82nd/101st

N2D · 03-15-2008, 04:56 PM

Well I finally got to demo a couple Bowtechs today. I really wanted to shoot a 101st but they did not have one. They did have a 60# 82nd so I had them set it at 55# due to my recent shoulder surgery. I must say I am inpressed with this bow. I also shot an 07 Commander set at 55# as well. I had high hopes for this bow but am not sure it is for me.

Has anyone out there shot the 101st and the 82nd to compare the two? I am a little concerned about the 6" brace heighth of the 82nd. I feel the draw is do-able at 55# and would reckon the 101st is about the same.

Also, I did not get to shoot the ally because we got rained out and they only had an outdoor target. I will be going back in a few days to demo this bow as well.

Any input is welcome.

Thanks,

ED

MOhunter46 · 03-15-2008, 05:03 PM

I shot them both when i was deciding on a new bow. I thought both bows shot the same but i felt the 101 had a smother draw. Both are blazing fast so i decided on the 101st.

buckmaster · 03-15-2008, 05:17 PM

Depending on what your plans for the bow are, and waht your looking for in a bow, Its been said time and time again that the Ally is the best all around bow. I have 0 complaints out of mine.

Swift Arrow · 03-15-2008, 05:21 PM

Well, since you said any input is welcome. Have you tried the Diamond Marquis? It looks like the same thing, a tad slower but still plenty fast and in a single cam rather then a dual cam. The reason I'm asking is because it has a 7" brace and you seemed concerned about that part.

buckmaster · 03-15-2008, 05:27 PM

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ORIGINAL: Swift Arrow

Well, since you said any input is welcome. Have you tried the Diamond Marquis? It looks like the same thing, a tad slower but still plenty fast and in a single cam rather then a dual cam. The reason I'm asking is because it has a 7" brace and you seemed concerned about that part.

That would be the bow i would be going after if'n i hadnt found my Ally. Great bow, perfectly smooth.

Rob/PA Bowyer · 03-15-2008, 06:44 PM

The Ally is a great all around bow bar none however, the 82nd and 101 are just "in awe" bows. My 82nd shoots faster at 62 lbs than my Ally at 70 lbs. I'm actually liking the grip of the new Bowtechs over my Ally. I was shooting the 82nd and Ally back to back, zero complaints about either and there is no way I could decide between the two. If push comes to shove, I'm taking the 82nd as for it's ATA and speed. The 6 1/8 brace height is unnoticable with the string stop. I prefer the grip of the 82nd and the speed is...well WOW. I also prefer the 82nd over the 101 however if I was a longer draw, I'd probably prefer the 101. The 101, 82nd or Ally, man I'd hate to have to choose one, it's a great time to be an archer.

N2D · 03-16-2008, 03:09 AM

Yeah I know what you mean. I spent hours looking , shooting, asking questions and such. They all are very nice bows indeed. I am soundecided on this. I will addthat I will only be usiing this bow for hunting and the enjoyment of shooting at home. Speed is not everything for me, there are other more importand aspects to consider. I have shot the Marquis before as well.

MeanV2 · 03-16-2008, 04:36 AM

My opinion is the 101 will be an overlooked bow this year. Percentage wise I think it is the best choice for most hunters. The Ally is also a good choice. I have all 3 in 60# 28" draw and there is only 12 fps difference in the 3 hardly anythingworth worrying about. I actually like them all!! Which one will spend hunting season with me? Ask me about October 1st.

I might know by then, heck I may even shoot a Guardian again this year. It is a very impressive bow as well and with a range finder I doubt another 12 fps will make a difference.

In the meantime the General gets the Turkey season starting role with Guardian standing by in backup mode.

Dan

N2D · 03-16-2008, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the input all. As I have said, I will be going back to shoot some morethis week. As for now, I want to try the Ally and the Guardian. I also want to demo the Marquis one more time. So back to my question, since they do not have a 101st, can I assume the draw cycle will be about the same as the 82nd? MOhunter has replied and I am just looking for some more opinions from those that have shot them both.

Thanks,

Ed

cowboy4513 · 03-16-2008, 06:49 AM

I shot a dozen diffrent bows and picked them apart time and time again. I had it between the 82nd, the Katera and the Drenalin.after putting about 40 arrows through each I decided on the Drenalin. It is everything I would have hoped it to be.