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bowhuntingboy
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I am wondering what everyone thinks is the best rest, the best sights, and the best bow out there is? Please reply.
Thanks,
bowhuntingboy
Thanks,
bowhuntingboy
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Justice
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Hoyt is making the best bow by far with the cam and a halfs.
get a drop away rest, Trophy Taker is good.
Hoyts sight with the really long fiber optics I thought was a good one, the pins were insanely bright, I also like copper jon and spot hogg sights.
dont forget about the release =) scott has some nice ones
get a drop away rest, Trophy Taker is good.
Hoyts sight with the really long fiber optics I thought was a good one, the pins were insanely bright, I also like copper jon and spot hogg sights.
dont forget about the release =) scott has some nice ones
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bowhuntingboy
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I already have a release from shooting my other bow. Which is a PSE Nova, but now I want to upgrade to a higher grade bow with higher poundage, because my PSE only goes to 50lbs. That is why I would just like to know what Bow, Rest, And Sights are the best. Thanks for the info so far. Please keep posting to help me and maybe other people out with their decisions with what to look at and to know what is good.
BOHNTR
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Well, I've been in the archery business close to 25 years now and have shot just about every bow on the market. I've also tested lots of sights, rests, etc. Can I answer your question directly on the BEST bow? No way. However, most people that will respond will generally tell you the BEST bow out there just happens to be the one they're shooting. 
You see, bowhunting is a very personal sport that has lots of individualality. What feels good and shoots good for me may not feel good for you.
Most major manufacturers build a quality bow. Hoyt, Mathews, PSE, Martin, Reflex, Bowtech, etc., are a good place to start looking. I personally prefer Hoyt and have shot them for years. I'm currently shooting the ProTec with the cam 1/2 system and love it. However, I've also owned a few of the others and enjoyed their products as well.
As for sights, Cobra, SpotHogg, Truglo, PSE, Hoyt, etc., all make quality products. It's a personal preference which style you want. The same holds true for rests. If you're into drop away rests, Trophy Taker & Drop Zone seem to have the best reviews and consistency. NAP, Quick Tune, Bodoodle also make quality rests. It all depends on what you want and how you shoot (fingers vs. release).
The best advice I could give is to visit your local pro-shop and try them all. Pick a bow that feels good in your hand and is forgiving and QUIET. Shoot them all, try different sights, rests, arrows, etc., until you have everything YOU like. Good luck and have fun.
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You see, bowhunting is a very personal sport that has lots of individualality. What feels good and shoots good for me may not feel good for you.
Most major manufacturers build a quality bow. Hoyt, Mathews, PSE, Martin, Reflex, Bowtech, etc., are a good place to start looking. I personally prefer Hoyt and have shot them for years. I'm currently shooting the ProTec with the cam 1/2 system and love it. However, I've also owned a few of the others and enjoyed their products as well.
As for sights, Cobra, SpotHogg, Truglo, PSE, Hoyt, etc., all make quality products. It's a personal preference which style you want. The same holds true for rests. If you're into drop away rests, Trophy Taker & Drop Zone seem to have the best reviews and consistency. NAP, Quick Tune, Bodoodle also make quality rests. It all depends on what you want and how you shoot (fingers vs. release).
The best advice I could give is to visit your local pro-shop and try them all. Pick a bow that feels good in your hand and is forgiving and QUIET. Shoot them all, try different sights, rests, arrows, etc., until you have everything YOU like. Good luck and have fun.
BOHNTR )))----------->
LAST EDITED ON Nov-07-04 AT 08:07AM (MST)[p]Bowhntr is dead on. It is all about what is right for you. I have used a Trophy Taker rest since they first came out and it is still my favorite. I like the Spott Hogg sight but I do just as well with one that I made myself for my long range practice (50-160 yds). Try em all out and see what fits you. ANd dont let anyone talk you into something that you are not 100% comfortable with. THere are a lot of guys that will scoff at you if you deviate from what is "the thing" at the moment. Ignore it all and go with your gut!
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bowhuntingboy
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I know that most people will post what they think is the best, because that is what they are using, but that is what i am actually wanting to know. I have my idea on what I want, but I would just like to see what other people are going with and how well it has worked for them.
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HRBowhunter
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Hoyt Bow, Trophy Ridge Sight, and Bodoodle Rest. Shoots touching groups at 60 yards with my setup. Can't beat the inline pins. But shoot a couple bows and buy what feels best, this is the only way to determine what is best for you.
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Bearhunter
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Hoyt Ultratec, Trophy taker drop away, spott hogg sight, I have the new 7pin on order for long range, Doiker 12 inch 4 carbon shaft stabilizer, limb savers everywhere and a scott trigger release. Cant beat the setup quaranteed
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Justice
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Touching groups at 60 yards ehh, lets see that would make your groups the size of a quarter then?
THAT IS IMPRESSIVE!!!!!
THAT IS IMPRESSIVE!!!!!
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bowhuntingboy
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i would have to agree.
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nmhs
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I have shot numerous bows. All bows have there positives and negatives. Currently I shoot a Mathews and have for several years. I have shot a Hoyt and have friends that have hoyts, they are nice but not for me. My setup is a mathews outback, trophy taker arrow rest, trophy ridge and HHA sights, Gold tip pro hunter arrows. shoots like a champ out to fifty yards. I choose not shoot anything beyond that............but thats me.....good luck!!!!!
hoyt bow,hoyt rest, trophy ridge sight for me,, i like it,,i was wondering about those fall away rest,, my buddy has had 2 of them fail him, one was on his hunting bow and the other was is target bow, is that common or what,, i am not a fan and i wont be buying one if thats the norm for those rest,, cbryant
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If you want a fail safe rest go with the Whisker Bisquit. As far as bows go, I have owned Martin's, Hoyt's, and Mathew's and I just ordered a new Bowtech this week. Out of the three I have owned and shot the heck out of I would rate them 1-Mathew's, 2- Martin, and a very distant third would be the Hoyt. I'm looking forward to playing around with my new Bowtech when it shows up. I ended up ordering a 2004 Patriot Dually even after seeing what's new for 2005. The Patriot has almost an 8" brace height and has an IBO speed of 330!!!! I'm curious to say the least to see how this bow performs. Out of the thousands of reviews and user feedback I have read about new bows there are two bows that I have never seen anything remotely negative about and that would be the Mathew's Outback and the Patriot Dually VFT. You may want to look at the Mathews and Bowtech line before you let these guys sucker you into buying a Hoyt!
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bowhuntingboy
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I have actually seen people that have had problems with the cable rollor on the mathew outback. But I have an Uncle that took an elk with the mathew outback and a friend that has the Patriot vft and is loving, so I have been looking into those 2 companies, but I still plan on going and trying different bows.
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deep_canyon
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Is there really a best. I would say that the competition is so fierce that any maker of bows must produce high quality product in order to compete and stay in the market place. When thinking about buying a bow remember that it's not the bow but the shooter. I've seen great shooters take a so called mediocre bow at best and shoot the lights out. Shoot a bunch of different bows and see whats comfortable. See how it fits in your hand.
I would say shoot a Hoyt, PSE, AR, BowTech, Martin, Matthews, Parker and see what you like best. Don't buy one because it's what somebody has. You'll regret it. On rests and sights I particulary like Trophy Taker fall away rests or if you dont want a fall away I realy like Quick Tune. For sights I am a big fan of Spot Hogg. Good Luck in your search. It's not the bow, It's the shooter.
I would say shoot a Hoyt, PSE, AR, BowTech, Martin, Matthews, Parker and see what you like best. Don't buy one because it's what somebody has. You'll regret it. On rests and sights I particulary like Trophy Taker fall away rests or if you dont want a fall away I realy like Quick Tune. For sights I am a big fan of Spot Hogg. Good Luck in your search. It's not the bow, It's the shooter.
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deep_canyon
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>hoyt bow,hoyt rest, trophy ridge sight
>for me,, i like it,,i
>was wondering about those fall
>away rest,, my buddy has
>had 2 of them fail
>him, one was on his
>hunting bow and the other
>was is target bow, is
>that common or what,, i
>am not a fan and
>i wont be buying one
>if thats the norm for
>those rest,, cbryant
Fall aways are great. Its all a matter of how they are set up. I really don't see how one coul fail unlee the cable breaks.
>for me,, i like it,,i
>was wondering about those fall
>away rest,, my buddy has
>had 2 of them fail
>him, one was on his
>hunting bow and the other
>was is target bow, is
>that common or what,, i
>am not a fan and
>i wont be buying one
>if thats the norm for
>those rest,, cbryant
Fall aways are great. Its all a matter of how they are set up. I really don't see how one coul fail unlee the cable breaks.
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TCR1
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Trap doors don't have cables/strings. Maybe they didn't have them set properly, but I have heard of those failing at times.
I am very impressed withthe Trophy Takers.
I am very impressed withthe Trophy Takers.
Since you're really looking at what we are shooting now here goes. I shoot a Hoyt Ultratec that is one of the most inherently accurate bows I have ever shot. I've shot a Mathews Rival and a High Country Machined Supreme before that were both great products. If you want some good advise stay away from any manufacturer's speed bow in their product line. Get something that is a little more forgiving and you will shoot it better and enjoy it more. You can still find many bows today with an IBO rating between 280-310 ft per sec. that will shoot well and have a great trajectory. I shoot a NAP 4000 fall away rest and a Cobra sight that works just fine. But you have to like the Spot Hogs, Hoyts, Toxonics, and trophy taker sights as well. The BEST advice has already been given above find a bow that feels good to you and shoots well and equipt it with the items you like and you shouldn't go wrong. The bows today are better than the previous models and the scores shot today in archery are the proof. Good luck on your search and enjoy!
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rost495
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All I've shot is PSE. But my newest bow is a 92 model. It still does the job just fine for me. I'm not pushing PSE at all though.
What you have heard from others about trying them all is so true. I talk to all my bowhunting friends that buy new bows all the time. It boils down to some like/or/hate, Matthews, Hoyt, Browning, BowTech, Parker,PSE etc..... Those that love the above love them. Then one of the others goes and tries this super bow out because of what he/she heard and comes back saying, Yuck. I couldn't shoot that, it felt odd, drew funny, felt weird in the grip, draw wasn't smooth etc.....
As has been posted, don't go for the very fastest target bow, just back off a bit and take the one that feels/shoots the best/smoothest. Smooth feeling and shooting, IMHO is the most important. Shooting best can be tuned in as needed normally.
Good luck, You've picked the right time of the year to look. You have till next season and COULD get a good deal this time of year.
Jeff
What you have heard from others about trying them all is so true. I talk to all my bowhunting friends that buy new bows all the time. It boils down to some like/or/hate, Matthews, Hoyt, Browning, BowTech, Parker,PSE etc..... Those that love the above love them. Then one of the others goes and tries this super bow out because of what he/she heard and comes back saying, Yuck. I couldn't shoot that, it felt odd, drew funny, felt weird in the grip, draw wasn't smooth etc.....
As has been posted, don't go for the very fastest target bow, just back off a bit and take the one that feels/shoots the best/smoothest. Smooth feeling and shooting, IMHO is the most important. Shooting best can be tuned in as needed normally.
Good luck, You've picked the right time of the year to look. You have till next season and COULD get a good deal this time of year.
Jeff
