RE: So who wants to hear about the 2006 Bowtech "Tribute" ??
 

Zac,
No, since the Equalizer model only comes in a peak weight of 60# in order to maintain the IBO standard of 5grs/lb of draw weight the speed reflects a 300gr arrow.

5 X 60 = 300
5 X 70 = 350

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Any idea on when target color constitutions may actually ship? Is this going to be a wait until spring of 06? This is going to be my pick I think, however want to know if I order first week of November, will I have it for spots season that opens towards the end of December?

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Rick,
I obviously can't give you exact ship dates but they are Wayyyyyy ahead of where they were last year with regards to ability to fill orders.
You might want to check with your dealer ASAP. The "Official" release date is tentatively scheduled for Nov 1 but your dealer might be able to accept and process orders right now.
The "Chrome" finish will have some lead time from what I understand so you can expect a longer delivery time vs. an in house camo dip.
1st come first served so don't dilly dally.
By the way the 2005 target colors are also available for the Constitution so there are actually like 800 different color options for that bow! :D

I'm probably going to be shooting the "Clear" chrome riser w/ black chrome cams so pick a different color.;)

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I'm going to shoot the chrome riser for huntingso I can blind the deer before I shoot them. :D

So they will be shipping to dealers starting Nov. 1st? Assuming the dealer has placed an order? I may have to order a Tribute and get it setup in time for the gun season and late archery season. ;)

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My advice to anyone who wants one of these bows like "yesterday" is to consult with your local dealer on order times, availability and possible ship dates.......no way I'm guessing on specifics and having that bite me in the butt.

I do know the goal is to stay up with orders as they come to make everyone as happy as humanly possible, because there is no more impatient and testy creature on the entire planet than a guy who just plopped down $600-700+ for a new bow. ;)

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Now I know why you parted with your Constitution......and that was what encouraged me to wait. Anyhow, I will be trying to find a different dealer this time, and hopefully will get an order placed soon. I will probably be ordering through the guy that owns Jimmy Desparts new shop. I may jump on the black marble, or maybe last years black pewter, we will see. I honestly don't know what color I want right now.

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Ahh, thanks for clearing that up for me Matt. As good as the Equalizer looks to a short draw like me, I think I'm gonna stick to my original plan and go with the new Allegiance. 26" draw at about 290 fps sounds pretty sweet!!

On a side note, it will be interesting to see what Crackers can do with one of these babies!!!

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Matt,
Sorry for all the questions but I'm getting excited here. Getting back to the equalizer, are you saying that those bows are producing those quoted speeds at 26.5" DL or are they estimates of what a 30" 70 lb bow can do ? I guess that makes no sense ( IBO specs ) since it does not go past 60 lbs or 26.5" DL. I'm guessing those figures would be actual BC speeds for a 26.5" DL 60 lb model ?

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Terry, since I think I've finally got it figured out, let me take a stab at it. The equalizer is rated at 26.5" draw and 60# draw weight, but the arrow weight is reduced to 300 grains since the bow is a 60# bow. If I figure it correctly, as compared to the Allegiance:

Equalizer = 302 fps @ 60# and 26.5" draw w/ 300 gr. arrow

the same setup with the allegiance would yield approx. 300 fps

thats taking the ibo rating of 335, subtracting approx 10 fps per inch of draw takes it down to 300 fps at 26.5". Then reduce that speed by 17.5 (1.75fps/lb) more fps due to the decrease in poundage (70# down to 60#) your at 282.5 fps. Add back in the 17 fps to account for the reduction in arrow weight (ie. 350-300= 50), and you come up with 299.5 fps.

No where near scientific, but it should be pretty close.

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A quick question steming back to the question about changing out cams on the 05' alleginace to the 06' modular cams.

Are the riser and limb geometry the same for the 05' and 06' models of allegiance? Or did they completely revamp the alleginace for 06'? If they are the same I don't see any reason why they wouldn't interchange with each other. Might have to also buy new limbs????

Also, how smooth are the fast modules on the alleginace?