Hi everyone. I am looking to get a new bow. I am going to have about $400. I am only 13 so I can't fork out a lot of money. There are so many brands and I can't decide on a bow. Anyone have any preferences. I pull 45 right now and can adjust to 50 if needed so don't let that stop you from recommending a regular bow. I have looked at alot of bows that go from like 15-70 but they lose speed in doing that. That you for all of the help.
With a 400 or so cap i would look for a 2014 Elite E32 or Elite Spirit, you can get either with 40 pound limbs.
Day after Christmas go to Cabelas or Bass pro, shoot a couple and see what you like. Do not get caught up on brand names buy the one that is the most comfortable to you.
PSE Stinger X 60# bow.. You can back out the limbs under 50 to 46-47lb range. Best bow for the buck 400 and under..
Shoot as many as possible and pick whichever one is feels the best to you everyone has different things they like out of their bows.
Go too any sporting goods shop that deals with bows. Don't let them talk you into a new one, the 2016 models are hitting the racks, so that's making some of the previous years bows, pretty cheap. I just picked up a 2015 Mathews Nocam HTR Tactical Black, for $799.00. Shoot a few and see which one you feel most comfortable.. Remember..more money doesn't always mean it's better..
Find a Bass Pro Shops close to you, it will be worth the drive. They have a massive bow clearance event going on right now. There's several 600-800 bows for $400 or under right now. Otherwise, check out the used market. ArcheryTalk is a great place for the classifieds (and only the classifieds, lol) A Mathews Chill SDX would be a perfect bow for you if you could find one in that price range. I doubt you will though. I would also check out the Mission line, they're excellent bows at an even better price.
