Check-Mate Atilla opinions

gregorybraswell · 09-01-2007, 06:56 PM

I was looking at the Chack-Mate Atilla and was wondering if any body on here has any experience with them, good or bad.

LBR · 09-01-2007, 07:12 PM

If you like that style bow (50's style recurve), IMO it's as good as any. Grip is very comfortable, smaller than most any of the other CM recurves, but not a broom-handle grip either. It's only cut to center, not past like the rest of their recurves, so it won't be quite as forgiving of arrow spine. At 56", it's not a bow I'd recommend for a long draw or a serious tournament archer, but just dandy for ground blinds, pop-up blinds, tree stands, or other tight spots.

I haven't shot one that much (too short for my 30.5" draw--finger pinch is a bugger), but have heard good reviews.

Chad

BearClaw007 · 09-18-2007, 05:42 PM

I shot chek-mate bows for 18 years and I've never had a problem with them. I have a 70" one right now. It's something of a collectors but regardless of that, the bow shoots with a smooth action and more than manageable recoil. Great for tart & FITA but not so much for 3D. A bit cumbersome. Kicks out arrows @ 165 FPS and develops 41 pounds at 28 inches. You could do a lot worse than buying a chek.