Seeking your advice on a new bow

[hennyhog]

Hello All,
First off...I hope you do not have to be from CA to be a member of this forum. Anyhow I need some advice & peoples opinions (Hunters please) on what new bow to purchase. I have been Hunting with a Bear Whitetail Supreme for 6 years now with 80% letoff. The bow is antiquated compared to todays bows. I am finally going to upgrade!

What I am looking for in the new bow is a few things. First I want one that is short, light, and fast. Secondly, but I guess more important is a very well made one. I do not want to go out & buy the most expensive one I can find just to say "I paid the most so it should be the best" ..but one that is worth every penny & I will have for many years to come.

I am just a hunter. I am really not up on all the "jargon" with todays bows. The reason why I registerd with this forum is it looks like it is well put together and has knowledgable members. Some names that come to mind allready are of course...Matthews, Hoyt, Jennings, Golden Eagle, & PSE. I have visited most of these sights & it semms like everyone is practically making very similar if not the same bows???

Have a blast guys & Gals. I really do appreciate ALL of your feedback!

[T-man]

One piece of advice that has always stuck with me is first find a bow that feels comfortable in your hand. I bow that feel natural to grip will be easier to shoot. Once you find a brand that is comfortable to hold look for a model that fits the rest of your criteria. I just got home from shooting at the range and the pro shop is full of he new 2004 models, lots out there to choose from. I'm shooting a Hoyt right now, but have shot PSE in the past and they are both great companies. Don't get too stuck on "blazing" speed unless you are shooting a lot of 3D. A fast miss is just the same as a slow one. Anything in the 250-270 fps with a hunting arrow is easily obtainable and generally gives you more options and a higher brace height which is more forgiving to those of us who can't practice as much as we like. Good luck

[apapro]

Hennyhog:

For a bow that you described in your thread, only one comes to mind, The Bowtech Patriot Dually!!!

Why? It has a 7 5/8" brace height which makes it easier to shoot( good for hunting) and the speed is rated in the high 330's. I have just got my new Patriot Dually and it is awsome. Super smooth, super fast and very easy to shoot.

I also agree with t-man find a bow that fits your hand the best, and if it built by a reputable manufacture go with it. There are no bad bows out there!!!

Bowtechs site is www.bowtecharchery.com Check it out the, bows they produce are amazing!!!

[cdn-redneck]

In today's world I don't think there are any poorly made bows, so you just have to find the right fit. I am a fan of Hoyt bows so I think the Hoyt Razortec will fit the bill for you 33" ata 7 1/4" brace height 310 fps IBO.
http://www.hoytusa.com/products/razortec.tpl?cart=107556450238740773

You could also look at the Xtec slightly longer ata at 35 1/2"
http://www.hoytusa.com/products/xtec.tpl?cart=107556450238740773

This year Martin also has a winner on their hands it is the Slayr with similar specs to the Xtec it is going to be a great bow for them.
http://www.martinarchery.com/bows/sla.htm
Bow opinions are like arseholes. Everybody has one so have fun buying your new bow pick the one the feels the best
http://www.hoytusa.com/store/CatalogImages/oval%20sticker%20thumb.jpg :wink: :thumbsup:

[sir_huntsalot]

It's a hard decision to make these days with so many nice bows on the market. I pondered the same thing last year and ended up with a Mathews Legacy. I picked the Legacy because it had a good brace height (over 7 ") it is fast, very smooth and forgiving and after reading alot of reviews on it and hearing no complaints it sounded like the bow for me. Everyone I asked that had tried the Legacy said you will not find a smoother better shooting bow and after having it for a while I am very happy with it. Good luck with your quest.

[hennyhog]

Thank you everyone who have responded so far. Let me ask another question. What is brace height & why is this important? I aslo keep hearing the term "forgiving" used when people talk about brace height.

Ryan

[scooter]

Hello All,
First off...I hope you do not have to be from CA to be a member of this forum. Anyhow I need some advice & peoples opinions (Hunters please) on what new bow to purchase. I have been Hunting with a Bear Whitetail Supreme for 6 years now with 80% letoff. The bow is antiquated compared to todays bows. I am finally going to upgrade!

What I am looking for in the new bow is a few things. First I want one that is short, light, and fast. Secondly, but I guess more important is a very well made one. I do not want to go out & buy the most expensive one I can find just to say "I paid the most so it should be the best" ..but one that is worth every penny & I will have for many years to come.

I am just a hunter. I am really not up on all the "jargon" with todays bows. The reason why I registerd with this forum is it looks like it is well put together and has knowledgable members. Some names that come to mind allready are of course...Matthews, Hoyt, Jennings, Golden Eagle, & PSE. I have visited most of these sights & it semms like everyone is practically making very similar if not the same bows???

Have a blast guys & Gals. I really do appreciate ALL of your feedback!

First off Hennyhog...Welcome to the bowzone! And no, you can be from anywhere to join.... :D

I have shot quite a few different bows and have been happy with all of them so far. I liked the Martin Cougar Magnum...great little bow...also, I have been shooting the hoyt line for the last couple of years and like them too.

I will be shooting the Hoyt Supertec this year and I am looking forward to trying it.

[whitetail2nitro]

Welcome to the forum Hennyhog.

A simplified explanation on brace height; Brace Height is the perpendicular distance from the bow string to the handle (the round part that contact the spot between the thumb and index finger).

A short BH (anything under 7") will produce a faster arrow because the arrow is on the string longer during the power stroke. Unfortunately, any bad form will be magnified.

A longer BH will produce a slower arrow since the arrow is off the string earlier. But the bow will be more forgiving since the arrow is on it's way, before torqueing, side to side or up-down movement can affect it.

So, a person with alot of practice will benefit more from a bow with a short BH.