help with a bow purchase
 

I have tried a few brands out but have found that I like PSE ( all brands feel good when you are use to a low end starter bow) I have bow hunted for only 2 years now and would say that I have average intell about the sport. I started hunting with a PSE Nova. Well I am interested in a major upgrade because I have found that I truely enjoy the sport. I am looking at the PSE thunderbolt L3 but, the Nitro and Primos are not out of the question. I am not hung up on PSE, it' s just what I am use to. I just want an awesome bow for the money. So give me some ideas about the models I have stated as well as others that may be even better.

I am 6ft 240, 30 draw length, and always hunt from tree stands

RE: help with a bow purchase
 

The bows I really like are as follows. PSE Team Primos STL, AR AR34 & AR37, Hoyt RazorTec and CyberTec, Mathews Q2 and Legacy.

RE: help with a bow purchase
 

well, a good bow for the price is a mathews fx, shoots fast, very forgiving and is not as expensive as other top of the line mathews or hoyt bows.

RE: help with a bow purchase
 

The PSE Thunderbolt is an excellent bow, and not too hard on the pocket book. The Primos bow is a step up from the thunderbolt, both in the actual bow and the price. The Nitro is nice too, but a shorter brace(6" --which I don' t really care for). I' ve shot PSE for many years and they' ve never let me down. For me they have always been forgiving, accurate, quiet and fast. I would think any of those would do you good, it just depends on what you prefer (a to a, brace, etc) I would try and find a shop that carries them and go for a test drive! Good luck:)

RE: help with a bow purchase
 

If you are looking for a bow with a good warranty and a good price you may want to check out a Champion bow

RE: help with a bow purchase
 

The Parker Bows are not bad for the money either. Have you looked at the Reflex Buckskin, it is made by hoyt, 34" ATA and a 7-1/4" brace height.

I would try to find something that has at least a 7" brace height. The Primos or Thunderbolt would be okay but as mentioned the Nitro could be tricky with the short brace height.

Find a dealer and start shooting, you will know when you find the right one.

Good Luck with your search.

RE: help with a bow purchase
 

yjbates,

I' m mostly a Merlin and Bowman man but I have a PSE Mach 8 that I still hunt with.
Nothing wrong with PSE. They have a great warranty and service.
You might want to get some feedback at the PSE Message Boards also.
Not trying to run you off from the Bowtech Forum though. :D
Hey, the Bowtech' s aren' t too bad either. ;)
http://www.pse-archery.com
http://www.merlin-bows.co.uk
http://www.bowtecharchery.com/
Good luck in your search.


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