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Just curious what year everyone is shooting? Personally, I never saw enough of an advancement in bows to change one out every couple of years, but I know people that do.
My first bow was a 1992 PSE. Bought a new one in 2002. Now after pricing new cable/string, wondering if I should just get a new one. My 2002 Martin was like $300.
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I have a 2000 or maybe 2001 Mathews MQ-32. I don't shoot enough to justify getting a new one though. I also have a couple recurves, but that technology doesn't seem to change a lot, so a newer one wouldn't really be an upgrade.
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Bought a new PSE Carrera in ~98/9. Still using it. Speedwise it hangs in there with modern stuff, however, new styles are smaller and quieter..
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Yes, get a new one. I just went through the same thing, and was surprised that bows had actually changed a lot since my last one (bought in 2005). What surprised me is that so many of the bows, even from different makers, all felt pretty much the same, in the way they shot for me, and were quiet right out of the box.
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I believe my Mathews Drenalin LD is a 2008, shoots like a dream and I don't see a reason for me to get a newer one.
That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.
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PSE FireFLight, 92.. or 91...
Brackenbury Recurve custom, circa 90 IIRC.
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My problem is, I am not an archery only nut, so it is hard to justify spending more on a bow, than what a gun costs. I always though, if you can hit what you aim at with your bow, then what's the difference?
Learning bows are like computers though, within a year they aren't worth dick.
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I shoot a 2004-2005 Archery Research AR31 and lately I've been looking at newer models. I'll likely keep this one for this year and upgrade next year.
I refuse to buy new current model bows anymore though because of the fact that bows drop so dramatically in price in a year or two. Even the top brand names. I'll go with a used bow from the last year or two and save half the money I'd spend on new.
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Same here and I don't shoot my bow as much as some people do. I usually practice a couple of weeks before I plan to use it on a hunt. What I have found is my bow is just like my rifle and once it is sighted in there is no need to fiddle with it unless I drop it or something on it breaks.
That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.
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Mathews adrenalin. 2007, and just getting broke in.
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Mathews Switchback for me, bought in 2007 I believe. Best bow I've ever owned. Before this one I bought a new one every other year. If I were going to buy new I would go with the Mathews Z7 or one of the upper end Bowtech's. Secretly I'm in the process of switching to traditional. Anxious to see if I can make it.
For what its worth, good archery equipment is like anything else, buy quality and maintain. Should last as long as you need it to.
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My problem is, I am not an archery only nut, so it is hard to justify spending more on a bow, than what a gun costs. I always though, if you can hit what you aim at with your bow, then what's the difference?
Learning bows are like computers though, within a year they aren't worth dick. You might want to let the last few deer and hogs and javelina that died from an old bow know that they really shouldn't be dead then... grins....
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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2010 Matthews Z7 paid $759.00 brand new and ordered it all blacked out.
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Hoyt AlphaMax32 here. Bought it off AT, maybe 2 or 3 years ago...
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70# 2005 Bowtech Allegiance.
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1996 Deathwish takedown recurve.
Had it refinished last summer, so lookin' new again.
Had a new 68" Deathwish longbow built this winter.
Amazing piece of art. Bamboo on the inner laminate, and bocote on the outer. Need to take some pics......
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Ben Pearson (1970) recurve. 47#
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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One of my favorites is a 1969 Bear Super Kodiak.
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pictures of similar bowsI have no idea, its a jennings uni-star 31" draw 84lb compound that throws 32" carbon arrows very accurately and hard enough that I can,t remember NOT getting a complete pass thru on ELK with MUZZY broad heads
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I shoot 3 bows. My oldest is my Ben Pearson Mustang I bought new back in '67 or '68 I believe. Second is a Bear, Black Bear from about the same period or perhaps a little earlier. It's a Grayling bow and I don't remember when Bear moved from Grayling. Third is a Hoyt Pro Hunter from about 1973 or '74. I expect my bows are older than a lot of you fella's....lol!!
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