Best bow On the market

[north american hunter]

As it says

[pottymouth]

1 vote for ATHENS ARCHERY !

www.athensarchery.com

A lot of people have switched, after trying Athens out ....

[schian]

there should at least be an "other" option if your not even going to include PSE.
Not that I'm a PSE fan, lol

Schian

[north american hunter]

there should at least be an "other" option if your not even going to include PSE.
Not that I'm a PSE fan, lol

Schian

I knew I forgot something...

[brendan's dad]

G5 Prime????????????

[280remington]

I shoot a mathews chill.but after shooting a prime they got my vote

[north american hunter]

I shoot a mathews chill.but after shooting a prime they got my vote

How's the chill shoot? Where'd you buy it? How much?

[Zuludog]

I really like my Strothers but my best friend just bought a Prime Impact and WOW!! what an incredible bow.

[brendan's dad]

Yeah I was shooting Mathews but got myself a prime shift and I probably won't be changing anytime soon.

[Antelopeous]

G5 prime!!!! Shot the Defy last tuesday and pretty much instantly traded in my Mathews z7. Best feeling bow ive ever shot. The back wall is like a concrete fortress. Try one, you will NOT be dissapointed.

[Riverbc]

PSE Dream Season DNA

[north american hunter]

PSE Dream Season DNA

I heard its a good bow, but also heard its loud but it's a 350 fps bow too

[u_cant_rope_the_wind]

you absolutely left out the best bow on the market:angry3: :kick:
I vote none of the above:medium-smiley-035:
I vote
HIGH COUNTRY BOWS :sign0066:
the best of the best of the best

[Riverbc]

I heard its a good bow, but also heard its loud but it's a 350 fps bow too

loud? Not at all. It's exceptionally quiet, straight from PSE.

[north american hunter]

Then the people I talked to must be wrong...

[trooper]

you absolutely left out the best bow on the market:angry3: :kick:
I vote none of the above:medium-smiley-035:
I vote
HIGH COUNTRY BOWS :sign0066:
the best of the best of the best

Yep High country has my vote too

[Riverbc]

Then the people I talked to must be wrong...
lol...not trying to get into a p!ssing contest. I have a 2012 Dream Season, and it's very quiet. I have shot the 2013 DNA, and stood beside peeps at the archery club shooting the DNA. Very quiet bow. My 2010 Bow Madness was very loud that it needed string leeches, which also slowed my fps a bit. Most peeps will tell you the Bow Madness is a very quiet bow...so....just saying.

[ForwardBias]

you absolutely left out the best bow on the market:angry3: :kick:
I vote none of the above:medium-smiley-035:
I vote
HIGH COUNTRY BOWS :sign0066:
the best of the best of the best

Agreed!

[Titan 08]

G5 Prime????????????

I've owned Martin, PSE, Matthews, Bowtech and Hoyt, I now shoot a G5 Prime, and while it is not on the vote list, it definitely gets my vote.

[Ultimate Predator]

PSE DNA didnt see it must be on the poll of good n fast bows!!!

[Grizzlyman1980]

Bows are personal preference..As for my favourites..It's the ones i own with the Dna coming in right at the Top....I Much prefer Pse over others but like all bows...Grizz

[BlackBear74]

I shot the DNA at 55lbs and loved it. Quiet, smooth, great back wall. Shot it at another store at 72lbs, absolutely hated the draw cycle. But it was still quiet.

[lapua]

I just got the new chill and love it, much nice draw the my carbon element

[north american hunter]

Is the hoyt carbon element really worth it ?

[thrude1]

id have to vote PSE DNA as well even though its not on the list mine quiet and fast even at 28" 65lbs chronos @ 315fps with 450gr arrow think it works out to 88lb KE and it never broke the bank to buy :)

[Lefty-Canuck]

id have to vote PSE DNA as well even though its not on the list mine quiet and fast even at 28" 65lbs chronos @ 315fps with 450gr arrow think it works out to 88lb KE and it never broke the bank to buy :)

If this were really the case it would be the best bow on the market.....

I would love to see this first hand..... Not doubting you but those numbers are almost too good to be true.

LC

[normanrd]

id have to vote PSE DNA as well even though its not on the list mine quiet and fast even at 28" 65lbs chronos @ 315fps with 450gr arrow think it works out to 88lb KE and it never broke the bank to buy :)

Wow! That is a true kinetic monster! It is really more like 99 ft/lb! Both of my Destroyer 350's at a true 28" draw length can "only" make 80 ft/lbs. that's 380 grains at 309 fps at 66 # draw weight.

Norm

[north american hunter]

That's Is crazy speed and energy holy

[SportHuntingHelp]

G5 Prime Impact

[remmy300]

PSE Supra,

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

:D I wonder if this poll relates in fact the best bow on the market or does it in fact show the more dealers in bigger citys that deal Hoyt or used too....

Neil

[Hagalaz]

Out of the ones listed, I had to go with Bowtech.

But I have always been a PSE fan personally.

[retrieversrule]

So what do these bows sell for?

[sakogreywolf]

:D I wonder if this poll relates in fact the best bow on the market or does it in fact show the more dealers in bigger citys that deal Hoyt or used too....

Neil

Lol. I voted for apa on this poll. I did so because I have one and am really happy with it. Is it the best bow on the market though? I really have no idea.

As a side note, I don't ever remember seeing hoyt bow's in the smaller center, specialized bow shops I've been in.

[retrieversrule]

1000? more less?

[sakogreywolf]

Yes $1000 ballpark on average for the higher end bows. This would be for the bare bow, without accessories. Probably add another $150 - $200 for accessories.

[pottymouth]

:D I wonder if this poll relates in fact the best bow on the market or does it in fact show the more dealers in bigger citys that deal Hoyt or used too....

Neil

Or the best marketing scheme ! LOL

Best part is most guys HAVEN"T tried all the brands, and definitely not all the models......I'm willing to bet, there are guys on here , that haven't ever shot a bow outside their brand.

[PistonBroke]

i have a monster MR5 30" draw and 71 lb draw weight that shoots a 381 grain complete arrow weight at 341 fps and makes 98.4 ft/lbs kinetic energy, now thats crazy insane speed and energy !!!

[newdrenalin]

Or the best marketing scheme ! LOL

Best part is most guys HAVEN"T tried all the brands, and definitely not all the models......I'm willing to bet, there are guys on here , that haven't ever shot a bow outside their brand.

This is definetly me. I've only ever shot the bow I currently have. A Matthews Drenalin.

[normanrd]

i have a monster MR5 30" draw and 71 lb draw weight that shoots a 381 grain complete arrow weight at 341 fps and makes 98.4 ft/lbs kinetic energy, now thats crazy insane speed and energy !!!

That's nothing! Thrude1 has a pse DNA at 28" and 65# that shoots a 450 grain arrow at 315. That is 99 ft/lbs or so at a full 6# less draw weight and 2" less draw length. If you do the math, his bow is making 106 or 107 ft/lbs at 30" and should ibo around 375 fps! Now that is amazing! I think it may have a 6" brace height to boot!

[Riverbc]

That's nothing! Thrude1 has a pse DNA at 28" and 65# that shoots a 450 grain arrow at 315. That is 99 ft/lbs or so at a full 6# less draw weight and 2" less draw length. If you do the math, his bow is making 106 or 107 ft/lbs at 30" and should ibo around 375 fps! Now that is amazing! I think it may have a 6" brace height to boot!

I was calculating that earlier....the DNA should get about 315 fps with a 350 grain arrow, not 450 grains.

[Lefty-Canuck]

I was calculating that earlier....the DNA should get about 315 fps with a 350 grain arrow, not 450 grains.

That's what I was thinking too....and about 77 ft/lbs KE....

LC

[justinO]

My vote is for Hoyt but also loved my old high country 4runner also. My new Hoyt Spyder Turbo is at 81lb draw weight 29" draw shooting 498gr arrows at 316ftps. Kinetic energy is through the roof. Sighted in to 80 meters it's deadly and a blast to shoot.

[normanrd]

I was calculating that earlier....the DNA should get about 315 fps with a 350 grain arrow, not 450 grains.

Ya, I know. :) The Spyder Turbo is going to IBO at around 364 too!

[Superdeuce]

Elite Answer

[petesapie]

Bowtech

[thrude1]

I was calculating that earlier....the DNA should get about 315 fps with a 350 grain arrow, not 450 grains.

yes my bad, should be 350 gr arrow. a fellow dna shooter that I shoot with shoots 410gr arrow @29" and gets 317fps. bare bow sells for $899.00

[north american hunter]

That's a lot faster than my bow

[north american hunter]

1 vote for ATHENS ARCHERY !

www.athensarchery.com

A lot of people have switched, after trying Athens out ....

Where can you purchase Athens archery? I have heard they are very impressive

[pottymouth]

Where can you purchase Athens archery? I have heard they are very impressive

I would order directly from the factory. That way you can take advantage of their full customized bow options.

[north american hunter]

I would order directly from the factory. That way you can take advantage of their full customized bow options.

Good idea, would you say they shoot better than Hoyt?

[pottymouth]

Good idea, would you say they shoot better than Hoyt?

I would yes!

Hoyt's just don't shoot well for me, and they feel just awful in my hand.

[swiffer]

Hoyts are way too over rated . No new technoligy in years good boys yes but every manufacture has good and great bows I wouldnt be spending my hard earned money on a Hoyt

[swiffer]

Athens is the way im going to go!

[pottymouth]

Athens is the way im going to go!

Now that's huge , coming from a die hard hoyt guy like your self.

[north american hunter]

Well do you guys know where you can buy Athens in te Calgary area?

[Wilk0]

Love my bow. Strother wrath 2012:bad_boys_20:

[north american hunter]

I have also been looking at the pse DNA and supra. Any thoughts?

[Stinky Coyote]

Hey bowtech within 1 point of lead now....I'm diggin my first bowtech. I went from Mathews to Hoyt and now happy at Bowtech.

[north american hunter]

Hey bowtech within 1 point of lead now....I'm diggin my first bowtech. I went from Mathews to Hoyt and now happy at Bowtech.

I have been looking at bow tech ALOT and I know people who shoot bow tech and theybdaybthey absolutely love it, bow tech could be the way to go..

[north american hunter]

I have been looking at bow tech ALOT and I know people who shoot bow tech and they say they absolutely love it, bow tech could be the way to go..

[Lefty-Canuck]

I acquired my first bowtech less than a year ago and I am really happy with it.

If I picked up another bow I would look at heir offerings for sure.

LC

[north american hunter]

I acquired my first bowtech less than a year ago and I am really happy with it.

If I picked up another bow I would look at heir offerings for sure.

LC

What bowtech did you acquire ?

[Lefty-Canuck]

What bowtech did you acquire ?

I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.

Quite accurate.....

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd460/lefty-canuck/5A7D4F00-8959-41BB-A017-1FDE28297A4E-3765-0000006B0C7DFED1_zpsfe4569e2.jpg

LC

[pottymouth]

I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.

Quite accurate.....

LC

Quite a nice bow! Almost bought one, once

[north american hunter]

I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.

Quite accurate.....

LC

That's pretty speedy, that's the model I have looked at for bowtech

[Lefty-Canuck]

That's pretty speedy, that's the model I have looked at for bowtech

My other bow is a HCA speed pro it is able to shoot arrows below the IBO standard of 5 gr /lb and can actually go as low as 3gr /lb......so it will technically be able able to shoot a 210gr arrow at 70lbs of draw....but it's hard to find an arrow specifically spined for that, so they make their own arrows designed for it :)

I have a 310gr arrow going 345fps at 70lbs and 28 inch draw, but it isn't 3d tourney legal....just for fun :)

LC

[north american hunter]

Holy!! I have been looking at the bowtech assassin, it look very good for the price

[Lefty-Canuck]

Holy!! I have been looking at the bowtech assassin, it look very good for the price

One of the best selling bows the past two years if not THE best selling, based on volume....get the unpackaged (non RTS) one and put in your own accessories is my suggestion...if you can find one like that.

LC

[north american hunter]

One of the best selling bows the past two years if not THE best selling, based on volume....get the unpackaged (non RTS) one and put in your own accessories is my suggestion...if you can find one like that.

LC

Thanks, I'm going to shoot bowtech this week:sHa_shakeshout:

[pottymouth]

Thanks, I'm going to shoot bowtech this week:sHa_shakeshout:

Off to Jimbow's you go! Best bow shop around, guaranteed .

[338Bluff]

I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.

Quite accurate.....

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd460/lefty-canuck/5A7D4F00-8959-41BB-A017-1FDE28297A4E-3765-0000006B0C7DFED1_zpsfe4569e2.jpg

LC

Is that a crossbow??:)

[338Bluff]

I voted APA......just cause.

It might not be the best bow on the market. If I believed it was that would pretty much prevent me from trying a new something or other...egad I'm so weak!

[normanrd]

I have been looking at bow tech ALOT and I know people who shoot bow tech and theybdaybthey absolutely love it, bow tech could be the way to go..

Ya. I went from browning to pse to bowtech to high country for a season and then back to bowtech. They really do make a quality product. I can't see going away from them. If I did it might be for a hoyt. Then I'd likely end up just buying another bowtech though:)

I currently have 2 Destroyer 350's, both 70 lbs limbs. One black and one camo. My black one is marginally more accurate than Leftycanucks. Lol. I guess we'll have to see next weekend though!:) However, neither of our 350's compare to Wctbowtech's invasion! That thing is amazing!

[dfrobert]

Have only ever owned 2 different bows. An old PSE Nova years ago.
When I went to upgrade I shot about 6 new PSE, 4 new Mathews, 4 Bowtechs and I decided on the Bowtech Invasion. It felt solid in my hand, draw cycle was very manageable with good backwall. I really like the way it shoots. No vibration, quite, and fast. For a speed bow I found it very forgiving and a breeze to shoot.

[Stinky Coyote]

Off to Jimbow's you go! Best bow shop around, guaranteed .

X2!

[Lefty-Canuck]

Is that a crossbow??:)

Only if you can hold and shoot it sideways like a homie....thug life you know :)

LC :)

[Lefty-Canuck]

I currently have 2 Destroyer 350's, both 70 lbs limbs. One black and one camo. My black one is marginally more accurate than Leftycanucks. Lol. I guess we'll have to see next weekend though!:) However, neither of our 350's compare to Wctbowtech's invasion! That thing is amazing!

Yah I am going to have to bring MORE extra arrows if you decide to keep crush my nocks....

I don't know how that invasion can always find a 10 or 10x .....must be magnets in the arrows :)

LC

[north american hunter]

How much did you guys pay for your destroyer 350?

[normanrd]

How much did you guys pay for your destroyer 350?

I think I paid 500 for my black one used, and the camo one new was 899, iirc.

Norm

[Lefty-Canuck]

How much did you guys pay for your destroyer 350?

I picked up mine for around $650 BNIB when WSS was having a clearance sale on them.

LC

[north american hunter]

So, I don't think they are more than $950 at wholesale or anywhere else and the hoyt spyder 30 at Calgary archery centre was $999

[Lefty-Canuck]

I voted APA......just cause.

It might not be the best bow on the market. If I believed it was that would pretty much prevent me from trying a new something or other...egad I'm so weak!

I actually stopped in Biggar yesterday at the APA factory on my way from Unity to Saskatoon.

The owner took me through the shop and showed me the CNC machines and their process....was pretty cool.

I got to see a new paint finish they are coming out with next year.

He did not know me from Adam and took the time to show me around and chat a bit....nice guy. If you want to support local Canadian product I don't think you can go wrong taking a look at APA.

He actually had a bow in a custom made wooden crate that one of the Royals in Jordan (may have the Country mixed up) shipped to him to tune...!!

LC

[north american hunter]

I actually stopped in Biggar yesterday at the APA factory on my way from Unity to Saskatoon.

The owner took me through the shop and showed me the CNC machines and their process....was pretty cool.

I got to see a new paint finish they are coming out with next year.

He did not know me from Adam and took the time to show me around and chat a bit....nice guy. If you want to support local Canadian product I don't think you can go wrong taking a look at APA.

He actually had a bow in a custom made wooden crate that one of the Royals in Jordan (may have the Country mixed up) shipped to him to tune...!!

LC

That would have been a Great experience.

[north american hunter]

Can you get a wood grip for bowtech?

[Lefty-Canuck]

Can you get a wood grip for bowtech?

I personally remove the grips from all my bows and shoot directly holding the riser.

There are companies that offer aftermarket wood grips for Bowtech bows though.

LC

[north american hunter]

I personally remove the grips from all my bows and shoot directly holding the riser.

There are companies that offer aftermarket wood grips for Bowtech bows though.

LC

I heard when people shoot straight form the riser, it affects there shooting, is that true ?

[Lefty-Canuck]

I heard when people shoot straight form the riser, it affects there shooting, is that true ?

How so? Affect good or bad? I don't "grip" the bow in my hand I "balance" it there.

LC

[north american hunter]

I actually heard it can to both ways, some people say it affects it in a bad way and some people say it can be good

[north american hunter]

That's just what a heard on a thread on a website almost 2 years ago

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

:D Surprised on Mathews and APA ...however that most likely has a bearing on what the main dealers were stocking....I see APA rising in near future with bows like the M6 that is smooth at a smokin 357 FPS...

Neil

[north american hunter]

:D Surprised on Mathews and APA ...however that most likely has a bearing on what the main dealers were stocking....I see APA rising in near future with bows like the M6 that is smooth at a smokin 357 FPS...

Neil

In speed don't you give up some accuracy?

[normanrd]

Can you get a wood grip for bowtech?

I have a torque-less grip. It came with my black 350, if you get one and want one I have one. I like to shoot with the factory grip.

[north american hunter]

Would black be better than camo?

[north american hunter]

At least I think it looks better..

[normanrd]

At least I think it looks better..

Your choice, don't think it matters much in the field.

[north american hunter]

That's what I thought, I am going to shoot the insanity cpx

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

In speed don't you give up some accuracy?

:D That was a common rule with old school bows...for a couple reasons...first the faster the bow the lower the Brace Height [BH] and not everyone can shoot a short brace height bow...although the bow of today is 100% more forgiving...

I still dont shoot short BH bows because I tend to hit heavy clothing even thou string stops have almost eliminated that.

Another reason was back in the day most didnt have the knowledge or access to proper spinded arrows and broadheads...

With modern technology we can now shoot a 9" BH bow that is way faster than the old school 5" BH smokin fast bows...

The APA M6 has a 6" BH which was huge back in the day...

Most smokin fast bows are duel cam ...hard to tune in the day and very hard to draw then..I remember one bow I shot had 30% let off

So that rule is not true today...there are some that cant shoot duel cam , short BH, smokin fast bows ...but that is mostly due to tune....both bow and shooter.

JMHO
Neil

[58thecat]

Jennings Sonic XLR, bought her in 1994 and still going strong!

[north american hunter]

Jennings Sonic XLR, bought her in 1994 and still going strong!

I could never keep a bow for that long..

[Grizzlyman1980]

I can not seem to put my Axe 6 down.I love every bow i own but keep picking up the Axe 65% of the time.Still my favourite bow ever...Enjoy your new bow...Grizz

[ww2269]

I have seen Bowtech prevail time and time again in the last few years from my experience and aquantences that shoot them. I have friends that can shoot just as well, but they aren't shooting the same equipment.

[north american hunter]

I am looking long and hard at the bowtech insanity cpx and the bowtech assasin, the one thing that I keep hearing about the bowtech insanity cpx is the vibration and that would be a turn off for me, I have heard nothing bad about the bowtech assasin

[Zuludog]

Well I just picked up a Prime Defy. I don't know if its the best bow out there but so far it is super quiet, accurate, has an amazing back wall & no hand shock. The only "down side" that I can notice is the valley is not as large as on my previous bows. So far I'm really happy with it. :sHa_shakeshout:

[north american hunter]

Well I just picked up a Prime Defy. I don't know if its the best bow out there but so far it is super quiet, accurate, has an amazing back wall & no hand shock. The only "down side" that I can notice is the valley is not as large as on my previous bows. So far I'm really happy with it. :sHa_shakeshout:

I know people that shoot prime, and I held on and shot it once and I never likedthenfeel at all, must just be me

[normanrd]

I am looking long and hard at the bowtech insanity cpx and the bowtech assasin, the one thing that I keep hearing about the bowtech insanity cpx is the vibration and that would be a turn off for me, I have heard nothing bad about the bowtech assasin

Unless you are a pro shooter or shoot hundreds of arrows a day, I doubt that the "vibration" that people talk about would amount to a hill of beans to the average shooter. Most of today's bows are very dead in the hand and a pleasure to shoot. Keep in mind that the higher the speed rating of the bow the more energetic it will be in your hand after the shot. There are no free rides, but some are smoother than others.

[north american hunter]

Unless you are a pro shooter or shoot hundreds of arrows a day, I doubt that the "vibration" that people talk about would amount to a hill of beans to the average shooter. Most of today's bows are very dead in the hand and a pleasure to shoot. Keep in mind that the higher the speed rating of the bow the more energetic it will be in your hand after the shot. There are no free rides, but some are smoother than others.

Thanks,