$1000 Bow Build (surprising results)

Tim Connor hangs out with Josh Jones of @podiumarcher3447 on the continued search to find the best compound budget bow setup for $1000. In this video we feature the Bear Alaskan XT. This is a bow build video with the $529 Bear Alaskan XT plus long range test. #archery #review

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[TimConnor]

I guess Tim’s Package coming soon to the website.. if you got a better name comment it here ✊

[Yourmom-uq]

A lot of the budget minded purchasers of Bear have been buying the Alaskan XT. Between all my bills I can never seem to spend more than $800 for a set up. I always have to sell my older bows to help afford the upgrades. I love salivating over the high end bows as much as anyone but Bear helps me stay close to industry tech while staying under budget so I know guys like me really appreciate you guys reviewing these lesser $ bows.

[brucescott]

Even better you use the Bear Alaskan, MFJJ using the Darton Consequence and Dan could hopefully bring another Sub $1000 setup, for 3D shoot off

[landonzimmerman]

You need to finish this series with budget arrows! MFJJs titanium inserts are definitely not “budget” 😂

[Dad_N_Eli]

That’s probably the best $1000 all around bow build I’ve seen for all new accessories

[tylerweeding]

Really love the direction you’ve gone with the channel. Informational and entertaining. Thanks for the time you put in!

[ryanderlago]

Awesome what you’re doing here. Only suggestion to be fair would be the head to head part should be on the same day. Pretty extreme difference in days you had there. Thx for what you do!!

[l.i.archer]

I got my Alaskan XT a few weeks ago. I swapped out the string grubs with brass speed nocks in their place, and installed cat whisker string silencers between them. This alone quieted the bow and reduce vibration a lot. So, for my build:

Alaskan XT - $560
Trophy Ridge Hotwire sight - $135
Trophy Ridge Sync rest - $50
Pine Ridge 7/32" peep - $8
Front 8" stabilizer - $18
Backbar 6" stabilizer - $18
Stabilizer mounting bracket - $38
D-loop - pennies
Cat whiskers - pennies

4 dozen Easton Axis arrows that I procured from the archery shops where I worked over the years, and people were breaking them, and all I did was cut them down to my length for me - $12 for replacement HIT inserts.

Total - $802
(I actually paid cost for my 2 bows, since I freelance at the shop where I bought it. Not gonna say what I paid.)


I'm loving my Alaskan XT as well as my Whitetail Maxx. Bear has come a long way, and at the pricepoints they're set at, they can't be beat!

[TheWVgoodguy]

Sweet setup and shooting. I am glad Josh is putting those builds on the website.
I agree with another commenter that budget arrows should be next, even though I agree 1000% that the Victory RiP TKOs in the gamer or sport variety are a great value option.

[jon_because]

Got a bear species RTH last year $379 and got a buck with it first year bow hunting. Without knowing any better I love it and confidently shoot at target out to 50 yards. Would recommend to anyone with a low budget like me.

[Murph_dog]

Content is spot on!! I am in the market after a 25 year hiatus. Totally considering one of these two! Keep up the excellent work!!

Banana hammock!!!

[technoman]

I'm enjoying the budget series. I hope you continue to make content using both the Darton and Bear. So many of us out here with limited budgets and not in the market for $2-3k (fully built) bows. Thanks and keep up the excellent work on your channel.

And banana hammock.

[Psalms.]

I’m using a back bar bracket from amazon that’s $25 and I’m very impressed with it it has front and rear quick release mounts and a option to run a down angle or not. Also you can run it with the front bar or separate. I’m running AAE hotrods 15 in front and 10 in the back. Awesome to see Dan on the channel and can’t wait to see the shoot off 🔥

[SWMissouriOutdoors]

I love Tim's Package. Its a shooter.

[clintskeens]

Tim I've watched you progress and I think its your skill, last one it was raining and you seemed rushed but you have made so many improvements its awesome. You guys are great, 💪

[MasterTheHunt]

Great video series man, this gonna help out a ton of people! 🔥

[setharter]

The Tim package. That's great. Good job fellas. Impressive

[Hostile_Erick]

This was an amazing series! I actually learned so much and now know what to learn and expect for a nice bow tune. Absolutely amazing guys!

[the_sharp_carpenter]

Great build, Tim's package is looking good from here 👌

[BoscosPapa]

7:56 what happened with shot Tim 🤓 those fletching seem to have changed mid draw