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Title: best bow for the money
Post by: scoutdeer on December 02, 2012, 05:51:31 AM: looking to get the best bow setup for around 1100, who has the best prices and deal on the west side of the mountains.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: bow_hunter44 on December 02, 2012, 08:37:40 AM: The best price I have had quoted on a new bow is from Lucky Shot Archery in Chehalis. None of the other dealer I have gotten a quote from will budge from full retail....
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: Arnbo on December 02, 2012, 08:53:09 AM: Just get out and shoot a few :tup:

G5 Prime by Quest. Is one for sure to look at
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: MIKEXRAY on December 02, 2012, 01:31:06 PM: I was on craigslist Portland this morning and a bow shop in Vancouver Wa has dozens and dozens of new 2012 bows, sights and equipment listed for sale. I have no idea who it is or what deals there are but looks like a bunch of stuff. Not sure if they are going out of business , can't hurt to check it out. Mike
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: Morrison4375 on December 02, 2012, 03:23:40 PM: Bear Archery Bows Are Really Nice
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Post by: Bshiftbc on December 02, 2012, 05:17:17 PM: PM RadSav in Vancouver. He seems like a standup guy...
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 02, 2012, 05:35:00 PM: You can get a great bow setup for that amount of money.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: JLS on December 02, 2012, 06:17:17 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on December 02, 2012, 05:35:00 PM
You can get a great bow setup for that amount of money.

Easily.

You should shoot some different bows and find out what you like. Some great bows will not feel good to you. I shot a Mathews Z7 when they were new, and it just didnt' feel right. Amazing bow, but I like some of their other models better.

Keep an open mind about brands.

Good luck.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: Mudman on December 02, 2012, 06:24:33 PM: Quote from: scoutdeer on December 02, 2012, 05:51:31 AM
looking to get the best bow setup for around 1100, who has the best prices and deal on the west side of the mountains.
Lucky Shot is probably your best option. Fletchsetter in Rainier mite wheel and deal some as well.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: mountainman on December 02, 2012, 07:05:48 PM: High Mountain in Wenatchee and Moses lake. Full line Mathews, Hoyt, Bear, PSE, Mission. The Mathews Heli-M at $850 new leaves room to nicely equip with accesories at the $1100 mark! :tup:
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: scoutdeer on December 03, 2012, 01:14:08 AM: thank you for all the great information, i plan on shooting as many bows as i can. i just have one problem right now is that i'm currently deployed to Afghanistan so i just wanting to see what everyone's thoughts are on the different brands and model i have read all kinda of magazine that i can and you don't see to much of the smaller brand, the two big one that i have seen is Hoyt and Mathews. once again thank you, looking forward getting back to the states and shooting all i can.

"scout out"
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 03, 2012, 10:29:45 AM: If you can find a year old used bow from a reputable.person that is a great way to save some cash. Otherwise pse has multiple bows in the 650$ range brand.new that are great bows. Phenom or vendetta or supra are a few. Good luck and stay safe!
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Post by: bobcat on December 03, 2012, 10:33:13 AM: Don't forget to look at Martin.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 03, 2012, 07:08:34 PM: Quote from: bobcat on December 03, 2012, 10:33:13 AM
Don't forget to look at Martin.
:yeah: if I was buying a new bow this year I'd look close at the new martin line up.
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Post by: huntnnw on December 03, 2012, 10:00:43 PM: :yeah: they have changed their design in riser and split limbs this year and usually cheaper than the some of the other companys out there
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: Greg Mullins on March 30, 2013, 09:45:13 PM: Fletch setter is blowing out mathews 750 on a creed
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 01, 2013, 07:54:08 AM: I would stay away from martin right now. Company in process of selling who knows what direction that company will go.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 01, 2013, 08:00:01 AM: If it were me I would look for a two year old used top of the line bow. You can find one fully set up for cheaper than 1100. Or if you had to have new I'd buy the hoyt charger $499 and use the rest of the money to buy top of the line sights and rest. Still puts you under 1100.
Title: best bow for the money
Post by: ShooterBull on April 01, 2013, 06:22:11 PM: +1 on Bow_Hunter44's comment! Ted at Lucky Shot Archery in Chehalis, Wa is a great guy to deal with on purchasing a new bow! Great prices, great selection, great service and even better people to work with!
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Post by: hogslayer on April 01, 2013, 06:48:22 PM: I picked up a new alpine this year for 700. I like it a lot and they have the best customer service I have experienced.
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Post by: dreamingbig on April 01, 2013, 07:16:26 PM: Another vote for the Hoyt charger. Elite is making some nice bows too.
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Post by: RadSav on April 01, 2013, 07:29:01 PM: Never has been a better time to look at $499 - $599 bows. 2013's crop is fantastic in that price range. Mission Ballistic, Hoyt Charger, PSE Drive and many more ... all fast, all easy to shoot, all quiet, all fantastic bows for the money! Then you can afford to put some dang good accessories on them without selling a pint of blood and your first born.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 01, 2013, 07:40:15 PM: Quote from: RadSav on April 01, 2013, 07:29:01 PM
Never has been a better time to look at $499 - $599 bows. 2013's crop is fantastic in that price range. Mission Ballistic, Hoyt Charger, PSE Drive and many more ... all fast, all easy to shoot, all quiet, all fantastic bows for the money! Then you can afford to put some dang good accessories on them without selling a pint of blood and your first born.
:yeah:
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: trophyhunt on April 01, 2013, 07:47:16 PM: You can get a hell of a set up with that kind of money on Archerytalk.com, the classifieds have some great finds. I bought my hoyt from that website and paid only 450 for it with some accessories, it's a maxxis and was only 1 year old at the time.
Title: Re: best bow for the money
Post by: scottcrb on April 01, 2013, 08:12:39 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on April 01, 2013, 08:00:01 AM
If it were me I would look for a two year old used top of the line bow. You can find one fully set up for cheaper than 1100. Or if you had to have new I'd buy the hoyt charger $499 and use the rest of the money to buy top of the line sights and rest. Still puts you under 1100.

thats my plan putting things together as we speak.