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new bow

Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
edited March 2009 in Bow Hunting and Target Archery
Shot my new to me bow last night. Mathews LX. Got it used for $400 complete with sight, rest, quiver. It was a 04 model used 1 season. Sold my older Hoyt Intruder for $200 with the works on it and also all the arrows. Trying carbons this year. Gold Tip Hunters. Impressed with it so far. 3 months to go.
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't even want to start the "which bow is better" fight...I am shooting a whole lot of different bows and trying to figure out which one is best for me. I broke my right elbow in march and tore the tendons real bad...since then I have been trying to get the arm strength back but it just isn't there...thinking a bow with greater let off will help. Plus these newer bows maintain speed even with lighter draw weights...the days of "macho" draw weight are over for me.
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been using the same old bow for the last 4 or 5 years and i have been considering getting a PSE or fred bear but am not sure what model any ideas?
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Heard Horton is now making a compound bow. It it is as good as the crossbow it could be a dandy.
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey everybody! Long time no see!! How has everyone been?

    Has anyone shot the Matthews Switchback? I was just looking at one on the Matthews website. How does it compare to the Outback?

    Thanks guys (and gals)

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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ive need a new bow, growing out of mine, have a Browning Micro Adreanline, love the bow but def. need a new one, i really like hoyts and brownings, what is a good choice for under $650
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    hey guys,i've bow hunted for 15 years i love it.the bow i've got now i've had for 6 years,i'm thinking of buying a new one whats hot right now?
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just shot the new bow.

    Does anyone really read these post, or am I all alone???

    muss
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just shot the new bow.

    Does anyone really read these post, or am I all alone???

    muss
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Got it today, arrived at like 2:30 pm, got everything on it, nocked it, and put a peep sight in ( which for a brand new string is mighty tough) shot it three times at 5 yards, then 3 times at ten yards...I was 2 inches low and an inch to the right at 5, and dead on at 10! [8D] WHOO HOO!



    Proud shooter of a FRED BEAR VAPOR 300!(by team realtree)
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well all you guys got me thinkin'. I need a new one haha but i am 18, headin to school in the fall, and work at mc-e-dees-. I cannot spend 400+ on a bow like matthews or hoyt. I WOULD LOVE TO, just can't afford it lol. I looked at pse but it seems any bow company that is in my range 200-250 doesn't make any decent bows. Any input?
    Thanks,
    Anthony (A.GUN)
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  • Rem721Rem721 Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Will Mathews has come out with their New 07 hunting bow called DRENALIN.[8D]....Looks like a new toy maybe bought[:D]

    www.mathewsinc.com check it out[:)]
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  • edgecamedgecam Member Posts: 3,280
    edited November -1
    Go to your local shop and shoot as many bows as you can. Then pick the one that best fits you and your budget
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  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,981 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would say the PSE. Light, and good power for the pull. I have had mine for several years now and it still works great as ever...even on the original bow string (Wax them often, replace them seldom). I would suggest a different rest however than the one that came with my bow....I think they have improved them a while ago....and you can always buy your own.
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  • A.GunA.Gun Member Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was iffy on the bear series for the price, scared it might break or be brittle. I have loved mine, its light, and if something were to happen to it you won't cry over it. Mine was like 300 brand new. Not bad...I would shoot some of their series see what you like, very forgiving.
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  • bang250bang250 Member Posts: 8,021
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by edgecam
    Go to your local shop and shoot as many bows as you can. Then pick the one that best fits you and your budget


    X2. Call Joe at PSE if you have questions about any model PSE. Good guy, great help.
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