What bow to purchase?

[22lex]

I'm definately due for a new bow.

I've got it narrowed down to two bows.

My friend has a bare 07 hoyt Vectrix brand new that I am going to take a look at some time this week. He is asking around 450 for the bow. Looks like it used to retail for anywhere from 650-700 last year. This bow has nothing on it, but I am kind of a Hoyt guy and like the way they feel.

I also have my eyes on the new Bowtech general, but haven't had a chance to completely research it, and have never picked one up.

Any ideas?

[MnArch]

Both bows are great.  My advice would be to shoot each one side by side if at all possible.  Pick the bow that feels the best to you.  Because after all......A name is a name and you are the one who will be shooting the bow, so why not shoot the one that is going to give you the most confidence in the woods.

matt

[Cody Gruchow]

i own a bowtech recently and i love it. i was talking to the guy that set my bow up at the local archery shop and i heard they are recalling the new generals because of a limb defect, dont mean they aint a great bow, they replace it is all they do. good luck on your hunt for a new bow.

[22lex]

Yeah,

I read the same thing about the general, not a big deal as long as they fix/replace it.

[Joe]

Sounds like you've got a couple of nice bows picked out. Like posted above, shoot them both and that will give you all the info you need. I bought a Diamond Black Ice over a year ago and have no regrets.

[MnArch]

The General did have a recall on the limbs.  The problem was with the integrity of the axle holes.  Statistically there were less than 1% off the bows that even showed a slight imperfection.  But Bowtech still felt it necessary to call a recall.  So props to them.  Many companies may have just turned their heads the other way with such low figures.

[JD]

I just bought a Bear Lights Out at Sportsman's and love it.  Bear really changed their product line in the past year so they could compete with the Matthew's, Bowtech's, Hoyt's, etc.  I was very surprised at how well this bow shot and how smooth it is.  I got it fully rigged for $459.

[22lex]

Thanks for all the info and experience guys. Definately helps out especially when people have used them, or had good experiences to tell about.

JD: I have seen the new Bear bows, and they have sure upped thier game in the last couple of years.

[The General]

Lex,
I think all the information above is great.  from my own personal experience I've owned a Hoyt eclipse, fastflight, and now a vortec.  I would never change and I honestly don't ever see myself buying a new one.  the vortec i have shoots one pin to 35 yards with almost zero drop, not enough to make a difference anyway.  I would very seldom ever have a shot over that distance anyway.  I tnik the Hoyt you are looking at is even newer then mine.  if so i'd be willing to bet you would get the same perforemance or better.  I'm sure MNarch can give you the numbers.

[22lex]

The bottom fell out of the hoyt deal, but I can purchase a new hoyt 2008 Katan (spelling) for around 600 (an archer won it at an event and already has a new one) and set it up myself, or check out the bowtech.

I was pretty pumped about the original Hoyt that I looked at, but now instead of fast tracking it like I was going to do I am just going to take it slow and make sure it is the bow I want before I dump a bunch of money into it.

 

[Cody Gruchow]

i bought my bowtech for a fraction of that(family member) and i had to put on all new stuff, rest sight stabilizer vibration control peep sight kisser button string leeches new arrows and so far it has run me about 250 dollars. it can be expensive, so you best be sure thats the bow you want.

[22lex]

Absolutely plan on doing just that. I set up my last bow and it was real close to what you just priced out for extras.

I just want something that fits my hand, balances nicely, shoots smooth, and can put the smackdown on some critters!

Unfortunately for what I would like to purchase it's gonna cost a little extra. It's ok though I have held steady with my old hoyt for about six years now and there's no chance I would trade old faithfull in on a new purchase.

[Cody Gruchow]

well i bought a bare bear truth in march i think and its still sitting in the box