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Old 01-31-2004 | 04:16 PM
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Default I need your advice

In the next month or so, I will buying a new bow. I have narrowed my choices (I think) doen to the following.

Bowtech:

1) Extreme VFT
2) Patriot VFT Single
3) Justice

Matthews:

1) FX
2) Legacy


I'm interested in looking at Hoyt, but I really don't know much about their lineup. This will be strictly a hunting rig, no 3d. Basically I want a bow 32-34" ATA, single cam (I think, but not opposed to two, wanting some pros and cons). I have been shooting a 10 year old 2 cam bow with a mushy back wall so I want a solid wall, draw stops would be even better. 80% letoff even though I'm used to shooting 65%, and shooting faster than my current setup. I currently shoot a High Country Royal Hunter, 31" draw, arrow weight of ~460 grains ACC 3-60's, currently shooting 265 fps. I want the bow to be somewhat forgiving but not to the point of sacrificing speed to below where I am currently shooting. Looking for quiet shooting as well, my bow is loud.

I'd like input from any of the guys currently shooting the bows listed and am open to other suggestions. This will about a $1,000 investment so I want to be able to make a wise, well informed decision. I also plan to shoot as many of th bows listed to help in my decision. I feel confident you guys won't steer me wrong.

PS: I'm really leaning toward one of the Bowtechs, but I have not totally made up my mind. [:-]

Thanks in advance.
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