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re: How about a Bow Hunting thread?
Posted on 4/4/14 at 10:52 am to Clyde Tipton
Posted on 4/4/14 at 10:52 am to Clyde Tipton
I shoot 65#. My opinion is I should be able to pull it straight back (not pointing it up in the air) while sitting down.
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Posted on 4/4/14 at 12:52 pm to Mahootney
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When do you start practicing for hunting season?
I shoot some all year just because I enjoy it. I get serious about a month before the season and shoot daily. Some days I go out and shoot 1 arrow (at a random distance), if it's in the 10 ring I'm done, you've got to be able to shoot like you hunt.
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Do you have any axle-to-axle or brace height preferences? What is your reasoning behind them?
Around 32" (on the new longer riser bows I can live with 30"), I have a 30" draw length and that range is my sweet spot between string angle and maneuverability. Brace height anything 6" and above. I'm not that concerned about speed and with a short brace height you can run into string contact issues with bulky clothing in cold weather if your form isn't spot on.
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Rests: whisker biscket or drop away?
Drop away. I shoot helical blazer vanes and WBs are can be hard on them. It's a not an issue if you shoot straight vanes.
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New or used?
Depends on your budget
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Hoyt, Matthews, Other?
If I was buying used ($300-$400) I'd start with a Mathews Switchback XT, used ($500-$600) Mathews Z7, used ($600+ I'd look at a '12-'13 model Elite), new I'd buy an Obsession Phoenix.
This post was edited on 4/4/14 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 4/4/14 at 1:31 pm to Mahootney
I shoot off and on all year.
My bow is fairly small but I have shot longer axle bows with no issues.
I have a Whisker Biscuit Quick Shot.
I bought mine new in 2012.Its a PSE X-Force Vendetta XS.It was a 2011 model left over.Very smooth,fast,and quiet.
My bow is fairly small but I have shot longer axle bows with no issues.
I have a Whisker Biscuit Quick Shot.
I bought mine new in 2012.Its a PSE X-Force Vendetta XS.It was a 2011 model left over.Very smooth,fast,and quiet.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 1:46 pm to Mahootney
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When do you start practicing for hunting season?
I never stop practicing. I shoot almost everyday.
Do you have any axle-to-axle or brace height preferences? What is your reasoning behind them?
Not really, but I prefer a short axle-axle length 32"
Rests: whisker biscket or drop away?
I used to shoot a whisker biskit, but recently switched to the trophy ridge revolution and I love that rest
New or used?
Either is fine, I just prefer a new bow because I can rig it from scratch.
Hoyt, Matthews, Other
I'm shooting a Diamond right now, but will be moving to a bear when I'm ready to move up.
This post was edited on 4/4/14 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 4/4/14 at 1:51 pm to 4X4DEMON
quote:You have that backwards. There is nothing below Bear.
I'm shooting a Diamond right now, but will be moving to a bear when I'm ready to move up.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 1:54 pm to AlxTgr
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There is nothing below Bear
I beg to differ. I've shot my buddies Bear Agenda and it is head and shoulders above my Diamond.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 1:55 pm to 4X4DEMON
Enjoy your bottom of the line bow 
Posted on 4/4/14 at 2:04 pm to AlxTgr
Will do, thanks 
Posted on 4/4/14 at 2:06 pm to 4X4DEMON
Posted on 4/4/14 at 2:08 pm to 4X4DEMON
quote:I detect a Mathews fanboy amirite?
Enjoy your bottom of the line bow
Posted on 4/4/14 at 2:15 pm to Anton7
quote:I do, in fact, like the Mathews brand, but that has nothing to do with the validity of the statement.
I detect a Mathews fanboy amirite?
Posted on 4/4/14 at 2:57 pm to AlxTgr
the high end bears aren't bad. I thought the same until i shot one
Posted on 4/4/14 at 3:12 pm to bigbuckdj
Assuming they are not bad, which I will, what is worse?
Posted on 4/4/14 at 4:25 pm to bigbuckdj
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the high end bears aren't bad. I thought the same until i shot one
They also cost as much as Hoyt, Mathews, Elite, Obsession, etc., without the benefit of the great customer service.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 8:21 pm to mylsuhat
quote:i shot the z7 and Hoyt Carbon, alpha max, & maxis.
If you're willing to spend look at these bows:
Mathews ZXT or a used Mathews Z7
I preferred the hoyts (specifically maxxis).
I've been waiting for the maxis to show up on the classifieds, but I could be convinced to buy new if it's worth it.
I've just found that this industry is more about "releasing new models" rather than waiting to release products that are actually, substantially better.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 9:47 pm to Mahootney
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've just found that this industry is more about "releasing new models" rather than waiting to release products that are actually, substantially better.
Honestly, the industry is at a peak right now. Bows have become as fast as they can be (without sacrificing shoot ability) with the current designs. Companies are left making small changes/gimmicks to try to make their bows more quiet, a hair smoother drawing etc. This is the reason you have seen companies such as Bear and newer companies like Elite, Strother, etc. build bows that are on par with the traditional industry leaders.
The companies are now distinguishing themselves by their draw cycles, back wall on the draw, depth of their valley etc.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 10:30 pm to Raz4back
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Honestly, the industry is at a peak right now. Bows have become as fast as they can be (without sacrificing shoot ability) with the current designs. Companies are left making small changes/gimmicks to try to make their bows more quiet, a hair smoother drawing etc. This is the reason you have seen companies such as Bear and newer companies like Elite, Strother, etc. build bows that are on par with the traditional industry leaders.
Yep. If you're buying new, it's hard to buy a "bad" compound bow these days.
I paid $300 new for my bear encounter a year and a half ago, about as cheap as I could get for a new hunting bow at the time, and it was so much better than the old browning compound I was shooting before it was unreal. In every way.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 1:20 am to Boats n Hose
quote:best $300 bow made. Bear's got it going on
my bear encounter
Posted on 4/5/14 at 2:04 am to Anton7
No doubt. Now I just need the time and a decent place to hunt with it
I haven't shot the thing since bow season of 2012. This school thing is really cramping my style
I haven't shot the thing since bow season of 2012. This school thing is really cramping my style
Posted on 4/5/14 at 2:24 am to Boats n Hose
quote:Priority
This school thing is really cramping my style
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