Well, I meandered down to one of the local pro shops today to take a look at a few bows...some Martins, a Mathews or two, some High Country's and a Bowtech. I don't usually get to look at these brands since my favorite shop does not carry them.
Well, I did look at all of them but I will be honest in saying that I really just wanted to check out a Bowtech bow.....just to get my hands on one and see what all the "hub-bub" is about.
Guess which one they had in stock?
The Pro 38 single cam. I thought that would make Matt happy...<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I can see why you are so fond of it Matt.
I really took a hard look at the bow. The fit and finish looked really good...the camo looked top rate. All of the components seemed to be solidly put together...from the cams and bushings to the limbs seating in the limb pockets.
So I drew it back....woooooooeeee Neelllllly! That is a stiff draw! <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>....but, not as bad as I thought it was going to be and not nearly as bad as some of the older style dual "hatchet" cams that were popular before Mathews came out with the perimeter weighted single cams.
I will give Jeff credit though...that is a
solid back wall. I don't think it was that much better than the Hoyt Versacam's draw stop but it definitely lets you know that you "ain't" going back any further.
A PSE lightning cam draw stop this is not! If I remember correctly the actual draw stop is thicker than what I am currently accustomed to.
I really liked the stainless steel stabilizer insert on both sides of the riser.
Here is what I didn't like...or rather I should say, here is what I found significantly different from what I am currently shooting....
...Bare bow...this puppy is heavy. Not ridiculously so...like some of the older model XI's that I have owned but it is heavier than the current "fad". It is "doable" though in my opinion.
Second....I can see why you guys aren't too happy with the grips. The throat of the grip doesn't seem too bad and the overall wood piece is smooth but the heel seems alot thicker than what I am accustomed to and the actual front of the grip, the exposed riser, seems to stick forward farther than what I have been shooting in recent months.
I didn't get to shoot it so you won't hear me comment about that for now.
But, the new 2002 stock is supposed to be in within a week. I am going to look at as much of the full lineup as I can.
One question...which cam should I go with? The Post Feed or the Infinity? Is there any difference in feel or performance? I love to tinker so the Infinity is looking attractive but I also like simplicity.
The guy at the shop explained that he does not charge extra for the infinity cam sooo....
Thanks ahead of time for the responses guys...
Edited by - PABowhntr on 02/16/2002 14:01:36