Best time to buy a new bow

[Dirtscoots]

My son decided he wants to try archery hunting so with my bow season winding down I gifted him my bow for his birthday which puts me in the market for a new one. When do the next years greatest bows come out? I would like to try and find either a last years model left over a shop is wanting to discount or a lightly used one someone is upgrading. I’ve been shooting bowtech for nearly 20 years but I’m open to trying other manufacturers. Any advice on purchasing a new bow would be appreciated.

 

[Lowedown]

Talk to your local archery shop if you are interested in seeing the newest bows as early as possible. There are usually sales reps from different companies making the rounds with their offerings in late fall/early winter. You may be able to demo some! The new models tend to hit shelves in quantity February through late spring. October is a pretty good time to be looking at last years models and older as dealers are looking to clear space and gain capital towards their bit ATA orders. Happy shopping and enjoy finding what fits you and your preferences the best.

 

[Matt5266]

I agree around February is a good time to start looking. New bows will be rolling into the shops. So you can shoot the new "lastest and greatest" and also find the years previous models on the shelf and they are wanting to clear those out.

 

[Dirtscoots]

Right on thank you

 

[jaredg]

I just save $400 on a 33" Lift X that they were closing out waiting for new inventory. Best time to buy is now.

 

[JoeB]

Best time to purchase most anything is when the wife won't notice the funds missing. Allot less questions that way. On a serious side I got a new bow last year in October for a good deal. Older models being discontinued will come up for sale cheeper and you may be able to find a dealer that will ship a discontinued model, thats how I got my Elite bow last year.

 

[TheTone]

I’ve found right after new bows are released and show up. Myself and three other friends have all bought new year old models around that time for big discounts. It really helps if your shop is overstocked with inventory

 

[Dirtscoots]

Right on thank you. I’m not opposed to used either

 

[WMelbgator]

If your son is ok with purchasing the current year model, wait until the middle ore end of November. That's when the new models get released and the current models usually go on sale.

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

There is no bad time to buy a new bow.