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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Buck_stalker on July 11, 2009, 04:19:58 PM

Title: Bow input
Post by: Buck_stalker on July 11, 2009, 04:19:58 PM: Ok Im back again. I've gathered enough money to buy myself a "new" bow to replace my ancient Martin Ocelot.
I was wondering if any of you have shot or own a PSE Nova? Is it a good enough bow for deer and elk? What arrows should I use for this set up? Its a 60-70 lb draw weight and at a 29 in draw length.
Anything helps. Ohh and thanks in advanced.
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: Crunchy on July 11, 2009, 08:34:56 PM: Well I will jump in here. I have never shot the PSE Nova but it looks to be decent bow, and plenty for elk. I would guess with a fall away rest you be shooting 29 1/2 in arrows. I would look to spend maybe 80 bucks for a decent dozen Beman, AXIS, or Gold Tip arrows. The spine of the arrows will depend on what poundage your gonna shoot at. If you shoot at 70 I would look for something in a .340 spine. Gold Tip would be 7595, Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 350s, Easton makes plenty of good arrows as does Beman. I shoot Gold TIp Prohunters 7595 this year, and shot Maxima Hunters last year. Both good arrows, and it comes down to what you want to spend.
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 11, 2009, 09:13:30 PM: the pse nova is a good entry level bow, or the money they are good. but if you are planning on keeping the bow for a while i wold reccomend getting something a bit better. you could look at the pse bowmadness line. they are great bows. the post falls cabelas has a few in the bargain cave for $400 or less. a good rule i follow is get the best that you can afford. PM me if you have more questions i am always willing to help!
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: adam.WI on July 12, 2009, 10:56:56 AM: They are entry level for sure. I agree with if you plan to keep it for a while, go big or go home. Shop around, sportsmen just had a bowtech, or diamond (one in the same), but it was last years model that reg price was $800 and on clearance for $400. Don't jump in to quick other wise you'll be buying a new bow every year.

If need be your Martin will be a good enough bow for this year and you can maybe save up a little more. You wont regret buying a high end bow, you might regret the low end.

If I was closer I would let you shoot my switchback, and you could see what I mean.
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: EastWaViking on July 12, 2009, 11:18:38 AM: another great place to look is ebay. I have bought 3 bow off of there and been happy with all of them.... and have bought them for less than half the price you would pay in a store.

2000 Martin Cougar Mag (back in 2000) $200
PSE Thunderbolt $235
04 Bowtech Patriot (in 2005) $280

A lot of guys buy a new bow every year, I am more than happy to buy their one year old bow. and have extra money to put into accessories!

Here is a nice cheap bow http://cgi.ebay.com/Bowtech-Patriot-Compound-Bow-29-5-Draw-Length_W0QQitemZ190320340746QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c4ff9ef0a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A1|294%3A50
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 12, 2009, 11:37:59 AM: Quote from: EastWaViking on July 12, 2009, 11:18:38 AM
another great place to look is ebay. I have bought 3 bow off of there and been happy with all of them.... and have bought them for less than half the price you would pay in a store.

2000 Martin Cougar Mag (back in 2000) $200
PSE Thunderbolt $235
04 Bowtech Patriot (in 2005) $280

A lot of guys buy a new bow every year, I am more than happy to buy their one year old bow. and have extra money to put into accessories!

Here is a nice cheap bow http://cgi.ebay.com/Bowtech-Patriot-Compound-Bow-29-5-Draw-Length_W0QQitemZ190320340746QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c4ff9ef0a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A1|294%3A50

Thats a sweet bow for that price! I put him on my watch list.
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: huntnphool on July 12, 2009, 11:40:35 AM: Quote
another great place to look is ebay.

:yeah:
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: Buck_stalker on July 12, 2009, 06:04:26 PM: Man that is one great looking bow. If I only had $100 more. :bash:Anyone want me to do their yard work in the Vancouver area??? ;) ;)
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: EastWaViking on July 12, 2009, 09:51:14 PM: Quote from: Buck_stalker on July 12, 2009, 06:04:26 PM
Man that is one great looking bow. If I only had $100 more. :bash:Anyone want me to do their yard work in the Vancouver area??? ;) ;)

Just keep checking ebay, you'll find a real nice bow in your price range.
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: Sneaky on July 12, 2009, 09:58:41 PM: Only thing about buying a used bow is you don't know how many times its been shot dry, try to by from somebody you know and trust if at all possible :twocents:
Title: Re: Bow input
Post by: coldsteel3d on July 19, 2009, 06:46:59 PM: The best advice I ever got when I decided to buy a bow was to buy the best bow I could afford. I started off by wanting to buy the pse nova, and ended up waiting and buying a decked out switchback, never happier with the decision. My cousin picked up a two year old bowtech allegiance for about 400$ and it is a great bow. If you watch you can find a good deal still.