WATCH Before You Buy A Compound Bow

Thinking about buying a new compound bow? STOP!! Before you spend way more money than you need to, watch this video for my #1 tip when it comes to buying bows. Hope this helps!

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[leroyjones]

Spot on. I have never bought a new bow. I always buy last year’s flagship bow for half the price or a little less. I haven’t been disappointed yet.

[BAGVizualz]

This video really just helped me out with my decision on either buying brand new or used. Thanks

[Geronimo]

I worked in the Archery field for 40 years. In 2006 I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the top designers and engineers from a major bow company. I asked him where they were going to go from here. (They had just come out with an incredible bow) His answer was, “Sideways. We have made our bows the most efficient bows possible. We just can’t make them any more efficient. From here we can only change appearance and accessories.”

When buying a used bow, keep that in mind. Also the older bows are harder to find parts for and of course there is no warranty.

[GregK-pvxe]

Because of the weather we’ve had, I’m just sitting here going through the video library and watching different things. This was a very good video for people especially getting into bow hunting. They don’t need to spend $1000-$2000 to have a good hunting set up. It’s great to have somebody like you. That’s honest trustworthy to make people aware of that. Thanks for taking the time Matt. Hope you and the family are doing good.

[Blindvanish]

I bought my Elite Enkore as new old stock and got a great deal on it.
One thing to watch out for is that most companies only warranty a bow for the original buyer. So, if you buy a used bow inspect the limbs and cams for signs of damage from possible dry-firing, either in person or through pictures.
Also, don't worry about visible string wear, as strings/cables/d-loops are wear items and will need to be replaced every year or so depending on how much you shoot. You might want to assess string wear to factor in the cost of new strings when assessing the price of the bow if they are visibly worn but other than that it isn't a big thing to worry about.
Risers are just a hunk of aluminum so unless they have been damaged in some way, which is easily seen, they don't need to be inspected as closely.

[kcMan]

my 1st compound bow was a 1999 PSE Thunderbolt single lightening cam 60# . I miss that bow, it was steady in your hand, and accurate

[approachingtarget.]

I feel really old. I am still shooting a Martin cougar from 1994. The only thing I have upgraded is the arrows and string. Still accurate put to 70 yards consistently. Paid $700 new. I can't see spending today's prices period. I'll admit the new bows are light as a feather and have smoother draw cycles. It still comes down to a string to fling a arrow.

[joewilson]

Great advice, used will work just fine! AND, remember to be patient when looking for the best buy. I picked up a Mathews Conquest 4, several years ago for less than $300, while new ones were selling for $1099.

[ajbholsters]

Used bows are good if you work on your own equipment or are in good standing with someone who can. You don't get warranty support, except if it has a transferrable warranty, but I have yet to need it.

I haven't bought a new bow since 2016, and that was an Evolve 35 that was on an "end of year" closeout.

Bows that are a few years old are just as good as anything coming out now because technology has hit a plateau.

[richardpickett]

Great advice my friend I have been shoot bows all my life and have bought 2 brand new bow.I’m 64 and have probably own 20/25 bows and now shoot last yrs Mach 34 from EBay for half the price, the latest and greatest isn’t always the best

[MNLOutdoor]

I bought a used Hoyt rampage that was 2 years old when I got it. It was $450 all set up already. It is the bow I’m still using.

[Zorro_Nostalgico]

I really appreciate this video alot, Thank you so much. I am looking to get into archery and hopefully bow hunting. I will definitely take this advice

[MichaelLakota-vctk]

Remember when the single cam was all the rage???
Well I tried out a few of these. I ended up with “and still have” the Martin Cheetah. My god compared to today’s bows, I can’t find a more forgiving or easier bow to tune than this one.
Being left handed, you usually need to buy it without the ability to try it out. Very few archery shops carry left handed bows 😢. With a 27”draw speed is not even a consideration. Obviously that doesn’t make a difference. When you are talking about 25yrd and less shots. I honestly hate the speed bows that want to jump out of your hand at release, that’s just another reason to effect….Smooth Shooting! Thanks guys for the video! Mike

[seb.ca_]

I bought a strother rush xt from a guy who bought it from another guy. First bow and will keep it forever, just added some goodies to it and works like a charm

[c.r.rg]

I wasn't sure if i would like archery or even be able to shoot a bow. 2 shoulder injuries ajd 1 major shoulder surgery on draw shoulder. Started low poundage and working my way up. Im 52yrs old and only shooting 60# but am hooked on this archery thing lol. Going to hunt this fall for whitetail and then hog hunt in texas several times a year.

[johngarnergarner]

This is good stuff. I couldn't agree with you more. We all know that if you go to an archery pro shop and buy the latest and greatest, you're going to spend $2, 500.00 for a tricked out rig. I recently bought a used PSE EVO EVL 32 for $300. And this bow was in mint, brand new condition. It also had new, custom strings and cables. I kept thinking to myself, " get out of here before this guy changes his mind." Another thing you didn't mention is that compound bows have reached a point where manufacturers have reached a limit to what they can do to make them better. They aren't getting faster. They aren't really shooting any better than bows that are three or four years old. The easy tuning systems have been around for a while now and we've had carbon for a few years. And now we have Mathews integrating their components into the riser. But it seems to me that bows have reached a limit to what can be done to improve them. So, you're right. Just go out and buy something two to four years old that is just as nice.
I'll mention one other thing: Over the past few years there have been quite a few bow companies that have gone out of business. Most recently Athens. Parker, Ben Pearson, Winchester. Ross and several smaller players. And now, the Chinese are coming into the market, Sanlida in particular. And they are making good stuff. As a consumer, I can't help but feel we are getting gouged.

[lawrencefranck]

I buy a new bow every 25-30 years. I was given a pse in mid 1980’s, purchased a 1992 Jennings carbon extreme that I shot until the limb pockets wore out. I purchased a new discontinued Mathew’s for 1/2 price in 2017. I know a 7 time world champion that has shot the same bow for 15 years.

[douglasbarton]

If you go into the shop and shoot all the bows and the workers set thrm to your draw and weight just remember there taking the time to halp you and you buy on line don't take it back to the shop to get it set up it really makes the shops mad. I know we all want to save money.
Its a double side sword. Yes i have bought bow on line but i know how to work on them. Plus i buy from my local shop also.

[Joshua-]

I bought a used Mathew’s shot it for awhile then I realized I loved archery then I bought a new vtm

[chrisruzsa]

Yup I agree for a new archer it’s great to start with used even as is the hobby will still get expensive hahahaha .
So keep it as cheap as possible.