I'm still here.......
Just have to be sneaky about it for a while.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> A heck of a lot more reading than posting which is killing me as my home computer is still out of service until I get the warranty work done......(in fact Frank if you wouldn't mind letting the mod squad know my situation it would be appreciated)
As for my review.....not sure where it would be now? It was done January 2002.
As for the topic at hand......
I have a Pro40 Dual Cam on order for my 3D rig. I've shot the Patriot quite a bit, as well as the Pro38 Dual and single cams.
I simply loved my 2001 Pro38 Dual Cam which is why I ordered the Pro40 Dually........similar specs but with over 1/2" higher brace height.
In the right hands the Patriot would make a respectible 3D bow, most likely hunter class, but the Pro38 or Pro40 or my Pro40Dually IMO will make much better 98% 3D set-ups. Any of these 3 bows in my mind will do double duty better than the Patriot will, especially when you are leaning toward the target/3D end of the decision.
One thing to consider as well......a 60# Pro40 Dual Cam at 30" will allow you to shoot 3D comfortably at weights 60# and under and still get PLENTY of speed, then when hunting season rolls around max it out at 60# or so and you now have an easy drawing bow that hits as hard as most 70# single cams on the market.
(At 61# and a 372gr arrow my Pro38 Dual Cam shot 299fps......)
This bow in a 60# will provide you with enough comfort to handle any target situation, and MORE THAN enough KE to handle any game animal you could want to hunt.