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    What to Expect to Pay at Local Archery Shop?

    I am getting back into archery after years away. I used to shoot a Diamond which I loved- came with arrows, release, RTS bow, etc. It was great- fit me perfectly.

    I've seen a lot in magazines and online about the flagship bows. I'm not going to spend $1,200+ on a bow- that's just not affordable for me.

    If I don't need a flagship bow, what can I expect to pay for everything (including arrows, fitting, release, etc.) on a RTS compound bow at a local archery shop?

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    Not sure of the cost exactly as I haven't priced bows recently. However, if I were in the market for another bow, it would be used 1-3 year old bow. Way cheaper from what I gather.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Preacher Man View Post
      Not sure of the cost exactly as I haven't priced bows recently. However, if I were in the market for another bow, it would be used 1-3 year old bow. Way cheaper from what I gather.
      Would you just buy a used one on the Green Screen and then take to a local shop for fitting? How much would a fitting, cutting arrows add to the cost?

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        #4
        Absolutely would buy one from here, particularly if you can find one locally. There have been some fantastic deals recently, just watch the classifieds, or post a "looking to buy" ad. You might find one completely kitted, so all you may have to do is have modules swapped for draw length, peep fitted/adjusted, and sight it in. If the bow is older than ~3 years you'll probably need new strings/cables. It can still be a much more cost effective way to get set up. Depends on what you're looking for, really, and of course overall budget.

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          #5
          If you can find a bow, like the diamond, that's pretty much fully adjustable, you can probably spend around $100 getting it set up for you at a bow shop...my closest one anyway. Getting arrows and broadheads will be an extra expense. Some bow shops sell used bows on consignment also. I searched the classifieds here for a couple months looking for a Z7 extreme with no luck. Pulled the trigger on a new Z3 at the bow shop and the next week the classifieds were full of Z7 extremes for less than I paid for my Z3.

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            #6
            If I buy a used one, do you guys think it's important to shoot the bow before you buy it or are there so many great ones now, it's not that big of a deal?

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              #7
              I think I would start out at an archery shop to get Draw length determined. Some shops charge a small fee for this if you are not buying from them. I would be worth it to start looking at used bows.

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                #8
                Just come see me. Come on man...

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Fishndude View Post
                  Just come see me. Come on man...
                  This is probably your best bet!

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Fishndude View Post
                    Just come see me. Come on man...
                    CCR, right?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by McPatrickClan View Post
                      CCR, right?


                      Yes sir.


                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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                        Gateway Archery

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by McPatrickClan View Post
                          I am getting back into archery after years away. I used to shoot a Diamond which I loved- came with arrows, release, RTS bow, etc. It was great- fit me perfectly.

                          I've seen a lot in magazines and online about the flagship bows. I'm not going to spend $1,200+ on a bow- that's just not affordable for me.

                          If I don't need a flagship bow, what can I expect to pay for everything (including arrows, fitting, release, etc.) on a RTS compound bow at a local archery shop?
                          Hoyt Torrex. @$699 ready to shoot, @$65 for arrows, @$60 for a release. The "Legend" can provide most of the fitting.

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                            #14
                            Thanks- the Torrex looks sweet.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by McPatrickClan View Post
                              I am getting back into archery after years away. I used to shoot a Diamond which I loved- came with arrows, release, RTS bow, etc. It was great- fit me perfectly.

                              I've seen a lot in magazines and online about the flagship bows. I'm not going to spend $1,200+ on a bow- that's just not affordable for me.

                              If I don't need a flagship bow, what can I expect to pay for everything (including arrows, fitting, release, etc.) on a RTS compound bow at a local archery shop?
                              When I was shopping recently you could get a good bow off the shelf ready to shoot in the 600-700 range.

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