PSE Coyote

shootist1952 · March 17, 2009, 06:44:00 PM

Looking for opinions on this bow from those who have actually used/owed one.My questions are is this bow really made in the USA?,can it be shot off the shelf if a rest is set up there,and is the quality good? You see I am just getting back into this after many years of being away from archery and am finding it very difficult to get a decent bow for a reasonable price.I really want a new bow,not used,so I dont have to worry about the history of a used bow,one less thing to think about while trying to get good arrow flight and relearning to shoot.I have settled on the recurve
as the grips are much more comfortable to me.I know there are alot of options but really more than $300 is out of the question and to me takes alot of the fun out of this,it just seems all this has gotten a whole lot more expensive and technical than when I was in it.Im border line on the verg of just packing it in.

Bill Skinner · March 17, 2009, 09:48:00 PM

I had one. I gave it to a youngster about 3 years ago. I owned it for about three months befor that. I picked it up at a yard sale, I have no idea how old or how many previous owners. Good solid bow, pretty forgiving of minor errors. I took it hunting a few times, it worked OK from a blind. I used Wally World Carbon Express 30-50's that I took the vanes off and refletched with feathers. Bill

vermonster13 · March 17, 2009, 09:52:00 PM

For $300 you can get a new Maddog or Quinn and have a much better bow IMO. Also check out the classifieds here, lots of great deals. Post an add with your budget and I'm sure you'll get plenty of offers.

I had a Coyote once, never again.

ron w · March 17, 2009, 10:11:00 PM

I have a Coyote, got it because it was cheap,$225 new from a PSE dealer. I built up the rest to shoot it from the shelf. Now I have it set up just for bow fishing and it's good for that, really can't hurt it. But Like Vermonster13 said you can do much much beter on the used market, in some cases for less than $300.

deadpool · March 17, 2009, 11:04:00 PM

I never liked it, the grip just wasn't for me

R H Clark · March 18, 2009, 09:52:00 AM

Don't like the Coyote.They just took a compound designed riser and stuck some limbs on it to try and cash in on the trad market.

For the same money get a Quinn Stallion or the new Hoyt Excel 21" ILF riser and some Sebastion Flute limbs.

joekeith · March 18, 2009, 10:31:00 AM

Nothing wrong with a used bow.....most of 'em any way. Any bows I bought off of here always had the option, if ya ain't happy with it return it.
BTW you'd be happy with either a MadDog or Quin, both fine bows.

Roadkill · March 18, 2009, 11:07:00 AM

The bow does torque due to its design. I built a better grip on mine and stopped that problem. It is a nice bow for the buck

Paul Mattson · March 18, 2009, 11:09:00 AM

I have one, and only use it for Bow Fishing.

Deadsmple · March 18, 2009, 11:49:00 AM

I have had one for a number of years now. I don't like it. I ended up setting it up for bowfishing and I don't like it for that purpose either. My advise is to keep looking. Those Maddog bows are definitely a much better deal.

duck'n · March 18, 2009, 03:06:00 PM

I picked one up used and cheap. Planned to keep it for bowfishing and a throw-down backup for hunting. After shooting it, I decided to sell it. Just didn't like it. Seemed loud with excessive hand shock. I will support the suggestion to look at a Quinn...great bows and a great price. These opinions are just mine, take them for what they are worth.

shootist1952 · March 18, 2009, 04:28:00 PM

Thank you all for your input I truly do appreciate it.Steve

HUNTER94 · March 19, 2009, 07:59:00 PM

I really like mine.

MI_Bowhunter · March 20, 2009, 08:28:00 AM

I'd go for a Quinn. I've got a PSE Sable and have shot a few others and none of them compare to a Quinn. I have two Stallions and they shoot as well as any higher priced bow I've ever shot, don't let the price tag fool ya.

Just my $0.02

Bird Dog · March 20, 2009, 08:42:00 AM

As indicated earlier, the Coyote has a compound riser. Brace height is 6.5 inches so arm slap can be a problem. It shoots pretty well for the $220 I have in it but it's noisy. Torque is a problem unless you grip it with just the thumb and fore finger. Its the only cheap bow that I've owned so I can't compare it against other cheap bows. My advice---buy a good used bow.

RC · March 20, 2009, 09:33:00 AM

I`ve seen a lot of good bows go for 3 bills or less on the classifieds. I had a fella give me a Coyote and in a matter of days I "gave" it away as well.You can usually by and old Jeffery for around 250 or so. Much better bows.RC

shootist1952 · March 20, 2009, 06:05:00 PM

Thanks guys!I just ordered a Quinn today based on the good things said here.Very nice lady took my order,now all I gotta do is wait.Arrgg.

csdqm2 · March 20, 2009, 09:56:00 PM

I started with a PSE Impala, 50lb. Mine is marked "Made In Italy". It shoots pretty well, but then I don't have a $800 bow to compare it to. I developed a crack in the upper limb after the first year of shooting. I took it back to the dealer and they had both limbs replace no problem. Fit and finish are kind of what you would expect from a production bow, nothing to write home about but so far so good. I wouldn't be afraid to recommend it as a starter bow. Of course I think we will all eventually want a custom if we stay with it, but for under $200, It's not a bad way to start.