Elite GTO
 

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Anyone here shooting this bow? I would like to know a couple things.

1. Smooth a draw
2. Does the Draw stop make any noise when you complete the draw?
3. Spped are you getting and arrow weight?

I am opposite end of the speed, I do not want to shoot over 270 fps. Thx for your help

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Our rep was in the other day, he brought his with. I shot it a couple times. Pretty smooth. It's aggressive, but smooth. RIGHT at the breakover point is where that cam really loads. Don't even THINK about creeping, it's gone.

It was shooting 337 fps, on a 29" draw.......63#'s, and I just can't remember the arrow weight....5.6 gpp I THINK.....don't remember for sure.

The immediate feature younotice is the lack of noise. I have never heard (or should I say, not heard) a bow this quiet. Very little hand shock, NO vibration.....fun to shoot. I did not notice any noise from the draw stop.

We've got one coming in to use as a selling tool. Different modules and such. When we get it, I'm gonna tinker w/ it some more. Maybe I'll take a bunch of pics and do a review...

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Guarenteed smoother than any other "speed" bow on the market. Same continuous pull throughout, not a harsh cycle at all. I've shot the 82nd Airborne, and the GTO is smoother.

The draw stop makes no noticable noise when it hits the limbs. It has a rubber outer coating on it. Atleast I haven't noticed it if it does, or it's minimal.

At #62 and 28.5"

the GTO at the shop shot a 360gr arrow, 310fps.

At #70 and 28.5"

The GTO at the shop shot 336 I believe.



EDIT: Not sure what your DL is Gary but if it's 28" or under, check out the Fire. 28" 61lbs, 300gr arrow, ours shot 314, with a WB.

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Yes. The cam is too aggressive to not think of raw speed. Would I guess 350 exactly? Hell, I don't know, but there's not much doubt that speed is what this bow is about.

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I honestly don't see it being that harsh. Honest opinion.


Compared to the other 350 ibo bows, I believe it's smoother.

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Matt... We get it bud.

You like the bow.

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No, no, you guaranteed it smoother. ;) [8D] How's that foot taste? [8D] :D

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Wait til you shoot next to a Bowtech General...a guy in front of us today at the 3d shoot wsa shooting a general and it was jaw dropping quiet.

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Dan, that's not the point.


Back on topic...



Have you had a chance to shoot it yet Dan?

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Lots of dedicated fans on their talk forum. Most order their bows w/o as much as holding one first.

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If I remember correctly, Rob clocked his 82nd at 62# and 28.5" at 309 with a 381 grain arrow. That is interesting. Perhaps the Airbornes are more efficient at lower draw lengths. That means a lot to me since I have a 27.5-28" DL depending on the bow.

I love the looks of the Elite bows. They remind me of a Porsche.

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Not to be argumentative, but yes... It is.

Its fantastic that you think so highly of this bow.

My point is, no matter how much you say this bow is great, fantastic, smooth, whatever, thats all your opinion.

You're working too hard to change people's minds. Just give an unbiased review for a change. I think you've got a lot of good information in you, you just need to work on how you give it to us.

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Rob I've shot the one you're referring too. I'm being completely honest, the GTO was nicer. Everyone else that was around shooting them side by side, agreed. So technically, can you have a fair opinion about both bows if you haven't shot it?

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Missed it before the edit...

No, I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, Matt. Our Elite dealer is on the opposite side of town from me and only recently got them in. The weather has been hell the last few days. Pouring rain and then 15" of snow in places over night. Haven't chanced the drive out there yet.

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What are you saying Matt? I'm not making assumptions or making quarantees or even assessments on the topic. Until I shoot a GTO I wouldn't dare say one is smoother than the other but after I shoot it I promise you this, I would never QUARANTEE one is smoother than the other either. One cannot guarantee and opinion!

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How am I biased towards it? I don't shoot the bow personally. I work with them alot. Along with Hoyt, PSE, etc.

How about I just not give any input what so ever when it comes to bows. Even though, I might just have an idea as to what I'm talking about. It's not going to matter how it's presented Dan, my input is valued about as much as a 2yr old. You would think, where I happen to get to shoot MOST bows on the market today, I would get taken more seriously. Obviously not. I'm just going to start agreeing with everyone that shoots Bowtechs.

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Understood Rob. I see your point.

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Try it when you get a chance bud. That weather sounds like pure fun.

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Matt, its not that you don't know what you're talking about.

More like its your bedside manner, so to speak.

You do have a lot of exposure to a lot of the bows on the market today, which is awesome. It definitely gives you a wide range of information to base your feedback off of.

My problem with the way you give us the information you've got is how strongly you attempt to change people's minds if they disagree with the information you've given. You think the bow is smooth, Joe Blow thinks its a little harsh. You reply saying that there's no way that its as harsh as X, no way.

Maybe you're just trying too hard to make your input seem valid, I don't know. I already said I think you've got a lot of good information to be had.

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That's a real possiblity. It's hard to tell. The GTO has almost an inch more BH though.

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A lot of us value your input. I would value it a lot more if over the past year you didn't switch "greatest bow"s more than I have changed boxers!

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You must not change boxers often. ;)

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Ross
Hoyt
Elite

Those are just the three that come to mind in the past few months.

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OK

Back on Topic;)

Mobo thx for the valley info, I forgot to ask. I like a forgiving valley. ROSS has a little "mush" to theirs. I like that.
Well mobo I am going to have to shoot one

536 Grain Arrow
28'' Draw
70 lbs

I may go lighter if it is that fast[8D]

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I will say that I am also interested in this bow and have been doing a lot of reading on different talk forums and the GTO is gaining a lot of fans, very quick.

The bad thing is that the LH GTO's aren't expected to hit the racks until March..if then.

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So you're saying you change boxers 3 times in a year?

All 3 are good bows.

I know someone is going to bring up the Bowtech thing too, I however didn't buy it.

They are all good bows, now I just have a better idea of what's what, unlike several months ago.

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And MATT, what did you expect? Everyone knows that this is a BowTech site. I own and BowTech and to be honest with you, this site has actually almost turned me to buy another brand. Kinda like the cocky Mathews shooters.

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Yeah I know, but i am use to it:eek: Not even sure if that is what I am going to get.
Cardiac for sure, and I want a speed bow to tinker with. I will be ordering two bows:D

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I'd say it'll be after that. I was told April-May AND we ordered ours in November.

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Three times a year? Not even. Why change if no stains?:D

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Germ, you wont even be close to 270 with that setup. You'll be in the 250's. I'd say.

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I just joined the Bowtech wagon so i guess i can speak on there behalf...?lol But i wouldnt say Bowtech "shooters" are anywhere as cocky as Matthews "shooter". Strong stereotype there, I just think bout that commercial... "Best tip of all... shoot a Matthews!" :eek:lol

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That and "if in doubt subtract 2 yards". Or atleast my best tip :D. For normal people it's ADD 2 yds. For me its subtract two, isn't that right Aaron :D

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I love my BowTech, but come on.

I really like the terd comment that QuickSilver made a few days ago.

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Perfect:D

250 FPS 74 FT.LBS
260 FPS 80 FT.LBS
270 FPS 87 FT.LBS

PERFECT, like a kick in the gut from BigJohn;)

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Germ ran it thriugh the speed calculator that has been pretty accurate for most and came up with 268 fps with nothing on the string and 265 with 10gn on the string. As far as KE 85.5 and 83.1 respectively.

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Germ, good Lord buddy that's a heavy arrow....:D :D I'm really guessing here, I'll try to make up a 500+ grain arrow when ours comes in if you want, but I think you'll be in the.......upper 280 range.....Don't think you'll hit 290 though, not w/ that heavy ass arrow.....good grief man, you trying to make up for lack of something else?? :D

I honestly believe these bows are engineered for the 28 and 29" draw. That just seems to be where they are at their absolute best. Speaking of the valley, it's ROCK solid. NO slop at all. Like I said, hang on to her, cause if you creep, it rocks. Period.

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Wanna bet? ;) On a 29" draw, it was shooting a 430 something grain arrow WELL into the 300's......3teens, if memory serves me correctly.

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I'll gladly bet that he won't do 270 with a loaded string, 536gr,28", and #70.