OT: Compound bows

[J-Dawg]

What say ye, Pack? Looking to buy a new (to me) hunting bow. I have experience shooting bows, and know all the basics, however, I haven't really kept up with the progression of technology with all these modern bows. I've gone to local shops and shot last years' models from Bowtech (Realm) and Mathews (Triax). I'd prefer to purchase a used model from the past couple of seasons..... nothing brand new or over the top. Any other tips, ideas, experience with these or any of the other brands/models on the market today? Just looking for some general feedback and advice..... of which I know the Pack can most certainly provide.

 

[aTotal360]

I was PSE and Mathews man my entire life. I got a Hoyt last year and it's incredible.

 

[AlSwearengen]

I’ve been kicking the idea of buying a bow around lately as well. I also want to buy last years model but am having a hard time finding the right bow (right for me is 60lb). There are plenty of 70lb bows out there, especially Mathews as they are apparently the most popular brand. I am leaning toward a bowtech realm because it feels more comfortable in the hand and on the draw than a Mathews. All of this, i’m finding out is subjective though.

What i really want is this years realm sr6. That thing was nice.

 

[catvet]

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[trob115]

Get whatever feels comfortable to you. In today’s bows, there’s not a lot of difference between brands. I have a Mathews Halon 32 that I really like. I shot a switchbackXT for 11 years and I still love that bow.

My only advice on BowTech is to be aware of the limb issues.

 

[catvet]

Get whatever feels comfortable to you. In today’s bows, there’s not a lot of difference between brands. I have a Mathews Halon 32 that I really like. I shot a switchbackXT for 11 years and I still love that bow.

My only advice on BowTech is to be aware of the limb issues.

Limb issues have not been an issue for years with Bowtech. At some point every company has some issues and the Mathews lineup is no different. Bowtech hasnt had any issues since they went to the split limb design and made them in house.

 

[JoMo MoJo]

Get a dual cam. Much more accurate.

I’ll add this. If you ever get a chance, shoot a competition compound bow like they use in the olympics. I shot one made by PSE and although they are larger and ungainly to hunt with you will be disappointed when you go back to your high-end hunting bows. The balance, symmetry and draw is so sweet. The counter balance hangs about 2.5 feet off the front of the grip. This was set up for a person that shot professionally and you felt like you could hold a 55 lb draw on target forever.

 

[trob115]

Limb issues have not been an issue for years with Bowtech. At some point every company has some issues and the Mathews lineup is no different. Bowtech hasnt had any issues since they went to the split limb design and made them in house.

Local bow shop that I use that sells BowTech , still has issues with new Realm limbs breaking.... Buying used, I would just warn about the limbs.

 

[AlSwearengen]

Local bow shop that I use that sells BowTech , still has issues with new Realm limbs breaking.... Buying used, I would just warn about the limbs.

I have read volumes about bows for the last 3 months and this is the first i’ve heard or read of bowtech limb problems since they started making them in-house. If it was an issue, i’m sure I would have read about it. I wonder if your shop sells Mathews as well? Every shop i have been in that sells Mathews along with any other brand tries to push the Mathews. I talked to one guy that dropped Mathews b/c they tried to strong arm him into dropping some of his other brands. I have definitely noticed that something is up when Mathews is involved. By no means am i saying that you are spreading bad information, maybe your shop has a stake in selling another brand before the bowtech.