HYDE

I have a chance to purchase a 2003 bowtech pro 40 dually for $350 or a 2002 bowtech patriot singlecam for $400. Was wondering what all of you bowtech fans would recommend for a hunting bow. I don't shoot competions, just hunt. I currently shoot a 2000 mathews ultra-max. The axle-axle on the dually is 37 1/8, patriot 33, and my ultra-max is 36, so the axle to axle length on the dually won't make much difference to me. They all weigh with-in a 1/2# of each other, so the weight difference is minimal.

Please let me know asap.

Hyde

JeramyK

I'd say the Patriot but $400 seems like a bit much for an 02' model.

Matt / PA

Are these used or new prices?
$400 is definitely high for a 2002 model even brand new. They have been refined quite a bit since, but still a very good bow.
The 2003 Pro40 Dually for $350 in good shape is a decent price, and it's a terrific shooter and a real burner.
If you want a bow that will do both 3D and hunting its a very good choice.

The Patriot will have a longer valley higher let-off and the draw cycle is a bit easier, the Pro40 Dually will be faster with a shorter valley.
I have hunted with both , and I would lean toward the Patriot just because I like singles for hunting (higher let off and better valley)
I wouldn't personally pay more than about $300 for an unused 2002 Patriot, $250ish for a used one.

KBacon

I'd definately go with the Pro40 dually..

I had a '02 Pat single cam.. it was a good shooting bow... but I didn't care for how front heavy the bow was... it would fall forward like it had a 3' stabilizer on it.

The '03 pro40 is much better balance... and will also be quite a bit faster.

I currently shoot a '03 Pat dually and love it... The dually's draw is a bit stiff and has a short valley.. but I found it very easy to get used to.. and I can't rave enough about this bow.

Kraton

Dually ,I have had some problems w/ my patriot single cam limbs.

jetblast

I happen to have both in my house. If you want a good shooting, easy to maintain hunting bow, go with the Pat SC. If you have good shooting form, go with the Pro 40. But yes, $400 seems high.

Bowtech Dually

Im a big fan of the dually, however I would go with a bow 10 lbs lighter than your Mathews the 2003 has a pretty stiff draw. Dont worry about speed you will still have plenty of it.
BD