Bow Shopping...seeking a lil bit of advice/help

[spin05]

Ok, so here it goes....I'm looking for a new bow, the old Martin Cheetah isn't cutting it anymore. I'm currently looking at three big name manufacturers for a new bow. I'm looking at the G-5 prime (best warranty I can find), the Mathews Z7 series and the Bowtech (I think it is the CPX, higher end for hunting).

I'm looking for some reasons why a fellow should consider one over the other. Aside from G5 only being sold up in Everett (western Wa), I don't know much about them. I only have a couple close friends who hunt and they all say Mathews. I'm just looking for a lil bit of info why you use what you use and some input.

Thank you in advance for you responses.

I looked at the G5 at Cabelas tonite.  Real nice looking bows but man they are heavy compared to my old Reflex...

[addicted2hunting]

price range? I would go hoyt. But like another said it comes down to preference.

[buck man]

As I am sure you have figured out, Fords, Chevys, Dodge.....everyone has there opinion. Here's mine Dodge. . I like Hoyt's. have shot all brands and all of them have there positive attributes. Hoyt combines them all and has the best of all worlds.

[h20hunter]

The weigh factor is what impresses me quite a bit....I'm shooting an older entry level Darton...it flings 'em just fine but man...heavy. I was fondling the new Hoyt Spyder 34 and it feels like it weighs about half my current bow.

[Dr. Death]

Most all the bows today are good. ...A new Martin is headed my way, big changes this year for them. Split limbs and 1 pc risers, they are very much improved. But, you should shoot as many as you can, you might be surprised at what you like.

[NWTFhunter]

Like other have said, shoot all that you can. And make sure to shoot a PSE, you might be surprised.

[Jellymon]

I just wanted to say that lighter isnt always better. It may feel good to carry at first, but once you start to aim the pin will not be nearly as steady as a heavier bow. I have owned mathews, bowtech and diamond and none of them come close to the balance and feel of my hoyts. Short ata is overated as well, a 30" bow does not hold as well as a 34-40" bow. Once you get used to a longer, heavier bow (usually less than 1/2lb heavier) the pros vastly outweigh the cons.

[raydog]

  i concure

[sakoshooter]

If you're close to Puyallup I'd recommend Great Northwest Archery. Knowledgeable pro shop.
http://www.gnwarchery.com/index.html

[Wobs]

I bought a bow in Oct for a hunt on Ohio.  I ended up with a Bear.  I went to Archery World in Vancouver and shot 3 bows.  I didn't ask anyone what brand or what was good or bad.  Just shot the 3 they had in stock for me (30" draw, left handed). I bought the one I shot the closest pattern with.  I would suggest going to a small local bow shop, shoot a few and buy the one you like from them.  Don't shop them, just figure it is the cost of education.  You can be brand sensitive on the second bow.  Just my opinion.

[Eli346]

 Any opinions on Limbsaver bows? Look sweet but haven't had a chance to shoot one yet.

[Whitehunter]

Not a big brand name type slayer. I only shot martins for last 15 years. The best in my opinion.  Deer every year except one. 5 year old couger 3 still kills.  But my reason for Martin is they are stout n don't come out of tune! My buddy's shoot all kinds n I still out shoot them.
Point being is bow is only as good as a shooter if it doesn't loosen up at camp!
Meaning my fell out of trees, built up ice on cams n string slipped, etc. picked up put string back on n shot like nothing happened!
I would also consider Parker but?

[raydog]

Any opinions on Limbsaver bows? Look sweet but haven't had a chance to shoot one yet.

i shoot a 09 limbsaver DZ-32 and love it i dont plan on getting a new bow for years

[Swatson]

Just go shoot a bunch of bows and go with what you like the best and can afford.  I'm a Hoyt guy and am getting ready to pull the trigger on the new Spyder but won't knock the other bows as I know theres other good ones out there.  Unfortunately for me I could never show up in camp with anything except a Hoyt after all the $h!t talking I've done over the years   

[Rainier10]

Just go shoot a bunch of bows and go with what you like the best and can afford.  I'm a Hoyt guy and am getting ready to pull the trigger on the new Spyder but won't knock the other bows as I know theres other good ones out there.  Unfortunately for me I could never show up in camp with anything except a Hoyt after all the $h!t talking I've done over the years   

That is some funny stuff there, backed yourself into being a lifelong Hoyt man.  Great advice all the way around even the subliminal part about not talking to much smack and having to stick with that brand.  They are all good from the big names down to the little guy.  It really does come down to what works best for the individual.