Bear legion or PSE Brute

[apache12]

Im looking to get back into bow hunting and found both of these bows for around the same price new

I used to own a PSE and liked fine but i hear good things about this bear legion

 

Am i splitting hairs or is one bow or company better

[bigorange]

I honesty think that anymore the differences between the companies are negligible. Shoot them both and see which one feels best to you. I don't know anything about the Bear, but I know 2 guys who have the Brute and are both happy. I don't think I'd split hairs, just try them out and maybe more in the same price range and see what feels best and shoots best for you.

[Snapshot]

I bought a new PSE Brute X from one of the members here, and I really like it. Solid one cam bow, that's fast and reliable. comes ready to shoot, with Whisker biscuit, sights, Quiver, and stabilizer. I have seen some Brute X ready to shoot packages on Sale lately. around $450

 

I don't know anything about the Bear Legion. All of the top Manufacturers are making great bows.

[POB]

I really love my Brute X. I try to support local companies.(Tucson) That being said, you really need to get in a shop and shot both and decide for yourself. I've never shot a bear, but have heard good things about them in the last few years. Let us know what you decide, and why. A good report would be apprieciated.

[KiLLAcOuEs]

<--------Took this guy out with a 2012 PSE BruteX. For 2014 PSE no longer has the Brute line they have changed the name to the "Momentum". Just for your info. I personally think its an awesome bow very reliable and accurate.

[CRAZYBUCK]

Just got my 2013 brute x and love it fast forgiving and accurate the only down side is I think it's a little on the heavy side but I am finding out I makes for a more stable shot

[apache12]

so since I posted this I went to a few shops read a bunch and shot a few bows. Bowhunters are a funny group is one thing I learned. By funny I mean they will argue everything, in a good way, but everyone has an opinion it so funny. They will fight over which quiver or field point to use.

 

Anyway, the high end shops really seem to look down at the low end package bows, and maybe they know more but I felt pretty uncomfortable in those shops unless I was going to spend $1300

 

I went to Sportsmans Sunday to buy the Brute because it was no tax weekend. I brought my 16 year old son who is the same height as me

So while Im there he says can I shoot it too? Well of course I say. Bad move. So I learned that even though we are the same size we are not the same bow set up. Anyway, we decided that the PSE Stinger package for $299 was the smart move, its highly adjustable in both draw and weight. Plan is that if he shoots with me the next month leading up to Jan hunt and truly gets hooked. The bow is his and I can adjust it for him and I have a 14 year old and 10 year old boy so this can be passed down to them.

If he doesn't shoot it I'm still happy with it

It is 6fps slower than the Brute it 's a bit louder, and the draw isn't quite as smooth as the Brute, but I'm out the door with bow fully set, arrows, target for $419 for a bow that I hope to get my boys hooked on boy hunting with

 

Most shops liked Bear but did say the PSE is bit better quality, but nothing bad about Bear.

Also, if I so go get a bow after giving this to my son, I think I'll actually go up to the Sinister. The Stinger and Brute are very similar in machining and cams, and limbs, when you go to the Sinister you take a step up in all areas.

 

Bottom line, bows have come a long way in 15 years, I bought the cheapest bow package out there and if still has an IPO of 314, it has smooth draw I nice let off and doesn't jump forward when fired. I know its a far cry from real high end quality bows, but wow you get a lot of bow for $300