Question for all of you experienced archery guys and gals

[grizzlyadams]

I going to buy a bow and I'm the type of person that hates to buy something more affordable then have to upgrade a year later. That being said, I've been shopping and researching for about a year now and I'm pretty sure I've settled on the Bowtech Insanity Blackops. I like the look, feel, IBO speed, weight ect. but I'm no expert so I was looking for some input. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks everyone!.

[Crunchy]

Im not a big bowtech fan but they make a decent bow.  Not sure what the cost is compared to others of equal specs.  I do believe that you get what you pay for.  So looks like you might be on the right track with the bowtech.  I currently shoot a Mathews Switchback XT 2006 model.  I just cant seem to find a good reason to replace it.  I always say.... maybe next year.  I  do have my eyes on the new Hoyt line of carbon fiber bows. 

[ELKBURGER]

It seems like you are off to a good start. You have found a bow that fits yu well. Did you buy from a local shop? If you are new to the archery experience then there is much to learn and you will have a ton of fun along the way. If you have plans to hunt september with it then you have lots of shooting ahead of you before sept. If you are new, start out with proper form and stance. Then its a matter of lots of shots down range focusing on your form every shot. Soon it will become automatic. When in doubt....practice, practice, practice.

[Wazukie]

Well, I'm still shooting a 2002 Hoyt, works well and kills just like the new ones 

[ELKBURGER]

Well, I'm still shooting a 2002 Hoyt, works well and kills just like the new ones 

Ive been shooting an 04'/05' Mathews Outback. Killed 3 elk in the last 5 years.....

[snarkybull]

the 6" brace height is not very forgiving on that bow.

[JLS]

Have you shot it and compared it to other bows?  After you've shot quite few, you'll know the one you like.  It's kind of like seeing a Booner mule deer.  There's no doubt in your mind.

[jburkett]

the 6" brace height is not very forgiving on that bow.

for sure!  I passed on the insanity and went with the invasion for this same reason.  Have you shot the expiriance ?   

[demontang]

Love my insanity. Ive shot a lot of bows and im not to impressed with many of the higher end ones. After I got the insanity ive had a hard time picking up a bow and not noticing the noise difference. I loved the experiance amd the insanity cpxl, the hoyte spider was decent bow too, I liked the strothers rush xt, and the elite answer.

[brianb231]

Are you right or left handed. I just posted for sale a new sweet Strother setup. In case you are interested. Let me know

[grizzlyadams]

I'm a right hander. I've shot a few but not as many as I would like to feel confident it's right for me and no others are better. Seems like no one wants to take the time to let you experience more than one at an outing ( ie ...cabelas ect.) unless your going to buy right then and there. That's why I'm asking you seasoned archery shooters out there. I know it comes down to a personal feel and liking, but just needed to know if I was looking in the right direction.

No, not enough time to practice and get enough arrows down range for this season, but I do want to buy this summer and get some good practice in and get my form right for next season.

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate all the comments. Keep them coming.

Any advice on a good shop that will take the time to let me shoot a few different ones? I live in Monroe so someplace that's no to terribly far from me.

[atfulldraw]

I would try Riverside archery in Mount Vernon, Gary and Jason will take great care of you and are very knowledgeable.  And if you want bowtech you can go to Wilderness Archery in Bow.

[Bean Counter]

... I'm the type of person that hates to buy something more affordable then have to upgrade a year later. ...

That's what happens when you buy cheap optics, not cheap weapons. Most weapons shoot straighter and more consistent than the person holding them. I bought a year old, used bow in 2009 when I jumped into archery. I still have a lot to learn as much as stalking and bow hunting, but I'm a decent shot with the arrows on the range. I have no plans to upgrade. Its all about making the bow companies rich. 

[snarkybull]

... I'm the type of person that hates to buy something more affordable then have to upgrade a year later. ...

That's what happens when you buy cheap optics, not cheap weapons. Most weapons shoot straighter and more consistent than the person holding them. I bought a year old, used bow in 2009 when I jumped into archery. I still have a lot to learn as much as stalking and bow hunting, but I'm a decent shot with the arrows on the range. I have no plans to upgrade. Its all about making the bow companies rich. 

You can save a lot of dough on the bow and still shoot great.  I recommend a longer brace height for beginners.  don't worry about ibo speed, anything that hits 300 is plenty fast.  the extra speed has serious drawbacks in accuracy if you are not great at shooting.  I'd start with a less expensive bow and get top notch accessories that can be moved to another bow if you ever upgrade.  spothogg/armortech,  qad, tight spot, etc.  after a few years you'll have a much better idea what kind of bow Iis perfect for you.  and if you get a forgiving bow you can hunt with it this year.

[JLS]

If you look around at used bows you can really get a bargain.  I've looked at some used Mathews, and it's not too hard to find a very good bow like a Drenalin or Switchback for under 5 bills, completely set up.