Looking for a new bow, on a budget.

[Rocky Top]

I am a very green bowhunter. In the past i mainly just used bow season as a scouting time. I have owned 2 bows both of which i shot using no sights, but was able to harvest two does. Never shot at a buck in fear of just wounding him. I enjoy shooting and would like to take full advantage of bow season. I have looked at the 2010 line of Bear bows and like them, mainly the Charge and Strike. Both have a little over 300fps.

Do you have any suggestions on a new bow for a rookie that wants to advance quickly?

 

[Yodel Dog]

PSE Stinger

 

[medwc]

How much are you looking to spend?

I think this would be a great hunting bow but that is JMO. Bow Madness

Would depend what you want to spend.

 

[TheAirMan]

Look at the Mission Eliminator.

 

[hunter82]

Look at the Mission Eliminator.

the mission line of bows cant be beat.very good bows for the price

 

[dmitchell28]

GO check out some Parker Bows, the new lineup will be coming out very soon

 

[UTGrad]

I know the 2010 Parker lineup will be nice. All of their bows will have a factory string suppressor.

 

[DWM]

Most all of your big name brands have a line of economy bows that will do good for you. The thing to do is go look at several bows and decide for yourself. If you are wanting to advance quickly you might be better off to go ahead and get better bow to begin with. You will probably loose more money selling your first bow than it will cost to get the better bow to start off.

 

[Hoss]

Don't worry about your FPS. Get a bow that feels right to you. Look for a higher brace height and little longer axle to axle length. These two attributes will make the bow more forgiving if all else is equal.

So here is a suggestion on your process. Decide how much you can spend for everything (Bow, rest, arrows, release, quiver, sight, stabilizer, etc.). Many entry level bows from the many manufacturers will offer prepackaged sets that can save you hundreds of dollars.

After you know how much, go and try some bows. Don't be pressured into shooting a bunch of bows that you know you cannot afford. It will make you question your purchase later or worse make you spend more than you can really afford. Go to proshops that will let you try out a new bow. Narrow it down to 3 or 4 bows. Then compare them to each other for noise, brace height, axle to axle, price, then speed. This will greatly simplify your process and plus it's fun.

Other things to consider is the service from your pro shop. This can prove to be invaluable. Cosmetics, if you like the way your bow looks you will be happier with it (i.e., camo, shape, lines, etc.).

 

[Baxter83]

Parker and Martin have some great bow packages at reasonable prices. I have a Martin Bengal and absolutely love it.....I can out-shoot my buddy and he has around $1000 in his setup

 

[Yodel Dog]

Look at the Mission Eliminator.

Not hijacking the thread, but where can these be found around Nashville and what kind of price?

 

[UTGrad]

Look at the Mission Eliminator.

Not hijacking the thread, but where can these be found around Nashville and what kind of price?

Archery Den in Franklin carries Mathews and Mission.

 

[Yodel Dog]

Look at the Mission Eliminator.

Not hijacking the thread, but where can these be found around Nashville and what kind of price?

Archery Den in Franklin carries Mathews and Mission.

Thanks

 

[xtremeoutdoors]

Take a look at the PSE Vendetta XS at 599 msrp it will be a top seller this year

 

[The Archery Den]

There are 3 great 2010 Mission models that cover a broad price range from low to mid, and they are the Eliminator II, Maniac and UX2. We have them in stock so swing by and you can shoot them all. The Archery Den in Franklin.