I've been an avid bowhunter/3-D shooter for quite some time now. My past few bows have been (in this order over about a 10 year span):
Diamond Recon
Parker Force Multiplier (I like Parker, but this one was junk)
Hoyt Ultratec
Mathews LX (current)

I'll admit, I'm madly in love with my LX. I've had it for 5 years now. One thing to throw out, I'm not the type of guy who will ever own 2 bows (one hunting and one target)

I'm always looking at the new and latest/greatest stuff. Over the past couple years, I've shot some of the new bows and I can't seem to convince myself to trade the ole LX off. I spent some time last year shooting my cousin's DXT, and I'll admit, I liked it, but I just didn't like it as much.
So the other day I went to the range. I shot 5 different bows.The Hoyt AlphaMaxwas a nice bow, much lighter than the Hoyt's I've shot in the past and I'll bet it would be a good hunting bow, but it didn't "turn me on". The Bowtech (Admiral I believe) was smoother to draw than some of the others, not really agressive to hole and was a pretty smooth shooter. I'll admit, I really couldn't find anything wrong with it per se, it really didn't jazz me up either. That damn little Mathews Hyperlite was like holding a kids bow! It's probably a great treestand but, but holy cow is it little and light! Then there was the Monster. It is a bit bulky in my opinion, but that thing is so freaking fast it blew my mind! It was a little louder than I'm used to and the draw, for me, was just plain weird feeling! Then I shot the Reezen 6.5. I really, really liked that bow. I shot about 20 arrows through the demo bow, then there was a guy there that just bought one and he had it all decked out and he was kind enough to let me shoot 10 arrows through it. It patterned very well for me @ 20 yards and I was very happy with it in general. BUT it is a short little dude as well, compared to what I'm used to. I will also admit that the draw was not as smooth as what I'm used to with my LX.

I've always been told that the shorter ATA bows are GREAT for treestand and blind hunting situations, and I've never saw a reason to dipute that. BUT I've also heard that a slightly longer ATA bow is better for 3-D and spot shooting, because of accuracy and they're much nicer to draw 45-50 times in a row.

Is this mind-set still true?


Is a 32" ATA bow going to be typically not as accurate on the 3D range, compared to a 36" bow? Or am I just being too old fashioned and resistant to change?!!

I'd like to hear some opinions!



Thanks!