Ducsause and everybody else, I have seen that a lot of guys on this forum have stated they like the Allegience better than the TributebutI couldn't see that it was any quieter or faster. It is rated at 7 fps faster but that didn't seem noticeable shooting themone after another at 20 yds.I like the 2 1/2'' shorter a-a. Seems great for a ground blind and a little more manueverable in a treestand for sure. I am an avid experienced shooter and I don't see the short draw hurting my accuracy. Any input from all of you would be appreciated. Why do some of you think one is so much better than the other. Hoytgirl andI thought they were both equally quiet andI felt that both shot identical. Curious as to how there is a clear winner between the two or is there in your opinions?
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Strictly opinion. And to your point, I think you'd honestly have to put them through a chrony to see the speed difference. To the naked eye? Forget about it.

I think some think the Allegiance's longer a-to-a provided a wee bit more stable platform, and that knowledge of it being a bit faster (again, you know it but probably can't physically see it) tips the tables to the Allegiance.

Although the 31 1/2" axle-to-axle on the Trib provides a bit more maneuverability, the 34" Ally is pretty compact, too. Now you see why some people have such a hard time choosing. Maybe that's why I got both.