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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: follow maggie on May 31, 2016, 08:08:25 PM

Title: Researching new bows
Post by: follow maggie on May 31, 2016, 08:08:25 PM: About a month ago I posted on here about getting my bow switched to shoot left handed. You guys educated me, which I appreciate so I didn't look like an idiot at a store. So, I've been researching new left handed bows. I've mainly been looking at Sportsman's Warehouse & online because my driving is very limited, which makes it real tough to get to a place like the Nockpoint. The three I'm considering are a Diamond Edge (?), PSE, Hoyt Ignite or Bear. They're all in about the $380 range. I know this $$ doesn't get me the newest, fastest, quietest, etc, but I'm not able to work, so money is real real tight. My main goal is to be in the woods this fall hunting with a bow. Does anyone have any input on the bows I listed and their suitability for hunting?

I apreciate any advice.
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on May 31, 2016, 08:38:58 PM: I had a PSE bow as my first bow and loved it. I still regret selling it some days it was a basic model PSE fire flite but that was back in 2004-ish I think. I would give them a look, also my buddy shoots a Bear and he loves his. Shoot the few they have and pick your favorite. Welcome to archery!
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: Lucky1 on May 31, 2016, 08:44:02 PM: Check out some of the archery stores on EBay. They often have some good deals on previous years bows and bows packages. I have bought a few bows off eBay and had good results.
They will set up your bow for your draw length too.
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: Jason on May 31, 2016, 09:26:04 PM: I know the Sortsmans in Longview has left hand Diamond Infinate Edge bows for $199 right now.
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: X-Force on May 31, 2016, 10:04:12 PM: If you are set on buying new go for it but there are a lot of bows on archerytalk and other sites that are used and in almost perfect condition for half the price as new. You should be able to find a 3 or 4 year old pro line now in your price range and lots will come with goodies..
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: jkthomps on June 01, 2016, 10:19:18 PM: I currently have a left handed Bear Attitude and I love it. I would recommend Bear out of the choices you have listed. They are light, shoot fast, and easy to tune and sight in.

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Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: buglebrush on June 01, 2016, 10:37:20 PM: I bet you could find an rak carbon knight for that
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: follow maggie on June 06, 2016, 08:24:09 AM: Thanks for the imput, everyone. Im going to try out the Bear & Diamond.
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: Rainier10 on June 06, 2016, 08:32:09 AM: Quote from: jkthomps on June 01, 2016, 10:19:18 PM
I currently have a left handed Bear Attitude and I love it. I would recommend Bear out of the choices you have listed. They are light, shoot fast, and easy to tune and sight in.

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You're left handed?

That explains a lot. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: jkthomps on June 07, 2016, 12:50:48 PM: Quote from: Rainier10 on June 06, 2016, 08:32:09 AM
Quote from: jkthomps on June 01, 2016, 10:19:18 PM
I currently have a left handed Bear Attitude and I love it. I would recommend Bear out of the choices you have listed. They are light, shoot fast, and easy to tune and sight in.

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You're left handed?

That explains a lot. :chuckle:
Explains why I use the right side of my brain ;)

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Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: jmaster4880 on June 10, 2016, 04:37:02 PM: id go with a PSE Stinger X. I just picked mine up brand new at Riverside Archery in MNT Vernon for $299 + tax= 340 and they even got me all set up with it and sighted in at 20 yards. they have the complete package deal with 6 arrows a rest a sight and a quiver for $399.
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: follow maggie on June 10, 2016, 06:52:34 PM: Thanks, jmaster. I'll stop n there next time I'm up that way
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: jmaster4880 on June 10, 2016, 08:54:16 PM: Quote from: follow maggie on June 10, 2016, 06:52:34 PM
Thanks, jmaster. I'll stop n there next time I'm up that way

your welcome, there very helpful and friendly. I go there anytime I need anything. you military?
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: follow maggie on June 10, 2016, 09:40:23 PM: Quote from: jmaster4880 on June 10, 2016, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: follow maggie on June 10, 2016, 06:52:34 PM
Thanks, jmaster. I'll stop n there next time I'm up that way

your welcome, there very helpful and friendly. I go there anytime I need anything. you military?

I used,to be in the Navy
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: bentley30-06 on June 10, 2016, 09:43:44 PM: Spend 170 more and get the carbon icon by bowtech
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: jmaster4880 on June 10, 2016, 09:56:38 PM: Quote from: follow maggie on June 10, 2016, 09:40:23 PM
Quote from: jmaster4880 on June 10, 2016, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: follow maggie on June 10, 2016, 06:52:34 PM
Thanks, jmaster. I'll stop n there next time I'm up that way

your welcome, there very helpful and friendly. I go there anytime I need anything. you military?

I used,to be in the Navy

im military on Whidbey and about to be transferred to Bremerton in oct. there is a great archery range just up the road from the shop that is amazing. it silver arrow bowmen. they have two flat ranges and a walking course with 50 targets set up.
Title: Re: Researching new bows
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 11, 2016, 11:39:26 AM: I'm not really sure what you mean by "limited driving", but if you can go to a pro shop for an investment like this, do so and try a bunch of different bows. I don't know how good the archery section is at your Sportsmen's or how busy they are, but a purchase from pro shop will usually benefit you in the long run. They're more likely to be able to spend the time you need with you to get you in the right bow for whatever the limits of your budget. And once you buy, they'll support their sale with expertise and acknowledge customer loyalty. On-line sales can be tough, because if you need support later, a shop is likely to have lots of work ahead of you for people who buy their equipment there.