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New bow ideas
« on: December 10, 2025, 09:56:06 AM »
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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Re: New bow ideas
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2025, 10:28:32 AM »
Any experience or is it a first bow?

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Re: New bow ideas
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2025, 10:29:59 AM »
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Re: New bow ideas
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2025, 10:44:27 AM »
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Re: New bow ideas
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2025, 11:19:01 AM »
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.
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Re: New bow ideas
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2025, 11:32:41 AM »
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.  :twocents:

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Re: New bow ideas
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2025, 09:03:50 PM »
$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.

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Re: New bow ideas
« Reply #7 on: Today at 10:16:42 AM »
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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