to work on them. Ive got an Ipe bamboo, and a Ipe, white oak with rattle snake skin for a backing. Ive got a butt load of furniture to make as well in the next two weeks. Remind me when you are ready, I get real serious with my bow making in the spring and summer.;)

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Sounds to melike you have Bow envy. Why name Bowtech specifically? Personally I have a Bowtech and I am confident in my ability with it. It may not be as new as some but it is an 06. I guess according to you I am Keeping Up With The Jones'. Nice generalization on your part.

How's the handshock on that old bow of yours? Noise?

Whatever....

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Touche'!!!

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Easy there bitterroot! I said I shoot an old PSE from time to time. I have another bow that is my main bow and believe it or not it's a bowtech! OH MY!!! I just like to shoot the old bow that I used for my first bow kill. Nothing wrong with that is there??

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Now that's funny, I don't care who ya are!

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Well buddy...take this as notice. Put my name on your list and when you get to going...shoot me a message so we can work out details!! I don't want to miss out on a burnie special!!

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please dont tell me im the only one who thinks that this is funny[&o]

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Your a lucky man!!! Burnie Is good!!

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Ok...so i won't tell you.

I was a regular in the Bow forum long before the offseason. I was a regular in the bow forum before you even were allowed on the internet!! Just because we hang out in the offseason don't mean you are any better at anything then us.

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No nothing wrong with that, but to make a blanket statement about some crappy old bow being a better shooter than the new ones is crazy, oh wait you are just claiming to be a better archer than anyone with a new bow.

You can't even decide which bow to use.

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thanks
BTW
that is generaly wat people do in the off season JMO

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I have an old 1954 Bear longbow... That one will work for deer I assure you.

Your right you don't need the newest thing to hit the market. I got cought up in that once though I never had the money to buy much. Untill my most recent bow, all my bows cost me around 100 bucks. the bow I recently replace cost me 100 on clearance at walmart 14-15 years ago. I have killed many deer with it. My new bow cost me 3 times that. But it still is not the other end of the scale for sure.

Heck I make my own osage selfbows. They will kill deer too. And they only cost me the sweat it takes to make them...

However, If someone has the money and wants to keep up with the newest latest gizmos in archery...More power to them... I have no need in shooting 350 fps. I just don't. But I think its rather cool people have made an industry designing an selling bows that advance every year, at least in speed.

Remember overdraws. How many people shot those. Raise your hands (mine is) I've spent my fair share on gizmos...I'll let someone else support the industry now. And to behonest...Thats good for our sport.Gaining bow hunterswill keep us able to hunt in the future.