8 Dependable Budget Bows You Need to See

1. Hoyt Torrex 799 - If you’re looking to jump into the Hoyt family and save a few greenbacks in the process, their Torrex would certainly be a good option. Designed to replace Hoyt’s noteworthy PowerMax bow, the 30” axle-to-axle Torrex hits an impressive top-end speed of 327 fps.

2. Mathews Tactic 849 - Mathews is another legacy brand that arguably makes some of the best compound bows on the planet. Combining those decades of experience with the quality you’d expect from Mathews, they developed the Tactic. Don’t let its entry-level price point fool you.

3. Bear Alaskan 529.99 - Adding yet another gem to their growing Legend bow series, Bear Archery launches the new Alaskan this season. As a bowhunter, its name alone makes me want to give it a spin, and with a top speed touching 335 fps, it certainly has the guts to get the job done

4. Quest Centec 579.99 - The mission of Quest has always been to design the best possible compound bow at an entry-level price, and with their parent company Prime behind them, they have done just that with the Quest Centec. At under 600 out the door, it certainly is a great option if you’re looking to save in this tight economy, and with a 32-inch axle-to-axle length and an arrow speed topping 325 fps, it offers far more than a budget-friendly price.

5. Elite Terrain 699.99 - New this season, the Elite Terrain is one to be reckoned with when it comes to bows below 700. The muscle behind its ability to launch arrows up to 325 fps is its smooth drawing hybrid cam system that features a rock solid back wall so shooter can really lock in and find the right pin quicker. Its rotating mod allows for 25.5 to 31-inch draw length adjustments in half inch increments as well.

6. Diamond Edge XT 469 - Adding yet another gem to their popular Edge series, the folks at Diamond launched the new Edge XT this season. Coming in at less than 500, it will certainly grab the attention of younger bowhunters, while also offering enough perks to interest adults wanting to see what bowhunting is all about.

7. Bowtech Carbon Zion 799 - Bowtech certainly has a faithful following, and if you’re a new archer looking to jump on the Bowtech bandwagon, their popular Carbon Zion would certainly be a good place to start. At 3.3 pounds, it’s one of the lightest bows in their lineup. Driving its performance is its synchronized Binary Cam system that is not only easy to tune and delivers exceptional consistency, but also produces a top arrow speed of 335 fps.

8. PSE Drive NTX 699 - Taking the highest-performing value hunting bow to the next level, PSE offers the Drive NTX. One of three in the current NTX family, it features a 33-inch axle-to-axle length, a 7-inch brace height and delivers speeds topping 330 fps.

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