New to this site, Which Bow?(Poll Included)

[duckyaz]

I am a member over at azbasszone, and been hangin around this site as a guest, but had to register and get involved in more of the outdoors community. I have been hunting and fishing since I've been able to, but mainly archery deer hunt, and thinkin about starting to put in for other big game archery hunts. I also bird hunt, and hunt some small game such as rabbits and squirrels. Killed my first primitive weapon rabbit the other day with a baseball sized rock. I have also been known to hunt and capture two legged deer. Now, onto some discussion and need some advice/opinions. Thanks.

Ok, so I am looking to get a new bow in the spring, well actually as soon as the seasons are over in the beginning of next year, when the prices will drop a lil bit. Since I'm gonna buy new, I am going to go with a top of the line bow. I am interested in how well the bow will keep a tight group at 60+ yards. I like taking those long shots, and have only taken handful of shots at less yardage. The bow I purchase will be a 70lb bow, or possibly higher. I have to get my draw length checked out, but I think it is around 29 or 30 inches. I shoot release, so I can shoot the shorter bows. I have been doing a lot of personal comparison I have narrowed my choice down to 3 companies for the most part, Bowtech, Matthews, and PSE. I will be getting a solid limb bow, not into the split limbs. I am not too familiar with Bowtech bows, but they shoot fast, what does everybody think of their bows. More specifically, if anyone owns the 82nd Airborne Bowtech, that is the one I am interested in the most out of their lineup, but may also be interested in some of the Diamond by Bowtech bows. Any input is appreciated. Matthews has some good looking bows, and they are who I am leaning towards, but can't figure out which one I might buy. I am down to the Drenalin LD, DXT or the Switchback XT. The reason PSE is in this lineup is because the first "real" bow I ever owned was a PSE Nova, and that thing is still shooting today. They are engineered great, and they are quite a bit cheaper for the Solid Limb Bows they produce. Might be interested in a Darton, Parker, High Country, or another good company. My dad owned an old Darton until my brother and I bought him a Matthews for Christmas one year. He killed lots of deer with that bow, and when we gave him his Matthews, I got that Darton. It now resides in Texas with my brother. That will be my backup bow. Not really interested in the Hoyt, Martin, Reflex, or Fred Bear bows, but will consider it if they get enough props. If you do write about a different bow, please put a link to their website in your reply. Thanks for all your input. And please, no matter how long you have had your bow, or how long you have been archery hunting, I would love your input.

[crazy]

save your pennys and get a hoyt there is no other bow

[Bnhuntin2day]

2nd Hoyt But you really need to find a place that has indoor shooting and shoot each bow you are interested in. There is such a place in Dewey AZ

[Bnhuntin2day]

Mile High Archery..

[crazy]

archery head qourters in chandler .............HOYT.............

[crazy]

by the looks of your pole other is top choice. ........HOYT.........

[bowhuntaz1]

Matthews LX. From spragues in Yuma.

[Jw Warner]

Hoyt is a great bow I am just a fan of the 101st Airborn

[duckyaz]

yeah i bought a 101st airborne. i love this bow

[Jw Warner]

Originally Posted by duckyaz

yeah i bought a 101st airborne. i love this bow

My buddy has one and he let me use it for an OTC archery deer hunt last year and it was amazing. Unfortunatly they stopped making the 101st airborn last year so you have to buy a used one but there is nothing wrong with a used bow as long as it is not abused.