Advice on Bow Selection Please
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 6
Advice on Bow Selection Please
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
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#4
RE: Advice on Bow Selection Please
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.....
#5
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 227
RE: Advice on Bow Selection Please
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!!
#7
RE: Advice on Bow Selection Please
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.
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.
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oregon City Oregon USA
Posts: 249
RE: Advice on Bow Selection Please
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.
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.