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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: WA hunter14 on April 22, 2012, 07:34:17 PM

Title: first bow suggestions
Post by: WA hunter14 on April 22, 2012, 07:34:17 PM: im going to get serious about bow hunting this year(hanging up the old hammy down bow) and get a decent bow, my price range is 300-500 but the lower end of that would be preferable. looking for suggestions of bows to check out and do my research on so anything you have had experience with or know is good let me no, thanks.
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: JCKILLSHOT on April 22, 2012, 07:40:44 PM: I have a Athens accomplice and I love it!!
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: jaymark6655 on April 22, 2012, 08:05:52 PM: Martins have some pretty low prices for some decent bows. I think Pantera might be in that range, but throw in some arrows, sight, rest and it will be about $800.
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 22, 2012, 08:34:50 PM: Quote from: jaymark6655 on April 22, 2012, 08:05:52 PM
Martins have some pretty low prices for some decent bows. I think Pantera might be in that range, but throw in some arrows, sight, rest and it will be about $800.

:yeah:
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: bullcanyon on April 22, 2012, 08:36:25 PM: Pse bowmadness. Go check archerytalk.com classifieds and you will find what you need.
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: lokidog on April 22, 2012, 08:49:03 PM: I really liked the feel and quietness of the Alpine Archery Fireball, just didn't like the look of the limb pockets. I think it was a kit with a price around $550 at Riverside Archery in Mount Vernon. I might be off on the price though. Don't limit yourself too much based on cost, if you can help it. A bow that you want to replace in two or three years is not a bargain at a low price. :twocents:
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 08:55:58 PM: Bear has a lot of great bows in your price range. I would for sure check out there line up :tup:
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: WA hunter14 on April 22, 2012, 08:57:41 PM: yea im 15 so my price ranger is pretty solid, ill definately check out some bears thanks
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: lokidog on April 22, 2012, 09:00:03 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 08:55:58 PM
Bear has a lot of great bows in your price range. I would for sure check out there line up :tup:

There might be some personal bias in this statement.... :chuckle: Bear makes good stuff too.
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: JCKILLSHOT on April 22, 2012, 09:02:51 PM: I got my Athens used for 300.
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 09:07:15 PM: Quote from: lokidog on April 22, 2012, 09:00:03 PM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 08:55:58 PM
Bear has a lot of great bows in your price range. I would for sure check out there line up :tup:

There might be some personal bias in this statement.... :chuckle: Bear makes good stuff too.

Not at all, last time I counted I own, well lets see.
pse
elite
myles keller
hoyt
bear
jennings
alpine
browning
oneida
blacktail
black widow
zipper
stalker
13brands sitting here right now!

Those are the brands I own right now. So how in the hell you can think I am bias is beyond me my friend! Plus I have owned about 7 or 8 more brands not on the list.
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 09:09:42 PM: Oh and I HAVE 2 MORE BRANDS ON THE WAY :tup:

For the price he listed and for a solid hunting bow. Bear's current line up is hard to beat :tup:
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 09:20:04 PM: I just looked at there 2012 line up. I have only shot 2 of them in that price range. Out of there 6 adult bows, 5 are under 500.00.

The 2 I shot were the mauler and legion. I liked both bows and for 499.99 I really liked shooting the mauler. The legion will be about 100.00 less.
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: lokidog on April 22, 2012, 09:23:43 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 09:09:42 PM
Oh and I HAVE 2 MORE BRANDS ON THE WAY :tup:

For the price he listed and for a solid hunting bow. Bear's current line up is hard to beat :tup:

I figured they might be a sponsor, just teasing you a bit, hence the chuckle face.

WA Hunter 14, just get out and shoot as many as you can, hopefully one will feel good and pick you. And, hopefully it will be in your price range. :chuckle:
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 22, 2012, 09:34:47 PM: :chuckle: No worries :chuckle: Just had to make sure everyone knew I was not bias :chuckle:
Title: Re: first bow suggestions
Post by: Button Nubbs on April 23, 2012, 07:27:14 AM: Archerytalk.com. Period. Lots of good used highend bows for cheap. You can find great deals on accessories too!