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Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 01:20 AM
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Want to purchase a new bow with a budget between $400-450 and was curious y'alls recommendation? I have heard some good things about bows they sell at bass pro, but not sure honestly. shoot...
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 01:48 AM
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Bullfrog
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There's a pretty sweet Switchback for $400 on here
Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 02:11 AM
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Find an archery shop around town and tell them your budget and they'll let you shoot a couple and see which one you like.
You can run but you can't hide...
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 02:16 AM
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wisco-hunter
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Buy on here or craigslist, lots of rich guys by the newest models each year. Just make sure you keep there contact info if bow breaks (for a mathews anyways). That's how I got my last two bows, both work like new and if they ever break I made it part of the deal I can contact the seller to send it in for me.
Why is it that every time I push #1 for english, I cannot understand the person on the other end???
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 02:44 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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Used bowtech assassin Want to purchase a new bow with a budget between $400-450 and was curious y'alls recommendation? I have heard some good things about bows they sell at bass pro, but not sure honestly. shoot...
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 03:40 AM
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[quote=BOBO the Clown]Used bowtech assassin
Yep. Best bow I have owned. Bought a lightly used Insanity thinking I would upgrade, and I can't find it any better.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 12:09 PM
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Some good advice so far, good used ones or entry level new.
If going new, or even to try some go somewhere they will let you shoot several. Cabela's has several on sale or with Cabela's bucks back that can be used for arrows, release etc. If you go there have them setup a few Infinite Edge, Instigator, Vision, and Rally come to mind and some of those are on sale now.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 01:29 PM
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I would say run as fast as you can from big box stores... Find yourself a reputable shop and get to know the pro so they can teach you and you can work out what your needs are
Sombody smells like fried borritos...
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 01:44 PM
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Find a used Elite. They have a transferable lifetime warranty. So does Athens.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/21/14 01:48 PM
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JBlack
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huntersfriend.com i was very pleased with their work
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 12:38 AM
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You may want to look at Mission Archery....these bows are built by Mathews and have a large poundage and draw length adjustment. My Archery shop owner (who sells Mathews) swears by them.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 01:40 AM
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John A.
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You may want to look at Mission Archery....these bows are built by Mathews and have a large poundage and draw length adjustment. My Archery shop owner (who sells Mathews) swears by them. +1 Mission makes a great bow. My dad shoots a Mission Ballistic and it shoots as good or better than my Hoyt CRX32
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 03:52 AM
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Great recommendations here guys. Will look into all these options. Much appreciated. Are the mission bows within my price range?
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 03:53 AM
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And when I say $450 surely I will inch up to $500 lol
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 01:46 PM
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Hoyt Charger. I'm not sure what the bare bow runs but it should be close to that.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 09:00 PM
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TonyinVA
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I think you can get a Mission bow for under $500. I'd check your local bow shops or go online and look for a Mission Archery Dealer.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 09:10 PM
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Hoyt Ignite would be one to look at. $499 package price.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 09:13 PM
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I would say run as fast as you can from big box stores... Find yourself a reputable shop and get to know the pro so they can teach you and you can work out what your needs are ^^^^ This
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/22/14 11:04 PM
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Mission Bows are really good IMO. I shoot one, love it, and haven't had a problem/any problems since bought in late 2009
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/31/14 07:27 AM
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How about the Quest Rogue or Torrent? I'm not recommending, I'm interested in getting into bow hunting in the same price range. These have been recommended by multiple people.
Country boy livin in the city.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/31/14 02:14 PM
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As others have said, I would look at newer model used bows. You can get a much better bow for your money. Athens has a transferable lifetime warranty, so they are definitely worth a look. A buddy of mine is on their field staff and he has had several Athens bows. From what I've seen they are very nice bows.
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Re: Bow Reccomendations $400-$450 limit
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08/31/14 11:34 PM
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huntersfriend.com i was very pleased with their work X2 You can get a fully rigged, brand new bow pretty close in that range.
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