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Old 04-08-2003, 05:23 PM
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LBR
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Default RE: A new bow? Crusader VS. Hunter II

Hmmmmmm.....I haven' t done any head to head shooting, but here is my opinion. When both are tuned properly, I don' t think you would see enough difference in them to matter. The Hunter II is probably a little faster--the only Crusader I chronographed (64" , [email protected]) was getting in the mid-high 180' s shooting arrows that weighed 620-640 grains. The Crusader is probably a little quieter--no recurve string slap.

The Falcon performs very similar to the Hunter II, but if you are drawing over 29" it will need a little of Marc' s magic to keep it from stacking on you. 30" would be about max. You have the same wood choices, but the Falcon riser is generally made with one type of wood (plus overlays and or accent stripe if you go with the Special or Deluxe).

Hard to say on the weight increase, but if you are comfortable with what you have now, it shouldn' t be a problem. If you are pushing it now, it could be.

Chad
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