bowhunting bow of choice

abbysouthpaw · #1 02-07-2016, 01:20 PM

anyone have any veiws on the best bow today for hunting with..been out of the scene for a few years and looking to get back into it....looking for top quality equipment, any opinions would be helpfull....

58thecat · #2 02-07-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by abbysouthpaw

anyone have any veiws on the best bow today for hunting with..been out of the scene for a few years and looking to get back into it....looking for top quality equipment, any opinions would be helpfull....

Traditional bow?
Compound bow?
Crossbow?

Kurt505 · #3 02-07-2016, 01:34 PM

I'll save you a ton of back and forth bickering over who's bow is best. There is no answer to your question that anyone here besides you can answer.

Your only option is to go to a few different archery shops and shoot the ones that get your attention. In all honesty, there are tons of bows out there that fit your quandary, it all depends on how it fits you. With such varying draw curves on all bows, it really boils down to you particular body type. Some cams build up at the top of the draw curve, some in the middle, and some at the bottom, your body uses different muscled throughout the draw curve, so one guys "smooth draw" might not be someone else's. After the comfort factor is settled, the next things to look for would be noise, speed, and weight, and the best way to figure them out is to go to the shop and shoot them.

58thecat · #4 02-07-2016, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt505

I'll save you a ton of back and forth bickering over who's bow is best. There is no answer to your question that anyone here besides you can answer.

Your only option is to go to a few different archery shops and shoot the ones that get your attention. In all honesty, there are tons of bows out there that fit your quandary, it all depends on how it fits you. With such varying draw curves on all bows, it really boils down to you particular body type. Some cams build up at the top of the draw curve, some in the middle, and some at the bottom, your body uses different muscled throughout the draw curve, so one guys "smooth draw" might not be someone else's. After the comfort factor is settled, the next things to look for would be noise, speed, and weight, and the best way to figure them out is to go to the shop and shoot them.

OP still has not said what type of bow he/she is looking for hunting with.

Huntsman · #5 02-07-2016, 05:51 PM

Like a rifle. It's the one that's fits you best.

Bohuntr · #6 02-07-2016, 09:49 PM

Go to as many bowshops as you can. Talk to the people and try as many bows as you can. Then narrow it down to what felt good to you and go from there. Don't be in too big a rush and take all the advice with a grain of salt as there are a lot of great bows made now and what feels best for you is most important.

Zuludog · #7 02-07-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt505

I'll save you a ton of back and forth bickering over who's bow is best. There is no answer to your question that anyone here besides you can answer.

Your only option is to go to a few different archery shops and shoot the ones that get your attention. In all honesty, there are tons of bows out there that fit your quandary, it all depends on how it fits you. With such varying draw curves on all bows, it really boils down to you particular body type. Some cams build up at the top of the draw curve, some in the middle, and some at the bottom, your body uses different muscled throughout the draw curve, so one guys "smooth draw" might not be someone else's. After the comfort factor is settled, the next things to look for would be noise, speed, and weight, and the best way to figure them out is to go to the shop and shoot them.

Pretty much sums it up right here. ^^

kujoseto · #8 02-08-2016, 06:15 PM

What Kurt505 said. Although you can save time and just get a bowtech from the beginning because that's what you'll end up with.
Hahahaha, I normally try not to start that kind of messing with people but I guess I'm just in the mood to start the bickering before someone can beat me to it.

But seriously, if you're looking into compound bows, what Kurt505 said is bang on. Personally I would place more emphasis on being quiet and vibration free before I considered the speed. As many here can attest to, the bow will pick you. You'll know what you like most and not everybody likes the same bow the most. Go to a reputable pro shop and they'll be more help than we can over the internet

Enjoy the shopping! It's fun to try before you buy

abbysouthpaw · #9 02-08-2016, 10:55 PM

im interested in compound bows, looking for quiet and over 315fps,,,thanks for the info thus far

Lefty-Canuck · #10 02-08-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by abbysouthpaw

im interested in compound bows, looking for quiet and over 315fps,,,thanks for the info thus far

IBO over 315? Or hunting arrow over 315? What is your draw length and what weight of arrow do you plan on shooting?

Very few hunting setups are over 315+ unless you have a long draw length.

LC

nelsonob1 · #11 02-08-2016, 11:38 PM

Mathews z7 extreme, there is no greater hunting bow. everything else is opinion.

jcrayford · #12 02-09-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nelsonob1

Mathews z7 extreme, there is no greater hunting bow. everything else is opinion.

^I think that right there is a perfect example of an opinion.... My opinion is significantly different.

Abby, the more information you can gather from Kurt, Cat and others before heading to a shop, the better prepared you will be. Try them all.

J.

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #13 02-09-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

IBO over 315? Or hunting arrow over 315? What is your draw length and what weight of arrow do you plan on shooting?

Very few hunting setups are over 315+ unless you have a long draw length.

LC

X2...Try as many breeds as you can ..let the bow pick you..you will know when you hold and shoot it...its very important for comfort and form to have a bow with your exact draw...

Neil