New Bow

I am contemplating purchasing a new bow. I know that the Matthew’s is supposedly the best, but I am not made of money. So I am asking for some help. What are some of the things I should look for when purchasing a new bow? What are some of the options that I should look for?

Thanks in advance.

I bought a Reflex three years ago and am very happy with it. I got the package deal, quiver, sights, arrows. They say that they are ready to go when you buy them but any bowhunter worth the hoot will tell you theres alot of fine tuning to be done before you go into the woods. Make sure your limbs are equal distance as far as your poundage is set. Easiest way is to crank them all the way tight and back them off the same amount of turns for each one. I wouldn’t leave them cranked down all the way, its hard on them. Make sure knocking point and rest are level, bow square will do this. Get your arrows cut to length and draw length set right, a good draw length is in the corner of your mouth, if shooting with a peep sight you have to anchor in the same place or you won’t see through the sight. I go as far as paper tuning my bow, shoot through a piece of paper hanging in front of your target and see how the paper tears on the back side and adjust your knocking point accordingly, this really works and increases your accuracy big time and keeps you shooting flatter. Don’t keep your bow in cold places for long periods of time. Your limbs will get small harline cracks. Most of all, practice, practice, practice. Its just like a shotgun, the more you shoot, the better you are. Hope this helps!

I bought a Reflex three years ago and am very happy with it. I got the package deal, quiver, sights, arrows. They say that they are ready to go when you buy them but any bowhunter worth the hoot will tell you theres alot of fine tuning to be done before you go into the woods. Make sure your limbs are equal distance as far as your poundage is set. Easiest way is to crank them all the way tight and back them off the same amount of turns for each one. I wouldn’t leave them cranked down all the way, its hard on them. Make sure knocking point and rest are level, bow square will do this. Get your arrows cut to length and draw length set right, a good draw length is in the corner of your mouth, if shooting with a peep sight you have to anchor in the same place or you won’t see through the sight. I go as far as paper tuning my bow, shoot through a piece of paper hanging in front of your target and see how the paper tears on the back side and adjust your knocking point accordingly, this really works and increases your accuracy big time and keeps you shooting flatter. Don’t keep your bow in cold places for long periods of time. Your limbs will get small harline cracks. Most of all, practice, practice, practice. Its just like a shotgun, the more you shoot, the better you are. Hope this helps!

pse makes awesome bows the fireflite or typhoon is awesome

pse makes awesome bows the fireflite or typhoon is awesome

There are several excellent bows out there…Matt McPherson (Mathews owner/designer)has done a great developing and promoting his bows. and they are wonderful.
You need to decide whats best for YOU. Decide your price range ,style and preference, then go to a reputable Pro shop and get set up right.
I have been a Staff shooter and dealer for a few companies over the years and avid bowhunter. I prefer an Oneida Black Eagle. Thats what works for me Good Luck!

There are several excellent bows out there…Matt McPherson (Mathews owner/designer)has done a great developing and promoting his bows. and they are wonderful.
You need to decide whats best for YOU. Decide your price range ,style and preference, then go to a reputable Pro shop and get set up right.
I have been a Staff shooter and dealer for a few companies over the years and avid bowhunter. I prefer an Oneida Black Eagle. Thats what works for me Good Luck!

Kelly, one of the local bowsmiths and ex olympic champion told me when i bought my first bow from him that to him it has too feel like it fits in your hand and comfortable in shooting. If it feels good when its held and drawn back it will shoot good for you.

Kelly, one of the local bowsmiths and ex olympic champion told me when i bought my first bow from him that to him it has too feel like it fits in your hand and comfortable in shooting. If it feels good when its held and drawn back it will shoot good for you.

I would give a vote for PSE also. I really like my thuderbolt.

I would give a vote for PSE also. I really like my thuderbolt.