Archery Question

[10mm-man]

OK, I seen the other Archery post but didn't want to hijack his. I was a Bass pro Shop today and shot a few bows; Bear Encounter, PSE Stinger, Diamond outlaw. Not wanting to go over $400 - minus arrows of course.

I thought test drive and buy on Ebay, prob is they seem to be cheaper on Ebay but less items; quiver, different sights etc.

So I am wondering am I missing a really good shooter I haven't tested? bro in law has a switchback but can't find it under $400 on Ebay, so those named aside any suggestions?

Please only reply if you actually hunt and have downed your Elk, Buck, etc. need some real experience here....

Thanks,

[trlcavscout]

If you can find one, the Bowtech Tribute and Allegiance are my favorite all time bows. I have found them on ebay bare in the $300 range and setup in the $400 range. Just me personal preference but strings are cheap and easy in any colors material you want. The 07 allegiance has always been my goto. You can find Elites in the same price range, check elite forums and archery talk. Elite was formed by the Bowtech engineer gone rogue. I personally dont like Mathews but some do, you have to change cams to change draw length. Elite z28 and gt500 are excellet shooters but also cam change. Bowtechs and diamond use mods to adjust and offer different pull/speed options (on the Allegiance/Tribute you can use smooth/speed/airborne mods and can really nail down the draw length you want cheap and easy. I would get a good used bow before a new pse/bear etc. I know 3 guys that bought new pse's and hate them and thats their high end bows. The new Bowtech packages run in the $400 range i believe, like 7 1/2" brace height, 34 ATA, and around 315 or higher when tuned with ibo shafts.

[10mm-man]

If you can find one, the Bowtech Tribute and Allegiance are my favorite all time bows. I have found them on ebay bare in the $300 range and setup in the $400 range. Just me personal preference but strings are cheap and easy in any colors material you want. The 07 allegiance has always been my goto. You can find Elites in the same price range, check elite forums and archery talk. Elite was formed by the Bowtech engineer gone rogue. I personally dont like Mathews but some do, you have to change cams to change draw length. Elite z28 and gt500 are excellet shooters but also cam change. Bowtechs and diamond use mods to adjust and offer different pull/speed options (on the Allegiance/Tribute you can use smooth/speed/airborne mods and can really nail down the draw length you want cheap and easy. I would get a good used bow before a new pse/bear etc. I know 3 guys that bought new pse's and hate them and thats their high end bows. The new Bowtech packages run in the $400 range i believe, like 7 1/2" brace height, 34 ATA, and around 315 or higher when tuned with ibo shafts.

I am taking note of the bows you listed and gonna head to a shop to try! I am with you on the Mathews, doesn't impress me much for some reason.

Thanks,

[esaabye]

I picked up a great hoyt rampage off CL for a great price. If you test out a few bows from the majors (Hoyt, Matthews, Diamond, Bear) you can see what you like.

I actually met the seller at the bow shop and had it inspected before I paid.

[Ah Pook]

There have been some good bows for sale here. Try CL.

I picked one up from forum member and couldn't be happier. With all the FS shooting bans, archery has filled the void.

Along with the bow figure in arrows, tips, release and something to shoot at.

Try some of the local archery shops. Some might sell used. I'm sure they all can provide better service and product than Ass Pro. I found that $400 was the starting point for decent bows.

Patients will be rewarded.

[esaabye]

http://www.thearcheryhut.com/ is a great shop to check out, they do sell some used as well and have a range and complete services.

If you want to get out and shoot hit me up, am a member at the AFA club, nice walking courses...

[10mm-man]

http://www.thearcheryhut.com/ is a great shop to check out, they do sell some used as well and have a range and complete services.

If you want to get out and shoot hit me up, am a member at the AFA club, nice walking courses...

Definitely wanting to go shoot, so as soon as i get it I will PM you....

[275RLTW]

Archery talk

Great deals on 1-2 yr old bows there. If you know you're correct drawlength and what you're looking to spend, search the classifieds there. As a pro, I got 2-3 bows per year. When I got new ones in I sold the older models here for less than 1/2 of retail. Pretty common still from other pro staff & shooting staff.

[Ah Pook]

Archery talk

Great deals on 1-2 yr old bows there. If you know you're correct drawlength and what you're looking to spend, search the classifieds there. As a pro, I got 2-3 bows per year. When I got new ones in I sold the older models here for less than 1/2 of retail. Pretty common still from other pro staff & shooting staff.

Are you a lefty with a 28 1/2" draw length?

[275RLTW]

Are you a lefty with a 28 1/2" draw length?

should be but I refuse to be backwards and I shoot a more open stance than most bowhunters. RH, 26 5/8" draw length.

Most newer bows can change draw length with a simple cam or module change. Do some research and make sure you take whatever bow you get to an actual proshop to get it fitted to you, tuned properly, and of course checked out (strings, cables, axles, limbs, etc...). Dont forget to check out a 3D leage or shoot to work on shot placement and yardage estimation. You should spend as much time judging yardage as you do shooting. Good thing is, as long as you don't lose arrows, it doesn't cost money to keep shooting!