Best bang for the buck bow package

[Utah]

Haven’t bow hunted for 10 years.   Looking for an affordable bow package that isn’t total junk.   

Thanks for any help

[jrebel]

Pretty much all of them are good enough to hunt with now days.  Depending on your budget, you can usually get screaming good deals on high end bows as people upgrade in the early summer. 

What kind of budget are you working with, that may help people with suggestions. 

[Utah]

All said and done $800 or less

[jrebel]

All said and done $800 or less

You can get a smok'n package for $800.  I would personally look for a used hoyt or mathews.  But really anything will work.  I will see what is on the market an update with suggestions. 

[Utah]

Much appreciated!

[jrebel]

https://yakima.craigslist.org/spo/d/kittitas-mathews-compound-bow-creed-rh/7097048667.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/spo/d/bothell-hoyt-faktor-30-compound-bow/7093180116.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/spo/d/bothell-hoyt-nitrum-30-compound-bow/7096873258.html

Just a few used one in a quick 5 minute search.  You should figure out what your draw length is and poundage you want to pull.  I would say 60-70 lbs is great plenty....you could go as low as 50 lbs and still kill effectively though I prefer more. 

If you want to go new, look at PSE, Bear, Diamond (bowtech), etc.  I have been a diehard mathews fan for the last 10 years but also like the way hoyts shoot. 

[HAGEMANIAC]

Last time I was in Sportsman's they had some nice Bear bows for great prices.

[KFhunter]

Go used, lotta guys trade out bows faster than I trade out undies, and they're good

Find you draw length and score a great package deal, especially this year!

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[Milkman]

Got a nice Prime Ion for sale. Just set it up and ready for sale since I got a deal on a RX-3.
600$
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/spo/d/federal-way-prime-ion-g5-bow/7105184908.html

[D-Rock425]

I might have a good source for an brand new Xpedition with warranty pretty cheap.  Send me message if interested.

[zwickeyman]

Xpedition makes a real good bow, look hard at it

[blackveltbowhunter]

Make sure you have an accurate idea of your DL and what draw weight your comfortable shooting.

My 2

   If looking used become well educated on what to look for, or get input from someone who is. Make sure the cams match the data for that bow and check strings/cables for wear and if they need replaced that should factor into bow cost. Make sure the bow fits YOU and if not, what it needs to adjust the draw length. All bows are adjustable, but  some are simple mod adjustment, some need different mods, and some require cam swaps. Depending on what option it needs will help you decide if it will work for you and your budget. Beware of carbon bows. 

   If going new. Packages are usually a good way to get going, and often a good value, I prefer whisker biscuits on budget setups as the simplicity is what saves money, not cutting corners like some cheaper drop away, but its not a deal breaker. I don't know if your budget includes arrows and release. If not you will need to plan for those as well. DO NOT skimp on the release. Get a fully adjustable and well built release, if at all possible. The release will likely be the only item that will follow you from bow to bow consistently and will maximize your shooting ability.

[actionshooter]

My son in law is brand new to archery and the daughter and I went in together and got him one of the Bear packages through cabelas and am seriously impressed with the quality...

[elkrack]

I’ve got a xpedition perfection that is ready to hunt with. $500

[steeleywhopper]

I’ve got a xpedition perfection that is ready to hunt with. $500

Great bows!

[ridgefire]

Look at the Hoyt Powermax package deal. Great shooting mid level bow that is in your price range.

[elkrack]

I’ve got a xpedition perfection that is ready to hunt with. $500

Great bows!

They are great bows just not quite as great as my RX3 turbo!

[highside74]

You can get a new Prime Rize off ebay for $500-$550. You can easily find a good rest, sight, stabilizer and quiver for $300 by using ebay and archerytalk.com. plenty of guys still quality items with very little use all the time. Prime comes with lifetime free factory strings also.

[andersonjk4]

I am just getting into archery and bought a PSE Ferocity rts package from Sportsman’s for $399. I wasn’t too impressed with the components that came with the package, so I decided to swap them out. I picked up a used Spot Hogg sight, a new Hamskea rest on sale, and a tight spot quiver on sale. Im into these three accessories About $400. So you could easily pick up a nice bare bow and put together your own “package” for $800. Good luck.

[Tbob]

Yeah man, keep an eye out for lightly used bows. Rokslide is another good place to look in the classified section. I’m a lefty and it’s super tough to find used lefty bows, but I got a smokin deal on a Mathews Halon off of Rokslide. Just don’t be in a hurry and you can find some great deals! Good luck!

[ctwiggs1]

Buy USED.  These things lose their value faster than RVs

I picked up a 3 year old Bowtech Prodigy fully loaded with decent furniture for $600 on eBay two years ago.  It’s still shooting like a dream.  Brand new that all cost someone $1500 minimum.

[Archry]

Check out hunter's friend. They have good bows. myself and three friends have all purchased bows from them.  they truly come ready to hunt