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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2015, 04:01:40 PM »
I'm not really  brand picky with bows (not yet :chuckle:) But a good friend of my dad's recommended anything by Mathews, Bowtech or Hoyt and I should be fine.  I was looking at the charger due to the price and I've heard good things.  He shot a lot of custom, heavy long bows and is old school so he doesn't dabble much in compounds.

I figured anything popular, with a good reputation should do the trick as a first bow.  I want it to last a few years and be able to take it elk hunting next year.
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2015, 04:14:01 PM »
I'm not really  brand picky with bows (not yet :chuckle:) But a good friend of my dad's recommended anything by Mathews, Bowtech or Hoyt and I should be fine.  I was looking at the charger due to the price and I've heard good things.  He shot a lot of custom, heavy long bows and is old school so he doesn't dabble much in compounds.

If you have decided you want a Charger you need to rush out and get one now!  That bow has been discontinued.  Really sad as it was much better than the replacements in that price range.  Mathews/Mission line has another strong couple bows in that price range.  Bowtech/Diamond has been up and down in that price range...sometimes you get a good limb sometimes not.  If you get a good one they are really great shooters!

PSE's Brute Force is another in that $499 price range whose performance is much greater than the price tag would suggest.  Super easy bow to shoot too!
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2015, 04:17:58 PM »
I'm not really  brand picky with bows (not yet :chuckle:) But a good friend of my dad's recommended anything by Mathews, Bowtech or Hoyt and I should be fine.  I was looking at the charger due to the price and I've heard good things.  He shot a lot of custom, heavy long bows and is old school so he doesn't dabble much in compounds.

If you have decided you want a Charger you need to rush out and get one now!  That bow has been discontinued.  Really sad as it was much better than the replacements in that price range.  Mathews/Mission line has another strong couple bows in that price range.  Bowtech/Diamond has been up and down in that price range...sometimes you get a good limb sometimes not.  If you get a good one they are really great shooters!

PSE's Brute Force is another in that $499 price range whose performance is much greater than the price tag would suggest.  Super easy bow to shoot too!

That would explain why I can't find them online!  I'm actually headed to Riverside Archery in a couple weeks as I saw they carried them, hopefully they have some left in stock.  I wasn't dead set on the Charger but I heard good things about the bow for the price tag. I have reservations about buying a used bow as I do not know what to look for yet.
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2015, 07:19:49 PM »
That would explain why I can't find them online!  I'm actually headed to Riverside Archery in a couple weeks as I saw they carried them, hopefully they have some left in stock.  I wasn't dead set on the Charger but I heard good things about the bow for the price tag. I have reservations about buying a used bow as I do not know what to look for yet.

You can't buy any new Hoyt bows online.  Part of the license agreement with retailers.  Best bet would be a slightly used one on ArcheryTalk.  Have to be careful though.  There was an early problem with the Charger.  Ate strings like a dog in a cheese factory!  They fixed it rather rapidly, but a lot were sold before the problem materialized. 
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2015, 09:16:44 PM »
There is a PSE Xforce in the classifieds section on here for $300. I've been shooting the exact bow since 2008 and have taken an elk with it every year.  If I had a buddy in your shoes right now I would point them that direction. All the manufacturers make solid bows these days so you really can't go wrong just what is most comfortable for you.  I recommend getting a bow with 70# limbs you will be comfortable pulling that in no time once you get the mechanics of it.

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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2015, 01:46:29 AM »
The guys up @ riverside are great ppl they will take good care of you also read this thread too

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=171960.0

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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2015, 10:18:37 AM »
I'll be selling my Hoyt turbohawk with minimal use after this weekend hunt.  It's currently set with 26 mods in it but will go to 27.5 inch with the current cams. 

I was a newbie and bought it too big.  I apparently have a 25 inch draw.  Let me know if you may be interested.  Restrung it last year.  Has the Hoyt 4 arrow quiver.  Might be interested In selling with the wad drop away rest and try glow 5 pin sights.

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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #22 on: November 26, 2015, 08:32:50 PM »
I've got a PSE Dream Season DNA that's like brand new, I'll sell it for $390.00. It has an adjustable draw length from 26" to 30" and it's a 70lb bow but you could crank it down to 60lbs. It was outdoor life 2013 bow of the year. Honestly this bow is like new.
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #23 on: December 01, 2015, 08:02:38 PM »
If you buy anything but a Hoyt, D Rock will chastise ya for years to come, LOL.
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #24 on: December 02, 2015, 12:54:13 AM »
I love my Hoyt Charger.  Sad that they're discontinuing the bow.  It was the best one i shot near the price range and i instantly had to have it.  It was probably the 7th or 8th and final bow i shot in my quest to find the right one.

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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #25 on: December 02, 2015, 10:10:44 AM »
Headed to Riverside in hopes of some good service in the next week or so.  If not I'll head to Cabelas in Tulalip to look at the PSE as I heard they are good beginner bows.
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #26 on: December 02, 2015, 10:28:17 AM »
Riverside is one of the few pro shops that carry the 3 big 3 mathews bowtech and hoyt. They also carry PSE and a couple of other brands. When you stop in make sure you pick up a Silver Arrow Bowmen shoot card and slide by the club. Its just off the freeway in mount vernon. Our 3d listings is on the card for the up coming year.

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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #27 on: December 02, 2015, 10:31:30 AM »
Will do, I heard they only carry high end bows since the charger was discontinued.  I was only looking to spend around $500-$700 any possibility?
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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #28 on: December 02, 2015, 10:37:13 AM »
I know they have package deals on some PSE bows. Walk in and tell them what you just told us and ask to shoot several. They have an indoor range and will take care of you. Ive bought several bows from them Because they take care of thier customers.

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Re: Recommended Bow - Noobie
« Reply #29 on: December 02, 2015, 11:53:05 AM »
Appreciate it, I'll let everyone know how it goes.  I'll be sure to check out the 3D range as well, it will give me something fun to do when I don't have my head buried in text books.
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