Captain or Admiral?
07-19-2009, 02:26 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Burke, VA (raised in MD)
Posts: 1,096
Captain or Admiral?
Looking for advice/opinions:
I am in the market for a new (used) bowtech. I can get an Admiral for $650 or a Captain for $525. I have shot both and I am a longer ATA guy so I prefer the Captain in that respect. However, the potential riser issues have me a little worried so that makes the Admiral more attractive.
Bowtech has not answered voice or emails so I have no official info on the Captain riser flex.
Thoughts?
I am in the market for a new (used) bowtech. I can get an Admiral for $650 or a Captain for $525. I have shot both and I am a longer ATA guy so I prefer the Captain in that respect. However, the potential riser issues have me a little worried so that makes the Admiral more attractive.
Bowtech has not answered voice or emails so I have no official info on the Captain riser flex.
Thoughts?
07-19-2009, 04:35 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Central PA
Posts: 829
I have shot both and they are both awesome bows. I have an Admiral and shoot it just about every day because I love it and really enjoy shooting it for it's speed, silence, weight and lack of vibration. Either bow would be great to have.
07-19-2009, 05:29 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Monroe County, IL
Posts: 1,188
Well if you like the Captain more then that's what I would probably get. Now I shot like 10+ bows this year and I liked the Admiral the best out of all them. I shoot the Admiral.
From the factory it had some minor issues but after going through the bow really well I love it and wouldn't trade for anything else this year.
Good Luck.
From the factory it had some minor issues but after going through the bow really well I love it and wouldn't trade for anything else this year.
Good Luck.
07-19-2009, 06:45 PM
#5
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Missouri
Posts: 56
Both are ok, but its worth saving a little more and getting a mathews. I have a dxt, but the outback,dxt,drenalin, monster and more are all outstanding. Hoyts are great too, but the only one i would buy would be the alphamax or katera
07-19-2009, 08:40 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Monroe County, IL
Posts: 1,188
I don't think I've ever disagreed in a post with someones opinion before but I do not agree with this!
First off don't buy a bow based on the name. Mathews, Bowtech, Hoyt, Parker, Pse, Bear, or the new Alien and many others.. Ok, it don't matter.. Go shoot what you can and pick based on your own feelings.. How does the bow feel in your hands, do you notice shock or would that even bug you, how steady are you and what type of hunting are you doing. Or are you target shooting.. Even looks, you'll probably look at it quite a bit while in stand.. lol I'm sure you see the point.
And just a note that I shot a Mathews bow for alot of years and only switched once I found something that fit me better. Plus I was tired of spending extra cash to switch out the huge grip on their bows.
Also, at my last check.. In my local bow shop.. The Bowtech Admiral was selling for more than the DXT. And the hoyt even more.. So not to be a smarta$$ but you could do a little less saving and buy a mathews!
First off don't buy a bow based on the name. Mathews, Bowtech, Hoyt, Parker, Pse, Bear, or the new Alien and many others.. Ok, it don't matter.. Go shoot what you can and pick based on your own feelings.. How does the bow feel in your hands, do you notice shock or would that even bug you, how steady are you and what type of hunting are you doing. Or are you target shooting.. Even looks, you'll probably look at it quite a bit while in stand.. lol I'm sure you see the point.
And just a note that I shot a Mathews bow for alot of years and only switched once I found something that fit me better. Plus I was tired of spending extra cash to switch out the huge grip on their bows.
Also, at my last check.. In my local bow shop.. The Bowtech Admiral was selling for more than the DXT. And the hoyt even more.. So not to be a smarta$$ but you could do a little less saving and buy a mathews!
07-20-2009, 04:29 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Adirondacks
Posts: 1,305
FYI-There's been a guy selling off NIB Bowtech Generals on ebay.I got mine for 500 using BIN.These are brand new with full warranty and they have the updated limb fix as well.There's a few there now but they have bids going.Better to grab one with BIN as I did for less.The bows are flawless and I had it in two days.
07-20-2009, 05:12 PM
#9
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Missouri
Posts: 56
Well first off, there is a mathews bow for evryone.period. They are smoother shooting, faster(not very important really) slimmer, lighter, and more accurate and consistant. Other bows are really nice too but you really do get what you pay for when you buy a mathews. The solocam design is the smoothest draw and shot, with barely and vibration, while still producing amazing arrow speedsBut dont get me wrong, there are other bows out there that are awesome too
07-20-2009, 05:37 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,840
Well first off, there is a mathews bow for evryone.period. They are smoother shooting, faster(not very important really) slimmer, lighter, and more accurate and consistant. Other bows are really nice too but you really do get what you pay for when you buy a mathews. The solocam design is the smoothest draw and shot, with barely and vibration, while still producing amazing arrow speedsBut dont get me wrong, there are other bows out there that are awesome too