Any Bow in the last decade
Contributors to this thread:Equipment
From: Chasewild
26-Aug-19
I'm not the guy that has swapped gear every year just to try something new. I've shot my Elite E35 since 2014 and it is still shooting very well -- no real plans to shop. But I thought I'd pose the question: what is the one bow you all would buy that was made in the last decade if you couldn't buy another for the next 15 years?
From: Bou'bound
26-Aug-19
Hoyt RX-3
From: Straight —» Arrow
26-Aug-19
I can't find one with a long enough ATA these days......they lost me a few years back with the short bows. I need like ATA >38" or I'm not even interested.
From: cnelk
26-Aug-19
PSE Drive
From: PSUhoss
26-Aug-19
Bowtech Guardian
From: x-man
26-Aug-19
I'd like to put the Bowtech Reckoning cam system on a Hoyt RX-3 Ultra riser.
From: kota-man
26-Aug-19
I like X-man's way of thinking!
From: x-man
26-Aug-19
Send me the parts Corey, I'll make it work for you ;0)
From: Elkpacker1
26-Aug-19
What I have, blacktail recurve
From: altitude sick
26-Aug-19
I’m sure Hoyt will “invent” the Reckoning system eventually.
From: fubar racin
26-Aug-19
I’m also shooting a 2014 E35 I like the prime ct3&ct5 but I’m not really sure that they are that much of an upgrade.
From: Buffalo1
26-Aug-19
Mathews ez7 or Elite Pure
From: Trial153
26-Aug-19
If I had to pick one it would be an Elite Spirit that I build to get 28.5 /70. I swapped the limbs and customized the cable and string lengths to get it where I wanted it. A close second would be a PSE Evoke.
The Evolve cam is the best cam ever produced.
From: spike78
26-Aug-19
Bowtech if you want to eat some splinters ;)
From: svrelk
26-Aug-19
Still have my guardian set up as a back up, but still rolling with my 12 CPXL ..
I update the paint annually and have a new bow for about $10.00.
From: badbull
26-Aug-19
PSE Madness 34 for its ajustability and I have or have owned Allen, Jennings,Mathews,Hoyt,Diamond,Bowtech,Darton, Mission, and recurves.
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
26-Aug-19
Hoyt Pro Defiant with DFX Cam...Or the BowTech Realm!
From: Boreal
26-Aug-19
I would've said PSE X-Force GX until I bought a new Evoke 35.
From: HUNT MAN
26-Aug-19
BowTech guardian
From: Backpack Hunter
26-Aug-19
I still haven't purchased anything since my Bowtech Guardian.
From: Bowbaker
26-Aug-19
Dale Dye, Trails End recurve with medicine point riser.
From: milnrick
26-Aug-19
The Prime ION I'm currently shooting or possibly the Alpine Silverado I gave away years ago.
From: bowhunter24
26-Aug-19
Switchback xt
From: GF
26-Aug-19
Well, I’ve had my Howatt Hunter for 27 years now... it still shoots like new.
But I guess I’d have to say a Larry Hatfield Savannah in about #55 at my DL.... since given your timetable I’ll be pretty near Geezerhood by then....
From: JW
26-Aug-19
PSE Evoke 35
From: svrelk
26-Aug-19
I need to edit my backup is actually a commander... At 6'5" I like long ATA
From: Russell
26-Aug-19
Two Bowtech Invasion CPX bows (2012 & 2013).
From: DEMO-Bowhunter
26-Aug-19
I'll take my Realm or SS and be good to fo for several years. Can't stand changing bows, but these two are very comfortable. My #3 would be my 2006 Allegiance.
From: Treeline
26-Aug-19
Mine favorite is a little over 10 now. She hasn’t let me down since I finished her up and went out and shot a Buffalo with her.
Light, sweet, quiet, fast and hits where I look.
Still have all the lams and riser wood to make another but just haven’t taken the time! I’d just need to buy some smooth-on epoxy and could glue her up a sister. Might be cool to do bocote on the next one...
Do have a couple of pieces of osage that need finished first...
From: Hawkarcher
26-Aug-19
I went to the Pope and Young in Omaha in April and the guy at the Hoyt booth stifled a laugh when I said I’m still shooting a Trykon. I get it but it still puts deer down. Would love a new carbon whatever but isn’t a necessity.
From: MichaelArnette
26-Aug-19
TallTines recurve
From: dallsheepstkr
27-Aug-19
I have shot my Bob Lee since 1997, refinished it 4 years ago still shoots amazing. I really like my 2013 PSR Omen Max Pro. Shoots incredibly fast and hard. See no reason to stop shooting it.
From: Bowboy
27-Aug-19
Hoyt Carbon Spyder Turbo. I still have one.
From: Grey Ghost
27-Aug-19
I'm still carrying my Matthews Drenalin. Don't see any reason to change.
Matt
From: BC173
27-Aug-19
I’ll go old school, as far a compounds go. Mathews Q2XL. I own three, and have limbs from 60 to 80 lbs. I absolutely hate the new shorter ata bows.
From: Shawn
27-Aug-19
Going back even farther Mathews Ultra Max. Killed more deer with it than any bow I ever owned! Shawn
From: 12yards
27-Aug-19
I'd take my Elite Synergy. Wish it were just a touch lighter though. But I'd take my left shoulder from 10 years ago over anything.
From: PAbowhunter1064
27-Aug-19
My favorite bow is my trusty old Hoyt ProHawk...it just flat out works!
From: elvspec
27-Aug-19
Hoyt CRX32. Switched last year to a Vertix and kicking myself.
From: Chasewild
27-Aug-19
Quite a variety -- great responses. Quite a few PSE and Bowtech shooters here -- I wasn't expecting that. Far less prime shooters than I thought there would be.
From: Boatman71
27-Aug-19
Xpedition X-Ring VII no frills, bulletproof and FAST
From: Drop Tine
27-Aug-19
Well I just went from a Bowtech Destroyer 350 to the Bowtech Realm.
But out of all the bows I have shot over the years the Martin Cougar Mag. still stands out as a great all around bow.
From: Bowbender
27-Aug-19
Mathews LX for me.
From: coelker
27-Aug-19
Switch Back XT
From: BOWNUT
27-Aug-19
Mathews DXT
From: Heritage
27-Aug-19
Switchback XT.
From: oldgoat
27-Aug-19
Toelke Whip but I'd get a 2 piece this time.
From: Mule Power
27-Aug-19
Switchback
From: badguybuster
27-Aug-19
I already own it. My Obsession Def Con M7
From: Kurt
27-Aug-19
I shoot a couple of Prime Rivals...they work well for me at 35"A-A, 29" draw & 65#s. Not planning to change any time soon.
From: Dino
28-Aug-19
Carbon Defiant 34
From: r-man
28-Aug-19
Hoyt , Heat , Or FlashPoint
From: GF
28-Aug-19
I think Treeline won this one. Home made goodness beats store-bought any day! LOL
I did own a Commander. My only Compound since my Martin Lynx E-cam, which I loaned to a buddy in ‘90 and haven’t seen since. Great shooter, that BowTech, but.... Too damn heavy to hunt with. Felt like a boat anchor and didn’t carry for slop. I’d rather tote my Lyman GPR. And between 20 and 40 UNMARKED/UNMEASURED yards, I’m more accurate with a Stickbow anyway...
From: ELKMAN
29-Aug-19
Absolutely the Bowtech Realm X, and for a close second it would be the Alphamax 35 with Z-3 cams.
From: sundowner
29-Aug-19
Agree with Straight Arrow on ATA. Bows are too short. Elite Victory is the best bow I've owned lately.
From: elmer@laptop
31-Aug-19
I don't want to buy any of the new bows. I am a finger shooter and the bows are so short they suck for finger shooters!
From: WYelkhunter
03-Sep-19
i have owned many bows in the last 10 years.. I would have to say Bowtech BT-mag or realmX hard decision.
From: Medicinemann
03-Sep-19
Mathews Custom Safari. Elite GT500 is a close second.
From: DanaC
03-Sep-19
Morrison 21" heavy riser with Max5 limbs ;-)
From: stagetek
03-Sep-19
I'll stay with my Bear T/D's.
From: Bill in MI
03-Sep-19
That’s a tough one perhaps main McPherson solo cam 60 pound 1997 or 1998, that was one smooth bow. My bowtech guardian I still miss. My CPXL is a close second to it though. Someone mentioned a 2005 allegiance that was a dandy too. I’d say I’d give the nod to the guardian. I wish I hadn’t sold it chasing speed....
From: carcus
04-Sep-19
I would take a RealmX, really like my experience as well
From: BIGERN
04-Sep-19
Elite Synergy just like 12Yards except I need a right shoulder.
From: wild1
04-Sep-19
Mathews Switchback XT
Bowtech Allegiance
Mathews Z7
I own two of these, and I've been hunting with the Z7 since it came out in 2010 - love that bow!!
From: bighorn
04-Sep-19
RX3
From: Nick Muche
04-Sep-19
Nitrum 34
From: Twinetickler
04-Sep-19
Elite Synergy for me as well, I can't shoot a bow better.
From: Ogoki
05-Sep-19
Although the original poster asked about bows in the last decade , mine is a Mathews Switchback . Bought in 2005 . Tried numerous bows since , but have not found one I like any better. Just took my 5th bear with it and lost track of number of deer ,along with a few rabbits. Also have a Switchback XT. Wife has a Switchback XT also.
Biggest thing with the Switchback was the big fat grip. I am a wood worker too ,so I made flat ,3/4 inch wide grips for these bows . Wow so much better to shoot.
From: BigOzzie
05-Sep-19
last bow I bought was 12 years ago and I would go right back to same bowyer. 60 inch silvertip take down recurve.
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From: Ghost425
05-Sep-19
Hoyt Carbon Spyder Turbo. Killed a ton of game with it, elk, mule deer, whitetail, Turkey, bear, and a mountain lion. No need to switch, it’s doing the trick just fine.
From: DeerMount
05-Sep-19
As far as compounds go I'm stillnshootimg my 09 Elite GT500. The bow I shoot the most is 74 Bear Kodiak Magnum
From: Chasewild
05-Sep-19
Thanks for all of the replies. Was successful again this year with my E35. No need to change it.
If anything, I'll be building some arrows for my 58# Gerber longbow. Pursuing the craft is more important at this point for me than pursuing the gear.
From: lewis
05-Sep-19
Elite Synergy had surgery on left shoulder Lewis
From: South Farm
05-Sep-19
Don't laugh, but would you believe a 1967 Kodiak Magnum? You young guys are probably wondering what that is! lol
From: kakiat kid
05-Sep-19
South Farm, I shoot the same bow...55#
From: yeager
05-Sep-19
I’m like you Cody, still shooting my 2014 Elite E35.......it’s shooting great, so I see no reason to change.
From: Scar Finga
06-Sep-19
Among my favorites...
Hoyt Maxxis 35. A super smooth bow with good ATA and speed. (My backup bow)
Switchback XT
Q2XL
And now my new Traverse.
From: Bowbender8
08-Sep-19
13 yrs old. My Darton Tempest. Still will kill anything in the hemisphere. Yeah, I still have it. I may have a competitor in my Darton 3700. Bought it used from a former Darton rep. It is arguably the last 3700 made. Shoots very very well, but It will be a few years before I'll know if it can take the Tempest's place.
