Guardian or General
04-01-2008, 03:02 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: South Rockwood, MI
Posts: 44
Guardian or General
i have been doing some research for a new bow for a while now, not being able to shoot either one has been a downer though because i go to college and work, and both are full time. what do you think are the comparative advantages and disadvantages of each, Thanks.
04-01-2008, 04:51 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: York,Pa
Posts: 2,645
RE: Guardian or General
well the General is shorter axle to axle and you will not shoot a smoother or Quieter bow. You will get more speed out of the Guardian and this bow will be smooth and quiet just not like the General! You really should try to shoot them 1st to appreciate them!
04-01-2008, 05:52 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Midway Ky USA
Posts: 1,157
RE: Guardian or General
I too picked the guardian over the general as my primary hunting bow. I did place a Mean V suppressor on it and it is as quiet as my general. I got a little more speed with the guardian but overallI just like the way it feels. Confidence is a big factor.
04-01-2008, 06:05 PM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jackson, Missouri
Posts: 7,051
RE: Guardian or General
I can't keep my normal anchors and have the string touch my nose on the General due to the sharper string angle caused by the shorter a-to-a... I too have a MeanV on my Guardian, and I also like the ability to work on that model without a press.
Combine those two factors along with a touch more speed, and I give the nod to the Guardian.
Combine those two factors along with a touch more speed, and I give the nod to the Guardian.
04-01-2008, 06:39 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Missouri
Posts: 3,763
RE: Guardian or General
I have shot them both alot and am torn between the two.
The General has a smoother draw cycle and is a little quieter, but a little slower.
The Guradian has a little harsher draw cycle, and is just as quiet with a MeanV.
Basically, for me, its a trade between draw cycle and a few fps...Since im keeping my guardian, i ordered an 82nd. I dont really want twobows that are that similar (the Guardian and theGeneral)
The General has a smoother draw cycle and is a little quieter, but a little slower.
The Guradian has a little harsher draw cycle, and is just as quiet with a MeanV.
Basically, for me, its a trade between draw cycle and a few fps...Since im keeping my guardian, i ordered an 82nd. I dont really want twobows that are that similar (the Guardian and theGeneral)
04-01-2008, 07:01 PM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location:
Posts: 133
RE: Guardian or General
You just need to shoot them. Just about an hour ago I traded my Guardian for a new General. I really liked my Guardian, it was a sweet shooting bow- but then I shot a General at the shop. Smooth, quiet, and fast enough for all of my whitetail hunting needs. I had always thought that the Guardian was the smoothest bow, but the General is awesome. Just whatever fits your needs best- both are great bows.
