I am contiplating my next hunting Bow. Are their any significant changes to the 2003 Mighty Might? I know the Patriot has a machined riser and I am assuming the Mighty Might is a forged riser so does this equate to a big difference in the performance. I know the Patriot is the top of the line but I don't like lugging around a heavy bow through the woods all day.
I was looking at the Hoyt RazorTec but I want to explore all options, and I have heard nothing but good about BowTech.
Well I would not rule out the Patriot as well as some of the other “revised” models for 2K3. Many have been lightened by a half pound or more. This puts them much closer in mass weight to the Mighty Mite.
The only difference I know of for the 2K3 MM is the addition of the stainless steel stabilizer bushing.
It is my personal opinion that the forged then machined risers (like the MMM and T-29 as well as designs from other manufacturers such as Darton) have a bit more inherent shock and recoil to them. The “straight” machined risers seem to have less. Perhaps because they are more easily machined to take advantage of dissipating vibration?
I’ve owned two Mighty Mites. As everyone here knows I’m NOT a fan of the super short bows (appx 33” and less) in general, but the MM is smoking fast and tack driving accurate, and would probably be my first choice were I to go back to such models…either that or the revamped BlackHawk.
I suggest you get your hands on every bowtechmodel you can find, shoot them, and then make your choice.
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UpNorth, I shoot a Mighty Mite. I also sold a 2002 Patriot (2003 dual cam on order) and still have a P38 dual cam. The MM is a great shooter, and easy to carry all day. When metal is forged, it aligns the grain in the metal. This tends to stiffen it, making it more brittle. Not anything to worry about. It probably is what makes it less able to absorb vibration. Properly set up, a MM is very quiet and easy shooting. People that have shot mine are amazed at how quieet it is, given the speed. I think you'll be well pleased with one. But, as Jeff said, the new Pat will be close in weight, just not price.
Phil.
"Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot."<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Phil.
" Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot." [:-]
BOWTECH THERE IS NO EQUAL. JUST THE EQUALIZER.
With you and all your Bowtech talk, you're gonna make me go look at the new dually-Patriot.... <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Black Frog, please look at the Pat DC. Jeff will feel so fulfilled, if you do.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Please don't let him down. He gets so pouty when that happens, and his posts become Monty Pythonish.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Phil.
"Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot."<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Phil.
" Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot." [:-]
BOWTECH THERE IS NO EQUAL. JUST THE EQUALIZER.
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Black Frog, please look at the Pat DC. Jeff will feel so fulfilled, if you do.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Please don't let him down. He gets so pouty when that happens, and his posts become Monty Pythonish.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Phil.
"Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot."<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
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And now for something completely different.....
Edited by - jeffb on 11/12/2002 15:04:13
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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote<font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Our chief weapon is surprise...
surprise and fear...
fear and surprise....
Our two weapons are fear and surprise...
and ruthless efficiency....
Our three weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...
and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope....
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Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise....
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I'd better go put in my order right now. I can't handle any more of THAT.... <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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