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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: ThunderChicken66 on November 10, 2009, 09:57:07 PM

Title: New bow for next season
Post by: ThunderChicken66 on November 10, 2009, 09:57:07 PM: I've been shooting a Browning Maxim for 12 years. I like the bow and it has done me well, but I'm thinking of handing it down and buying a new bow for next season. Since I haven't been in the market for awhile, I'd like your input.

Thanks,

TC66
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: bowhuntin on November 10, 2009, 10:19:12 PM: What kind of input are you looking for? Best thing to do IMO is head to a pro shop and shoot as many different bows that you can get your hands on and find the right one for YOU.
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on November 10, 2009, 10:38:38 PM: I second that. :yeah:
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: ThunderChicken66 on November 10, 2009, 10:49:59 PM: Quote from: bowhuntin on November 10, 2009, 10:19:12 PM
What kind of input are you looking for? Best thing to do IMO is head to a pro shop and shoot as many different bows that you can get your hands on and find the right one for YOU.

bowhuntin,

should have been more specific. I've bought all my bows for the last 30 years by first doing exactly what you said. I started out with PSEs, then Hoyt's and now both my son and I have Brownings. I'm lookin' for what folks are shooting and what they like or dislike. I will shoot alot of bows before I decide. Thanks for the reply.

TC66
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 10, 2009, 10:55:00 PM: i am a huge pse fan shoot a x force and the new omen when it hits shelves, you will see many dead animals flash before your eyes when it touches your hands :chuckle:
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: bowhuntin on November 10, 2009, 10:59:12 PM: Lots of good bows out there on the market. I haven't personally shot any of this years models, so I can't help you with likes or dislikes. I am sure there are others that have though and will chime in with their thoughts.

These threads might be worth checking out if you want to see others opinions on the latest bows... still nothing like going to the pro shop and shooting them yourself though.

Mathews...

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,37358.0.html

Hoyt Review

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,36512.0.html

Bowtech Review

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,37482.0.html
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: Bigfoot on November 10, 2009, 11:49:10 PM: I shoot the Mathews Monster and I love it. Some say it's too aggressive and has too much vibration, but that's all in the eyes of the bowholder. ;)
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: addicted on November 11, 2009, 04:13:13 AM: the interchangable riser grip on the hoyt makes for a great comfortable fit
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: ThunderChicken66 on November 11, 2009, 10:43:38 PM: Thanks all for your take.

Good hunting,

TC66
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 13, 2009, 10:57:47 AM: I shot mathews for years, they make a good product. But for me hoyt makes a GREAT product! But part of that is hoyt makes manufactures their flagship bows with a longer ata option. Personal preference thing for me.
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: micdude on November 16, 2009, 11:52:54 AM: Take a look at the 2010 Bear Attack it has 340 IBO and a single cam, it sounds sweet to me. It is also less money then a mathews Rezen with similar cartier. Take a look.

http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/bows/compound/
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: BrandonWatts on November 16, 2009, 11:23:06 PM: i shot 4 new bows a week ago. shot both of the monsters, a reezen 6.5 and pse dream season. the mathews shot good just didnt like the brace height that pse was sweet, smooth draw, no vibration, comfortable in my hand, and fast fast fast. it will be my new bow for next year.
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: Oneshot1Kill on November 18, 2009, 09:12:35 PM: I went to Clarks in colville, test shot a couple bows, settled on the the Martin Firecat. The bow is a beast, love the hell outta it. With the right tips no matter the distance i can get great groups, and the speed is crazy! I was using a blunt the other day on some small game and it went all the way through! Its just a great bow.
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: doekillrssuck on November 23, 2009, 05:24:22 PM: cant go wrong with elite or athens archery both fast and smooth as can be..
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: yakimarcher on December 07, 2009, 12:15:43 PM: The PSE Brute kicks butt and you cant argue with the price either. :twocents:
Title: Re: New bow for next season
Post by: Dr. Death on December 07, 2009, 02:21:16 PM: Rytera Alien Nemesis...