New Bow or Not?

[Nick87]

My dad used to hunt with a bunch of guys from Oregon that we're big into archery (before it was as popular). He went on a couple hunts with Chuck Adams when he was going for some north American slam. I keep in touch with one of his old hunting buddies. He still shoots fingers on a single cam bows with long axel to axel. If it aint broke, why fix it. One of these years I'm going to take one of his old double wheel bows out and shoot an elk.

Matthew's really had something with the solo cam...not so much anymore imo.

 

[WildWill]

Matthew's really had something with the solo cam...not so much anymore imo.

Shot one of their new ones at scheels in December. Wasn't impressed I'll stick with my 2015 Z2 for awhile longer.

 

[Bowhuntrben]

I'm still shooting my Switchback XT from I think 2006. Does everything I need it to do. I recently upgraded rest and sight. Sure, a new bow would likely allow me to practice at longer distances, but I can shoot plenty well at any reasonable distance I would consider shooting at an animal.

If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If it is broken, don't think you have to step up to the newest and most expensive thing. That said, if I were feeling the need to get a new bow, that's what I would probably do too

 

[Mallardsx2]

Upgrading compound is a touchy subject for just about everyone.

I have only upgraded a handful of times over the years, but I can say with all honesty that no bow (for me) shot as well as that reflex express I owned 25 years ago. That bow was a silent destroyer. It wasn’t the fastest thing in the world but man it flung an arrow accurately.

I missed a big buck with it and sold that Bow within days in a fit of rage. lol I wish I still had it.

 

[MarvB]

I have the new 2025 PSE Mach33DS. Honestly, I hate to say it, but it’s probably the best shooting compound I’ve ever shot. Can’t believe I’m saying that…..but for me it is. Might want to look at that now as well if you’re buying new. Just my .02

Will have to ditto what Roy said above, I'm currently bow shopping as well and the new PSE Mach33 series are impressive....but so is their price. Couldn't swallow the $1900 tag hanging on it (yet?)

 

[Forkyfinder]

Matthew's really had something with the solo cam...not so much anymore imo.

Meh - maybe i just had a bad one. But it would not stay in tune. The strings kept stretching ever so slightly and the knocking point would just slide further up. Yes. I tried non poo factory strings too. It had a nice draw cycle but not much else i was crazy about after getting more comfortable and finding what i liked.

Local archery shop said it was a common issues with solocams, and attributed it to a single very long cable/string setup.

 

[Nick87]

Meh - maybe i just had a bad one. But it would not stay in tune. The strings kept stretching ever so slightly and the knocking point would just slide further up. Yes. I tried non poo factory strings too. It had a nice draw cycle but not much else i was crazy about after getting more comfortable and finding what i liked.

Local archery shop said it was a common issues with solocams, and attributed it to a single very long cable/string setup.

I just really enjoyed shooting them, they really stood out from the crowd back then. Maybe that's how I should have worded it. I feel like most other bow companies have caught up to them now or maybe better in some cases, since that era.

 

[Beignet]

Will have to ditto what Roy said above, I'm currently bow shopping as well and the new PSE Mach33 series are impressive....but so is their price. Couldn't swallow the $1900 tag hanging on it (yet?)

Wild that it’s not even the most expensive flagship carbon bow out there. All the more impressive that they still make their risers in the old US of A though.

 

[Chet Manley]

Anyone have experience with the PSE Mach 30 DS or Mach 33 DS?

I have shot both but currently shoot the Mach 34. All 3 are fantastic western bows, only downside to them is long wait times unless your shop already has one on hand.

 

[MTLabrador]

Well I went and shot one. It was nice, but I can’t say I liked it that much better than my old bow enough to spend the money. I ended up just sticking with the old bowtech. I think part of my tuning issues were due to shooting an arrow that was a little underspined.

I picked up a dozen 260 spine 5mm Axis Pros, and I’m trying out the QAD exodus this year. I’m still about the same weight I was with FMJs, 540 grains overall with a 125 grain broadhead and the Easton collars.Tuning was quick and easy and they’re flying like darts. I really like these broadheads too, they’re very solid while still getting the replaceable blade sharpness. They also fly better than the viper tricks I was using previously. Hopefully I’ll put one through an elk this fall.

 

[Nick87]

ell I went and shot one. It was nice, but I can’t say I liked it that much better than my old bow enough to spend the money

I feel like we're at the point where the tech isn't advancing like it once was when guys were trading up there bow every year. I used to trade up all the time. My bow now is 13 years old ~ and I don't really have a desire to even shoot a new bow even the least bit.