Ingo Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Make your $300 go as far as it can. Be looking for high-end bows from the past five-years. Don't worry so much about the brand. I'll list some good picks for each brand. PSE - Dream Season Evo, Vendetta XL (long ATA), Vendetta DC, Drive LT (great budget bow, only $500 new), most of the non speed-bow PSE X-Force bows are excellent. Matthews - Drenalin, Z7, really any solocam Matthews will be a good hunting bow. Bowtech - Assassin, 08' Allegiance, some of the later bows had finish issues but they make a great bow don't let anyone tell you they don't. Hoyt - you might find a 2013 Charger in your price range (it's entry level but a great bow). An Alphamax 32 or 35 should be attainable. They have a ton of bows and most of them are really nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Make your $300 go as far as it can. Be looking for high-end bows from the past five-years. Don't worry so much about the brand. I'll list some good picks for each brand. PSE - Dream Season Evo, Vendetta XL (long ATA), Vendetta DC, Drive LT (great budget bow, only $500 new), most of the non speed-bow PSE X-Force bows are excellent. Matthews - Drenalin, Z7, really any solocam Matthews will be a good hunting bow. Bowtech - Assassin, 08' Allegiance, some of the later bows had finish issues but they make a great bow don't let anyone tell you they don't. Hoyt - you might find a 2013 Charger in your price range (it's entry level but a great bow). An Alphamax 32 or 35 should be attainable. They have a ton of bows and most of them are really nice. Bowtech Assasin = great bow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Make your $300 go as far as it can. Be looking for high-end bows from the past five-years. Don't worry so much about the brand. I'll list some good picks for each brand. PSE - Dream Season Evo, Vendetta XL (long ATA), Vendetta DC, Drive LT (great budget bow, only $500 new), most of the non speed-bow PSE X-Force bows are excellent. Matthews - Drenalin, Z7, really any solocam Matthews will be a good hunting bow. Bowtech - Assassin, 08' Allegiance, some of the later bows had finish issues but they make a great bow don't let anyone tell you they don't. Hoyt - you might find a 2013 Charger in your price range (it's entry level but a great bow). An Alphamax 32 or 35 should be attainable. They have a ton of bows and most of them are really nice. Thanks for the list.. really appreciate it. I'm scanning Craigslist daily... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted April 23, 2015 The best new bows are the best used bows.... Mathews Baby.. If you are lucky you will find a Mathews Switchback in the price range you are looking for. Good Luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted April 23, 2015 Keeping an eye out for switchback... I've seen an older solocam, But since I'm not in a hurry (No Elk Draw), and have a pretty aggressive price, I'm being patient. I really appreciate all the help. Now, if you all would just tell me where all the bucks are this fall, that would be great! ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted April 23, 2015 One will be in my freezer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted May 1, 2015 So, I'm still looking, which isn't a problem, I'm not in a hurry. I came across this bow for $230.. Bear brand, charger model. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/spo/4993167345.html I know that brand it isn't on the previous list...just wondering. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted May 2, 2015 Well, I guess it was an okay, deal, cuz it's gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted May 4, 2015 I'd just go to Ross dude.. They will probably set you up with a mid tier bow package for like 500 bucks... strings, whisker biscuit , inexpensie sight , etc .. They even do lay aways and you can come shoot your bow anytime just cant take it home until its paid in full. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted May 4, 2015 That's $200 more than I'm willing to spend at this point... thanks for the suggestion though. Almost picked up a diamond for $200 bucks today... missed it though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted May 4, 2015 I'll sell my black ice for 1k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted May 4, 2015 That's $200 more than I'm willing to spend at this point... thanks for the suggestion though. Almost picked up a diamond for $200 bucks today... missed it though. They sell used bows too thinking about buying one for my son when he hits puberty lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Picked up a PSE Mini-G camo with twin cams, 5 carbon hunting arrows, slide sight, quiver, stabilizer, biscuit rest for $65, and it's in excellent condition. Thanks for all the suggestions, but I thought I'd take a chance at $65. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted May 13, 2015 One more on this subject... I found some details on this bow at PSE's website: http://tune.pse-archery.com/BowDetail.aspx?Year=1998&Model=0800MH Towards the bottom, it indicates for a 27" DL, the weight is 40-60#? Seems like a big variance for a bow this old? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Is your draw length that short? Not saying it's not but maximum draw of 27" is a youth bow. Edit: I just re read the OP and you say 27 - 28 inch draw as a guess. Enjoy your new toy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
