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Old 12-10-2003, 06:55 AM
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Stuck between an 04 Xtec and an '04 Bowtech Liberty-


Shot both ....And love them both for different reasons

They both feel and shoot great

I like the Xtec because of the wall and the looks

The Liberty is probably the smoothest drawing and quietest bow I have ever shot



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Old 12-10-2003, 09:11 AM
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From what I hear from other people, bowtech bows are pretty awesome. Other than that, i can't really help you.
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Old 12-10-2003, 09:12 AM
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Altho I have not shot either bow as yet.
I would go for smooth and quite over looks specially if it is going to be mainly used for hunting.
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Old 12-10-2003, 10:15 AM
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Tough call since you are looking at two top of the line bows. Since both seem to suit you in terms of shooting characteristics then I would turn to specs/dimensions as my next avenue of eliminating one or the other. The Xtec is a couple inches longer than the Liberty though the Liberty's longer riser and slightly heavier mass weight probably add to its stability, etc.....
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Old 12-12-2003, 07:52 PM
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I want to say Hoyt - period, but I know there are other good bows out there. I don't know much about Bowtech, but I wonder if the smoother quieter draw-and-shoot translates into slower arrow velocity?? I would keep speed in mind so that trajectory and yardage estimation are less critical. Besides, I do know that a tec bow from Hoyt will be plenty quiet. But like I said , I'm not really familiar with bowtech, I just know I can't imagine anything better than Hoyt - and they look so awesome, too!!
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Old 12-12-2003, 09:19 PM
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captain backstrap, there is no slow Bowtech. Most all are around 300 FPS. I don't own one and don't plan to, but they are one of the fastest bows around. Just FYI.
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Old 12-12-2003, 11:04 PM
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If the Libery was quieter and smoother than the X-Tec, then, that is what I would choose. Looks won't kill deer.

The Liberty is still a barn-burner, with a IBO of 308 f.p.s. Sure, it isn't the fastest BowTech, it isn't going to get 320 f.p.s. out of a hunting set-up like the BKII, but, you are getting a smooth drawing, quiet, well-built, best customer service, bow that is still PLENTY fast for killing deer no matter what the situation calls for.
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Old 12-13-2003, 09:57 AM
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I have not shot the Hoyt, but the Liberty is a sweet shooter. It was VERY quiet, and had no hand shock. It was a pleasure to shoot.[8D]
I will be getting one in about 3 weeks!
Both companies make good bows, so just get the one that "feels right" for you.
The customer service from Bowtech seems second to none though.
Good lock in your search.
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Old 12-13-2003, 10:07 AM
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Never shot the xtec, but Bow Tech doesn't have a bad bow in the lot.

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Old 12-13-2003, 10:07 AM
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The Liberty is probably the smoothest drawing and quietest bow I have ever shot
This says it all...........
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