General limbs blew today!

hutingbuck101 · 07-31-2008, 07:56 PM

I have been trying to sight in my Bowtech General that I bought this last winter,this week. I had one good day of shooting and the next 3 days I was always shooting right and some times high at 30 yard.I would re sight and a few arrow later I would be off to the right again. some would be in tight groups but off 5" some would spray all over anda few would be on.the sight and pins were tight.

I stared to get frustrated thinking I should stick to rifle hunting if I cant shoot a bow with 8 1/2 BH and then It happened, 4 arrows after reading about generals bowing up, right here on this sight, it blew!
the limb broke were the crome pin goes threw the bottom cam and split the limb up towards the grip about 5". I wasn't even mad when it happened I was just relieved that it was probably the bow that was to blame for my poor shooting and not me. I contacted Bowtech and they will send me a newbow with a new limb design after getting my old one.

I really liked the General for the one day it shot well but now I really haft to decide If I will stick with bowtech. I shot a bowtech,tech 29 for 5 years before this with no problemsother thenit beingveryunforgiving bow. I went to the Mathews shop today and shot the DXT it was nice but it was not as nice as my General was. do I jump ship or give bowtech another chance?

bowdaddy1964 · 07-31-2008, 08:00 PM

Got any pictures of it to show?

Dozen Arrows · 07-31-2008, 08:00 PM

Man, that sucks. I think the Gen is a beautiful bow with the cool looking cams and curved limbs it looks like a piece of art but you might want to wait until the 09's come out in November. I would not jump ship. Of course, I am a loyal Bowtech guy though..

hutingbuck101 · 07-31-2008, 08:05 PM

I could take a pic but how hard is it to post it?

Matt/TN · 07-31-2008, 08:09 PM

Let's see some pics![8D]

I KNOW there are going to be PLENTY of people doubting you if you don't have pictures. Just be prepared for it. Even if you get pictures up, there will still be questioning.

I believe you, just solely because of all the cases showing up IDENTICAL to yours.

Bowtech will definately take care of you, they seem to be top notch in Customer Service.

Oh and your should give Bowtech another chance. Personally I would consider going to another bow model but that's just me. I know the General is a great bow though.

whitetailbowhunter · 07-31-2008, 08:11 PM

I say give Bowtech another chance.

Mike from Texas · 07-31-2008, 08:20 PM

Seems to be happening pretty regularly.The General is not my cup of tea, but I think I would stick it out with Bowtech.

robbcayman · 07-31-2008, 08:23 PM

I believe you!!!!Over atArchery Talk I have seen several different reputable members post pics of the same thing happening.I personally have seen too many failures with that particular model, so I wouldswitch bow manufacturers. I'm sure bowtech will make it right, but I would at least want a different model.

hmthtrfan · 07-31-2008, 08:27 PM

3 posts and 2 of which are this.............................................. ........doubtful......

pics with today's date on a newspaper, then MAYBE i would believe him......

Vabowman · 07-31-2008, 08:28 PM

Try the Ally. If you can!