I have been in the market for a bow, and being my first bow I'm not all that knowledgeable on the older stuff. Is this a good deal? The guy is asking $150... figure you can't go wrong? I know XT2000 is just the limb, so I'll have to ask what actual model it is. Here is the description: The Bow is a Hoyt Magnatec Split Limb XT2000 60-70lb 29" draw, a few yrs old in excellent shape. new silencers and new string as well. Adjustable sights, quiver, 10 XX75 aluminum arrows, Trigger release on wrist strap, extra broadheads, field points, scents, scent cover, two harnesses and case, all included. Asking only $150.00 for it all. Thanks for the help!
If you could post a pic, it would be easier to identify what specific bow it is. From that you can figure out age, specs, etc. A lot of older bows were draw length specific, which means that you cannot adjust the draw length without a different cam. If it is not your draw length and you cannot get a cam at a reasonable rate, the bow is worthless to you. A new string is a plus, assuming that it is the correct string for the bow. All of the other stuff you'll probably find that you will replace anyway. For example, if the arrows are as old as the bow, they are probably made of aluminum and for me, I would not shoot them. Buying an older bow is the way that I got into bow hunting as well, except I paid a bit more for an older Jennings bow. I shot it well and killed my first deer with it. Then, come to find out, it was an inch too long in dl for me and slow compared to what is made now. So I sold it and bought a new one (a gently used Hoyt only two months old) a year later. Good luck to you and I hope that I have given you some useful info.
Thanks, unfortunately there are no pictures. I may contact him and try to get some more info. I'm all about a good deal, but also want to get something that I'm not going to want to replace after my first season
your biggest concerns should be draw wieght and length also make sure the limbs are solid and the cams are in great shape. everything else can be repaired or replaced easily.
Got some more info on the bow: Hoyt Magnatec Split Limb 60-70lb 29" length draw, the arrows are xx75 aluminum arrows. I need to measure my draw length when I get home... but my rough guess would be that I'm 28 1/2 or so since I'm 5'11". Further thoughts?
Make sure you check ur draw. If u are less then 29" its not for you. You could alwaya get something a 1/2" shorter then you need cause you can adjust the D loop to help. But to long "imo" is not good
I would say if the DL matches, the bow is in good shape, the arrows are carbon and you like it when you shoot it (that is one of the most important things to me anyways), then it sounds like a decent deal on your first bow. Around here it is hard to find anything good and not out dated for under $200.
Oh and the good thing about a bow IMO is you can upbrade the hardware to what you want on the next bow and change it out when you get one. Thats what I am doing. I am changing out to a NAP Apache rest then changing sights. When I can afford to buy what I want, I am going to change it all out to the new one and keep the stuff old stuff to put it back on as a back up bow.
I dont think it's a bad price price if it's in good working condition but I do believe you'll want to upgrade after the first year. I think the last year they made the magnetec was 2003.
As a general rule, you can outstretch your arms and measure from one finger tip, across your back, to the other fingertip and divide that number by 2.5. This will get you in the ballpark. It hits mine on the head. I am 5'10" and have a 28" dl.
