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Post by kooch on Dec 5, 2019 10:00:33 GMT -6
If I decide to get a bow, which bow should I get?
With rifles, I don't buy plastic fantastic guns, even though I know they are just as accurate, maybe more, than "nicer" rifles. I also don't go crazy and buy super expensive custom rifles. I'm a Model 70 or Ruger 77 or Marlin 336 kind of guy.
What's the equivalent bow?
Not the cheapest. Not the crazy expensive "best", but a bow that'll serve me well and stand the test of time.
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Post by smsmith on Dec 5, 2019 10:22:35 GMT -6
You'll get a shitload of answers to that if posted on a bowhunting forum. My best advice would be to go to a pro shop (or a few of them) and shoot as many bows as they'll let you shoot. If you don't want to buy a high end bow, don't shoot them...only shoot those in the price range you want to spend.
FTR...I'm shooting an '05 Mathews Switchback and have no intention of changing anytime soon.
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Post by terrifictom on Dec 5, 2019 10:25:06 GMT -6
If I decide to get a bow, which bow should I get? With rifles, I don't buy plastic fantastic guns, even though I know they are just as accurate, maybe more, than "nicer" rifles. I also don't go crazy and buy super expensive custom rifles. I'm a Model 70 or Ruger 77 or Marlin 336 kind of guy. What's the equivalent bow? Not the cheapest. Not the crazy expensive "best", but a bow that'll serve me well and stand the test of time. Either Diamond by Bowtech or Mission by Matthews should meet what you are looking for. Go to several bowshops and shoot the bows and buy the one that feels best. There is also Hoyt and PSE
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Post by Bwoods11 on Dec 5, 2019 10:28:13 GMT -6
Hoyt is the best in my opinion. Very accurate/consistent, fast light and reliable.
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Post by badgerfowl on Dec 5, 2019 10:29:36 GMT -6
I shoot a Mathews HeliM.
I thought about upgrading next year but all the new bows are tanks. I like my 3.5 lb HeliM. Won’t be upgrading anytime soon. Still shoots great.
Shotguns on the other hand, I’m getting pissed at my browning maxus. A super black eagle 3 is likely in play next summer.
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Post by kooch on Dec 5, 2019 10:38:29 GMT -6
You'll get a shitload of answers to that if posted on a bowhunting forum. My best advice would be to go to a pro shop (or a few of them) and shoot as many bows as they'll let you shoot. If you don't want to buy a high end bow, don't shoot them...only shoot those in the price range you want to spend. FTR...I'm shooting an '05 Mathews Switchback and have no intention of changing anytime soon. That's why I asked here instead. I figured I'd get sane, meat and potatoes replies.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Dec 5, 2019 10:45:18 GMT -6
Hoyt and Matthews are very comparable, Bowtech had issues with limbs (not sure if they fixed that). Don't know much about PSE but they used to be pretty good.
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Post by batman on Dec 5, 2019 10:52:31 GMT -6
Those are not bows. Get you a recurve. Savage.
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Post by Reagan on Dec 5, 2019 10:57:12 GMT -6
I have been a Parker man for 20+ years. I didn’t upgrade all of the time so I had 3 bows for my entire adult life.
They were a good combo of price and quality but went out of business a year ago. I’ve seen some still in stores for cheap but you won’t get a warranty so I would avoid them.
I’ll shoot my current Parker till it falls apart. I don’t know anything about other brands. I think the shoot a bunch and find what you like to be good advice.
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Post by daydreamer on Dec 5, 2019 10:58:03 GMT -6
Go shoot some bows at an archery shop. Shoot em all, don't even look at what brand they are. Go with what feels the best. There is a difference in feel and it does matter. I moved from a Mathews LX in 2012 to a Bowtech because it felt better. I would say Bowtech, Mathews, and maybe Hoyt are the three most respected names.
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Post by Catscratch on Dec 5, 2019 10:59:47 GMT -6
Shoot, shoot, shoot... shoot everything you can get your hands on. I have a Bear Game Over. Cheap ass bow that has worked flawlessly for many years. A couple of things I know about myself; I don't like short ATA bows and I don't like short brace heights. When you are shooting at shops always shoot groups and see if you are consistent. A single shot won't tell you much.
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Post by biglakebass on Dec 5, 2019 11:01:47 GMT -6
I have a PSE evo 7.
Midrange price. I really like it a lot.
Spend a Saturday afternoon at a bow shop and go to town.
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Post by terrifictom on Dec 5, 2019 11:19:51 GMT -6
Also go to a couple different bow shops when trying bows. Just like said about finding a bow that feels right for you, so should the bow shop.
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Post by smsmith on Dec 5, 2019 11:31:31 GMT -6
Also go to a couple different bow shops when trying bows. Just like said about finding a bow that feels right for you, s o should the bow shop. Very good advice. I'll never go to Archery Country in Brainerd again. Prairie Archery in Parker's Prairie has been great to work with and if I were going to buy a bow today they'd get my business. I hope they stick around.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Dec 5, 2019 11:37:37 GMT -6
Also go to a couple different bow shops when trying bows. Just like said about finding a bow that feels right for you, s o should the bow shop. Very good advice. I'll never go to Archery Country in Brainerd again. Prairie Archery in Parker's Prairie has been great to work with and if I were going to buy a bow today they'd get my business. I hope they stick around. That is a good shop in Parkers Prairie!!
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