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Post by dhayse32 on Jan 6, 2009 16:42:54 GMT -5
I have shot several new bows so far this year so I figured I would share my thoughts incase any of you are in the market for a new bow!
BOWTECHS
Admiral - Great shooting bow, very silent, dead quiet, no hand shock, Nice draw with a solid wall. light weight for a center pivot Bowtech, decent speed - Overall A
Captain - Heavy, decent draw, nice back wall, quick, zero shock or sound, very bulky - Overall C
SWAT - Great bow, upgraded Allegiance, smoothest draw I've ever pulled, ok speed, no shock or sound - Overal - A-
DIAMOND
Iceman - Nice draw, lacks speed, a little shock, zero sound, a bit heavy - Overall B
MATHEWS
Reezen - Very harsh draw, no valley, held well, GREAT speed, lots of hand shock, not much noise - Overal C
HOYT
AlphaMax 32 - Amazing bow, very light, nice draw and back wall, holds great, very minimal hand shock, no sound, good speed - Overall A
ELITE
GTO - Smooth draw, very fast, no shock or sound, light, holds very well - Overall A
So, I have a GTO so you know which I prefer...but if I had to get a new bow this is what the order would be
1. Elite Z28 or GT500 (Upgraded GTO!)
2. Hoyt Alpha Max 32/Bowtech Admiral
3. Bowtech SWAT
4. Diamond Iceman
5. Mathews Reezen
6. Bowtech Captain
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Post by Woodsman74 on Jan 7, 2009 12:22:07 GMT -5
I have been shoping for bows also. I'm torn between the Hoyt Alpha Max 32 and the Bowtech Admeral. Hoyt does have a slight advantage in speed and delivered energy and nice ergos but still using the standard cable guard. I realy like the Bowtech, but wish it had a little more delivered energy, plus I love the roller guard. I wish there was a shop where a guy could line'em up and let the arrows fly to get a real sense of preferance between the two. For me, it's hard to remember how one shoots compared to the other. Does such a place exist?  |
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Post by Chwood30 on Jan 7, 2009 13:00:37 GMT -5
I have been shoping for bows also. I'm torn between the Hoyt Alpha Max 32 and the Bowtech Admeral. Hoyt does have a slight advantage in speed and delivered energy and nice ergos but still using the standard cable guard. I realy like the Bowtech, but wish it had a little more delivered energy, plus I love the roller guard. I wish there was a shop where a guy could line'em up and let the arrows fly to get a real sense of preferance between the two. For me, it's hard to remember how one shoots compared to the other. Does such a place exist? Not many places around that sell both Hoyt and Bowtech. Their is a place in Brown County called Blackhawk Outfitters that sells these two. Although I do not recommend purchasing a bow from the guy. I do not like the owner but it is a place with an indoor range where you could fling a few arrows out of both bows together. Hope this helps. |
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Post by aarons on Jan 8, 2009 8:38:24 GMT -5
John at Hunter's Hideaway here in St. Anthony used to sell both and still might, but it's been a while since I've been in his shop so I'm not sure if he still sells Hoyt. I do know he still sells Bowtech. His number is 326-2332.
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Post by Woodsman74 on Jan 8, 2009 12:19:27 GMT -5
Ya he used to be one of sothern Indiana's largest Hoyt dealers. Now he is mostly a Bowtech/Dimond dealer and also dables in some High Country and PSE.
Thanks anyway!!
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Post by dhayse32 on Jan 9, 2009 11:50:11 GMT -5
Yeah like Chitwood said, Blackhawk sales both but not sure I would make a purchase.
Both of those bows are are great shooting bows and it would be very hard to pick between the 2. Now I know I keep pushing these but you really need to try an Elite out. The Z28 model is the best bow I have ever shot. I mean 32 ATA 8" Brace 336 fps...and it is silky smooth and NO SHOCK! If you prefer a little longer bow, the GT500 is around 34" and similar specs but I think a 7-7.5" BH and 346fps.
Gods Country Archery in Orleans is the closest dealer, I need to go down their soon so if anyone wants to go let me know, you won't be disapointed
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Post by dhayse32 on Jan 13, 2009 11:21:55 GMT -5
Wanted to add another bow that I enjoyed shooting, the PSE Bowmadness and Bowmadness XL, both are awesome shooting bows. I actually liked the XL a little better, very smooth and fast. Might want to take a look
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Post by Woodsman74 on Jan 13, 2009 12:16:27 GMT -5
Are these upgraded X-Force units? What is the difference?
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Post by dhayse32 on Jan 13, 2009 16:03:08 GMT -5
Are these upgraded X-Force units? What is the difference? Actually the Bowmadness bows are single cam PSE models. They are smoother and hold better with a better back wall than the X-Forces. You will lose a little speed, but 336 is great for a single cam. Hunter's Hideaway should be getting some in soon |
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Post by liberty72 on May 31, 2009 21:26:06 GMT -5
went down to johns and shot the air raid its fast smooth and was only shotn 66lbs and they were zippn down to the target
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