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 Best bow for $500?
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09/23/13 05:25 AM
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chaseh2003
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I need recommendations for a bow. I would like to spend about $500 give or take. I'm not interested in speed, I want smooth and quiet. A forgiving shooter would be nice too. My old bow is a Matthews MQ32 but I don't have the disposable income for a Matthews these days. Thanks
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: chaseh2003]
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09/23/13 12:44 PM
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Wes70
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You will not find what you are looking for with only $500. JMHO Put about $200-$300 more with it and you will be fine. Any bows under that, you just will not be happy with.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: Wes70]
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09/23/13 01:38 PM
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passthru
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Are you looking for a set up unit or bare bow?
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/23/13 01:58 PM
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Grizz
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Are you looking for new or used? If used, there are a lot of bows sold on Archery Talk. I bought a bare Mathews Z7 in almost new condition with a dozen new arrows for $500.00 from a guy on Archery Talk.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/23/13 02:27 PM
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JDShellnut
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Buy a used bow off of archery talk. Some of those guys are like golfers. Have to have the latest and greatest so they buy new stuff every year. I've bought 2 bows off there and both have been perfect.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/23/13 04:50 PM
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Jmac19
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a used Mathews Switchback XT, you can find them for 500.00
 Mathews z7 magnum
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: Jmac19]
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09/23/13 11:25 PM
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B Razorback
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Shoot the bowtech assassin and its 600 dollars! Its a package bow too so it comes with everything!
You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas! -Davy Crocket
This is duck hunting...shirts and shoes are optional
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: B Razorback]
#4595031
09/23/13 11:38 PM
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chaseh2003
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A used bow is fine. I actually bought my MQ32 used. Thanks for the tips
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: chaseh2003]
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09/24/13 01:56 AM
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JDShellnut
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Look at an Elite. Specifically a z28 or hunter. Both are as smooth as you will find and you get a lifetime transferable warranty.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/24/13 02:21 PM
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East Texas Archery & Bait
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You will find what you are looking for, for 500 ish
I sugjest the PSE DRIVE or the PSE Sinister. Great bows. very quiet smooth and fast @ 326FPS for the drive $599.99 and 327FPS with the sinister $599.99
East Texas Archery - Bait & Tackle.
Mt.Vernon, TX. 75457
903-588-9200
1001 Texas Hwy 37 S
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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#4596920
09/24/13 03:57 PM
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kmon11
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PSE Sinister is a good shooting bow and is on sale now at Cabela's for 449 for the bare bow and 549 for the package
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/28/13 01:09 PM
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shaymac
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 Slow is smooth and smooth is accurate. "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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#4612323
09/29/13 03:43 PM
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Bassdeer
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look at the PSE bowmaddness, I'm 4 for 5 with that bow, the one I missed jumped the string.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/29/13 04:36 PM
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r2e0b0e3l
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got to huntersfriend.com they got some pretty good packages
Live to hunt work to afford it
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: r2e0b0e3l]
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09/29/13 05:47 PM
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East Texas Archery & Bait
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I'm just kind of curious on how people wonder why bow shops close or have troubles staying open if we refer everyone to online sites to order there stuff?
Then we get to see posts on here " just bought a bow on line and cant find a shop to help get it set up."
How about referring people to bow shops that can sell, set up, and maintain the equipment purchased.
This is how we keep shops in business not buying on line.
East Texas Archery - Bait & Tackle.
Mt.Vernon, TX. 75457
903-588-9200
1001 Texas Hwy 37 S
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: East Texas Archery & Bait]
#4612802
09/29/13 07:07 PM
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bphillips
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I'm just kind of curious on how people wonder why bow shops close or have troubles staying open if we refer everyone to online sites to order there stuff?
Then we get to see posts on here " just bought a bow on line and cant find a shop to help get it set up."
How about referring people to bow shops that can sell, set up, and maintain the equipment purchased.
This is how we keep shops in business not buying on line.
Some shops should make better deals on lots of equipment. It often varies a good amount from shop to shop. I always use a dealer but it may not be local. $ matters That being said its worth the extra for someone who really knows their stuff. I drove from San Angelo to Kerens to Rednek Booda for my last setup and Jerry spent all day with me getting ready for Africa. Some shops aren't worth it.
Last edited by bphillips; 09/29/13 07:14 PM.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/30/13 01:36 AM
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ryorgensen
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Plus 1000! Sometimes bow shops have some on consignment or where someone traded in last years bow for the next new thing...I have a 3 yr old z7 but before that I had a q2 for about 15 years.....love my Mathews!
Robert
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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09/30/13 08:50 PM
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drred4
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you need to shoot the Hoyt Charger, Very good price bow for how it feels and shoots espeacially if you have the accesories already and just need a bow. I shot a bunch before buying this one.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
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10/01/13 03:55 AM
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TexFlip
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Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Best bow for $500?
[Re: East Texas Archery & Bait]
#4618704
10/01/13 04:36 AM
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Humble pie
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I'm just kind of curious on how people wonder why bow shops close or have troubles staying open if we refer everyone to online sites to order there stuff?
Then we get to see posts on here " just bought a bow on line and cant find a shop to help get it set up."
How about referring people to bow shops that can sell, set up, and maintain the equipment purchased.
This is how we keep shops in business not buying on line.
I buy used equipment. But when it comes to supporting my bowshop, got to follow this advice. Americans are killing themselves with the box store and online mentality. Thes businesses steal from the communities.
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