Looking for a new bow... Mathews? Hoyt?
#11
Join Date: Aug 2008
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RE: Looking for a new bow... Mathews? Hoyt?
Don't buy a Mathews or Hoyt without shooting a Bowtech first!!!! I had a Drenalin last year and have shot Mathews for the past 8 years but decided to shoot a Bowtech general this year and I was amazed how quiet and shock free it is...Do yourself a favor and atleast shoot a Bowtech before buying anything
#13
RE: Looking for a new bow... Mathews? Hoyt?
Look guys-just because I like mathews and yall like bowtech don't mean he should get either 1. He needs to get what feels right forHIM and what HE shoots best. The bottom line is that he really can't go wrong with ANY of the top of the line,top quality bows. For example,I DID try bowtech and STILL like my ol bow better than anything that mathews,bowtech,hoyt,etc offers even in the new models.
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: pike county, ohio
Posts: 208
RE: Looking for a new bow... Mathews? Hoyt?
hey blackstick, does the 82nd airborne have much shock/vibration?? and is it hard to shoot tight groups with that much speed?? jw that would prob be wat i got if i was gettin another bow, but i jus got my tomkat last year and i love it.for the money idk how youcould beat it...im def a diehard bowtech guy now
#17
RE: Looking for a new bow... Mathews? Hoyt?
ORIGINAL: piketon_hunter#9
hey blackstick, does the 82nd airborne have much shock/vibration?? and is it hard to shoot tight groups with that much speed?? jw that would prob be wat i got if i was gettin another bow, but i jus got my tomkat last year and i love it. for the money idk how you could beat it... im def a diehard bowtech guy now
hey blackstick, does the 82nd airborne have much shock/vibration?? and is it hard to shoot tight groups with that much speed?? jw that would prob be wat i got if i was gettin another bow, but i jus got my tomkat last year and i love it. for the money idk how you could beat it... im def a diehard bowtech guy now
It is not hard to shoot tight groups once you get used to the power. I have shot a 297 at 20 yards on the 5 spot. Not perfect, but not bad for a hunting bow with that kind of speed. My goal is to be the first guy to win a tournament with an 82nd (not Vegas, but you know). No one thinks it's possible, but let me tell, you that it is. It is an excellent 3D bow because of the speed, you don't need to judge the distance as closely. For that reason, there is a speed limit of 280 fps in serious 3D tournaments. I don't shoot those.
There is a lot of power in these bows and you need to be able to control it. I'm not saying that a greenhorn should shoot it, but it can be done. I'm living proof. I shot some old Hoyts for about 3 years very rarely, then I decided to upgrade. Introducing the 82nd. It can be done, but I am pretty strong.
Look at possibly getting a 2008 because I was able to get better performance out of it after tuning than the 2009 (an extra 2 fps). Maybe that isn't important to you, but it is to me. Let me know if you have any more questions, I am more than happy to answer them.
#19
Join Date: Nov 2008
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RE: Looking for a new bow... Mathews? Hoyt?
hey dont forget the new admiral I just shot it, I was IN wow form !!!but also for the price I shoot the Firecat and I am a hoyt shooter , but then again its what feels good in your hands, I am not a bowtech guy but the admiral felt good in my hand and was shooting similar to my firecat , a little quieter but the price $850 made my wife smack me when I picked it up. For hunting my Firecat was Ideal for me anyway it was quick, light and very quiet not too mention I got it new from Martin for $575. now my target thats a whole other animal I had to sleep on the couch I dont know how many times I put something new on that thing ................. Damn that reminds me I like that new ALphamax by hoyt I wonder If I can hide it in the garage?