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Offline Bscman

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Need to upgrade.
« on: February 28, 2008, 04:43:28 PM »
Here's the scenario.

You're a young, abitious guy who desperately needs a new (compound) bow.
You mostly hunt deer, but plan to get a blackbear....maybe an elk.

Looking for a 60-70# draw weight, 29" draw
Looking to spend $450ish max on a new BARE bow.
Let-off not so important...you shoot with a release.

You're upgrading from a PSE Nova that was $189 equipped (several years ago). It's taken several deer...but is slow, cheap, and you've got it maxed out at 61lbs.

You're not looking for the fastest bow out there, but a good/reliable/forgiving bow that'll have a little more power and will serve well as a HUNTING bow.

What bows are of interest to you?
I left it better than I found it...did you?
I hunt animals because veggies are too easy to stalk.

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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2008, 05:11:30 PM »
I have been archery hunting for about 15 years.I just bought a new bowtech tribute last year and it is amazing how well it shoots compared to the crap i used to own.Once you shoot one you will never go back.

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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2008, 05:16:55 PM »
Martin Scepter elite.......

But honestly most bows out there these days are very comparable to eachother. search craigs or ebay and you will be amazed as to what you will find........martin is just my choice but there are alot of good bows out there, like bowtec, mathews, hoyt, pse.......all are good.

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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2008, 06:10:29 PM »
There is a bowtech in the classifieds.  MAybe he will work with you.

I am looking to sell my Hoyt, bare, for $200, but it is only 50-60#...........
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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2008, 07:12:11 PM »
Before I bought my Mathews I had my heart set on the Diamond Liberty, of course I fell to peer pressure and picked up the Mathews.  I still think I actually liked the Liberty better.

Mountain archery is closing out last years model, a little higher than you were looking to spend but worth a look.  http://www.mountain-archery.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=245

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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2008, 09:44:25 PM »
Thanks for the tips thus far, fellas.
I can honestly say the last piece of equipment I bought for my bow (other than arrows/broadheads) was the WhiskerBiscuit QS about 3-4 years ago. I think I've have my PSE for at least 8 years....it was cheap then (but I was young) and it's REALLY cheap now!

I'm just a bit overwhelmed because, as mentioned, it seems so many bows out there very comparable in terms of  performance/specs and cost. I want something that'll last me a WHILE and treat me well.
One thing is for sure...bows have come a LONG ways in the last few years!

Who knows--maybe I'll even try out these new fangled carbon arrows everyone keeps talking about.  :o  :P
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I hunt animals because veggies are too easy to stalk.

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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2008, 12:23:04 PM »
Also look at bowtech.

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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2008, 11:54:53 AM »
My dad just picked up a Martin Bengal. Goes for about $370 bare. It's a quick, lite, fast bow. A excellent price for a parallel limb.

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Re: Need to upgrade.
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2008, 08:04:26 PM »
I would suggest going on ebay and looking for a mathews, hoyt, or bowtech that is either new or within a year or two old as technology changes so fast.  Great deals on there and some good bows just make sure its legit! (all this being said if you don't want to deal with a pro shop)

 


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