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am I thinking about a new one? I can't help it - I've got a trouble free Mathews Outback. Ok, so it's a little long in the tooth, but it's fantastic shooter.
I was in the pro shop yesterday, and there on the wall, was a Bowtech Insanity. Aptly named, as I am going crazy trying to justify spending a grand on something that I don't need. Why? I don't know. I believe it is one of life's mysteries. Anyone else suffering? There is something about a new bow that is even more appealing than a new rifle.
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...because it's there, and the "problem" with bows is the same as rifles.
One size will kill all, within reason, in the US. But a varmint rifle sure is nice, as is a good deer rifle, and having an elk rifle is a must for some...Ok, me!
A long ATA bow sure is stable, but but doesn't work as neatly in my ground blind as it does on my open front climber.
So, a compact bow in black would be nice in the blind...and the local 3-D shoots would be nicer with a dedicated 3-D set-up...
Darn, I ended up with ANOTHER bow!
Shoot the Insanity, if it really is better than your Outback, close the deal if you can.
The downside: new bows do not hold the resale values the rifles do...
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Exactly.
"The downside: new bows do not hold the resale values the rifles do..."
And this statement is the killer. I think I have made a profit on just about every rifle I've sold. Bows; if I could recoup 50% I'd be a happy camper.
I'm trying to justify the expense, but that is no easy task for a tight old bastid like me.
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Yup, hear you.
I buy local when I can and support a very good local shop, but I'll go cheap on the web for an "experiment" bow...the type I may want to shoot a bit and back out of later.
Expense? Take gander at the new 2013 season's offerings of crossbows...I've owned cars that didn't cost that much...
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I found myself in that situation with my Mathews switchback as well.
The solution was not free, but better, and less expensive.
I took it all apart, everything, replaced all hardware with stainless steel, Replaced the grips with "torque-less" laminated grips. New cables and string.
Then sent away all the parts for custom film dip. and added the Trijicon night sight.
My switchback is better then any new bow the way it sits right now. The sentimental value of this bow that has killed more game for me then all my other archery equipment combined is meaningful to me.
It's simply got a "cool" factor with the custom film dip and laminated grips.
Way less cost then buying new and yet it's band new again.
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It's a lot worse with traditional bows.
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I found myself in that situation with my Mathews switchback as well.
The solution was not free, but better, and less expensive.
I took it all apart, everything, replaced all hardware with stainless steel, Replaced the grips with "torque-less" laminated grips. New cables and string.
Then sent away all the parts for custom film dip. and added the Trijicon night sight.
My switchback is better then any new bow the way it sits right now. The sentimental value of this bow that has killed more game for me then all my other archery equipment combined is meaningful to me.
It's simply got a "cool" factor with the custom film dip and laminated grips.
Way less cost then buying new and yet it's band new again. That was a very cool post BTW, and thank you for sharing the pictures here. There were some good ideas in there.
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I found myself in that situation with my Mathews switchback as well.
The solution was not free, but better, and less expensive.
I took it all apart, everything, replaced all hardware with stainless steel, Replaced the grips with "torque-less" laminated grips. New cables and string.
Then sent away all the parts for custom film dip. and added the Trijicon night sight.
My switchback is better then any new bow the way it sits right now. The sentimental value of this bow that has killed more game for me then all my other archery equipment combined is meaningful to me.
It's simply got a "cool" factor with the custom film dip and laminated grips.
Way less cost then buying new and yet it's band new again. That was a very cool post BTW, and thank you for sharing the pcitures here. There were some good ideas in there. I saw that post as well - great pix and great job on the whole rebuild - that bow looks fantastic. You had good reason to do so.
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Interestingly enough, i've killed everything I've been after with my compound so far. And most of the stuff I chased with my recurve.
Last compound I bought was in 91. Round wheels. Didn't like the cams back then. Still shooting that bow currently.
Whats the justification? As noted above, there is really only one. Because you want to.
whats wrong with that?
Honestly there isn't much I wouldn't consider taking on with my 223 or 243, given some parameters, so why do we have.... well lets just say I have at least 2 rifles. And leave the rest to the imagination.
We buy a new sleeping bag or tent because we want to try it out. Same with everything else.
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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Maybe that's why the divorce rate is so high too!
Trying things out can be problematic in some cases!!
www.huntingadventures.netAre you living your life, or just paying bills until you die? When you hit the pearly gates I want to be there just to see the massive pile of dead 5hit at your feet. ( John Peyton)
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It's a lot worse with traditional bows. Ain't that the truth. I own about 50. Mostly vintage Bears, but a few customs as well. If I had to pick just two, I'd say the '64 Kodiak and the Palmer double carbon are the best shooters.
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I bought my bow on clearance for 300 bucks. A 2012 Bear Mauler with the new E cam.. With my arrows it's shooting 290.. but why is it I look at new bows still? 
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Boobs - bows, you know you shouldn't be/are caught looking at more...but you do anyway. Just sayin...
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Boobs - bows, you know you shouldn't be/are caught looking at more...but you do anyway. Just sayin... A lot of truth.. And both will end up costing you.
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one more ![[Linked Image]](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w105/LTROADGLIDE/archery-queen-hot-girl.jpg)
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Hey, you guys brought it up.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w105/LTROADGLIDE/Laura-at-Full-Draw-3_fs.jpg)
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Boobs - bows, you know you shouldn't be/are caught looking at more...but you do anyway. Just sayin... A lot of truth.. And both will end up costing you. More truth...
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Hey, you guys brought it up.... Ohhh... I like that, I'd buy me a new bow if she came with it. I bought my last bow probably 5 years back now I guess (Diamond Black Ice). Does everything I need it to do and seldom if ever look at new bows. I'd probably look more often if they were priced at 500-600, but at 1000+ and accessories I do just fine with what I have and I'm quite content.
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one more Her draw length is about an inch too long lol
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