New bow ideas

[Dreaded Archer24]

Got the okay from the BOSS LADY(Wife)  To get a new bow Thinking about getting a Hoyt Vortex not the XT just the Vortex I got about 800 $ I can spend. Any ideas guys ?


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[blackveltbowhunter]

Any experience or is it a first bow?

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Mathews.

[2MANY]

Listen to what Blackvelvet above tells you.
You are already winning by having him respond.

[pianoman9701]

Think about getting a used-in-great-condition bow for that money. I bought a Matthews Halon 32" that was only a couple of years old for $700 and new, I think was around $1400 - not sure. Some guys buy the newest bow on the market every year or two and sell the last one.

[furbearer365]

Honestly, asking an opinion is a good start, but never buy a bow based on brand.  Id have about 5 options to "look" at, then buy according to feel.  If possible, buy from a shop that allows you to shoot it first. If its your first bow, you be surprised how different they all feel. 

[highside74]

$800 I'd look for a used top tier Mathews, Prime or Hoyt. Join archery talk forum. Their
 Classified section is a great place to find a good bow for less money.

The Elite in our Classified section is a great option and less money than you want to spend.
Ebay Prime RVX34 can be bought new for $800 if you aren't set on color or exact poundage. That is a great option.

[Dreaded Archer24]

That’s what I was thinking looking at a used bow instead of a brand new one get flagship quality without the price.  Btw .. Happy new years everybody!!


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[blackveltbowhunter]

Are you budgeting $800 for a bow only? Or entire setup including arrows and release? Do you plan to do your own work and setup or utilize a shop?

The torrex is a solid choice. Finding a package setup in the 800 range new should be easy enough.

If looking used, some prior research can save lots of headaches. If utilizing a shop for service, finding out what brands they are dealers for and prefer can save surprises when it comes to locating parts and/or adjustment and tuning nightmares. If new to archery get an accurate draw length and draw weight, if a shop will accommodate try and get actually fitted.
If planning on doing your own work these steps are not quite as important, but will still get ya in the ball park and save some drama if you end up with a mod  or cam specific draw length adjustment 

Once ready to shop, I would stick to bows 3 to 5 years old and one of the major brands. Bonus for new ( carries a warranty ) bonus for new strings and cables installed, bonus for accessories, double bonus if accessories are ones you actually would have put on yourself.