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Old 11-28-2004 | 05:53 PM
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slim9300
 
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Default Bow Choice? Give me your opinion...

I am planning on buying a new bow around Christmas and have been doing a little research. I am currently shooting a 2001 Pearson Silencer (43.25'' axel to axel) at 74 lbs. draw weight with fingers. I shoot Carbon Express CX-400 carbon arrows w/ Muzzy 100 grain 3-blades. The bow shoots very accurately out to about 65-70 yards with broadheads. The problem I am having is consistancy in the long term. The bow is very accurate, however it seems to change windage overnight. I will shoot about 6-8'' groups at 65 yards one day and the next I will put that same group 6-8'' to the right or left of the center. So I adjust for the windage and the rest of that day it shoots great. This cycle always continues to repeat itself. What the hell, I am not imagining this. But I do have a feeling this has something to do with the finger torque I put on the string, since I shoot with a peep. And obviously, I am not doing this on purpose.

With this bow I have killed two elk in the last three years. So it's not like I am just changing bows for changings-sake. I really want greater accuracy and consistancy. My dad always pushed me toward shooting fingers, but I feel like it's leading to the inconsistancy. So there is my background info/story, on to the questions...

The most important aspects I am looking for in a new bow are: (in order of importance)

1.) Consistant accuracy!
2.) Reliability (I don't want to worry about cam, string, or cable problems where the bow always has to be readjusted or meticulously checked)
3.) Forgivness
4.) Quietness

I am looking at three bows:

1.) Hoyt XTEC or VTEC (draw weight: 80 lbs., 31.5'' draw length, 75% let-off, axel to axel length: 35.5")

2.) Hoyt PROTEC w/ XT 4000 limbs (draw weight: 80 lbs., 31.5'' draw length, 75% let-off, axel to axel length: 46")

3.) BowTech Liberty VFT (w/ Freedom Cam, draw weight: 80 lbs., 30'' draw length, 80% let-off, axel to axel length: 33.25")

For the record I used to shoot 84 lbs. with no problem, but my cables were cut and after they were re-built the bow had a 74 lbs. draw weight. I couldn't tell you why, they were built to the specs on the sticker. Also, I am 6' 3'' and have a very long wingspan. I am not sure what the draw length is on my bow but it greater then 30''. If I had to guess I would say it's 32''. I don't hunt in a tree stand, so a short axel to axel length isn't important. Actually, I am under the impression that a longer axel to axel length is more forgiving. I think that's it, I just wanted give you guys the best background info possible. Now give me your opinions and experiences with the above bows. I am leaning toward either of the Hoyt's.

Also, I don't know what release to go with. I have heard good things about Scotts...
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