I have been looking at the the 2008 general and guardian. just seeing if i can get some opinions on which bow to buy and why? they both look like very good bows. i only shot the general though. thanks

I bought the Guardian this year and could not be happier, but I have not shot the General.

what is the difference between the two? axle to axle is a little bigger for the guardian/short stop on general

Guardian no bow press needed General needs bow press.

The General has new cams and a 8 1/2 in brace height and the roller guides and the short stop. The General is a bit slower than the Guardian but I shot them side by side ( i have a Guardian) and didn't notice a whole lot of difference in the handshock/vibration/noise department. Or should I say lack there of.

I have a 60# General this year,I shot the 07' Gaurdian lastyear.I like the General better because of the possitive draw stop.I shoot back tension for 3-D,and the Gaurdian felt spungy on the wall for me.I would shoot both,then decide for yourself which one you like better.You can't go wrong with either of these bows in my opinion,both are handshock free,and smooth shooters.

If it is center pivot you seek, don't discount the Commander. It's longer axle to axle but the added forgiveness is great.

Guardian Specs
Brace Height: 7 1/8"
Draw Weight: 50-60-70-80
Draw Length: 25"-30.5"
Axle to Axle: 33 3/4"
Speed MOD IBO: 317-325 fps
Kinetic Energy: 82.11 fpe
Adjustable Let-off: 65%-80%

General Specs
Brace Height: 8 1/4"
Draw Weight: 50-60-70
Draw Length: 26"-30"
Axle to Axle: 31 3/16"
Speed MOD IBO: 307-315 fps
Kinetic Energy: 77.13 fpe IBO
Smooth MOD: 300-308 fps
Adjustable Let-off: 65%-80%

After i shot both i am leaning towards the Gaurdian IF i was gona buy one......

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