Help me choose between these bows please :)

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02-11-2010, 01:52 AM

satrapus

Spike

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Help me choose between these bows please :)

I'm a bow hunter from Europe ( a rare breed indeed )

I last shot a bow some 10 years ago and am out of touch as far as equipment goes.

I'm considering buying one of the following four bows and need your help in choosing :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I am leaning towards the bowtech tribute...

Any advice is much appreciated.

Not too bothered about the price, more so the accuracy quiality and shootability.

02-11-2010, 03:54 AM

MeanV2

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The Tribute would be a Great choice and was/is a very popular model.

If the Axle to Axle length does Not bother you the Constitution is really a Sweet shooter. I'm sure any of them would get you started again.

Dan

02-11-2010, 04:45 AM

bigcountry

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The constitution will be the most stable if new to shooting. The Longer ATA would benefit you.

02-11-2010, 05:37 AM

kwilson16

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What's your intended usage?

I am a dyed-in-the-wool bowtechie so I would lean towards the Constitution or the Tribute. They are both great bows.

I would also recommend asking some very pointed questions about the condition of the string/cables because that is an immediate expense that you may face if they are in poor condition.

Also, check on availability of the draw length module or cam (if needed) to fit the draw length to your needs. This could be an additional expense/trouble that would impact your decision.

02-12-2010, 05:11 AM

satrapus

Spike

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Join Date: Feb 2010

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Thanks for the replies!

I've shot a compound bow before so I'm not a complete newcomer...

A friend who competes in 3d and hunts told me to skip the PSE brand altogether and buy a Hoyt or Mathews bow instead so I'm going to take his advice... :shock:

Problem is I only want to spend around $400.
I guess at that price it will be a model that's a 2-4 years old.

I decided I want a Mathews compound that fits the following :
32-38" - mid axle
50-70lbs
29" draw
cammo color of course