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Just tell me what bow to buy

Just about any bow of the last 5+ years at any price range is going to be good and reliable for whitetail hunting. But no matter what you get, get it set up for your draw length, weight and peep sight position at a shop. Coming from a 20 year old bow even a budget bow will be night and day
 
Lower end bows shoot well too so don’t break the bank if you’re worried about money. I’d get something with an adjustable draw length so you can fine tune it to your liking if you decide your a half inch shorter or longer in draw.
 
I’ll add this tid bit. Solid limb bows will be easier to tune at least that’s been my experience unless something is wrong the limb. All the above are good examples. Again I’ll mention my diamond infinite edge has been easy to tune and shoot. Matter of fact I’ve changed the cables and strings myself, just backed the weight way off and adjusted timing. You can also use the portable bow press.
 
I watched this video last night. Been looking at a bow with lots of adjustment for my son for Christmas. Something he can use for years. Infinite edge pro was one I’ve been eyeing and read this thread recommending it.



At the end he says he wouldn’t use it for a hunting bow but he shot 26/30 X’s and 298/300 pts. I think that would do just fine lol
 
I killed several deer with mine and my hunting partner ran one for years, killed gobs just fine. The other good thing about an inexpensive bow is it doesn’t hurt as much when it gets scratched or bonked.
 
The stinger 3g is a great bow. If you have your sight and rest I would personally spend the 499 on a Darton 3500A. I don't think there is a better bow on the market in that price range. The yoke system makes tuning a breeze and it will outperform much more expensive bows. I recommend Darton to everyone. You won't buy a better bow from any of the big names, and whatever you do buy will likely have some Rex Darlington magic in it anyways.
 
Google is your friend. Google search "Archery shops in ______________ County" or City and you will get reviews as well. If people arent happy nowadays they are sure to post reviews about it.
THis happened to me recently, had a bad experience at a shop, did a Google search for the counties around me, found a shop 30 minutes away and all the reviews were good. Went and talked with him (left bow in truck) and was happy with what I heard. Found and made a new friend and we even ended up talking about hunting together on some public land. I didnt feel like just a customer, he actually just sat down and talked about what I wanted and what he would do. Didnt try to sell me new stuff, just wanted to make a customer happy. And I've got an old Matthews Q2.

You might can find a guy that can take your bow and make it work more consistent without spending a ton of money
 
I got just what you need here at home i tried to sell for a buddy. Bow been shot bout 50 times.

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So here's my perspective as a new bow hunter who bought a top of the line bow...mathews vertix..last year... if you're on a budget, almost every new bow coming out is better than the best bow from 20 years ago. Did I need to buy top of the line?... no... but I'm the type that buys high end gear, takes really good care of it, and keeps it FOREVER... so im ok with spending top dollar... Cuz I'll have it till way beyond the point where its paid for itself in venison.... but from a budget standpoint your method of hunting (access, playing the wind, taking/making an ethical shot) matters a hell of a lot more than the brand name on your bow.... my advice.. try a few bows based on your budget.. fyi.. multiply that budget by 2 if you don't have sights, stabilizers, whatever.. and pick the one that feels the best(I got some side eye from the wife based on my presumptive cost vs. My actual cost)... I just got into bow hunting at a point where I'm fortunate enough to be able to go top of the line but I spent plenty of time spear fishing and diving for lobster on a college budget...it really is mostly in how you prepare and how well you know the areas you hunt... buy the bow that fits you best, practice your access and climbing method, do your homework on the area your hunting, get your bow sighted in and tuned, and as napolean dynamite said "follow your heart, that's what I always do"... good luck man
 
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