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PSE Nova compound bow - thoughts?
Posted on 8/26/11 at 10:27 am
Posted on 8/26/11 at 10:27 am
A friend of mine has offered to sell me his PSE Nova with case and a few accessories for $50.
Sounds like an incredible deal to me - as the bow has only been used for two seasons - and lightly used at that.
This would be my first bow, and my first deer season to bow hunt. Is this a decent bow to start out with, or should I bite the bullet, pony up some cash and buy something nicer?
Thoughts and/or reviews of the Nova are appreciated.
Sounds like an incredible deal to me - as the bow has only been used for two seasons - and lightly used at that.
This would be my first bow, and my first deer season to bow hunt. Is this a decent bow to start out with, or should I bite the bullet, pony up some cash and buy something nicer?
Thoughts and/or reviews of the Nova are appreciated.
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Posted on 8/26/11 at 10:35 am to superman
It's ancient, but for $50 would be worth getting. If you find you like shooting or bow hunting, you can always get something newer later.
Posted on 8/26/11 at 10:42 am to superman
They were the shite 20 years ago.
Posted on 8/26/11 at 10:45 am to superman
My first bow was a Nova. I liked it alot. I ran into problems when the old arse string broke and couldn't find an aftermarket replacement. Bow was also 3 times heavier than the Kronik I'm hunting with now.
Posted on 8/26/11 at 11:04 am to 4X4DEMON
I would make a good bow fishing bow! If you want to get into bow hunting, spend a little money & get something better. You will enjoy shooting it alot more & will have better success.
Posted on 8/26/11 at 11:32 am to dpark
It's a good beginner bow for $50. If it was good enough 15 years ago, it is good enough now. I don't understand the mentality that all the new stuff is better at accomplishing a result. I guess it is effective marketing.
Posted on 8/26/11 at 11:35 am to Motorboat
Bows have come along ways since that bow was new. Bows are smoother, easier to shoot, more accurate, etc. I am not saying the current bow will not kill deer, it will just fine. With a faster, more silent bow, your chances go way up.
Not to mention, weight is alot better on the new bows. Easier to hold target & can practice alot more.
Not to mention, weight is alot better on the new bows. Easier to hold target & can practice alot more.
This post was edited on 8/26/11 at 11:37 am
Posted on 8/26/11 at 11:36 am to Fetch78
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Bows have come along ways since that bow was new. Bows are smoother, easier to shoot, more accurate, etc. I am not saying the current bow will not kill deer, it will just fine. With a faster, more silent bow, your chances go way up.
Posted on 8/26/11 at 11:37 am to Motorboat
I killed my first several deer with a Nova. But new bows are way better and much more effective.
Posted on 8/26/11 at 11:45 am to superman
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I had the Nova from the time i was 12 till i turned 24. After upgrading to a bowtech, i was shocked at how slow the Nova was. If you max out the draw weight, you may hit a target at 50 yards, but good luck killing a deer at even 40 yards. It drops off tremendously and its a little bit loud, when comparing it to newer models.
Like Alxtgr said, for 50 bucks, it will get you by. But it is more of a youth bow.
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