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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:25:20 AM EDT
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Bowtech.
But just look at Hoyt, Bowtech, and Mathews and you'll be good. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:26:52 AM EDT
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Recurve. But only 'cause I fucked up my rotator cuff and the jarring of a compound sucks. Looking at crossbows now.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:33:30 AM EDT
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Mathews No-Cam was pretty hot last year, but there is probably a lot of great stuff out there.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:34:44 AM EDT
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Fred Bear,
it's the only one I remember 
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:37:45 AM EDT
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Mathews No-Cam was pretty hot last year, but there is probably a lot of great stuff out there. I just bought one. First new bow in 15 years. Sitting at the shop waiting for me to set it up. Some seem to love it, some hate it. It's not for the speed queens, but the smoothness, lack of shock and how quiet it is has sold me. Other than that, I hear Hoyt makes a very solid and more advanced bow. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:40:23 AM EDT
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Really depends on what you like and want. Are you going to use for hunting or target/3D shooting? Want speed? Want easy draw cycle with quiet shot? Lots of variables. Go to a pro shop and try out some bows. There are many good options.
I primarily shoot PSE. But I am looking at an Elite Archery bow for an easy draw and quiet bow for turkey hunting. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:44:38 AM EDT
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This could be retitled what is your favorite bow - that's what you will get
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:44:42 AM EDT
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I swore I would never own a Mathews Why? |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:45:49 AM EDT
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I swore I would never own a Mathews Why? They are the brodozer of the archery world. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:46:44 AM EDT
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The poll results are clear and accurate
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:47:39 AM EDT
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I shot the Energy 32 a couple months ago and it was amazing. It's the first bow I've shot that made me think about retiring my 05' Mathews LX.
ETA: Elite makes the Energy 32 Chris |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:47:46 AM EDT
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I have a Matthews and love it.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:49:53 AM EDT
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I like Hoyt, been shooting them for 17yrs and have never had a problem. Mathews as a company is too arrogant and I really don't like their designs.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:51:44 AM EDT
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Kind of getting the itch for a new bow. I swore I would never own a Mathews, but I think I want to try a Mathews. I love my Mathews Chill R. It's not a solocam. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:53:42 AM EDT
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I swore I would never own a Mathews Why? They are the brodozer of the archery world. You could say the same for Hoyt. There are fanboys of that brand as well. Who cares? Shoot what you're comfortable in. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:55:00 AM EDT
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I swore I would never own a Mathews Why? They are the brodozer of the archery world. Hunh, I had no idea. I shoot a PSE Brute X, but I reeeally, really liked the Mathews Creed I had a chance to shoot. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:56:31 AM EDT
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I shoot a Mathews, but Elite are the best.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:56:40 AM EDT
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I have a Bear, go to a good archery shop and shoot a bunch and buy what you like.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:58:44 AM EDT
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Samick
But out of that list I would go Hoyt. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:59:12 AM EDT
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we shoot PSE on the Compounds and Martin Recurves.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:00:15 AM EDT
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I have a Bear, go to a good archery shop and shoot a bunch and buy what you like. this - I have a Bear Motive 6 and love it. Go and try different bows all the higher end bows from just about any company will be good. It all depends on what works for you. I'm intrigued by the G5 dual cam bows, but have not gotten a chance to shoot one. Elite are supposedly the easiest shooting bows, with respectable speeds. There's a myriad of new manufacturers out there that have gotten good reviews in the magazines. I'd like to try an APA to see how they shoot, but none of my local shops carry them. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:00:16 AM EDT
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Fanboys flock to Matthews....
Hoyt is where it's at. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:00:30 AM EDT
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Golden Eagle.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:01:01 AM EDT
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I shoot a Mathews, but Elite are the best. Elites are moving up for sure. They have an amazing valley. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:01:03 AM EDT
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we shoot PSE on the Compounds and Martin Recurves. PSE is an AZ company and is in Tucson. I have had their bows in the past, and their customer service is top notch, they are a good solid choice. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:02:12 AM EDT
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Nobody shoots a PSE any more?
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:03:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bowtech. But just look at Hoyt, Bowtech, and Mathews and you'll be good. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:03:26 AM EDT
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Elite FTW
Try them all before you just decide tho....Elites aren't for everyone...same with all brands. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:03:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a Matthews and love it. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:04:04 AM EDT
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Bowtech. But just look at Hoyt, Bowtech, and Mathews and you'll be good. No....there are sooo many more bow manufacturers that blow all 3 out of the water for less cash with better customer support. They're just the ones that advertise the most. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:04:34 AM EDT
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Hoy Carbon Spyder. Smooth draw, light weight and quite. I use a 30" ata bow for use in a tree stand, otherwise a 34" ata for spot and stalk.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:05:08 AM EDT
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I have a Matthews and love it. this ive shot them all , Matthews is my preference. my only issue with Matthews is they cant come out with the new technology fast enough. they always make small changes from year to year and then a big change every 5 years or so. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:06:00 AM EDT
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Tenpoint
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:06:07 AM EDT
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No....there are sooo many more bow manufacturers that blow all 3 out of the water for less cash with better customer support. They're just the ones that advertise the most. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bowtech. But just look at Hoyt, Bowtech, and Mathews and you'll be good. No....there are sooo many more bow manufacturers that blow all 3 out of the water for less cash with better customer support. They're just the ones that advertise the most. Well then start posting names. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:06:13 AM EDT
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Hoy Carbon Spyder. Smooth draw, light weight and quite. I use a 30" ata bow for use in a tree stand, otherwise a 34" ata for spot and stalk. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile z7 extreme is the same thing basically. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:06:17 AM EDT
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Hoy Carbon Spyder. Smooth draw, light weight and quite. I use a 30" ata bow for use in a tree stand, otherwise a 34" ata for spot and stalk. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile which ATA's are you using and how do you like them? Can you compare the draw to other bows? |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:09:26 AM EDT
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I love my Hoyt but I have shot bows from other companies that I would like to own including Mathews. Saying that I would only own a Hoyt is like saying that I would only own one make of firearm. That isn't going to happen. I have a buddy though, who is a Mathews snob. To him there is no other bow maker that can come close. Whatever
Go and shoot as many different bows as you can. You will know when you get the right one. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:10:32 AM EDT
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Tag to read.
I know nothing about bows. I bought a PSE off amazon web it was on sale for $122 and that's what I've been shooting. Interested to read opinions. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:13:02 AM EDT
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After being out of archery for over 15 years I'm bowhunting this year. It opens tomorrow
. My last bow was bought about 20 years ago, so I had zero loyalties when I started shopping for a new set up. After shooting the Matthews line, Hoyt, Elite, PSE, Mission, Bear, G5, Diamond & Bowtech, I bought a Bowtech. A Carbon Knight. It just felt the best to me out of all the bows I shot. Plus Bowtech is an Oregon company, so that helped too. If I have trouble that my shop can't take of, the factory is 2 hours away. Actually my sights, Spot Hogg & my stabilizer, Spyder archery, are also made here in Oregon. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the major brands though. If you like Matthews, check out Mission. They are made by Matthews and I really couldn't feel much difference between a $500 Mission & a $1000 Matthews.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:14:22 AM EDT
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I shoot a Bear. I've had it for 8 years and enjoy shooting it. There are better bows out there, but I bought when in college and it was a great price for what it offered at the time. I went to a pro shop and tried different brands, I'm lefty and bear was one of the few brands that didn't cost extra to order in lefty at the time.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:14:25 AM EDT
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So what is better about high end bows? I've only ever had a Martin. The only major concern I've had is the noise at release, but I'm under the impression it's impossible to kill all string twang.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:17:05 AM EDT
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So what is better about high end bows? I've only ever had a Martin. The only major concern I've had is the noise at release, but I'm under the impression it's impossible to kill all string twang. noise , speed, let off, back stop. it all gets better with the upper end bows. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:19:20 AM EDT
[#43]
Go to an archery shop and shoot a bit much of them. Get the one you like best.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:19:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:22:18 AM EDT
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Speed + Lightweight + Compact + Accuracy + Smoothness = Mathews
disclaimer: I've never fired a Hoyt. The main reason being the Hoyt was generally heavier for the equivalant speed versus Mathews. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:24:16 AM EDT
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I shoot a Mathews. It's quiet, accurate, and forgiving. Not going to win any speed contests, but I've killed a lot of stuff with it.
Archery is this weird thing where every brand has whores that like that brand just because it's that brand. Go to a shop and try everything. It's hard to go wrong with top manufacturer's offerings. ETA: 
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:27:23 AM EDT
[#47]
I've owned Hoyt, Matthews, PSE and Bowtech.
My Bowtech was by far the smoothest shooting, quietest and most accurate bow. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:27:53 AM EDT
[#48]
I don't know shit about crossbows but I found this video interesting.
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:32:11 AM EDT
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Fred Bear, it's the only one I remember Love my recurve Grizzly 
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:32:28 AM EDT
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Here is a picture from the Matthews factory
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