Nick87
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Matthew's really had something with the solo cam...not so much anymore imo.
New Bow or Not?
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WildWill
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Shot one of their new ones at scheels in December. Wasn't impressed I'll stick with my 2015 Z2 for awhile longer.
Bowhuntrben
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I'm still shooting my Switchback XT from I think 2006. Does everything I need it to do. I recently upgraded rest and sight. Sure, a new bow would likely allow me to practice at longer distances, but I can shoot plenty well at any reasonable distance I would consider shooting at an animal.
If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If it is broken, don't think you have to step up to the newest and most expensive thing. That said, if I were feeling the need to get a new bow, that's what I would probably do too
If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If it is broken, don't think you have to step up to the newest and most expensive thing. That said, if I were feeling the need to get a new bow, that's what I would probably do too
Mallardsx2
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Upgrading compound is a touchy subject for just about everyone.
I have only upgraded a handful of times over the years, but I can say with all honesty that no bow (for me) shot as well as that reflex express I owned 25 years ago. That bow was a silent destroyer. It wasn’t the fastest thing in the world but man it flung an arrow accurately.
I missed a big buck with it and sold that Bow within days in a fit of rage. lol I wish I still had it.
I have only upgraded a handful of times over the years, but I can say with all honesty that no bow (for me) shot as well as that reflex express I owned 25 years ago. That bow was a silent destroyer. It wasn’t the fastest thing in the world but man it flung an arrow accurately.
I missed a big buck with it and sold that Bow within days in a fit of rage. lol I wish I still had it.
MarvB
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Will have to ditto what Roy said above, I'm currently bow shopping as well and the new PSE Mach33 series are impressive....but so is their price. Couldn't swallow the $1900 tag hanging on it (yet?)
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Meh - maybe i just had a bad one. But it would not stay in tune. The strings kept stretching ever so slightly and the knocking point would just slide further up. Yes. I tried non poo factory strings too. It had a nice draw cycle but not much else i was crazy about after getting more comfortable and finding what i liked.
Local archery shop said it was a common issues with solocams, and attributed it to a single very long cable/string setup.
Nick87
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I just really enjoyed shooting them, they really stood out from the crowd back then. Maybe that's how I should have worded it. I feel like most other bow companies have caught up to them now or maybe better in some cases, since that era.
Wild that it’s not even the most expensive flagship carbon bow out there. All the more impressive that they still make their risers in the old US of A though.Will have to ditto what Roy said above, I'm currently bow shopping as well and the new PSE Mach33 series are impressive....but so is their price. Couldn't swallow the $1900 tag hanging on it (yet?)
Chet Manley
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I have shot both but currently shoot the Mach 34. All 3 are fantastic western bows, only downside to them is long wait times unless your shop already has one on hand.
MTLabrador
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Well I went and shot one. It was nice, but I can’t say I liked it that much better than my old bow enough to spend the money. I ended up just sticking with the old bowtech. I think part of my tuning issues were due to shooting an arrow that was a little underspined.
I picked up a dozen 260 spine 5mm Axis Pros, and I’m trying out the QAD exodus this year. I’m still about the same weight I was with FMJs, 540 grains overall with a 125 grain broadhead and the Easton collars.Tuning was quick and easy and they’re flying like darts. I really like these broadheads too, they’re very solid while still getting the replaceable blade sharpness. They also fly better than the viper tricks I was using previously. Hopefully I’ll put one through an elk this fall.
I picked up a dozen 260 spine 5mm Axis Pros, and I’m trying out the QAD exodus this year. I’m still about the same weight I was with FMJs, 540 grains overall with a 125 grain broadhead and the Easton collars.Tuning was quick and easy and they’re flying like darts. I really like these broadheads too, they’re very solid while still getting the replaceable blade sharpness. They also fly better than the viper tricks I was using previously. Hopefully I’ll put one through an elk this fall.
Nick87
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I feel like we're at the point where the tech isn't advancing like it once was when guys were trading up there bow every year. I used to trade up all the time. My bow now is 13 years old ~ and I don't really have a desire to even shoot a new bow even the least bit.
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Nick87
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Definitely not it. Kids have bankrupted me more like it.
I’m with you. I have had the new bow itch for a few years now, but nothing has talked me out of the old 09 Hoyt Alphamax 35 just yet.
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I don't think the advancements are performance based as it is tuning. Bowtech and Elite have not needed a bow press for their flagship bows for the last few years. Just an allen wrench and you can either move your cams or tilt your limb pockets at the line with no bow press needed. PSE came out with removable spacers that are a breeze to change as well.
ChaosOneZero
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Story of my life, bro.
Life by the Horns
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Last year I was still shooting my Hoyt Nitrum from 2015. I had noticed it seemed to be a bit loud, and couldn't;t figure out why. I decided to check out the new line ups and ended up with a Lift 33. What I noticed about the newer setups is: #1 they are typically a little quieter. I shot the flagship line ups, and they were all an improvement noise wise. #2 I think they are all a bit smoother and have just a little more "shootable". #3 they tune and hold their tune easier. I really like the bridge lock design on the lift with my sight locking into the riser, and the clamping system for the rest. 2 weeks of backpacking my bow on a horse during my elk hunt can knock my rest or tune out alignment, and this year after beating up on it during my elk hunt it held it's tune. I think getting a new bow every year like some guys do is silly, but it seems like every 10 years there are enough improvements to justify the expense. Just my own 2 cents.
Point Creep
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Has anybody tried the new Hoyt bows - the RX-9 Ultra? My old Defiant is nice, but I'm in the potential frame of mind for that to become a backup bow this fall.
grizzly63
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Sounds like you have already made up your mind!
Point Creep
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How so?
