ekiert515 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am currently looking for a new bow. Ive never bought one, all of mine have been hand-me-downs. I have been shooting a Hoyt Heat, older bow but dead nuts. with the technology these days, i figured its time for a major upgrade. Im not too caught up one whats out there, so im up for any suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Don't get caught up with brands . Guys get stuck on bow brands like they do with cars . Go to a few bow shops and try some out Bowtech , Mathews , Hoyt , Ben Pearson , PSE , and on and on . Get the one that feels good in your hands and has a smooth draw . If you are feeling pressured by a dealer , walk out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekiert515 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks for the advice. Ive spoke with a few ppl and each one says that the barnd of bow they shoot is the best. well maybe for them. Ive shot a couple so far but im going to be sending the money i want to get something i really like and feel comfortable with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm in the market as well....started shooting a few...leaning toward the Stinger but kinda like the looks of the Quest bows...need to shoot one...good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santamour123 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 If you are comparing to an older bow, any bow will amaze you now. However when you start to get into the uper class of bows. They are truly modern marvals. I upgrade every 2 years. And within that amount of time the technology is very improved. I just picked up my new Mathews z7 xtreme last week. And absolutly love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve863 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I pulled my 1990 bow out of the closet again this past season and lucked out and actually killed a buck with it. I guess it's time for me to upgrade to maybe a 1993 or 1994 model now? Anybody selling one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Quote I pulled my 1990 bow out of the closet again this past season and lucked out and actually killed a buck with it. I guess it's time for me to upgrade to maybe a 1993 or 1994 model now? Anybody selling one?? I got a lightly used (ha) Martin for you... can you shoot lefthanded? If so make me an offer....haha Of course its probaly way to new for you steve863, I think I bought in the early 2000's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve863 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Quote Quote I pulled my 1990 bow out of the closet again this past season and lucked out and actually killed a buck with it. I guess it's time for me to upgrade to maybe a 1993 or 1994 model now? Anybody selling one?? I got a lightly used (ha) Martin for you... can you shoot lefthanded? If so make me an offer....haha Of course its probaly way to new for you steve863, I think I bought in the early 2000's. Nah I don't think I'm interested. I have my heart set on something from the mid 90's. Early 2000's would be too much of a jump for me. I'm pretty conservative and traditional as many here already know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Maybe you will luck out and find the same model but just a bit newer then, that way it will be change but not real difficult change. ok I'm done hijacking...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loworange88 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Quote If you are comparing to an older bow, any bow will amaze you now. However when you start to get into the uper class of bows. They are truly modern marvals. I upgrade every 2 years. And within that amount of time the technology is very improved. I just picked up my new Mathews z7 xtreme last week. And absolutly love it. I myself just bought a Mathews Z7 Extreme....Smooth draw, shoots like a dream, and is dead quiet. But I finally decided this after shooting a bunch of bows and going back and forth for many months. Good Luck with what ever bow you decide to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle rider Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've had Martins and PSE for many years, I recently got a Bear Strike and it may be one of the best bows I have ever shot. Quiet, smooth, very acurate and forgiving. It won't break the bank either. These newer Bears are great bows. They're not cheap junk like they used to be. I'm considering get rid of my PSE to buy another Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve863 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Quote I've had Martins and PSE for many years, I recently got a Bear Strike and it may be one of the best bows I have ever shot. Quiet, smooth, very acurate and forgiving. It won't break the bank either. These newer Bears are great bows. They're not cheap junk like they used to be. I'm considering get rid of my PSE to buy another Bear. My 1990 bow I picked up again this year just happens to be a Bear. I know of at least one older one that still shoots. Mine even fell out of a tree a number of years ago and it was no worse for wear. I can imagine that happening to one of those lightweight ones that are being made today by any company. There would be pieces flying everywhere, I'm sure. For the little I practiced with it over the years, I have always found the bow to be quite accurate also. I can imagine how accurate it could be for someone who practiced more. I wouldn't doubt that there has been more advanced bow companies out there over recent years, but at least the one old Bear I have I wouldn't consider complete junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle rider Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I think there was a time when Bear was using a lot of cheap components and selling through Walmart and Kmart. That's really what I meant to say. BY today's standards with bows costing as much or more than a lot of quality rifles, its nice to get into a great bow like a Bearfor $500 or less new. Whats even better in the case of the one I bought it out shoots the more expensive PSE bow that I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretchhunts Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 don't get caught up in all the hype out there. Gotta have the fastest, most expensive bow out there type. Shoot a bunch of them and go with what feels good to you. I got a bunch of friends together and shot what they had. Most of them have the same draw or close to it for me. just don't let a dealer talk you into something if it doesn't feel right. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimO Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Just make sure you look at the new Hoyts... they're the best bows ever created by man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle rider Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hoyts are nice just expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretchhunts Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Quote Hoyts are nice just expensive. Find a Reflex or some of the BPS bows were made by Hoyt. I got a redhead XPS34 which is a hoyt with a redhead tag on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle rider Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Nice I didn't know Bass Pro Redheads were made by Hoyt. I also thought Reflex is out of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Quote Nice I didn't know Bass Pro Redheads were made by Hoyt. I also thought Reflex is out of business. yup Reflex is no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle rider Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Shot my Bear Strike this morning before work again. It continues to impress me. All things considered, it isn't that expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretchhunts Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 some of the BPS bows were Reflex which was Hoyt parts. Reflex was a part of Hoyt. Now some of the BPS bows are hoyt but also Diamond. Just like Matthews started their own off brand bow but it's still a matthews just cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 If you think a Mission is even close to a Matthews, I suggest you go shoot a few of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter49 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 check out elite archery .com saw them at the local sports show they looked good. I did not try them. I think they are made in N.Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Yep, they are located in Henrietta, a suburb of Rochester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle rider Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 now that's cool! Wan't Onieda Eagle made in NY at one time too? I know its not anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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