Author Topic: Bow recommendation (Read 1038 times)

Tracker · « **on:** September 15, 2003, 08:21:48 AM »

Ok experts. I have been bow hunting for 30 years now and always shot a finger bow. I now want to get a fast. bow shoot carbons and use a release. Money is not a big object but I do not want to send more than I need to. I have been recommended the Q2 Mathews. I have a long release 31" and have always shot a longer bow so I do not think I would be interested in a super short model. In the past I have owned PSE and Hoyt which I am currently using. What are my best choices. This bow is strictly for deer hunting.

HammerMan/LongbowMan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2003, 06:28:55 AM »

Just my opinion, but........How about not getting so high tech. and try shooting with fingers still? Custom Shooting Systems bows makes excellent custom bows that are a good price(cheaper than Mathews, I think?). You can get one-cam and two-cam, varying axle-to-axle length, ect. I shoot fingers and I have a 31" draw length. Bows that are long enough are hard to find these days, but the CSS bow with the 44" axle-to-axle length works great for fingers.
If getting high tech is what you want, CSS makes good bows for that, and the Mathews is a very good bow.
What ever you decide, be sure to always have fun!

Tracker · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2003, 06:55:26 AM »

Never said I would stop shooting fingers. Just want to add to my vices. The person that dies with the most toys does win doesn't he?

01magnatec · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2003, 08:49:18 AM »

I'd say stay with Hoyt. Go and shoot a cam 1/2 before you decide on any other bow company. I shot and bought one all in the same day.
here was the conversation that day between me and my archery dealer.
"Here nathan shoot this, it's all set up."
"Ok" (me)
--After shot--
"How did you like it?"
(me) Here is my down payment, don't rush getting it setup right now. It doesn't even have to be set up and ready for hunting season, But i am buying it!!"

After that, he took it off the shelf because it was his last Havoctec in stock and we shook hands and made it official

Guybo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2003, 04:18:36 AM »

My advice would be to go to a pro shop and shoot as many different bows as you can until you find one that fits you and feels good in your hands. Don't get caught up in the speed game and the name thats on the bow limb. The name on the limb won't kill anything but a well placed sharp broadhead from a well tuned bow that you can shoot with both comfort and confidence will. I've shot them all and there are a lot of good bows out there today to choose from and they will all kill if you do your part. You say money is no object so now you really have a lot to choose from. The majority of todays bows will shoot around the same speed if equipped with the same arrow and pulling the same draw weight with the same eccentrics. Only you can make the choice on what bow to buy so just shoot as many as you can and when you find the right one you'll know, doesn't matter who's name is on the limb. Just my thoughts! Good Luck!

longwinters · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2003, 11:59:40 AM »

Tracker, I would go with the Mathews Conquest. It is their longest bow and is the best bow I have ever had. Infact, it is the only compound bow I have had in the last 23 years that I kept for more than 2 years. I have had this one for 5 years now and have no intentions of getting rid of it. About dying with the most toys . . . You know, no one was ever able to tell me the answer from their own experience. But I dont think God lets us in to heaven just cuz we got a nice truck full of toys. . . :lol:

long

Tracker · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2003, 05:30:00 PM »

No living rith will get you there. I just hope they have a range, lake and golf course.

Arrroman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2003, 05:50:17 PM »

If they don't have hunting and fishing I ain't going.

woodsdweller · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2003, 02:30:39 PM »

tracker you may have a problem shooting a super short bow with a 31 in draw you will get severe string pinch. you may have to stick with a longer bow. i am a darton fan and you may find the mavric or cyclone in a long draw model of some intrest. both very smooth and flat shooting bows. i envy you for such a long draw it is very bennifical. mine at 27 puts me in to high poundage to get the speed out of a bow you would get at much lesser poundage, good luck

Tracker · « **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2003, 07:42:15 AM »

I am going to a release so pinch will not be a problem. Ordered a new Hoyt Cybertec.

ahunter55 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2003, 04:15:04 AM »

I am going into my 46th year of bowhunting-you also, have many years so you already know what you want in the FEEL, GRIP in a bow-myself, I care very little about the speed since I shoot 30 yds. & under (99% of the time).
I went to releases when they were just using a ledge but shot my 1st 30 Biggame animals instictive, Recurve & fingers. I now use a wrist release thou I like the 3 finger better-broke my good one so changed to the wrist.
I have had all the bells & whistles. I have shot Darton for many, many years thou I have probably shot almost every other kind over the years including Hoyt. ALL have been good-I have 2 dartons with 40% & 50% let off that are 8 & 10 years old-soooo, I just sighted in my NEW 75% let off 60# Darton last week for this season. I love the let off, didn't realize how long an old man could hold that bow back.
Anyway, if you like the grip, you will shoot it well. Good Luck this seaosn... My opener is Oct. 1(Iowa) & I will be in Texas mid Nov. & Wis. a couple times too & filming my family in Ill. (right across the river (Miss.) from me also.

Big · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2003, 04:20:41 AM »

I have a Matthews SQ2 that I bought at the end of last season; it's a great bow, and I really enjoy hunting with it. I used an old Bear compound (fingers) before that, and enjoyed that, too. Only 180 fps, but killed deer if I did my part as a hunter (getting close). The point is that any bow will do the trick; just choose one you like after trying a few out.