Spend my $900.00
 

I'm expecting a few bucks from the IRS soon and will be in the market for a new bow. I have an '03 Hoyt Cybertec now but just want a new toy. (keep in mind I don't know bows, I just know I love them so the following may not even be possible) The things I want in a bow are:

- 250fpsfrom a 400gr total weight arrowwith a 27 inch drawat 60lbs

- smooth draw cycle

- shock free as possible, quiet firing

- forgiving brace height (fill in blank with what your idea of one is)

-around 33"max ata (the shorter the better unless being too short means forgiveness issues)

I seem to remember a discussion where someone mentioned that the 07 Hoyt Vulcan is a great bow that deserves more praise but can't remember where I read it. Can anyone vouche for this bow?

Anyway, I have $900 to spend. Please help me spend it wisely. Oh while we're at it, would you recommend a "package" bow or piecing it together? If the latter, how would you outfit it?

Thanks

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I would suggest you shoot all the new bows out there. Bowtech Guardian, Hoyt Vectrix, and Ross Cardiac are just to name a few. I would put a Black Gold sight on it, and some sort of drop away rest. Just my opinion.

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The only thing I would add to that would be to also take a look at the Allegiance and Tribute.

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here is the MAIN one you need to look at for that dl and weight, drumroll please.........Bowtech Equilizer its the absolute fastest bow at that dl and weight, youll be shooting way over 250

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http://www.bowtecharchery.com/main.html




308 fps at 27 1/2 inches

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Alright so all the bows mentioned so far can meet or exceed the desired requirements preset? I know I have to get out there and shoot'em but what I'm trying to do here is narrow down the selection so I'm not chasing all over the place for bows that don't even meet minimum requirements to begin with.

Hey cougars... "Bowtech Equilizer" heh? This isn't a strictly speed bow is it? Like I said, I want it to do all of the above if possible.

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guess no one agrees with the Equilizer, but its the best preformer, id bet my piggy bank that it would out preform the allegiance and everyother one in speed at 26 1/2 inches

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i havent shot it personally, but ive heard it was a great bow, id say its quite and shock free too

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because bowtech has a good dampening system, but if not, nothing a s coil or sts wouldnt clear up

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33 1/4 ata

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The new mathews drenalin pretty much fits everything you want. Ive never shot it at 60lbs though. I do know its shooting 320 at 70#. Im loving it so far!

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it wouldnt shoot 250

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Dare to be different and get the fastest, smoothest bow out there, the Oneida Black Eagle. Shoot it once and you'll be hooked.

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here it goes.





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The Vectrix is a 33" a-a bow that ibo's 316 and is very smoothe on draw and extremely quiet and shock free on the shot. www.hoyt.com


The Full Metal Jackets 400should weigh in right at 400 grains at 26" long with feathers and 100 grain points. www.eastonarchery.com


TheVectix should shoot the 400 grain arrow at 27" draw and 60#'s right around 255 fps.A FMJ 400 is also PERFECTLY spined for this bow.;)


The Kaz Away drop away restis dead quiet on draw and release but does require a little setup and should be shot cock vane up.It keeps the arrow completely captured untill drawn and then releases the arrow but will recapture the arrow if you need to let down. www.vitalbowgear.com check out the video.
http://www.vitalbowgear.com/arrow_rests.cfm


The Extreme Rt 900 sight is extremely durable and lightwith bright pins.It isn't as expensive as alot of sights on the market but every bit as good.

http://www.extremearchery.com/sights1.html


The only problem with what I posted is $900.00 won't get it all.[:o]More like $1000.00 ;)

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I can't wait to check this thing out myself.
http://www.pse-archery.com/prod.php?k=57248&u=0759HF

This is what I'm shooting right now, it's a tackdriver.
http://www.pse-archery.com/prod.php?k=57248&u=0606NH

RE: Spend my $900.00
 

It really comes down to which bow you feel most comfortable with and shoot the best. I would go to your local pro shop and try a few out and then get opinions from the group. Just my 2 cents.

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If speed's a big determining factor.......I'd set up the arrow you're gonna want to utilize and shoot the bows. I wouldn't trust the IBO of anything. Shoot the bow and see how surprised I think you're gonna be.

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Buy the bow Nugent uses all setup, wait he has three right now. That means you will need 2700 bucks, LOL Plan B

Buy 2 PSE Nova's all setup, that way you have backup;)

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Go to EBAY, buy a fully decked out Mathews Q2, '04 model or so, spend $400 and take the other $500 and buy something else

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Yes it does, you're absolutely right. However, when a guy kinda doesn't know what's what and is a first time new bow buyer, just the feel of a bow alonemight not be the best determining factor in the purchase. If there are things I should bewatching out for, this is where you guys come in. For example, there is a new bow that has super skinny split limbs (I can't remember which one it is) but already therewas areport of the limbs letting loose and breaking. These are some of the things I want you guys to help me be aware of. Thanks.

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Only that would defeat the purpose of treating myself to a new toy. ;)

EDIT: not only that, there's no way of knowing if the bow was ever abused or dropped or kicked or thrown. Know what I mean?

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Well, for $950 you can get a full set up like I got. Diamond Black Ice, Cobra Sidewinder, 1/2 dozen Gold Tips, Doinker stabilizer, and Dropzone rest.The Black Ice fits both your requirements, and your wallet, and its just a great bow:).

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I would consider the tribute and also the allegiance although the allegiance is 34 ata. Actually the alley would be my first choice, I just listed the tribute first because it met your ata standard.

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I havent shot the Vulcan yet. The proshop around here I dont think even has them yet they have been waiting forever. But form what I hear about them they are great bows and should be exactly what you are looking for. Go over to www.archerytalk.com and go to the bowhunting use the search for the Vulcan and you should find the tread I am talking about. Hope this helps ya. Just remeber this Hoyts are always the best.

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Check the seller out and make sure they've have reputable dealings. Ask questions. There is a small chance of getting screwed - but often enough new bows come with issues too.

I'm a scrooge - I rarely pay full price for ANYTHING. I research the bows I buy (and I've bought/sold/traded maybe 75-100 bows over the last 3 years) and I rarely lose money or recieve a bow thats not as advertised.

For me ? I'd get a Mathews, a 2004/05 model, a hunting rig that someones wanted to sell to do what you're wanting to do - buy the latest and greatest tricked out bow. Let them spend that extra $500 ........ you ? Take the deal, you got a great hunting bow and $400-500 to spend on other hunting stuff.

Thats just me ........

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After spending 2 days shooting the Bowtech Guardian, Bowtech Commander and the Hoyt Vectrix...I'd say your search should begin and end there. Guardian is shorter axle to axle, really fast and an absolute joy to shoot. The Commander is basically the same bow in a longer axle to axle and about 10 fps slower. The Vectrix is closer to the Guardian in axle to axle...also a great shoote. My favorite of the three was the Guardian. You really should shoot them all. Len set them all up with the same poundage, draw length etc. We were shooting 65 pounds, 28 inch draw, 451 grain arrows in the 263-265 fps range.