Well, I can' t yet comment on the 04 bows but I went through a similar process with the 03 models. I started out with a 03 Hoyt Cybertec and then went to a 03 Bowtech Patriot.

I no longer have the Hoyt. And I plan on keeping my 03 Patriot for a 3D bow and moving to a 04 Bowtech for hunting.