Hey all,

Got my DC PAT today...28" draw, peaks at 71 Lbs. I'm just going to go over some points...a review will follow in the coming weeks

1) Fit and Finish was great. Bow was tight.

2) The bow balances MUCH better than the 2K2 PAT I-cam.

3) Bow is noticeably lighter. It's almost too light for me, but then again I prefer a heavier bow.

4) New grip ROCKS! Very thin. nice smoothed and rounded edges. For someone with relatively small hands like me, it's excellent.

5) Looks like I got a WC string, but honestly I don't know what the other 02 strings look like, so I cannot say for sure.

6) No cable tuners. While a nice feature, I'm not really concerned if I get them. Bow was in perfect synch right out of the box (at least from a feel standpoint..I don't have access to a hootershooter or other tuning machine)

7)Draw force curve is stout..hits peak early and smoothly, and flattops all the way to the end of the draw...drops into the valley smoothly as well. No bumps and does not build up the last couple of inches like the I-cam does. Draw length felt a tad long, but I did not measure it yet..i'd say 1/4 to 3/8", at the very most 1/2". Brace height measure 7 3/4" exactly on my bow.

8) Valley is VERY narrow. If you have ever had an inkling that your draw length might be a tad too long, this bow will prove you right. However after a rough set-up with my string loop, I had no problems whatsoever with the bow wanting to take off while shooting..it locks in nice because my draw is dead-on. Make sure you buy the right draw length. Order another set of modules if you are not sure.

9) Stock BT hush kit..pair of silencers on the string, pair on the cables, vibrablocks at the forks, and a cableguard muffler

10) Shooting 400 grain arrows the bow was a little loud. Nothing crazy, but louder than my 2K3 Cybertec. I plan on putting Limbsavers on it so I'm not worried about it. Also see #13 below

11) Very little recoil. In fact I'd say the (2002) PAT SC has more..or perhpas it's just a different feel...the dual cams produce a more even feel as the string returns to brace.

12) I felt absolutely no vibe/shock in my hands when the bow was set-up with my trusty sorbotek stabilizer. I did not shoot it without a stabilizer.

13) My chrono is toasted so it will be awhile before I can chrono it. Spec sheet said IBO of 314, I don't doubt it. I can hardly see the arrows.

I ran a 465 grain Terminator Select through it too, and it was still really moving along. It was punching through my fairly new Morell Bag (need to buy another target to set behind it with this bow). Noise level was pretty good with that arrow. I hate to make a guess but I'd say that arrow was shooting in the 270's if I had to bet on it. I suspect I will be setting it up with an arrow in that weight range. Probably an ACC Kinetic 3-60.

14) Don't shoot at the same spot if there is already an arrow in the target..nuff said.

15) The riser despite the reflex does not feel "torque-y" at all.

You longer draw guys are really gonna have a hellion on your hands..buy plenty of arrow lube.

The only thing I think that could be improved is the noise level.It's not as loud as my 98 Darton Maverick was (which had limbsavers and the same stab), but it's not a Mathews Legacy either. I suspect after I get the Sims stuff on it, and fletch up a few AC Kinetics the point will be moot (or mute..hee hee)