In market for a newer bow

[stoneam2006]

Looking for some suggestions on a newer bow doesn't need to be brand new or top line something in the middle is what I'm looking for make under 400 used or so....i currently run a parker ultralite 31 and love it but have a opportunity to trade it for a rifle I Want something bad...so looks like I'll be shopping here after new year...figured I'd get some opinions here

[moog5050]

I would consider a used elite in your price range - hunter, z28, GT500, pulse (6" brace).  All smooth shooting bows with a lifetime warranty even when purchased used.  Watch the ads on AT.  You need to know your DL before buying.  Good luck.  Its a buyer's market.

[loworange88]

I would consider a used elite in your price range - hunter, z28, GT500, pulse (6" brace).  All smooth shooting bows with a lifetime warranty even when purchased used.  Watch the ads on AT.  You need to know your DL before buying.  Good luck.  Its a buyer's market.

 

YEP.  I was going to say the same about ArcheryTalk.com in the classifieds.  I've seen some amazing deals in there.

 

You could also comb Ebay for a few weeks and see what pops up.  Top end bows all over...most of them already set up and ready to go.

 

Good luck on what ever you end up with.

[stoneam2006]

Is archery talk a ny based sight

[moog5050]

No but assuming you know the bow you want, you can check the seller's feedback.  I have bought a lot of bows on that sight and never had an issue, but I always check feedback.

[NFA-ADK]

Whats your draw length? 

[stoneam2006]

29

[moog5050]

Really common DL - you will have lots of bows for sale at that DL and some are adjustable without cams or mods.

[bisceglia]

YEP.  I was going to say the same about ArcheryTalk.com in the classifieds.  I've seen some amazing deals in there.

 

You could also comb Ebay for a few weeks and see what pops up.  Top end bows all over...most of them already set up and ready to go.

 

Good luck on what ever you end up with.

 

dont look any further than archery talk, it is not a new york based website.  i recently just sold my bow on it purchased my new bow on the site as well and got a really good deal.  

[stoneam2006]

Actually just signed up and already Crusin thru the adds...

[Hock3y24]

Archery talk for sure. There are some great deals on there.

[growalot]

Go to some shops and shoot...I personally like the Mission bows...

[stoneam2006]

Yea grow was going to try and touch some different ones this weekend hopefully....s&s archery in Springville isn't to far and whitetail in olean has a few

[MACHINIST]

I have a Elite hunter I may be persuaded to sell.29 inch draw,brand new strings a last year.Let me know

[dbHunterNY]

Anything newer 330fps IBO, 32+ inch axle to axle, 6.5"+ brace height will be a sweet shooter. Bows like PSE bows can adjust draw length without buying anything else so you can pass it on or resell it easier.

[stoneam2006]

I have a Elite hunter I may be persuaded to sell.29 inch draw,brand new strings a last year.Let me know

Pm me some pics and what your asking if you don't mind....i won't be looking for a few weeks....

[phade]

Anything newer 330fps IBO, 32+ inch axle to axle, 6.5"+ brace height will be a sweet shooter. Bows like PSE bows can adjust draw length without buying anything else so you can pass it on or resell it easier.

I don't think it is the specs as much as the manufacturer. Certain brands tend to retain value better - which is odd because in general, bow resale sucks.

 

Elite, Mathews tend to do well (relatively speaking), Hoyt so-so....PSE I tend to see them have a hard time hold value.

[Jeremy K]

I bought my elite Z28 on archery talk and my dad just bought a 2011 elite hunter ready to shoot for 500 on archery talk.

[moog5050]

It's a used bow. But what you like regardless of resale. An extra $50-100 in resale after a few years is not what would dictate my decision. You will spend way too much time with it in the woods and practicing to let resale play a role, IMO.

[stoneam2006]

I've been looking at the z28 alot of good things said about it

[MACHINIST]

Z28 is a awesome bow I will tell you.The hunter is as close to the Z as any other bow but the Z shoots a touch nicer to me.I wish I never sold my old Z28 I had.It was the only bow I keep for more than 3 seasons.When I sold it I was on season 5 with it.

[The_Real_TCIII]

I've bought 4 bows on AT. If you get the right seller the bow will be as good as new at half of full retail. My latest 2 are Elites and I really like them.

[mlammerhirt]

Hands down AT is the number one sight for buying and selling new and used bows.

Just bought a 50/60 target red Elite Answer and the Bow arrived in pristine condition!

 

Look into an Athens bow, great shooter and comes with the lifetime, transferable warranty as well.

 

Around mid Jan-Feb is the time to look on ebay......a lot of small bow shops throw stuff on there to recover some lost profits.....most of the bows are sold ready to hunt as well if picking up from a small shop.

[dbHunterNY]

I don't think it is the specs as much as the manufacturer. Certain brands tend to retain value better - which is odd because in general, bow resale sucks.

 

Elite, Mathews tend to do well (relatively speaking), Hoyt so-so....PSE I tend to see them have a hard time hold value.

 

every bow is different even from the same manufacturer.  I definitely agree that certain brands hold value better but within reason.  as you said bow resale sucks. big time too.  worse than vehicles.  At his price range a Mathews bow isn't going to hold much more value for much longer.  we're talking the first handful of years the thing is in existence that it will.  I really haven't had much brand loyalty in the past so I've shot a lot of them, more money doesn't always equal a better bow.  I will say they are quality bows but it yea.... in general those specs I listed will give you the round of the mill hunting rig that has plenty speed but not enough to break into the less forgiving and slightly harsher drawing speed bow category.  you won't get burned canting the bow and can have nice anchor points too compared to your super short bows.  I've passed on a few bows and changing of draw length without worrying about ordering other modules or cams and strings is worth a lot especially the older the bow gets.

[phade]

every bow is different even from the same manufacturer.  I definitely agree that certain brands hold value better but within reason.  as you said bow resale sucks. big time too.  worse than vehicles.  At his price range a Mathews bow isn't going to hold much more value for much longer.  we're talking the first handful of years the thing is in existence that it will.  I really haven't had much brand loyalty in the past so I've shot a lot of them, more money doesn't always equal a better bow.  I will say they are quality bows but it yea.... in general those specs I listed will give you the round of the mill hunting rig that has plenty speed but not enough to break into the less forgiving and slightly harsher drawing speed bow category.  you won't get burned canting the bow and can have nice anchor points too compared to your super short bows.  I've passed on a few bows and changing of draw length without worrying about ordering other modules or cams and strings is worth a lot especially the older the bow gets.

 

I'm not a huge fan of buying a bow on specs alone.

 

Testing out some bows you like and then shopping AT is a good practice. Sometimes you simply can't do that and need to rely on reviews though.