Newbie alert here! I have been hunting for almost 19 years now (man that makes me sound old). I started out shooting a flat bow with my dad and grandpa, then moved onto a Bear compound bow. I used the Bear for a long time, way past when I should have upgraded. I eventually purchased a used York from a guy at work for $100. The York doesn't fit me although I have made due and killed many whitetails with it. I plan to keep it around as a backup since I can still shoot it rather well. The question I have is what bows are the best on the market today? I have heard all about Hoyt, PSE, Matthews etc. I have been a casual hunter over the years due to cost and having a young family. My kids are now starting to grow up and I have the money. I am wanting to invest in a new bow, the best of the best that will last me for quite awhile. Money isn't an object here. I won't be upgrading year after year unless someone is giving them to me I know Hoyt and Matthews shooters are pretty adamant about their bows. I plan on going to my local bow shop and trying some (I know they're a Hoyt and Bear dealer), but I figured I would pick some brains on here. What do you shoot and why? Likes, dislikes? For the record, of the many whitetails I have shot with a bow I have never had a passthrough. I might try expandables this year, but the muzzy's have been pretty good to me. Thanks! Andy
You will here the same thing from just about everyone. Go to the proshop and shoot them all. So many good bows you won't go wrong. It will come down to what you like when you shoot. IF you haven't shot a newer bow your in for a treat. Pass throughs should be common with good placement.
X2... Tribal's got it. Shoot as many as you can. I knew when I held my bow that it was the right one for me, regardless of what other people have said. It's a "feel" thing... but if you're looking for a plug... see my signature. :d OH... and welcome to BH
Good advice from the 2 ahead of me. If you go with one of the better known brands, they are all very well engineered and produced. It comes down to what works and feels right to you. Where in MO are you from? I'll be working the Bowtech Trailer this weekend in Steele, down near the bootheel. If your close you can shoot all of the bows we have.
I shoot an old Bear Whitetail 2 and use stinger serrated broad heads. I have pass through all the time. I think it's all in where you hit and the distance. Plus the serrated heads help. Never had a deer go more than 100 yrds after tagging it. Hard to find around here though.
Shoot as many bows as you can and get the one that fits you. All the bows that are on the market are great bows, you will be in ahhh when you start shooting them.
I agree with all of the above. Everyone likes something a lil different and I know there's a bow out there you will love regarless of what brand it is. Shoot as many bow as you can, go to different shops even if you like what one has, because theres something you might like better that the dealer doesn't carry. Good Luck!!
As stated, shoot them all. When you've found "your bow", you'll know within the first couple shots. Since you say money isn't an option, you're fortunatley able to choose a bow based only on what feels best/performs the best, and budget plays no role. Ah, I wish Good luck in your search.
HA HA, well those statements didn't exactly go well together huh? I truly believe a pass through will yield a larger blood trail. I have heard some pretty good thing about the exandables and the size of wound it creates and I just might make the switch. I am also a guy that has never practiced with a broadhead on the range, ever, so I think that might help with the transition as well since they are said to fly like a field tip.
If your not getting passthroughs with a fixed bladed head there is a very good chance that an expandable will never make it deep enough to hit the vitals. A buudy of mine had his kid use one and it just bounced off. Whether your shooting fixed blades or expandables you really need to practice with them, you'd be amazed how bad they'll fly compared to field points when the bow isn't tuned properly.
