What do you gain by moving from an entry level bow to a high end set up

[Phil Beavers]

For my "main line" $350 Bear, I have practiced for years to what I believe is its potential and I group well out to 60 yards, that's my current limit on live game. I can honestly say I have missed out on several opportunities where I wish I could have stretched that out to 75 yards (especially on the late bull hunts), but my bow just doesn't group well enough.

 

I know that if I want to shoot further I will need to get a flatter, faster, more expensive setup. That time will come, but as stated by another above, my so called average speed (~275fps) and heavy arrow w/broadhead (450gr) is plenty for me and the 3 deer that have efficiently hit the dirt the last 3 years.

 

 

I shoot a Bowtech Asassin 500-600 dollar compound bow and I can group 60 yard shots.. I got the black gold Ascent so its set up to 20,30,40,50,60 yards ... I doubt anyone hunting would take more than a 70 yard shot anyway..

 

 

Nowadays "doubt anyone" and "hunting" are tough to use in the same sentence. People are shooting a lot farther than 70 yards.

 

Animals or targets?

[CouesPursuit]

Both.

[mattys281]

First arrow i ever split was with an old wood riser browning bow i bought used in a pawn shop for $150 about a 100 years ago. Ive split three more since then with bows ranging in price from almost nothing to top shelf. Even low end bows shoot more consistently than 98% of the people who shoot. I wouldnt expect to gain much other than a little speed and the number of "sweet rig" comments you may get at a 3d shoot. At the end of the day, just buy what you like and what you are comfortable with (both shooting and price range). Theyre made so well that youd have a hard time finding one that doesnt out shoot you.