Flaocala asked:
I’ve bow hunted for many years and have an older Browning bow that now requires cables. ( steel ) All the places I call say they can’t be made and need to buy a new bow. My question is; you guys out there that hunt deer with bow, what bows are being used and why? Single cam or double? I stopped at a couple of places and was shocked by how much they have gone up. Please give your thoughts on that also. Thanks for the response.
I thank everyone for their support and ideas as to cables. I’ve check with Ganader Mountain, Bass, and even the Bear factory in Gainesville, along with several local pro shops. None can do it. I found one in Tampa that might be able to. Part of my question is what bows are out there, that make for a good hunting bow, and why? Thanks again for the feed back.
I’ve bow hunted for many years and have an older Browning bow that now requires cables. ( steel ) All the places I call say they can’t be made and need to buy a new bow. My question is; you guys out there that hunt deer with bow, what bows are being used and why? Single cam or double? I stopped at a couple of places and was shocked by how much they have gone up. Please give your thoughts on that also. Thanks for the response.
I thank everyone for their support and ideas as to cables. I’ve check with Ganader Mountain, Bass, and even the Bear factory in Gainesville, along with several local pro shops. None can do it. I found one in Tampa that might be able to. Part of my question is what bows are out there, that make for a good hunting bow, and why? Thanks again for the feed back.
Tags: Cables, Hunt Deer, Hunting Bow
i use a mathews double cam and i love it and they are high nut great .get a mathews and it will always shoot straight
Cables can’t be made? I think you need to find another archery shop rather than a new bow. If they can’t make cables, they sure as hell wouldn’t get my business.
Cables get replaced all the time, now if you want a new toy that’s another story. But, every part on a bow is replaceable, unless the riser is cut in half that is.
What they are really telling you is that the bow is too old and outdated to try to fix it.I believe the top 3 bows in sales and popularity are the Matthews,Hoyt and Bow-tech. I also believe that any of the new bows on the market would be great, compared to what you have been shooting. Just be sure and shoot several of them to decide which one suits you the best. Most of the bows on the market are single cam or hybrid cams.Either choice would be a good one in this area. As for the prices, I’m a little shocked also. Since the demand is there, I don’t expect them to get any cheaper. They have the public convinced that they have to have the latest and greatest new bow that is made.Most archers will get a new bow at least every 3 years or they think they will be lagging behind. I know better, but the advertising is so good I fall for it myself.Get you a new bow. They have improved so much in the last few years, you’ll think your old bow was a logging truck, and the new bow feels like a sports car in comparison.Go for it.Life is short. Enjoy it while you can.
i would look at another shop for cable replacement! but you don’t have to spend a lot to hunt. my first bow was a jennings cmx (280.00) still use for stillhunting cuz i use fingers with it. you can get bows for as low as 300.00 with sight rest quiver. brands park, whisper creek, bear, bowtech.
You’re probably attached to your bow because you’re used to it and it’s comfortable. If you’ve exhausted all the possibilities in your area, you might try traveling to another town to look for another shop. There’s definitely someone who can replace the steel cables on your Browning.
After you’ve replaced the cables, consider shopping around for a “newer” bow – just to see what it’s like to drive that “sports car”! Eventually you’ll find one at a decent price that you like.
Plus, it’s always good to have a back-up bow handy, and it’ll give you a chance to get comfortable with the new bow.
They can’t make a steel cable for your bow… Oh, please — they’re telling you that just ’cause they want you to spend your money on an expensive new bow. Here’s a hint: New bows cost a lot more than any custom-made cable. See, there’s a shop in Little Canada, MN, that makes custom cables all the time, even for old, creaky, out-dated, better-off-in-the-junk-pile bows from 30 years ago.
And, of course, they’ll just have to sell you a lot of fancy “must-have” gadgetry to go along with that new bow….oh yeah — “you just gotta have” the latest rage in sights, arrow rests, releases, etc., etc., etc.
Here’s the deal: If the bow shop can’t — or won’t — make the cable you need, then you need to find yourself another bow shop. All them places what been saying “can’t do it” are just shinin’ you on…….