What type of compound bow do you shoot?

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Gonna get back into the bow scene. Been out of it for a couple seasons. What type do you shoot and/or reccomend. I'm not looking for a cheap bow, but i'm not rich either. Just want something I won't grow out of in 3-4 years kind of thing. Thanks.

Dave.
 
I shoot an '05 Hoyt X-tec. Excellent bow, fast and quiet. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the new Hoyt's or Mathew's. I've heard the Mathew's Switchback is amazing.
A brace height of 7 inches or more is forgiving and still plenty fast. It's a tough decision but the best way is to go to an archery shop and try to shoot any of the bows you're interested in. The best bow on paper might not be the best bow for you.

Good luck, Terry
 
I shoot a Bowtech Tomkat. Shoots about 310-315 fps, and is the quietest bow I have ever shot. The biggest thing for me was the binary cam system which elimninates the need for me to have to fool around to get the timing right on the cams. The Tomkat is the package that Bowtech sells it comes with the bow (obviously), fibre optic sight, whisker bisquit (arrow rest), quiver and a hush kit. Cost me a little over 600$

But as said, go to a shop and shoot all the bows you can. Buy the one that your comfortable with, that way you will always want to shoot it.
 
Im shooting a Whisper Creek Stelth LX,and it works well for moi.

Most every bow maker now makes quality bows.There is a great variety of makers and bows out there.Most expensive does not always mean best IMO.

Go to ww.huntersfriend.com.There is alot of useful info there on how to choose a bow in the bow selection guide & database.
 
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I have a 25 yr old PSA Phaser II......original string and everything. I dont think they sell them anymore. Me and bows are not compatible.
 
Anyone shot the new Vectrix by Hoyt. Supposed to be very very quiet. A lot of R & D went into making this offering by Hoyt so hopefully it's worth the extra cash. I like the color scheme and design also - looks like a Klingon bathleth (sp).
 
I shoot target archery, so my setup is a bit different.

Champion Yukon 50# pull
Easton Redline C2 carbon arrows
Spin-Wing vanes
Sure-Loc Challenger sight
BOSS Carbon scope
Jim Fletcher 3D release
Trophy Taker fall-away rest

This is from the 07 JOP shoot in Maple Ridge, I'm on the very end shooting the red bow. I think my shoulder looks weird but I shot a 294 so it must be working.
Since this pic was taken I've gotten rid of that annoying peep aligner.



Nechako
 
My_Ram said:
Martin Hatfield recurve, no strings, no pulleys... no troubles.:D
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Dittto!
Jack Kemph Bighorn takedown ( it's a two piece flat bow)

Shot unltd. for awhile indoors and hated every arrow I shot outta that compound, not to mention wrecking my instinctive bow hunting style.
Cat
 
PSE Primos STL. Trophy Ridge Sights, comp. string.

I like it.

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I bought a Browning F5 Tornado, I know very little about bows and am just getting into it. this bow is a short one and I just liked it from the minute I picked it up (and it was half price at the Basspro in TO)
It is a 50-60lb currently set at 50
It is 33" from axle to axle and I figured that would be better in the bush or stand. I now know they take a little more practice than a longer one to shoot accurately but I am happy with it.

I also have a handmade takedown longbow. It's pretty cool that i can actually hit stuff with it.
 
I shoot a PSE Diamondback II single cam set at 63 pounds. Newer bows have really come a long way from older two wheel round compounds.

My suggestion to you is get a newer bow from an archery shop that will be set up for you properly for your strenth and size. Buy from a shop that has a place you can try the bows and take their advice to heart. You will be shooting apples consistantly at 20 yards. If you get a make-shift used bow that kind of fits you, your shooting will never be what it could be.

Absolute musts (for me) in accessories are fibre optic sights, a peep sight, and a good mechanical release. Originally years ago, I shot with fingers and front sights only quite well. When I included a rear peep and mechanical release, my shooting improved dramatically!

I have been around bows all my life. Some will sing the virtues of traditional bows and I still enjoy shooting them at targets for fun. However, if you plan to hunt and have never picked up a bow, a traditional bow wouldn't be my choice for you. It's kind of like learning to be a good baseball pitcher. You may never have the aptitude to be great at it. However in comparison, newer compounds take most of the guess work out of shooting accurately right from the start.
 
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I shoot a PSE Diamondback II single cam set at 63 pounds. Newer bows have really come a long way from older two wheel round compounds.

My suggestion to you is get a newer bow from an archery shop that will be set up for you properly for your strenth and size. Buy from a shop that has a place you can try the bows and take their advice to heart. You will be shooting apples consistantly at 20 yards. If you get a make-shift used bow that kind of fits you, your shooting will never be what it could be.

Absolute musts (for me) in accessories are fibre optic sights, a peep sight, and a good mechanical release. Originally years ago, I shot with fingers and front sights only quite well. When I included a rear peep and mechanical release, my shooting improved dramatically!

I have been around bows all my life. Some will sing the virtues of traditional bows and I still enjoy shooting them at targets for fun. However, if you plan to hunt and have never picked up a bow, a traditional bow wouldn't be my choice for you. It's kind of like learning to be a good baseball pitcher. You may never have the aptitude to be great at it. However in comparison, newer compounds take most of the guess work out of shooting accurately right from the start.
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I have only been shooting a few months and not terribly ofeten, I am already (almost consistently) shooting targets the size of my thumb at 10 yds and dinner plate sized targets at 40yds I hope to be able to consistently shoot an apple at 40 by hunting season.
 
I shot for a couple years with a pse triton. Hence my handle. I had a good release. I sold it to a fellow cgn'r in a moment of weakness to buy a .35 whelan. I belonged to an outdoor club. I do miss it. I'm leaning towards a hoyt or mathews I think. The archery shop I deal with is top notch. With pleny of good advice and expertice. Looking forward to it.

Dave.
 
Browning Rage One

26" dl
63lbs dw
NAP scorpions (100g)
appx 230fps.

Shot my first deer with it last year. 30yds, complete pass through. Not bad for a bow all my buddies claim is to slow to kill mice with.....:D :D :D
 
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