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Best bow under $500.00
« on: May 11, 2011, 04:30:28 PM »
I am looking to upgrade from an old high country extreme that I have had for years and looking for opinions on the best bow under $500.00
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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 07:02:00 PM »
I am seriously considering this one.  Every review I have seen has been great.  You could probably get a better bow if you didnt want a package.

http://www.basspro.com/PSE-Archery-Bow-Madness-XS-RTS-Compound-Bow-Packages/product/10212239/-1796686

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 07:07:54 PM »
Bare bow? Or a kit? I shoot Mathews but have heard great things about the Hoyt Rampage. And I think it's in that price range.

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 07:18:09 PM »
check out the Bowtech Assasin, fully setup for $599, 
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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 07:27:18 PM »
Bowtech Outlaw 499.99. Mission X3 299.99. Bowtech Razors Edge 329.99.

All very good bows and all under 500.00. Both of the Bowtechs are fully equipped also. I would just change the sights. Best of luck finding one that works for you. :twocents:
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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011, 07:29:16 PM »
I think your best bet for a bow under 500 would be to find a good used one that is a couple years old.

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 08:07:37 PM »
I got a 2010 Martin Pantera off eBay a couple months ago for about $275. It was from a bow shop and was a demo model. I see the same seller still has quite a few Martins up for auction. One of the Pantera's is a new 2010 model with all the accessories included (Trophy Taker rest, Copper John sight, peep, and quiver) for $482 and free shipping. Seems like a great deal...

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 08:18:18 PM »
I would rather buy one that was not a package deal unless from private owner that has one outfitted.Thanks for the info already posted.

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2011, 08:22:45 PM »
check out the Bowtech Assasin, fully setup for $599,

Uh, where did you find that??  Local dealer has them bare bow for $950.

Alpine has a crazy fast package for $579 F1 Fireball.

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2011, 08:49:33 PM »
BEAR CHARGE by Fred bear,  ready to hunt package fully set up from 399- 500 depending on the model..

I'm loving mine!!
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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2011, 09:35:32 PM »
check out the Bowtech Assasin, fully setup for $599,

Uh, where did you find that??  Local dealer has them bare bow for $950.

Alpine has a crazy fast package for $579 F1 Fireball.

$950?  Are you sure?

The Assasin and Heartbreaker are packaged bow for $599.  I was gonna suggest this if you can bump up the budget.

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2011, 09:46:46 PM »
Oops, you're right.  I was thinking of the Invasion.

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2011, 11:21:33 PM »
BEAR CHARGE by Fred bear,  ready to hunt package fully set up from 399- 500 depending on the model..

I'm loving mine!!

This bow is a great bow. I just picked one up from eBay for $275 fully setup with a case!! I got lucky with that buy and I couldnt be happier!

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Re: Best bow under $500.00
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2011, 11:30:22 PM »
check out Archerytalk.com,  they have classifieds there, my bro in law just got a 09 bowtech Admiral for $390 which included shipping.  A few years ago I got a 08 bowtech general off of their for 450

 


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