need a new bow

When i get my next paycheck i'm buyin a new bow, was lookin into either Bowtech or Hoyt, anyone got any reviews for me on what they have and if they like it or not and i'm not a joining the Matthews fanclub so their outta the question.
 
Ronnie

I have a Reflex Growler (Hoyts cheap line similar to their Avenger) Its a 32" axle to axle Cam and a Half 70lb bow and shoots great and is very light.  Came with the limbsavers between the limbs, on the frame, and I added a S-Coil stabilizer to it as weill. I got it for a great price as well.  Only thing i would like to update is the cheapy 3 pin Tru-Glo sights, but they work well and i added the light to them as well to give them more brightness for a very early morning or late evening shot.
 
I was never a fan of Bowtech for some reason....I know alot of guys love them, and im sure their top end bows are awesome, but I didnt find much at that $500 range that i was a fan of.
 
One thing you will notice about a Hoyt,  Reflex, or any cam and a half bow is that locking point on full draw is very very small....Thats about the only thing that takes getting used to.

All of the bow manufacturers make quality bows these days. It's all in the shooter and what you shoot the best. I have owned a couple Martin bows and would not overlook them. They make some great shooting bows at a good price. I'm shooting a Hoyt Katera XL right now and can say that it is the most accurate I have ever shot. I prefer a longer ATA bow. Smooth, forgiving and shoots bullets.

I just got a Bowtech 101st. Fast and quiet...Not a cheap date though..

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I just got a Bowtech 101st. Fast and quiet...Not a cheap date though..

 
Yea but a good bow is like a good rifle...bite the bullet and it will give you YEARS of service...hell i have a pre 1950s Winchester 30-06 rifle that still drives tacks with open sights...
 
Hunting is still cheaper than fishing...lol

Shoot a bunch and dont limit yourself to certain names.  Get the one that fits you best, never mind what name is on the limbs.

Take a drive down to FURRERS ARCHERY in vanberbilt they're alot nicer people to deal with.The number down there is 724-736-8430.

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Hunting is still cheaper than fishing...lol

 
Take up elk hunting and let me know how you feel about that

I currenty shoot a Hoyt Razortec I bought a couple years ago.  Overall I love the bow it is fast, forgiving, no recoil, and has an awesome feel to the backwall.  The 2 major things I don't care for is that it is noisier than most bows and secondly, like mentioned above, it is heavier than any other bow I have felt in that price range.  I think if I had to do it over again I woulda just bought the Matthews Switchback; light, quiet, and quick, which are all great attributes to a solid hunting bow. 
 
 

I could hook u up with a sweet deal on a reflex timber wolf I got it a few yeas ago sighted it it and that was all it was shootfully set up with fiber sights ,stablizer,wisker buisket rest 6 carbon arrows for 225 60 to 70 lb

Get a Mathews and never look back

Buy a Matthews, Best archery shop around Shooters Showcase up around Slippery Rock they may have Hoyt also

My brother went to Wal Mart and bought a piece of crap kit and he shoots fine! Smooth? Probably not Quiet? NO Vibration? YES Is he a serious archery hunter? NO Has he ever harvested an animal with? NO Is the bow capable of killing? For Sure
 
I agree that technology has come a long way in just the last 2 or 3 years. My opinion when I bought my Matthews 3 or 4 years ago they were leading technology. My cousin shoots a PSE, and My uncle and a couple friends shoot Hoyt, and another friens of mine shoots a Matthew's in the woods and a Bow Tech at 3D shoots. I would agree with go shoot the bows and see what your comfortable with. Make sure it's quiet. I owned a Proline Riptide prior to my Matthews (1994 model) and it was loud, almost sounded like a small caliber gun being fired. I've shot many of deer with my Matthewsthat never flinched as well as the other deer in the area never herd the shot and stayed around for over 30 minutes after I shot the deer. I would also look at the weight and length of the bow. I do alot of walking and wish I could shoot a shorter bow that I could tuck away easier. Also for hiding it while sneaking around in Allegheny County. I would highly recommend Shooters Showcase near Slippery Rock, The owners work there and all the people are hunters and know the equipment they sell. Also very reasonable prices and very honest. They also have a nice buck pool! (Never won it though, seems the archers that deal there spned alot of time in the woods that get some fine buck!) Good Luck with your purchase and decision hope you bag a monster this year! I did bag the biggest buck so far the far year I shot my Matthews guess thats why I like it so much!

hardcore fisher i shoot alot of compitition archery and work on alot of bows so let me tell you there is NO such thing is a better bow be picky look at all of the makes buy the one that best fits you and has the most comfort for you some say buy mathews or a hoyt or pse but look at all the specs they all shoot around the same

I purchased a new Martin Firecat last month and I am in full love with it. It's light, has a 33" axle to axle, smooth as hell, and is quiet and quick. I'd def recommend checking them out and they are far more affordable and nicer in my opinion than a lot of others.