Hoyt Bows>????
#12
RE: Hoyt Bows>????
I too have been shooting an older bow over the last several years because I was tight on funds. A few weeks ago I purchased a Hoyt Katera and have never been happier. Granted I had to drop a dime, but it will be with me for a while. Take everyone's advice and put your money towards a newer one from the classifides or your local shop...it does make a difference.
#13
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1
hoyt alphatec
well i just sighned up for this forum to tell you my opinion
ive shot many bows the only ones i like are the hoyts
I started on an older one and now i have my dads 2000 hoyt alphatec lets just sum this up by saying you couldnt pay me to shoot another bow it is by far the nicest bow ive ever shot
and there are many ways to hop it up my dad had custom lims on it and cams and had it set at a killer 110lb draw he hurt his sholder returned it to original and passsed it down to me it is now set on 75lb draw and i love it
but ive shot older hoyts since i started 6 years ago and thats the kind of action i like and am good with so the alphatec is perfect for me but you might want to look around pull some other bows back and see what fits you the best
hope i was some help to you. if it were me i wouldnt hesitate to buy the alphatec it a well made bow with a smooth draw and extremely acurite up to a good 50yds when set up properly at a 75lb draw
ive shot many bows the only ones i like are the hoyts
I started on an older one and now i have my dads 2000 hoyt alphatec lets just sum this up by saying you couldnt pay me to shoot another bow it is by far the nicest bow ive ever shot
and there are many ways to hop it up my dad had custom lims on it and cams and had it set at a killer 110lb draw he hurt his sholder returned it to original and passsed it down to me it is now set on 75lb draw and i love it
but ive shot older hoyts since i started 6 years ago and thats the kind of action i like and am good with so the alphatec is perfect for me but you might want to look around pull some other bows back and see what fits you the best
hope i was some help to you. if it were me i wouldnt hesitate to buy the alphatec it a well made bow with a smooth draw and extremely acurite up to a good 50yds when set up properly at a 75lb draw
#16
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 12
I'm interested to see what people consider an "old" bow. I'm shooting a magnatec that I bought for $350 in '99. I shoots as well today as it ever has. Very well that is (270 fps). I think thats a good testiment to Hoyt. Almost 10 yrs. old going quite strong. I have no plans to replace it and money isn't really an issue. Shot a nice 8 pt. on Sept. 13 and a doe last Sat. in Wis.
After beginning my bowhunting career with old, hand-me-down bows, I don't consider it an old bow.
I think 10 yrs. ago, a 10 yr. old bow would be over the hill, but they've come a long way in recent years. Considering that new bows cost as much as rifles, they should last nearly as long.
I put on a drop away rest this year and am very pleased the accuracy
After beginning my bowhunting career with old, hand-me-down bows, I don't consider it an old bow.
I think 10 yrs. ago, a 10 yr. old bow would be over the hill, but they've come a long way in recent years. Considering that new bows cost as much as rifles, they should last nearly as long.
I put on a drop away rest this year and am very pleased the accuracy
#17
hoyt bows
i use to shoot a hoyt vtech (switched to pse omen) my wife uses it now. it is still a awesome bow. i used it as a starter bow. the alphatec is older you would be better getting a bow with the cam and a half.