Guardian or 82nd?

luke/r · 01-20-2009, 09:30 AM

I currentley have a 07 Guardian and I am looking at getting a 09 82nd. I just don't know if I want to make the trade. For those of you that have shot both or owned both which do you prefer? I will do alot more shooting to compare for myself but I am curious to see what everyone else thinks.

Huntinman23 · 01-20-2009, 09:37 AM

i have never shot the guardian, but the 82nd is a shooter, very solid back wall, quiet, fast...i would have to say it is the ultimate hunting bow, you will get alot of opinions on this one...alot of bowtech shooters on here...

pheasantfanatic · 01-20-2009, 10:18 AM

I have shot the Guardian, but have never owned one. It was a very nice shooting bow........however.....I LOVE my 82nd....it is the smoothest bow I have ever shot, besides the Guardian and General, but the 82nd has a HUGE speed advantage over them...i think it is worth going to the 82nd, but....there is nothing wrong with the Guardian either...

Rob/PA Bowyer · 01-20-2009, 10:21 AM

Having owned both, I significantly prefer the 82nd.

hardcorehunter · 01-20-2009, 12:26 PM

The Guardian is a much better bow hunting rig imo due to the smooth draw cycle. I own both. I prefer a smooth no hump draw for my main bowhunting rig. Both gr8 bows...guardian is just sweet as u well know. Go shoot an 82nd. I am a treestand hunter 99% of the time and I don't need 300 fps for that. I just had the best season of my life with the Guardian. If I had to let my 82nd back down smoothly and quietly at full draw...I don't know if I could. That cam wants to go if you even come out of the back wall a 1/4". GONE!!

MeanV2 · 01-20-2009, 12:35 PM

I have owned and spent a season hunting with both. I also prefer the 82nd. Very quiet, will wad the arrows, and delivers the package with authority.

The Guardian was a nice bow, but if I had to choose I'm going with my 82nd everytime.

Dan

Greg / MO · 01-20-2009, 06:20 PM

Go with the Air Raid.

Seriously.

Rob/PA Bowyer · 01-21-2009, 04:04 AM

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ORIGINAL: Greg / MO

Go with the Air Raid.

Seriously.

Your spoiled, I want to shoot it but I'm going to order site unseen. I have faith.

MGH_PA · 01-21-2009, 07:25 AM

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ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer

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ORIGINAL: Greg / MO

Go with the Air Raid.

Seriously.

Your spoiled, I want to shoot it but I'm going to order site unseen. I have faith.

You're both spoiled...have you seen your bow stables lately?

[8D]

luke/r · 01-21-2009, 05:46 PM

Thanks guys I shot the 82nd some more and I think I am staying with the Guardian i really like it and I am very comfortable shooting it.
I agree with you Hardcore on the draw and I to hunt mostly treestands with shots of 30 yards and under so I don't need the extra speed. I am going to shoot the Air Raid as soon as the shop gets one in.