New Bow

[quicknick]

I have a Bowtech experience and I really like it. It is so smooth and comfortable to me. Some people don't like the grip but I really like it, I think its super comfortable and stable. I also have a PSE drive which is a really nice bow but it's heavier and I don't think it is as comfortable. If you can find a lightly used and well taken care of experience I would buy it!

 

[benjblt]

I have a Bowtech experience and I really like it. It is so smooth and comfortable to me. Some people don't like the grip but I really like it, I think its super comfortable and stable. I also have a PSE drive which is a really nice bow but it's heavier and I don't think it is as comfortable. If you can find a lightly used and well taken care of experience I would buy it!

I'm actually going to buy a brand new BT-X 28". I may not have it ready for season but at least it can be a back up. Thanks for the advice.

 

[theleo91386]

Ugh. We want to begin bow hunting next year. We have a lot to learn. Would like to buy used, but where to start?!?!?!

First find a shop that you like, then shoot every bow that you, find the one that you like then buy, figure out what accessories you want on it, then buy those, figure out what arrows you want to shoot, then buy that arrow in the loosest tolerance you can (.001 is always a lot more money than .006 but with field points you're not a good enough shot to tell the difference), buy some field points, buy or build a target, start practicing. In a few months think of changing to so high end strings and cables so you won't have to worry about them stretching like the factory sets do. After a few hundred shots on the new threads have them check to make sure your bow is still in tune. As hunting season gets closer try broadheads on your arrows that you have left. If they're grouping inconsistently, think about getting the more expensive versions (.001 or .003). Ideally they should group with your field points, but if they're not you can just adjust your sight to them so long as they're flying straight and grouping consistently. After that you go hunting and don't worry about anything for a couple of years except for replacing arrows occasionally.

It can be quite a bit of time and money getting into archery but once you've dedicated yourself to getting into it it's cheaper than gun hunting. If you keep your threads waxed you'll only end up needing a new string and cable set every 2 or 3 years. If you shoot big targets and youre consistent about practicing, you won't go through many arrows, so the cost of even the expensive ones gets cheap after a while after you start looking at how many shots you get from one arrow.

 

[usmc99]

I just purchased a new bow this year. After having my mathews for about 10 years I decided I wanted something new. I had never heard of xpedition before but a friend mentioned them to me so I gave them a look. The more reading I did the more I liked them. Well long story short I ended up getting a tour of their facility in Yankton SD. I only live about an hour from there. I was blown away. First their bows felt and shot great! Wound up getting an xcentric 7. But along with that the guys working there were really down to earth cool guys. Got to pick out my riser and limbs off the rack, they put it together and mailed it to me a couple days later. Their customer service is second to none IMO. I'm no expert archer by any means but I'm shooting way tighter groups than I expected at 40 and 50 yds. Very happy with the whole experience with them this year.

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[ToshFrank]

I was hoping to get a little advice on a new bow (for me, not necessarily new). I've shot a few new bows made by Hoyt and Mathews. They all run about $1,000 or more. It seems you can get a slightly older bow for much less. I've also shot some of the new Bowtech bows and really like the Bowtech BT-X bowstring, but I've seen several older Bowtech bows on Ebay. What do you all think of the "Experience" and the "RPM 360". My biggest problem is speed. I shoot 27" and my bow gets 230 fps. The new Hoyt and Mathews I shot the other day got 257 and 268 fps. Any advice would be awesome as I don't know much about bow hunting.

I wouldn't worry too much about the speed. Its really only the momentum and the way you have the arrow setup. Oh not to mention placement and target type

 

[Eastfork]

Do not buy a bow until you get your hands on a xpedition archery bow. They really are a great bow. You just gotta try one out for yourself. Biggest thing with a new bow is it has to feel right. The grip has to be comfortable. If the bow aint comfy.....you will fight it to shoot good.

 

[hoshour]

I am selling the 2011 Elite Pulse I've taken a dozen deer with. I had just about everything but the riser replaced with new parts last year. Fast and I shoot great groups with it. Only selling because I was given a new bow

 

[brianboh]

DO NOT buy a new bow. Go on archery talk and buy one. You will be able to save up to several hundred dollars doing this. A ton of people will buy the new bows and sell them a few months from purchasing them as well as some people sell the new ones on there for hundreds off. You can get a super good deal if you play your cards right