Bow for the wife
 

I know there is alot of women out here hunting and some guys with wifes and girlfriends shooting. My wife just started last year and we are looking to upgrade her bow. I have been looking at the Hoyt Rintec's. Not because I like Hoyts better than anything else just because we want to spend 300 or under and still get a good bow.

I was wondering what everyone else is shooting and what thier thoughts were on them. She is mostly going to be shooting 3d targets (for fun) and possibly deer but not there yet. Looking for something in the 40 to 50 pound range and 24 inch draw.

Any suggestions?

RE: Bow for the wife
 

The Hoyt RenTech looks like a nice bow. It is fast- 270 fps with a 350 grain arrow at 26" and 50 lbs. It looks like a decent enough bow to just order straight off the internet!:D

RE: Bow for the wife
 

Wife shoots a mathews FX she got hers of ebay. they sell prity cheep fully set up in short light draw waights.

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The Mathew's FX is another great bow. I totally forgot about that one.

RE: Bow for the wife
 

If you are looking for something a bit less expensive try a PSE Spyder S4. It maxes out at 40 lbs and 25". I bought one for my wife and so far she has really been enjoying it. It's suprisingly accurate and pretty quick with the 300gr arrows she's shooting.
I bought it used for under $120.

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Bought my wife an Alpine Micro last year and she shoots pretty good with it.

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Don't forget to check out the Fred Bear line. I shoot one and I love it!! It is very forgiving and easy to shoot. I know for my whole setup we got it all for right around $300. That was including the quiver, sight, rest and arrows. Don't hesitate to take her to shoot a few before you just buy one. Then she can tell you what fits her the best.

RE: Bow for the wife
 

SIERRATEC, WHAT A NICE BOW..

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BOW FOR THE WIFE?

Heck, Yea... I will trade you my wife for your bow !!!!!!

NO RETURNS

RE: Bow for the wife
 

I just bought my wife a used parker challenger 23.5 inches 40 pounds with a rest, stabilizer, and sling for 100 dollars. Looks to be a real nice bow I'll let you know more after she shoots it this week.

RE: Bow for the wife
 

Thanks guys, we went down to the bow shop and tried out several. Hoyt Rintec pulls way too hard. I thought I was pulling my bow back.

Browning, Alpine, PSE all had several to choose from but we settled on a Jennings Rackmaster.

This was by far the easiest for her to pull back with single cam and 75% let off. It is shooting great for her.

Maybe too good.

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Got my wife a Browning Sumitt II about 5 years ago.

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I shoot a Martin Tracer Magnum. I spent about 400 on it 3 years ago. I have a 26 inch draw and shoot 51 pounds. It is 32 and 3/4 axel to axel. its a really comfortable bow.

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I was playing with my wifes new challenger. {she's not home from vacation yet} It shoots pretty nice, I was suprised how quickly it would sling an arrow at a 23.5 inch draw. seems to group pretty good also for me having to bend my elbow back 5 inches.

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As soon as I get the food stamps she wants a BowTech Maridan. It is light, I think 2.9 pounds, look on-line at it. Good luck. I believe at 50 lbs 26 draw and 350 gr arrow it shoots 275 fps. If the wife shoots that means more toys for you!