Bows in the $500 price range?

[chadeugene]

Hey guys, it looks like I probably just found a buyer for my 2013 PSE DNA, and am looking for a new bow for about $550 or under. What bows should I check out in that price range.

I'm open to almost anything as long as it doesn't have X-Force limbs, and I'm also not really interested in used bows as I'm no longer interested in buying other people's problems. Thanks!

 

[Gadestroyer74]

Hey guys, it looks like I probably just found a buyer for my 2013 PSE DNA, and am looking for a new bow for about $550 or under. What bows should I check out in that price range.

I'm open to almost anything as long as it doesn't have X-Force limbs, and I'm also not really interested in used bows as I'm no longer interested in buying other people's problems. Thanks!

I don't agree buying used is buying some ones else's problems most like myself just like to upgrade or try something else . I have bought many many things and even new things use them and like nah I like so and so better and take a loss just to try something else out. As tour 500 deal i couldn't be of any help on that one

 

[chadeugene]

I don't agree buying used is buying some ones else's problems most like myself just like to upgrade or try something else . I have bought many many things and even new things use them and like nah I like so and so better and take a loss just to try something else out. As tour 500 deal i couldn't be of any help on that one

I should have been a bit more clear and said that I'm not interested in buying a used bow sight-unseen off the internet.

You never know what you're really going to get when you buy a bow sight unseen. I've probably bought a half dozen used recurves and longbows and a handful of used compound bows offline. Out of those I've received a recurve with limbs that were separated, a reflex/deflex longbow that was scratched and misshapen from being shoved in a piece of PVC pipe that was too small of a diameter, and a compound bow with a bent cam. All of them were sorted out, but were in the end nothing but a huge timesuck that could have been avoided buying new.

 

[Gadestroyer74]

Man that stinks ! I would agree with you on buying bows sight unseen I have sold one and bought new bows sight unseen but not a used one I would say you have to be careful. In going to be upgrading to an obession bow from my current bowtech destroyer 350le 2013

 

[Cvandiver777]

i bought a new hoyt charger last month for right at 600 and it comes with a fuse quiver, 3 pin sight and stabilizer. I hd a 2013 pse stinger 3g and the hoyt is so much better in every aspect! Quieter, Faster, smoother.. its just awesome I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

 

[chadeugene]

Man that stinks ! I would agree with you on buying bows sight unseen I have sold one and bought new bows sight unseen but not a used one I would say you have to be careful. In going to be upgrading to an obession bow from my current bowtech destroyer 350le 2013

Yeah it was a bummer. I have however, also had great experiences buying bows online, and have also sold a number of great bows to some great buyers.

I wouldn't be as picky at the moment, but considering it's deers season I want to get another bow setup and shooting asap. I probably won't start really hunting until it cools off some, so I should have about a month to get in some practice.

I hate to get a new bow during the season, but as much as I've tried to like my Dream Season DNA, I just don't enjoy shooting it. The grip that the bow likes best just doesn't feel very comfortable/natural to me.

 

[chadeugene]

i bought a new hoyt charger last month for right at 600 and it comes with a fuse quiver, 3 pin sight and stabilizer. I hd a 2013 pse stinger 3g and the hoyt is so much better in every aspect! Quieter, Faster, smoother.. its just awesome I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

How do you like the composite limb pockets? They have been the only thing keeping it from being my no. 1 choice.

 

[Kris87]

The Hoyt Charger is hard to beat in that price range. That's what I normally steer guys to.

 

[pacecars]

I bought one of the Chargers and they are a great bow regardless other price. I wouldn't worry about the limb pockets. No one worries about a Glock frame any more.

 

[pacecars]

My 2nd choice would be a Mission Blaze.

 

[The Fever]

2014 BNIB Bear Anarchy HC go for 400 right now on ebay. Love mine.

 

[Cvandiver777]

How do you like the composite limb pockets? They have been the only thing keeping it from being my no. 1 choice.

so far so good. I don't think they will be a problem.. I dont think a company like hoyt would sell something they wouldn't trust.

 

[Skunkhound]

X2 on the Anarchy. I got the same deal on EBay, and the dealer actually ships out of Duluth, so I was able to go pick it up. He had the weight and draw length adjusted by the time I got there.
This bow is pretty impressive. Bought it two weeks ago, killed a deer with it Saturday.

 

[Robbie101]

Interested in a Hoyt Charger? If so I have one.

 

[WildLines]

this year I got back into bow hunting after a 20 yr break. I know me and I want good stuff, but couldn't justify a 1k or more on a bow not sure if I would still enjoy it.

I read many reviews, went to several pro shops to look at feel, and etc at the ganders. Once I confirmed the feel of the cheaper bows would not work and I had a good feel for what I wanted, I was able to buy in on Archery Talk forum for much less used. Lots of pro shops take bows in on trade and put them on their classifieds, it was a great purchase. I then took it to my local pro shop and had it setup for me with sights, draw length, and had it tuned. Couldn't be happier

 

[JMCC91]

Bowtech fuel would be hard to beat, and there's a fully outfitted package for around that price.

 

[chadeugene]

I'm pretty sold on the Anarchy. There is a shop about an hour away that has a bunch in stock for $400, and I'm going to try one out and hopefully purchase it tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Skunkhound]

I'm looking forward to hearing your opinion on it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

[PappyHoel]

PM me if you're interested in a Matthews LX 2005.

 

[chadeugene]

I went to Bowhunters Supply store in Bowden today and picked up a 60lb 2014 Bear Anarchy. I had a chance to shoot it and absolutely loved the bow. It's by far the quietest bow I've ever shot. I'd highly recommend the Bear Anarchy HC and also Bowhunters supply store. I drove 1.5 hours each way so I could check out the bow before I bought it, and it was well worth the drive.