New Bow or New Rifle?

[SETXoutdoorsman]

I will be that guy. Neither, the Z7 is still a great bow and if the rifle is lights out and rifles don't change for a long time, then why spend the money? I would wait until there was either a bow or a rifle I really felt like was something I really wanted/kinda needed. Not just because I wanna buy something new.

[That Guy]

EEO decision here, buy both!

[Cajun Blake]

Blake I was waiting for your input,what rifle is that and can ya give me a little more info on it.

it's chambered in 6BR although any cartridge will work ... 243, 6mm, 22BR, 22-250, etc...

action $400
send to PacNor $600 - new stainless select match grade barrel , chambered, trued action, cartridge of choice
take-off HS stock - $200
skim bed - $100


you can spend more $$ by adding custom paint, upgraded trigger, etc...


PN was just one option, call other GS's , ask questions, and discuss your potential build



edit: I have no doubt that if you own a super accurate fun rifle, you will get more use out it than a new bow which usually collects dust sitting in the case

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[hunter7]

Buying a new bow would be your best bet. Bows are ever changing improving speed and shootability. I shoot a winchester model 70 featherweight .270 that was handed down to me by my grandfather, and it shoots just as good if not better than any of the new age rifles.

[Cajun Blake]

Buying a new bow would be your best bet. Bows are ever changing improving speed and shootability. I shoot a winchester model 70 featherweight .270 that was handed down to me by my grandfather, and it shoots just as good if not better than any of the new age rifles.

depreciation on bows are brutal; on average a new $1000 bow today will be worth $400-500 in 5 yrs.

based on your statement above, OP will have to buy a new bow every few yrs just to keep up with speed and shootability. Honestly, hunters today are still killing deer with 270 fps , 10 yr old bows. The SBXT is a prime example

conversely, your M70 featherweight is worth the same, if not more today than it was 30, 40, 50 yrs ago

from an investment POI, the rifle is a no brainer

bows do not last forever, whereas rifles often do

every family member can shoot the rifle, as bows are VERY user specific (in 10 yrs, replacement bow parts are pretty much obsolete)

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[Ecobeast]

Cajun pm sent

[Kknight109]

I recommend getting a custom or nice recurve or longbow.

[In-Yo-Grill]

depreciation on bows are brutal; on average a new $1000 bow today will be worth $400-500 in 5 yrs.

based on your statement above, OP will have to buy a new bow every few yrs just to keep up with speed and shootability. Honestly, hunters today are still killing deer with 270 fps , 10 yr old bows. The SBXT is a prime example

conversely, your M70 featherweight is worth the same, if not more today than it was 30, 40, 50 yrs ago

from an investment POI, the rifle is a no brainer

bows do not last forever, whereas rifles often do

every family member can shoot the rifle, as bows are VERY user specific (in 10 yrs, replacement bow parts are pretty much obsolete)

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How come your explanation was so much prettier than mine?

[Cajun Blake]

Buy a new(er) gun, hands down. It will hold it's value far longer than than any bow you would get.

excellent post, this man speaks the truth

How come your explanation was so much prettier than mine?

it only took me 126 words to basically plagiarize what you said in 20 words

I gave credit to my sources - see above reply

[Rat]

Buy the new bow, every time.

I don't even own a rifle, so I may be a bit biased.

I really enjoy shooting my bows, I shoot almost every day, in my back yard, I shoot 3-D tournaments on the weekends, indoor leagues during the week; there is no way I would get that kind of mileage out of a rifle.

Neither are investments, not really; sure, bows depreciate faster than guns, but that only matters if you plan on selling them. Even then, neither one will be worth what you paid for it.

Follow your folly; for me that's archery, which means a new bow.

[In-Yo-Grill]

excellent post, this man speaks the truth




it only took me 126 words to basically plagiarize what you said in 20 words

I gave credit to my sources - see above reply

Don't sell yourself short brotha. We all know that you know your shiznit and it carries a lot of clout.

The older I get, the more I appreciate being able to hand down something that my grand kids could eventually use.

[Daniel32]

Rifle hands down IMO

Too many good deals on bows here on TBH you can probably upgrade to a "newish" bow for a fraction of the cost later on down the road, as well as help out a fellow member

[Bill]

See my thread on the other side of the ranch.
Euro Optics has the Tikka T3s heavily discounted, the new T3x is out.
I ordered a hunter model (blued barrel, wood stock) in 7mm Rem Mag for $498 plus shipping ($25). I got it for future elk and to put a world of hurt on CA piggies.
Or invest in a better scope.