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high end or low end bow
I only deer hunt and I shoot a hoyt mt sport. Like every new bow hunter
I would like to up grade to the high end bows, razortech, xtech ,bowtech liberty and the list goes on, what will one of these high end bows give me that my low end bow doesnt as far as hunting deer goes? I can keep my shots in a three to four inch circle at 30 yrds with this bow unless I screw up myself. |
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Usually you'll find the higher end bows to be a little more faster, quiter, smoother, etc. It's like buying a chevy caprice vs a corvette, they both get the job done, but there is an obvious performance gap.
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Here goes.......
In my opinion, not much. A little faster arrow, that's about all. Oh, and of course, bragging rights....until the next batch of new bows comes out. Clint |
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"What will these high end bows give me???" ........ confidence.
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I agree that more money spent for a high end bow is mostly wastedunless you shoot a lot of target or 3D in the off-season. An MT Sport is not all that bad a bow, even at entry level. The money not spent on the bow would serve you better by buying top quality accessories that will last for years, be more trouble free, and can bemoved to the next bow, should you choose to get one. Too many guys buy a high-end bow and buy cheap sights, quivers and such. When they get it all together they have problems with noise and screws coming loose because they got a bow to brag about but mounted junk on it.
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IMO it is not how much or how less you spend on a bow.
It all boils down to how well the bow fits you and what you want the bow to do. |
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I hunt with what could be considered a medium priced bow. Hoyt serria tec cost about $450.00. I have been sucessfull with it. I plan on using it for a few years. You don't need a top of the line bow to be sucessfull in the deer woods..
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hey!!the mt sport is a nice little bow and there is nothing wrong with it !
can you tell i have one too:D |
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So IL cornfeed your telling me because you shoot a high end bow you could out shoot a guy who shoots a low end bow? I shoot trap and I use a 400 dollar 870 wing master, when the big boys come out with there 3000 dollar brownings, pirazeis or berratas I have no fear , because I ussually beat them
I stiill think Its all in your head and what you feel comfterbal with. |
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Some years ago there was a staff shooter for one of the big manufacturers that was winning everything on the circuit with one of their low end bows. The honcho's reamed him out good and made him start shooting one of their high end bows, where they they had more profit margin.
Things haven't changed. The low end bows will shoot for someone who knows how to shoot. Someone that doesn't know how to shoot, they can spend all the money they want to on equipment and they still won't know how to shoot. Confidence comes from practice and knowing your equipment. It doesn't come out of your wallet. |
RE: high end or low end bow
Some years ago there was a staff shooter for one of the big manufacturers that was winning everything on the circuit with one of their low end bows. The honcho's reamed him out good and made him start shooting one of their high end bows, where they they had more profit margin. Things haven't changed. The low end bows will shoot for someone who knows how to shoot. Someone that doesn't know how to shoot, they can spend all the money they want to on equipment and they still won't know how to shoot. Confidence comes from practice and knowing your equipment. It doesn't come out of your wallet. |
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I spent $200 on my bow 4 years ago and it still shoots great. I can hit quarters at 20 yards with aluminum arrows and have enough speed and penetration to accomplish what I want. Why should I spend a grand on another bow?
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Some of the higher end bows have less recoil and vibration. That can improve your accuracy to a degree. It can certainly make the archery a lot more fun and pleasant.
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They're usually also on the lighter side than the cheaper bows. They have closer tolerances which translates to better groupings and performance. I find most are much smoother to draw. It all goes back to whoever dies with the most toys wins.[8D]
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It all goes back to whoever dies with the most toys wins. |
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I agree....not much. From a practical perspective there is very little that most of the high end bows will offer to the average bow hunter. As someone mentioned...maybe a little bit more speed...or a slightly quieter design with better components but nothing that would drastically alter the effects of the hunt.
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:eek: Dangit David, now you had to make me swallow some more smokeless tobacco juice![8D] I've been wormed again! My 2004 resolution is to do some spitting before I read your post. Thanks buddy. One of these days I"ll overcome that habit but for right now it's helping me finally give up the smokin sticks.:)
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This is why you need to call Parker Bows www.parkerbows.com
I called them 2 years ago with the same question. They told me that their higher end bows are a little lighter due to machining, are more expesive to build due to the machining costs, camo on the cams, but that the bow they sell the hunter mag has just as tight tolerances, bla bla bla. The guy I spoke with said that they would make more money if I bought the 35 UL but that If money was an issue I would be just as happy with the hunter mag. I bought the hunter mag, several hunts and 3-d shoots later I couldn't be happier. great company, great bows, no hype. |
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ORIGINAL: jag-mag So IL cornfeed your telling me because you shoot a high end bow you could out shoot a guy who shoots a low end bow? I shoot trap and I use a 400 dollar 870 wing master, when the big boys come out with there 3000 dollar brownings, pirazeis or berratas I have no fear , because I ussually beat them I stiill think Its all in your head and what you feel comfterbal with. |
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This isn't what I recommend, but...I killed a deer this year with a $100 Bear, no silencers, no limb savers, 2-prong rest, and good arrows. He was 20 yards looking right at me (I was on the ground). He didn't see it or hear it. I think the only reason it worked is because I was comfortable with it. Don't get me wrong I will be uprgading after christmas.
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I killed deer every year for the last 19 years using a low end bow and shooting fingers. This year I made the big upgrade to a Razortec and saw a drastic improvement in both my range and my groups. I added 10 yards to my maximum effective range, harvested 4 deer with it (so far) and once again enjoy shooting my bow. Since I tend to hold on to my bows for quite a while, it was a worthwhile investment
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