Quick question about a bow for sale

[Caleb]

There's a bow for sale on facebook for $50, the gal said it was a "test matrix" with a 75Lb. pull....Here's pictures:

...is it worth it?

 

[jmiller676]

To me? No. Is it worth it to you? Also, I have no clue what a "test matrix" is.

 

[Crbn79]

I haven't bow hunted in almost 20 years. To me, if it's a hoyt Carbon matrix, no cracks, yes it's worth $50. Pull it to full extension and feel for any jerk or popping in the body of the bow. If it's smooth, chances are there's no internal crack.

 

[Crbn79]

It's not a Hoyt, or a "test matrix" it's likely a Jennings Archery compound bow. They sell used about $250 ish, so still worth $50 in my book.

 

[yote hunter]

check the string if its worn at all NO ... The string will cost more then the bow is worth, to replace....

 

[Caleb]

She corrected herself, she says it's a Martin brand bow

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

For $50 I'd play with it. Got one a few years ago for a couple hundred rounds of M855, probably more than $50 now, but not so much then. You do have to adjust the draw length of a compound bow to yourself. That "test matrix" thing doesn't mean anything to me either.

 

[Crbn79]

She corrected herself, she says it's a Martin brand bow

Pass, those can be had for $100 new. It's also missing the stabilizer unless it's just not pictured.

 

[jmiller676]

If you want a bow for hunting, there are a lot of affordable used bows just a couple years old on the market. I wouldn't waste time with it. Probably clunky as Hell. If I buy an old bow, it's a recurve.

 

[Crbn79]

Thinking about it, this would be a decent bow to play with. I'd shoot her a $25 offer maybe come up to $35, point out that it's missing the stabilizer, and only if the strings are good. In all honesty you should be able to get $50 back out of it if it doesn't suit you.

If nothing else, that would be a cool looking wall-hanger. lol

 

[Caleb]

...ok. What would be some quality new or slightly used newer bows should I look for?

 

[jmiller676]

I'm partial to the Hoyt Charger

2013 Hoyt Charger 70 RH Camo | eBay

But, there are others.

Bowtech Tribute 2006 | eBay

Elite Hunter RH 29" 70 Balck Finish 2013 Model | eBay

They're out there.

Top Manufacturers-(No particular order)
-Hoyt
-Elite
-PSE
-Bear
-Matthews
-Bowtech

Do a little research, and if you can, go to a local archery shop and shoot some bows off the rack. Most archery shops have a pre-owned section, I have seen some great deals on those racks.

 

[Caleb]

Thanks guys, appreciate the quick help