THE BEST BUDGET BOW FOR 2023! (WHY BUDGET BOWS ARE IMPORTANT!)

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[@mattturner568]

I have just recently gotten into bow hunting. And have just started watching you channel, you seem to be very genuine and not trying to push the high dollar systems. Keep up the great videos. Thanks

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Hey thank you, I appreciate it! Definitely stick around for some more videos! I try to keep that attitude up consistently, I don’t think bowhunting should have a price tag to have fun! Thanks again brother 💪🏻

[@adublbeatz8656]

Great video. I couldn't agree with you more. When I got back into bow hunting after 15 years, I started off with an affordable bow. Late season, I get an 8 pointer at 30 yds. The buck didn't ask what did I hit it with. My cousin, who had a $1500 bow, laughed. I still use that bow, and it still harvest deer. I have a little better one also, but I only bring it out on pretty days. LOL.....If I did more bow hunting, I would invest more money, so I don't knock guys who do. But if someone is just getting into it, I believe mid-budget is the way to go. Get your feet wet, work on your mechanics, see where it goes. After that, spend what you can afford, and enjoy.

[@gfunkera_2266]

Started bow hunting last season with a used Walmart bow. Went and got a bear adapt and spent the off season working on mechanics and I am in love with the sport.

[@h2olove]

Amen! I am shooting the Blackout Epic and I LOVE IT!!! I have been making minor mods as time has gone on, like adding string rollers ($20) and replacing the sight.

[@user-wk3kb1lw1y]

I liked your video on budget bows. I have hunted with a bow since I was a young boy around 8 years old, I am now 51. I have always been a Hoyt fan , they are great bows and my first two compounds were Hoyt. After shooting my second Hoyt for 25 years and taking a lot of deer and hogs, I decided to look into a new bow. There are no Hoyt or mathews dealers close to where I live, so ,I have always had to travel some distance for strings etc. I checked out a more local bow shop that only had two brands, Bear and Expedition . I wanted a Bear bow as a back up, but I bought a Bear Legend XR. I really like the smooth draw and the way it shoots. I have never shot in any compition, but I wouldn't hesitate at all with a little more practice shooting against the high end bows. This new bow will be the bow I hunt with this year, and my old Hoyt will be my back up bow. Thanks for your video, I found it interesting. Budget bows don't have all the bells and whistles, may not be as fast as the high end bows, but are still just as capable for hunting and target shooting. It is all about having fun and just shooting a bow.

[@josephrichter8410]

Have this exact bow and I love it. I’ve upgraded every part on it down to the strings. Couldn’t ask for a better first bow to start out with. Fast and accurate

[@billtucker7728]

I have a budget bow....bear species ev I paid $400 for the package and a flagship bowtech ss34 and shoot the budget bow alot better,mainly due to the added mass weight of SS34.Keep up the great videos my man

[@tonyezolt4560]

Very good video. The "less than flagship bows" are a great choice for most and that needs to be stressed more.

[@themoosehillclimb8829]

Excellent video as always my friend! Very informative and great presentation. I would really like to try some of these budget bows.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I’ve been putting quite a few arrows through this bad boy since my first hunt of the year is Whitetail. I can say, without a doubt that this thing hammers.

[@stevescope1037]

Just found your channel. Really good video, couldn't agree more. The prices of flagship bows are getting out of control. I just picked up a new Bear bow and I absolutely love it! Shoots every bit as accurate as my Bowtech. I also thought I'd get it as a back up bow but now my flagship bow is the one collecting dust! Like you said, it's not about the bow, but who's behind it.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Could not agree more! Thanks for commenting, make sure to stick around on the channel!

[@Deer3083]

The most fun ive had the past few years is outshooting those with new setups with my 2009 Gt500. Pisses them off and i relish every moment lol.

[@Voxguitarsrock]

I still hunt with my Bear Whitetail 2 that i picked up in 1990 or so. She still works fine.

[@robertperry4077]

Just picked up my Epic X2 yesterday at Cabela's, With the $100 off for using the Cabela's Club Card purchase an additional $75 off for spending over $500 deal they currently have and another $20 off for joining Cabela's club, I was $430 out the door with tax and could not be happier. Run don't walk to get your hands on a great "Budget Bow" while this deal is going on.

[@jacobcarrillo7896]

Im about to go check out cabels soon really wanting to grab a bow

[@Lugnutz89]

Great video. I am just getting back into archery after a very long time away from it. My last bow was a Hoyt Raptor Redline and I still have it!! But I thought I should catch up with the times and got this same Blackout. I can afford more but why? I'm a backyard shooter and hunter. No comp shooting for me. That Hoyt was a really non budget bow and after 20 some years I can get a budget minded bow that runs circles around it....if I do my part. I'm looking forward to enjoying the relaxation of just shooting, and this bow will do just that and more!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Glad to hear you’re getting back into it! You couldn’t be more spot on, this bow is perfect for good ole’ bluegrass bowhunting. Be sure to let me know how getting back into goes and stick around for some more videos!

[@tomtolentino7575]

Smart and sensible points Brotha, especially for the more budget minded archer. Not everyone can swing the flagship bows with the flagship price, and it’s a great way to get new compound archers out there shooting with “ Fun “ in mind 😎🏹🏹Thanks for posting 👍

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment

[@carlandrews5810]

Appreciate these kind of videos. Haven't shot a bow for about 20 years and looking to get back into it.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I hope this video helps with that! Let me know what you end up getting!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Hey brother, just wanted to check up and see if you ended up getting back into archery?

[@BucksBeesS.C.]

I still shoot 2012 bear legion love the way it fills. Only put gas strings and blackgold ascent whitetail 3 pin need to check size od my peep. Sight and fuse carbon 10 in stabilizer still shoot biscuit but really love the fill of the bow. Hard to find SURPRESORS for it. 480 bloodline arrows with 27 draw at 53 pound on 60 lb. Bow

[@AntonMoquin-vg1sy]

#NoQuarter Solidarity

[@jthepickle7]

After A LOT of paper I found that retarding the lower cam - 3/32nd gap - and one half less turn on the lower limb bolt got me the smallest of all tears. Still not a bullet hole, but the best it'll do. With the bow to spec; equal limb bolts and synced cams, I got a 1 1/4" long nock-high tear. (too, I glued a 3/32nd thick piece of leather to the lower stop, so have a good back wall)

[@timkaldahl]

I shoot the flagship bow from 5 years ago. Unfortunately bows don't depreciate as much as they used to.

[@DN4AGDX]

I’ve been looking at the Blackout line and Diamond line of bows for a backup or even as a primary with a l60 or 70lbs draw. I still use my 2007 Bowtech Tribute which is 80lbs.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Let me know what you end up going with! Both lines would be great for your purpose!

[@DN4AGDX]

@@joshuadouglasarchery I picked up the X2 a couple days ago. I was surprised how well it shot. I didn’t like the sight or the stabilizer. But for $400 it was a great buy. I ordered a TR react H5 sight and Hitman stabilizer. Total I have $540 into it. I’ll be taking the X2 and my BT tribute on the elk hunt this year.😎

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

@@DN4AGDX I’m glad to hear you like it!! Hope the hunt goes well, keep us updated on the channel!

[@jamesbaker7476]

500 dollar bow kill anything a 2000 dollar bow will

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

True that!

[@CodyVinson]

Would you pick this bow over a bear or a mission mxr? The epic x2 us in sale for 400

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

To me, I would prefer it over a mission MXR. The mission bows feel great, my girlfriend shoots one and loves it, but the draw cycle and performance are lacking if you want to have a bow you can get serious with when it comes to speeds and overall feel. It would have to depend on what bear bow you’re looking at, there is nothing Bear makes in the $400 range that I would shoot over the epic x2. The Alaskan XT or whitetail maxx would be the only bows I would say could compete. However, those bows are at least $150 dollars more expensive. I would still say go with the epic x2 and get a bow with the same cam systems, a longer ATA, and faster speeds than a bow that’s $200 more (whitetail maxx) and use that $200 on accessories to put on your bow!

[@kyleadams1215]

I hunt with the Blackout Faze, it kills bucks just as well as the 2 thousand dollar bows, I've dropped everything from Yotes to Mature Oklahoma bucks with it,

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Heck yeah I’m glad to hear it!

[@wcwcgarner2717]

I buy only flagship bows. I have been in archery for years. I have a Mathews V3X 29. And its loaded. My other bow is a bowtech revolt.i think it is still important to have buget bows. To get people into the sport. And thats what it all about. More people shooting bows the better.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Couldn’t agree more with how important they are! I’ve shot nothing but flagships for my main bow but my back up has always been a budget bow!

[@billyhancock7851]

No, that's not what it is all about, sometimes it's a archer that loves shooting and hunting. They probably have been hunting for years with the same old bow and would love to upgrade. They don't have the money to splurge on a $1000 dollar bow and all the up to date accessories. All they want is another good bow that is not going to cost more than their paycheck and will last ! few years. They are trying to find a really good bow that doesn't cost a fortune. Is there one actually made? Would you take it on a Alaskan Moose / bear hunt or an African safari ? If there is than let us poor people know.

[@wcwcgarner2717]

@@billyhancock7851 sorry I did not mean. To put anyone down. I said it's a good thing it gets people into shooting bows.

[@CodyVinson]

Would this be a good bow for beginners

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I would say so! I hunted with it quite a bit this past fall and didn’t run into any issues. As a matter of fact, last year I was coming down to the wire on my elite coming in before I went to the iowa deer classic. I was potentially going to need to shoot my epic x2 in the 3D competition there and I wouldn’t have second guessed the bow if I had to! I just checked and it’s also on sale on the Cabela’s website, might be a sign if you’re looking to buy! Let me know if that helps at all.

[@CodyVinson]

Is the bow heavy for a hunting bow? I seen its 5lbs, sorry for all the questions new to archery and looking to buy a bow. Also hows the vibration? You seem to be the only 1 to do a video on it

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

All good, brother, I’m happy to help! The weight has never came up as a problem to be, that being said I only really used it in hunting for whitetail but while walking my local 3D course a ton it never was an issue. Id say unless you’re planning on starting off in some high level backcountry hunts, the weight won’t be an issue! As far as vibration, there is a slight amount of hand shock but it’s going to be on par with anything in that price range. What’s more noticeable, in a good way, is the jump it has in the lower letoff setting. I have mine set at 75% letoff and it has a target bow feel when the shot breaks, which I tend to prefer.

[@CodyVinson]

@joshuadouglasarchery I will only be used for whitetail hunting mainly on private but some public. I looked at alot of bows online and always comeback to this 1 seems like I can't find any bow with the performance specs like this for this price unless I look for used.

[@user-xq5pk7wt4r]

What arrows should I buy with this bow? 70lb

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Depends on your arrow length and point weight! If you’re anywhere between 25-28.5 inches for an arrow and a point weight before 150 (point and insert) I’d say a 5mm arrow (personal preference) in a 340 spine. If you’re longer and/or heavier….I’d go with a 5mm in a 300 spine

[@theamputeehunter2074]

I have a budget bow and I absolutely love it and like I tell everyone I bought this bow one for hunting and 2 I want to know everything about this bow what arrows it like what broadhead it likes and ect and I really don’t think there are any thing of a budget or begginer bow as long as your comphy with it and know everything about it and shoot it great good and besides the deer or what ever other animal your going after they aren’t going to or really care what bow your shooting

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Exactly! Shoot what you shoot just shoot it great! the minute my deer start complementing my bow I might switch it up…but until then.

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@@joshuadouglasarchery right I totally agree and I really like your video and I wish there were more people like yourself open minded and don’t judge people for what they shoot and stuff like that

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Hey I appreciate it brother! Definitely stay tuned if you like it, there’s more to come!

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@@joshuadouglasarchery I will thanks

[@dzroc]

If i can take down an elk with my 500$ bow , i consider that a win i dont care if you spent 3k on a bow

[@grzesiekgregory]

Have you got at least one shoot in this video?

[@JayhooOutdoors]

Well just keep shooting get good and when the $4,000 set up guy snobs you off the start and leaves hanging his head after getting beat buy a budget bow Pericles

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Haha love it! If only the price tag killed, then those guys would be rocking it! All jokes aside thank you for commenting!

[@richardyoung6244]

I did that at my local shop. bunch of Mathew shooters were there and I walk in with my $420 bear species, I whooped up on them so bad the one guy was so convinced that his bow was out of time and that he had cam lean.

[@JayhooOutdoors]

@@richardyoung6244 lol 😂

[@JayhooOutdoors]

@@richardyoung6244 I think a lot of times they are always innproving their set up with the latest thing and never just get really familiar with what they have. The top of the line helps but at the end of the day it comes down to practice and how good you are with what you have.

[@ngirardo86]

When did the archery community decide $600 is “budget” smh

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I think it terms of buying a new bow out of the box that preforms at a high level, $600 dollars is pretty reasonable! Obviously some people might think it’s steep and some might think it’s nothing, it just depends on peoples circumstances in life. Nothing wrong if you think less is more budget friendly! All that matters is that you shoot!

[@pensnut08]

3:27 HowTF do you "run" a bow? As far as I know you SHOOT a bow... You do not RUN a bow.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Haha guess it’s just the lingo I use! I use “run,” quite a bit for any gear related things (holsters, carry guns, plate carriers, binoculars, spotting scopes.) that being said I wouldn’t batt an eye if I heard someone say they were “shooting,” a bow this year and not “running,” it. Personal preference!