pendog Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Just wanted to pick the membership brain here a little, Im looking for a new bow, money is not unlimited so that eliminates some of my choices. Im going from a Golden Eagle made in the early 90's so anything might be an improvement. I dont want to spend over $600.00 on the bow itself, i understand the other stuff will cost me and im fine with that. I was looking at the Bowtech Tomcat because of all the accessories that come with it and it cost a little over $500.00. It seems like the specs are very good on this bow comparied to all the others in that price range. I understand it is not a Mathews or a high end Bowtech, I thought about buying a used Mathews but they are still very $$$$$. Do you have any other suggestions in this price range? Thanks for the suggestions in advance. PS i am a 31 draw length if that makes a diff on the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Reason many people buy Mathews, Bowtech, Hoyt is not only because they are great bows but they have great resale value. Check package bows from Bass Pro and Cabela's. They have great packages in the $500 range with rest, quiver, and stabilizer on it. Also be sure and have your drawlength checked. Many people shoot too long of a drawlength..........To be a 31 you would be about 6'5". Browning Myst http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101440_400014002_400000000_400014000_400-14-2 Bear Archery http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101102_400014002_400000000_400014000_400-14-2 Martin Bengal http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96238_400014002_400000000_400014000_400-14-2 Reflex Growler http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101445_400014002_400000000_400014000_400-14-2 These are just a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yep they have checked me and checked me twice i am not naughty, im nice. I am 6 foot 4 1/2 inches tall, hard to find clothing some times:mad:. I will check out some of those. My other concern is that i wanted to buy a fall away rest and that would be more money on top of the Bowtech rest that comes with the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I don't think any of these bows will work for you then..........Most are 30" drawlength max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struttinhoyt Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Check out archerytalk.com.... I picked up a year old hoyt vtec rigged out with new strings and cables for 425 shipped to my door 2 years ago.... speaking of which it has killed its fair share of deer.... and won several tournaments.... shoots just as good as the expensive ones out there..... I would deffinatly give them a look... you can stumble across some good deals out there.... It just takes some looking..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFbowhunter Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 You might look at this place. They have complete ready to hunt package deals. I got my bowtech tribute from them and I have had a couple of friends go through this place after i got my bow and they like the deals they got. www.huntersfriend.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'd definitely check on Ebay as well. My buddy swears by it. You can get great deals on there on used or even new bows with accessories already on them. Also, if you're looking for an affordable fallaway rest, get on there and look at the Trophy Taker Shakey Hunter. Many people use these rests, and they can be had on Ebay right now for less than $50 new. Hope it works out for you! Good luck, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'd definitely check on Ebay as well. My buddy swears by it. You can get great deals on there on used or even new bows with accessories already on them. Also, if you're looking for an affordable fallaway rest, get on there and look at the Trophy Taker Shakey Hunter. Many people use these rests, and they can be had on Ebay right now for less than $50 new. Hope it works out for you! Good luck, Ryan I will look, never bought from there before, i have put bids in but im toooo cheap to win any of them :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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