Looking into buying a new bow...
 

What's your favorite & why?

Favorite!
 

By the time I always got around to buying a new bow, all the models changed and my old bow had been discontinued.

Always been a fan of Hoyt. Strength, durability, ease of tuning, feel, balance and support if needed.

Bowtech or Mathews Monster series - can you tell I'm a fan of dual cam bows?

Im stuck on these diamond bows. Handed out three for Christmas for the family. I feel like they are a smooth bow, great warranty and like the price.

Agree 100% love my bowtech.

Diamond also made by Bowtech, just to point that out in case it wasn't obvious!

I agree though, I've sold, set up, and tuned several Diamond Outlaws in the last few years, really great bow, especially for the price!

Couldn't be happier with my Mathews Heli-m. You can probably pick up a good one for cheaper since they have been out for a couple years now. I'm in no way an expert on bows but it performs perfect for me.

x2 picked up a heli-m this summer best bow I have ever shot.. Smooth, quiet, and fast.

Im a Bear fan. Great inexpensive bows, great history, great customer service.

Ive also shot some very nice Hoyts, and Mathews, but I keep going back to Bear.

Sunsetpatti, G5 Prime takes the cake. Nothing shoots more accurate. I've split 2 arrows in 1st 6 mos. absolutely the smoothest cam.

Mathews is a great company but falling way behind in the technology.
But I would buy a Mission Blaze, or Ballistic for the price, if that's a factor.

Take a look at the Elite line. Great bows and great customer service. Lifetime transferable warranty is a nice plus when buying used.

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--//--------> thanks so much for the great ideas. I'll take all of them to the archery shops around here & do some informed shopping for my new bow. With all your info...this may take a while :)

Check into the Mission Archery Bows (made by Matthews).i bought the Mission "Craze" Bow for my Daughter and ended up having it sized for me instead!It can fit a Youth,Lady or a Guy since it has adjustments for different draw lengths and it adjust poundage from 20-70lbs,it has a short 28 inch axel to axel length and it a nice shooting Bow!

Mission makes several affordable Bows and have added several more to its line up!What ever Brand You decide on check out as many as possible and get the one that fits You and a Your Budget!

I shoot a Hoyt Vectrix and I like it. It's a little on the heavy side, but very solid. But all the talk I'm hearing now, is about Elite Archery. There are some really seasoned tournament shooters that swear that Elite is making the best bows now.

From all I have been hearing as of late, the ELITE Energy bows are the real deal. I have always been a PSE and Mathews guy but with all these reviews on the ELITE bows I just might have to try and see what all the hype is about.

bows
 

check out the hoyt charger or bowtech assassin, i own a hoyt charger and my dad owns a bowtech assassin, and both are great bows without breaking you wallet. you get great top of the line performance without paying top of the line price.

I'm taking this whole list along with me when I go try out these bows. I'll go have to go to local shops & bigger shops like Cabela's. This will be a great road trip!!

Just starting bow hunting this year and could not agree more with you, as I got the assassin and I'm very surprised how well this bow has helped me feel confident with just getting into shooting.

Mathews all the way. Why? Smoothest bow I have ever shot. QUIET!!!!! They are the quietest bow out of the box per factory per factory specs. And their grips fit my hand perfect. I am on my 3rd now.

Mathews used to be the best, but they have been passed by quiet a few others now. Their latest line of bows actually rated near the bottom in noise and hand shock. Don't "marry" a manufacturer just because it's what you shoot or have always shot. Be progressive and open minded and you'll find it will serve you well in the long run. The Elite Energy was voted the most "shootable" bow, but lacked a little in speed, and the Bowtech got the highest all around marks.

I don't marry it because of past experiences. My hunting buddy and his wife shoot for mathews, and I have access to all the newest bows before the public gets to. I just can't spend the money on them once I get used to them because they came out with a new bow. I use what works for me till its broke and not able to fix. That and just cheap like that!!!

Patti, rather than argue a certain bow mfg. Find a good archery shop!
One willing to work with you. (Not a big box sporting good store). Then you can make a better decision.

There are lots of top quality bows out there and when it comes to the top of the line bows from several manufacturers I would be lying if I said I felt one was much better than another. As long as they have reasonable good speed, are not going to fall apart, any of them will hit where you hold.

New Bow
 

Just got a new Hoyt Charger Extended draw. Looks to be great bow for $499.

New Breed Lycan. Smooth Draw, Holds Nice, Plenty Fast, Transferable Warranty, comes with a Quality String and Cables, and the price is a little better than the big three.