Anyone buy a new bow this year?
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Slugz
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No. On purpose I stay away from Pro Shops. Last time in one I put my hands on a Bowtech RPM 360. Felt so good. Walked out the door with it.
New ones now a days are way too nice. Im alot smarter than I look.
New ones now a days are way too nice. Im alot smarter than I look.
mallardsx2
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It has not been 10 years since I got the last one. lol
General rule of thumb for me.
I hate buying new bows. Its depressing.
I might splurge for a different release this year. Not 100% on that either.
General rule of thumb for me.
I hate buying new bows. Its depressing.
I might splurge for a different release this year. Not 100% on that either.
Catahoula12
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Hilltop
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I have strongly considered a new one over the past year. I really like some of the new Hoyt models but they are more than I want to spend. I'll probably stick with my 13 year old bow that still seems to get the job done if I do my part.
JimP
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The last bow that I purchased was 25 years ago and while it is heaver than the newer ones it still works quite well when I pull it out and send some arrows down to the targets.
But then again I haven't bow hunted in 6 years.
But then again I haven't bow hunted in 6 years.
hunttrap
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Muley bound
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I bought a Matthews Triax last year. First new bow in 10 years. Always shot a bowtech, but instantly wanted this once it was in my hand. Wasn’t even looking to buy a new one. Dam bow salesman!
Stay Sharp
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I still have the same RPM 360 I bought in 2015. Killd a ton (literal tons) of animals with it in 12 diff states.
Shane13
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I ordered a Bowtech Revolt X the other day. First new bow I've bought in 10 years. Well....actually first new bow I've ever bought. Always bought used before. I'm looking forward to getting it.
MileHighTiger
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MileHighTiger
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Actually got one yesterday! I went with the Mission MXR in the original Realtree. First bow, and I shot a Hoyt and Bear along with it, and for the money, I couldn't tell the difference between the Hoyt and the Mission. Set it at 60# and shot about 40 arrows all in before I started getting a little fatigued. Really excited to set up a target in the backyard and start shooting every day!
okie archer
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Last new bow i bought was in 2009. I bought a leftover 2008 Bowtech 82 airborne. I have killed 3 Black Bears, a Pronghorn, several Whitetail including a couple P&Y, a few turkeys, coyotes, bobcats, grouse, ducks. It does the job. Although I do admit I would like a new one. I have hunted 12 seasons with it. I want to at least hold out and use it for 15 seasons then maybe I will upgrade.
Right now my gear priorities include a good spotter and a good scope. Leaning hard toward Leupold on both of them so I dont think a new bow is in the plans right now.
Right now my gear priorities include a good spotter and a good scope. Leaning hard toward Leupold on both of them so I dont think a new bow is in the plans right now.
Tim Hughes
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We lost our home in a Northern California wildfire last year and I lost all of my hunting gear. I would have hunted with my Mathews Creed for 5 more years since I hate New bows if the old one is still doing what it's supposed to. I bought a new Mathews V3 and can't say enough good things about it! I would have never spent that kind of money if not for my homeowners insurance.