I have bowhunted for about 10 years now and have owned only two bows, a Jennings and Martin Jaguar. I am looking to get a new bow this year, but there are so many out there. Looking to spend around $500. Not too many bow shops around my house, so brands are limited to Mathews, Browning, and Hoyt for the most part. This bow will mainly be used for hunting, so being light and quiet are a must and have good speed. Any suggestions on what or what not to get?
Justin B I would not reccomend a High Country I bought one 3 monthes later the limbs worped and they would not stand behind there warranty. But I don't know if there still in bussiness or not that been 5 or 6 years ago.Good Luck!! Shortmag
Posts: 302 | Location: west virginia | Registered: 10 December 2002
There are no bowtech dealers around my home town, so I probably won't go that route. I shot a new Mathews LX today and it was smooooth, but pricy. Going to shoot some Hoyts next week.
I would go with the Hoyt. I have owned two, and they are excellent bows. I currently own the MT Sport, and it is a nice shooter, and a very good price.
Posts: 345 | Location: Michigan | Registered: 09 February 2003
I liked the LX, but after giving it some thought, I am leaning towards the Legacy. I know that it doesn't have everything the LX has, but that's okay with me. I like the legacy because it has an inch longer brace height making it a little more forgiving for hunting situations. thoughts?
Such were my thoughts. The dealer said, not to worry, I trusted him and he was exactly right the bow is very forgiving and what amazes me most is I am not able to hear the bow when I shoot. The dampers work better than you can believe and it shoots carbon arrows so fast they just appear in the target. Personally I have never been happier with a bow.
A friend of mine has several high $ bows Hoyt, Mathews, etc and he always takes his Mathews hunting as he says no matter how it shoots in practice it is the best hunting bow he has. I think that means it is a little lucky for him. What ever you decide I think you will be completely satisfied with the Mathews bow.
Good Hunting, "Z"
Posts: 352 | Location: Grand Island, NE. USA | Registered: 26 January 2001
quote:Originally posted by Zedman: Such were my thoughts. The dealer said, not to worry, I trusted him and he was exactly right the bow is very forgiving and what amazes me most is I am not able to hear the bow when I shoot. The dampers work better than you can believe and it shoots carbon arrows so fast they just appear in the target. Personally I have never been happier with a bow.
A friend of mine has several high $ bows Hoyt, Mathews, etc and he always takes his Mathews hunting as he says no matter how it shoots in practice it is the best hunting bow he has. I think that means it is a little lucky for him. What ever you decide I think you will be completely satisfied with the Mathews bow.
Good Hunting, "Z"
This is exactly how I feel about my Matthews Ultra 2 and its laser-like trajectory. It's very quiet for the speed that I'm getting out of it, and it's very forgiving.
Posts: 6545 | Location: Pennsylvania | Registered: 28 August 2001
Thanks for the info guys. I think it is between the LX and Legacy, but both are a little heavy for my liking. Guess I will get by that. The LX did shoot very smooth.
Zedman, So the LX is very forgiving? I have been shooting bows for 9 years but my form is probably not the best. I just don't want any problems with broadhead flight. That is why I was leaning toward the Legacy with more brace height. I shoot 70lbs and 29.5 inch draw so speed is not a problem.
Justin B, I only meant it wasn't something to worry yourself into hives over. That sounds like very good logic. Go with what makes you feel comfortable, no one knows you better than you do.
Good Hunting, "Z"
Posts: 352 | Location: Grand Island, NE. USA | Registered: 26 January 2001
I just shot the new bow from Archery Research(AR).They have 3 different lengths 31,34,and 37 inch axle to axle.The 34 inch seems to be a very forgiving bow. Its also very quiet and extremely fast.Check out their web site WWW.ARCHERYRESEARCH.COM . I currently shoot a Darton Wrangler that I bought in 96. Its also a good shooting bow and I would highly recommend a Darton Bow to anyone. Good luck with your search!!! Ford
The archery research bow did look nice, but unfortunately the local shops mainly carry hoyt, martin, diamond, and mathews. My choices are pretty much limited to those. Looking real hard at the LX and the legacy, just think they are a little on the heavy side.
Get the Oneida Black Eagle. In my opinion the quietest, fastest bow made. Easy to tune and keep tuned. This bow imparts less strain to the arm and shoulder than any of the other bows I've tried. I know someone’s is going to ask what bows have I tried so here is a small list. Bear, IXL, PSE, Mathews, High Country and Martin. A close friend used to own an archery shop and indoor range until a divorce brought that to an end. Got to try all the bows he had both new and used. Try an Oneida and you'll see what I mean. Lawdog
Posts: 1254 | Location: Northern California | Registered: 22 December 2002
Ive got an old High Country 4runner pro, this is not one of their carbon riser bows and I have hade very good service from it. Very quiet and consistent, I would not even consider one of their carbon bows. The best advice I was ever given about buying a new bow was to go to a proshop that will let you shoot anything they have in stock. The shop here will setup any bow they have if they believe you are serious.
Bow performance is very important but for me some bows that are good bows don't feel right with my imperfect form. Try to match the bow to your form body type, ect