Low recoil bow?
 

I broke my left wrist many moons ago. It healed up and I moved on. But it seems like for the last few years it's been coming back to haunt me. I've shoot a Martin Jaguar (circa 1990) but the recoil starts killing my wrist after 10-12 shots. My brother has a Parker and my son has a Mathews and they are so much smoother to shoot then my old Martin I've decided to get something different.

It will be strictly a hunting bow and I don't want a lot of frills or gadgets. 50-60#, 28 1/2" draw. I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks in advance

Chris

RE: Low recoil bow?
 

I just ordered a Bowtech General, 60 lbs, 29" draw. I don't think it's possible to get a bow with lower recoil and shootability for hunting. But please don't take my word for it, go to a pro shop and shoot it and decide for yourself. It will be worth the trip!

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well youre definitely gonna get a lot of guys say bowtech. just shoot some bows, see what you like most

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Shoot as many as you can to decide. I prefer Mathews and have shot everything from Hoyt to Bowtech to PSE to etc. etc. Mathews was heads above the rest IMO.

Best of Luck!

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Brand loyalty is not me, as some who post would have you believe!

I have shot Matthews, Hoyts, Bowtechs, PSE, Reflex, Bear, High Country, Parkerand all make excellent bows (never shot a Martin). Obviously, you need to try several and see what you like.

But foryour stated desire(low recoil), I do not believe you will find anything better than a Bowtech General.

That's my opinion and I encourage you to try many, but if you leave this one out of your search, you will have missed an opportunity, IMHO.

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Bowtech General is the least recoil I have felt. You should try Diamonds Black Ice and Marquise also. For Mathews try the Dxt. I haven't shot any others.

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Bowtech General

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The Marquis has very low recoil also. (that's what I shoot)

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Although I'm a Bowtech fan... I'm being completely honest when I tell you a center pivot bow like a Guardian, Commander or The General will be hard to beat in the recoil/shock department.

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I haven't tried many different bows but out of the ones I have shot the commander has the least recoil I have ever shot......0 recoil.....I am impressed, when I first shot it I thought I was shooting my 7 year old daughters bow.....

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Black Ice.....and the Commander.

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I havnt shot alot of bows, but my 07 bear instinct has very little hand shock, really i dont even feel it. if your on a budget try looking at a newer martin or a bow from fred bear.

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I appreciate all the input! Guess I'll find a Bowtech dealer and try one. I'll let you know what I decide.

Thanks again

Chris

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If you're shooting a bow that old, just about ANY NEW bow is going to feel REALLY nice!!!! That being said, if you haven't yet shot a parallel limb bow, you are in for a very pleasant surprise. I haven't shot the General or Commander, so I don't know about either of them, but I was disappointed in the Guardian. But, in all honesty, I think I was so thrown off by it's never ending draw cycle, I didn't even focus much on the re-coil because I was afraid it'd creep on me and it would be gone.

I haven't yet shot any 2008 bows, mostly because I've been busy, and I'm not really shopping now, but of all the bows I'd shot in 2005-2007, the ONE bow that felt the very best to me personally was a Reflex Ridgeline34. I liked it better than ANY bow I shot, but was just too CHEAP to buy one for $600. And I'm still yet to find one for sale used, so this must mean something.

LOTS of GREAT bows out there, shoot a few, and make a decision based on what your body tells you feels best.

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I can't believe it. Somebody finally mentioned the term "parallel limbs". That is one of the main criteria for getting the vibration out. Brand A and Brand B or whatever doesn't really mean much. Decide how much you want to pay and go shoot "parallel limb" bows in your price range.

There are lots of decent bows in the $350-$500 range that would probably do all you want. Bows costing more than that are not really necessary, but that's your choice.

Try looking at something like a Martin Bengal, or better yet a MOAB. Both with MPro cam.

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Hoyt Katera,Vectrix,Trykon.Minimal recoil they are dead in your hand.

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The Guardian, General, and Commander are all extremely Low Recoil.

You will be hard pressed to find anything that compares. The Center limb Pivot takesLow noise, and Low recoil of parallel limb Bows another step.

Shoot and Compare!;)

Dan