I'm looking to buy a new bow but I have a very tight budget. I currently have a PSE Spirit - a bow given to me by my dad who use

[carsonstutz]

I'm looking to buy a new bow but I have a very tight budget. I currently have a PSE Spirit - a bow given to me by my dad who used it in the '90s. Its a great bow but its definitely time for an upgrade. My brother bought a 2012 model PSE Bow Madness 3G and loves it but I can't spend that kind of $$. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good bow that isn't going to break my wallet? I'd like to find something less than $400 but I know that's a slim to none chance. Any help is appreciated.

[ALJoe]

Check out Mission Archery. They are made by Mathews, they just don't have as big of a price tag. I shoot Mathews and I have heard great things about Mission. They advertise as a bow for a hunter on a budget. Check out bow shops for some good used bows. A lot of guys will get rid of last years model fairly cheap when this years model comes in.

[cody141]

hoyt charger you can get it for around 499$ it shoots 325fps very good and well built price point bow..

[GrantHarland]

The Bear Encounter has been very highly reviewed if you are looking for something new ($299). If it were me, I would check your local archery stores and see if they have any used Hoyt's (I have the maxxis 35 and if you can find a used maxxis, its a great bow with relevant technology).

[2Poppa]

Go to your local Pawn Shops and check-out Craigslist. With $400.00 you should be able to find a top-of-the-line bow, including accessories for that.

[bruisedsausage]

PSE Rally or Mission Craze! Hurteau did a write up last year on four different cheap bows, these are two of those four. I found the article so here you go! hope it helps.

www.fieldandstream.com/articles/hunting/2012/07/four-bows-under-300

[MidnightBanjo]

A week ago I picked up a PSE Bow Madness for 1/2 price ($399) out of Cabela's bargin cave.

[Andrew Sandstrom]

i bought my cousins Bowtech tribute when i was 14 for $300. didnt break the bank but is a very comfortable bow and great quality. i have a friend with a PSE bow madness and you cant go wrong there either. hope this helps