New vs used bows

[mahonsr]

I appreciate all the responses folks. I'm pretty sure there will be a PSE EVL 34 finding its way to me in the near future. Just have to find the right one at the right price...but that's half the fun I guess.

What do you like about the EVL?

 

[mediocre_hunter]

What do you like about the EVL?

I've heard the evolve cam is amazing. Combining that with the long ATA and the long brace height should be a super forgiving bow to shoot. PSE bows were all I ever shot from the early 90s till I got my Carbon Element a decade or so ago. That may also have a bit to do with it.

 

[Binz17]

One year old used flagship bows are the ticket...

 

[Blockcaver]

I have two for my hunting bows....Prime Rivals....one bought new and one bought used for about 35% of retail price when it was a few years old. The used bow had a set of custom strings on it that put it way out of tune. I put the factory strings back on that came with it and the used bow shoots great, just like the one I bought new except the used one has less wear and tear on it.

I agree that if you are new to archery and bow tuning, go buy your bow from a reputable shop. Otherwise a used bow can be a great deal, with a tad more risk involved.

 

[Zachh72]

I have always bought last years models when it came to getting a new bow and it’s worked out for me so far might as well save some money

 

[ElkArcher918]

I've bought new bows from local shops as well as used ones from Archerytalk.com. Had good experiences from both sources. Just be thorough with your research and shoot as many brands/models that interest you. You can get some nice deals on used brand flagship bows. I'm partial to Bowtech and Hoyt bows.

 

[omt223]

All of the bows I have had have been used. The stuff in the last 10 years is pretty good; all of the cool stuff from 10 years ago can be had for like 200$ now too

 

[Darrack]

Used. No reason to buy new

 

[WBrim]

I’ve had a few great used bows, but it can be a bit of a gamble. My last few bows were old stock, new. That way it’s a healthy discount, but still new, with warranty. Sort of a happy medium.

 

[BriderLV]

I was in the same boat you are and decided to go new however instead of going with the PSE EVO EVL I shot that and the Drive NXT side by side and went with the Drive. It offer a lot of what I wanted for a lower cost. Had it almost 2 year and its a great bow.

if you like the Elite bows there is a guy on an archery forum that sells prior year models new for good prices. He will even set them up.

 

[chris011784]

Evl 34 is a great bow I have two of them and currently hunt with one

 

[Bigborealaska]

Picked up my halon 32-6 on AT in 2019 for $500,easily half what it cost the year prior. Came with catfish strings,got her tuned and never had an issue.

Bought my Halon 6-32 a year old from a seller and it has been perfect. I've shot the new flag ship bows and still use my Halon.

 

[Valkyrie]

Just bought a Phase 4 33 in like new condition for about $600 less than the as new price. Just that some guys buy and sell every year. Great deals to be had on that market.

 

[Je942010]

I like buying last years flagship used, you’ll end up saving a big chunk and after the first year the seem to depreciate way slower. Leaves a lot more money in your pocket if you decide to sell it a year or 2 later.

 

[Forfarj]

Choc up another happy AT forum used bow purchase. Picked up a Halon 32/6 off there and have been shooting the heck out of it. I have a great local Mathews dealer that checked it over. Buy used and put the dollars into good sight and rest!