Posted: 11/18/2020 5:30:52 PM EDT
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Can I get some opinions on a good “bang for the buck” compound bow for a beginner? I would like to get into bow hunting for whitetail deer and there seems to an abundance of options. I need some experienced hunters to help narrow it down. I certainly don’t need top of the line being new to this, but don’t want junk. What’s something that will last me for a decade or two? Also, what sights, arrows, accessories do you all recommend to a rookie? Is this possible for $500 - $750? Or is this a $1,000 purchase? |
| You may want to consider one of these with the free cables and strings for life (if you have a dealer shop nearby that could attend to that for you)? Prime Logic If you get new strings and cables as recommended by some every couple of years, it's a substantial cost over 10 yrs imo. Personally, I picked up a NIB Bear Escape a few years back for around 1/2 msrp and I've been very pleased by that upgrade from my 2005 model bow which will need a new string for certain next season. So I agree that the fpni. |
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Go visit some local shops and take a look at any new old stock options. They will probably have something that meets your needs quite well if you're not really picky. Along the same lines as this thread: I finally upgraded this year and wanted to get something really nice without breaking the bank. Ended up finding a new old stock flagship Hoyt that originally MSRP'd for over 1k. Walked out with it fully set up with a QAD drop away, quiver, a dozen arrows, new release, new sight, tune, more broad heads, and another target for under 1k. A fully set up flagship bow for about $750 lets me care a lot less about whether it is this year's flagship or a few years old. FWIW, the equivalent new flagship bow would have cost at least $1k more all in with performance that is virtually identical. |
| Mathews Vertix would be good. Its a great bow even for a couple years old. I have a VXR & the new V3 (Both the 31" models) and they are wonderful but that Vertix is still a fine piece. I dont know if they are on the second hand market for your price range but it would be worth it to try and scout one out. Beyond that, i am not sure. |
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Look for a local bow shop, I had good luck with discontinued models or trade ins I just sold a Reezen at the local shop for $300, it’s an older bow, not the smoothest but definitely a FAST bow. Would have been a great deal for someone in your position. Also check out archerytalk .com big classified section over there |
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I’m not sure if Hoyt still makes the Powermax but it’s an entry level setup, ran me around $800 a few years back with half a dozen arrows and some broadheads. I’m still very satisfied with mine. Regardless, please use your local archery shop over the big box store. It’s a much better experience and the staff are always super helpful and patient. |