wanting to buy a better bow

[Hoonin]

I have been bow hunting fer about 4 yrs. I have been useing a PSE Nova that I bought from a buddy of mine. I am thinking about buying the PSE Baby G. I was just wandering if anyone owns or has shot the Baby G, and if it a good bow. I would also be glad to hear any suggestions on equal or better bows fer around the same money. I am planning on spending between $300 and $500. Thanks ahead of time fer any comments.

[TSadler]

Two others I don't see on your list is Hoyt and Bowtech.

From your list, I'd say Mathews. Parker makes a nice bow, too.

If you like PSE, then get one of those.

btw- I haven't heard many good things about PSE lately. Appearently, the limbs have been cracking.

[stout shooter]

had a bear way back in the day. good bow

about a year ago i got a used mathews from a buddy and i will never go back!!!

JMO

SS

[EXTREME]

For the choices that you have there, I would say that mathews is a good choice except that they cost at least $600 minimum. My second choice would be with PSE, even though I have never owned one. If I was to add names to this list, I would definately add Hoyt. They make a variety of good bows and there should be one that fits in your price range. Good luck!

[DelDuck]

I own a Mathws and love it. But when I was looking i heard good things about Alpine archery. You may want to look into one of those also.

[TrofyBuk]

I have been real happy with my Parker, but, the mathews would be my other choice. Good luck.

[pete w]

Kodiak KO32 gets my vote.

[debowhunter]

i have owned 2 mathews, now own the outback, it is a great bow, i can't say its the best but it works for me. i have a friend that says the best bow is the one your shooting:D

[trex]

I own a Mathews SQ2. I sell Bears and Parkers along w/ others on the weekends at a sporting goods stores. I love my Mathews, however if your thinking about a new bow I'd take a good hard look at the Parkers. They've got one of the best warranties in the business if you ever have a problem, and they have a great variety of bows to choose from. One thing you didn't mention is whether your price includes new accessories as well as a new bow. This'll play a big part in your final price. Anyways, whenever I have someone who wants to buy a bow I sell it to them from the grip on out. A bow that feels comfortable in the hands will be alot easier to shoot in the long run irregardless of how fast or anything else it is. Dont get hung up on speed. It's not everything. Vibration, noise, and weight are the more important aspects IMO. All of the bows made today are plenty fast to kill a deer.

[Wolvie]

What about the Onieda Strike Eagle?!!!

Its a very good killer,.....smooth shooter,.and very stealthy!

It`s what Wolvie kills `em with!!

Later All
SAFE HUNTIN~

[ChiroCowboy]

my ol' darton xl drops em fine.

good day
CC

[bigbrother]

Just this weekend I went to a local pro shop and shot 4 different bows. The 4 I shot were the 4 that felt the best in my hand while holding and drawing. I shot the new Matthews Switchback and while there was no recoil, it was like pulling a cement block off a table. Personally didn't like it one bit. I shot an AR34 and liked it alot but eventually settled on one of the 2 Hoyt's that I was shooting. I shot both their std cam & 1/2 and the turbotec with the spiral cam 1/2. Both of these bows were faster, quieter and had the same or less recoil than the Matthews or the AR. In the end I picked the VTEC because it felt the best to me.

My only point is...don't worry about what everyone says or is shooting. You'll shoot the best with the bow that feels the best to you.

[MustangLady]

I have the the Mathews Mustang, as I'm a tiny person with a very short draw, and I wouldn't give it up for anything!

[BILLY D.]

I AM A HOYT FAN. I HAVE AN INTRUDER.

[Kamate]

I love my 2001 MagnaTec shoots lovely!!!

[truk]

HOYT magnatek 1999 still killing deer!:D :D :D :D :D

[HogginHank]

Originally posted by bigbrother
My only point is...don't worry about what everyone says or is shooting. You'll shoot the best with the bow that feels the best to you.

Your exactly right bigbrother. I shot 3 different bows right after the "Outback came out last year. The Hoyt(forgot which one) and Bowtech Liberty. I shot all 3 of them for about 2 hours. And I even went back a few days later to shoot again and decided on the Outback.

Well I ended up selling the Outback because I could get "ME" to tune to the bow. I would torque my grip and all the arrows would tail left or right. I have been shooting PSE for 15+ years and I guess I am just used to PSE's grip or something??? The bow was nice but it just wasn't for me. My 5 year old PSE Durango has the solo cam technology but it is no where near as advanced as these new bows but it does fine for me. My broadheads will cut a 2 1/2" circle out to 25 yards 6 out of 6 shots and that makes me happy.

Shoot as many as you can before you buy an expensive bow. You won't regret spending the extra time before you spend that kind of cash..Good luck

[mtmiller]

I agree, you are missing two of the best manufactures in the business -- Hoyt and Bowtech. I shoot a bowtech miteymite and love it. Head to your pro shop and see which one shoots best for you.

[DON WALKUP]

martin hunter or bear montana are excellent choices ... reasonable price with very good performance right from the factory ...

[DON WALKUP]

hoyt cam and a half or wes wallace recurve ...

[deadonat100yards]

i dont see any thing about Reflex bows! I got a Buckskin for 479 bucks and it is the best bow i ever shot.(even better than a Mathews.)

[deadonat100yards]

Pse bows aint worth a s*** period. the limbs broke on two of my buddies bows and then on mine. his sent him to the hospital cuz it hit him over the head:mad:

[300 RUM]

I think most companies are making some pretty good bows now days.

Now with that said I just bought a new bow. I shot about every bow I could get my hands on. That is what I would recommend, everyone is different so you need to fins what fits YOU.I hade a pretty low budget so I shot the new Matthews but it was not even close to my price range.

Here are the "budget" friendly bows I really liked

#1 Diamond Rapture this bow is made by Bowtech and in my pro shop the bare bow was $369.00 It was very smooth, shot very well and the speed was good. Had very little hand shock and felt the best to me. Diamond also offers several other bows that are very reasonably priced but in the axle to axle length and price range the Rapture fit the bill for me.

#2 Reflex Buckskin this bow has Hoyt cam and 1/2 system. the Diamond was a little smoother, the speed was about the same.This bow was also $369.99. I liked the feels of the single cam a little better.

#3 Bowteck Tomkat This bow was a little like the Diamond with a little more parallel limb design which gave a better brace height but with my short draw length I liked the Diamond better. Speed was about the same. This bow came in a complete package for $439.99 but I did not like the accessories Im not sure what the bare bow cost was.

Now I went in to buy the Diamond Rapture and the shop was out of them. In the waiting time I found a new in box 2004 Bowtech Extreme VFT and bought it. It felt as good as the Rapture but the IBO speed was over 30 fps faster, and the price was the same so I now own it.
I hope this narrows down the field, but there are many great bows in a moderate price range if you look. The pro shops usually do start at the top when you ask to see a new bow but I did not have $1,200.00 for a new bow.

Just shoot all the bows you can and buy the one that feels best to you.:) Good Luck