Back up bows
05-21-2006 | 09:47 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Back up bows
Believe it or notmy back up for this year will bemySwitchback XT. My 05 Switchback will still be my main hunting bow. I also have a 1997Martin Fury tuned and ready to go with its own 2219's arrows. It too has new winners choice stings and cables. I also have a 1991 Golden Eagle all set up with arrows and new strings. Both of these older bows have elk and deer kills so I will never get rid of them. If needed I know I could hunt with them with no problems and I would have totalconfidence.
05-21-2006 | 10:18 PM
#12
Giant Nontypical
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From: Jackson, Missouri
RE: Back up bows
I've flip-flopped my thought process several times already on which bow will be my backup: My new Allegiance or my new Tribute. I'm thinking I'm going to use my Allegiance mainly, but the little Tribute's gonna have to draw some blood this year too!
I will be in the market pretty soon for a really nice double bow case so I can take both of them with me on my trips.
I will be in the market pretty soon for a really nice double bow case so I can take both of them with me on my trips.
05-21-2006 | 11:18 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
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From: Northern Idaho's Panhandle
RE: Back up bows
I keep mydatedClearwater Magnum around just for that purpose; as a backup,and I make sure to shoot it quite often. For years I have never needed to use it while hunting, then this past season in December's late archery season I ended up filling my second whitetail tag with it due to a problemI had with my regular bow. I was pretty stoked when I got the opportunity that day to drop the hammer on a nice whitey with the old standby.I still enjoy shooting the duel wheel set up. It just has a feel that I have always been fond of. I figure its wortha lot more to me than a trade in value.
05-22-2006 | 04:54 AM
#15
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From: Crosby TX USA
RE: Back up bows
I've resorted to my back-up more than once.
We put too much time & effort into deer hunting to have an issue pop up at the last second that could have us watching from the sideline instead of from a tree. -
Broken string or cable onSaturday night
Drop the bow from the tree and bend the cam
Broken sight or rest
Limb splinter or crack
I carry two rigged & ready to roll. There's a 3rd, & 4rth at the house if need be.
It's also a good idea to have a back -up release with you at all times. Unless you shoot fingers
.
We put too much time & effort into deer hunting to have an issue pop up at the last second that could have us watching from the sideline instead of from a tree. -
Broken string or cable onSaturday night
Drop the bow from the tree and bend the cam
Broken sight or rest
Limb splinter or crack
I carry two rigged & ready to roll. There's a 3rd, & 4rth at the house if need be.
It's also a good idea to have a back -up release with you at all times. Unless you shoot fingers
.
05-22-2006 | 05:56 AM
#16
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RE: Back up bows
ORIGINAL: DaveC
I've resorted to my back-up more than once.
We put too much time & effort into deer hunting to have an issue pop up at the last second that could have us watching from the sideline instead of from a tree. -
Broken string or cable onSaturday night
Drop the bow from the tree and bend the cam
Broken sight or rest
Limb splinter or crack
I carry two rigged & ready to roll. There's a 3rd, & 4rth at the house if need be.
It's also a good idea to have a back -up release with you at all times. Unless you shoot fingers.
I've resorted to my back-up more than once.
We put too much time & effort into deer hunting to have an issue pop up at the last second that could have us watching from the sideline instead of from a tree. -
Broken string or cable onSaturday night
Drop the bow from the tree and bend the cam
Broken sight or rest
Limb splinter or crack
I carry two rigged & ready to roll. There's a 3rd, & 4rth at the house if need be.
It's also a good idea to have a back -up release with you at all times. Unless you shoot fingers
.
05-22-2006 | 05:57 AM
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RE: Back up bows
ORIGINAL: shed33
I keep mydatedClearwater Magnum around just for that purpose; as a backup,and I make sure to shoot it quite often. For years I have never needed to use it while hunting, then this past season in December's late archery season I ended up filling my second whitetail tag with it due to a problemI had with my regular bow. I was pretty stoked when I got the opportunity that day to drop the hammer on a nice whitey with the old standby.I still enjoy shooting the duel wheel set up. It just has a feel that I have always been fond of. I figure its wortha lot more to me than a trade in value.
I keep mydatedClearwater Magnum around just for that purpose; as a backup,and I make sure to shoot it quite often. For years I have never needed to use it while hunting, then this past season in December's late archery season I ended up filling my second whitetail tag with it due to a problemI had with my regular bow. I was pretty stoked when I got the opportunity that day to drop the hammer on a nice whitey with the old standby.I still enjoy shooting the duel wheel set up. It just has a feel that I have always been fond of. I figure its wortha lot more to me than a trade in value.
05-22-2006 | 05:58 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
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From: Flushing Michigan
RE: Back up bows
I'd love to have a backup but this sport is too expensiveas it is. As much as I've spent lately on arrows, broadheads, stands, etc my wife would kill me if I bought another bow any time soon. I've been looking at the Bowtech Allegiance so my Razortec would become my backup - maybe next year.
05-22-2006 | 08:36 AM
#19
Nontypical Buck
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From: Lake County, Il
RE: Back up bows
I'd keep the old bow as a back-up, keep it tuned . Last year my PSE developed some cracks and needed warranty work but it wouldn't be done until after the season. I needed to rent a bow and it cost me $90. Also having a back-up is a good way to introduce a buddy into archery.
