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 Which bow to buy?
#392007
07/25/08 12:49 PM
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ovalohunter
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I need some help deciding which bow to buy. Here's what I'm looking at...
1.Bowtech Tomkat $550.00
2.Martin Cheetah $400.00
3.Parker Phoenix $450.00
4.Something else in the $400-$600 range?
All three are fully equiped bows. I haven't bow hunted in 10 years, but want to start again. These are the ones I found locally in my price range. Help me out please.
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: ovalohunter]
#392008
07/25/08 01:00 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Quote:
I need some help deciding which bow to buy. Here's what I'm looking at...
1.Bowtech Tomkat $550.00
2.Martin Cheetah $400.00
3.Parker Phoenix $450.00
4.Something else in the $400-$600 range?
All three are fully equiped bows. I haven't bow hunted in 10 years, but want to start again. These are the ones I found locally in my price range. Help me out please.
Murphey's Archery Shop in North Richland Hills has a sell going on a Martin Cheetah, Not to mention he may make you a hell of a deal on his personal bow Elite Synergy(which is a lot better bow then those above)
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
#392009
07/25/08 02:58 PM
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black dallas
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get you a mathews switchback xt. you can get a used one loaded for around 600.
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: black dallas]
#392010
07/25/08 04:07 PM
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AdgerC15
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try them out, find what fits you best after shooting the lot of bows youve picked.
TRY OUT an $800 bow and feel the difference
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: AdgerC15]
#392011
07/25/08 05:19 PM
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cbump
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I assume you are wanting to stay in the 400-600 range with it fully decked out?? Check out the classifieds on archery talk. You can definately find a good bow for that over there.
But, of those 3, I would pick the Tomkat.
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: cbump]
#392012
07/25/08 06:58 PM
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DFWPI
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Misson bow if your looking for something new.
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: ovalohunter]
#392013
07/26/08 03:19 PM
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OFBHWG
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JUST MOHO LOOK FOR USED AT THE AMT OF MONEY U R WILLING TO SPEND YOU CAN FIND A REALLY GOOD BOW ALREADY SET UP READY TO GO, JUST BE PATIENT..I GOT MY SON A ALMOST NEW 07 DIAMOND BLACK ICE LAST YEAR FOR $425 READY TO SHOOT.
When you need a Piano moved there is always someone around to help you with the stool!
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: ovalohunter]
#392014
07/26/08 04:17 PM
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Curtis
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Until this summer I have never seen a hunter with a Martin brand of bow. I didn't see or hear anything that I didn't like about it but I didn't shoot it. Just watched the hunter peg a 50 yard bullseye a few times with it.
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: ovalohunter]
#392015
07/26/08 09:08 PM
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7mag
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I have the Martin Cheetah. The whole package was just a tad over 600, with case, arrows, sight, release, ready to hunt another words. It was chronographed by the shop as an added bonus with this set up at 278 FPS. My back bow is an Alpine Denali, also a sweet shooter.
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: 7mag]
#392016
07/26/08 10:38 PM
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ovalohunter
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thanks for all the advice guys. I read alot about the martins and held one at academy. it seems like a nice bow. i've always liked bowtechs for some reason. my dad shoots a drenalin and i like it also. i think i will take some of ya'll's advice and look for a used one in my price range. after looking at the matthews switchback, i REALLY like the looks of it. anyone have an opinion on this bow? thanks again.
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Re: Which bow to buy?
[Re: ovalohunter]
#392018
07/27/08 12:46 PM
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7mag
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This is a great sight for orderign a bow, more so completely set up. They carry everything from the lower end to the higher end. Best of luck http://www.huntersfriend.com/bowpkg2.htm
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