Help requested for a new/old bowhunter

[fasteddie]

I have a Golden Eagle evolution (60#), a Parker phoenix EZ-Draw (70#) and a Ben Pearson TX-4 (60#) . I won the TX-4 in a raffle and hunted with that this year . They are all nice bows and comfortable to shoot . I never got into the dedication to any bow company as there are a lot of excellent manufacturers out there !
I don't bother to chronograph my bows as I am shooting a 470 grain arrow . Killed a 6 pt at about 35 yards on Nov 10 so I know it works for me . Speed isn't everything .
Go to a few shops and try several bows . Buy the one that feels best . Also get your draw length checked . I had been shooting a 29" draw when I should have been shooting a 28" draw (or less) . That helped tighten my groups .
Good luck finding a bow ! [:)]

[keystonehunter]

Thanks so much everyone for the advice. I'm looking forward to going out to several shops to find what is right for me. Next season can't get here quick enough!

[beagleman23]

Well, I'm 6'3" 200lbs and I just bought the Martin firecat for $450, recycled my whisker biscut, trophy line sight, new PSE pro carbon arrows $80 raw shaft at 30".  It's shooting almost as fast as my son's PSE X-force for $795.  I really like it.  My recommendation is that whatever brand you buy go to a pro shop and hold and shoot the bow before buying.  If they won't let you shoot it, it's not a pro shop.  Good Luck.

[GTOHunter]

I would suggest trying different Bows at a local Archery Shop and pick one within your price range that feels good to shoot and that your are comfortable with.I would reccomend using carbon arrows and either a mechanical or fixed broadhead of your choice,I am using the NAP HellRazor fixed broadheads because I sometimes hunt/shoot from my ground blind.A trigger release is a good idea and a level on your sight so you know your shooting correctly.OH yeah....and be sure to get a safety harness if your hunting out of a tree stand.