AR 31 OR MIRAGE
 

Ok guys and gals,,,, I have my eyes on two bows, the Browning Mirage or the Archery Research AR-31 Ram and a half.. The bow will be used for treestand hunting and ground blind hunting for turkeys. I need a short axle to axle lenght with a big brace height. I`m really looking hard at the AR-31. I was able to shoot one over the weekend and it was NICEEEEEEE.:):D;). Or if you have any thoughts on bows you would like to turkey hunt with just send me reply. 30 or 31 inches is great axle to axle. Thanks for your time.

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Those are two bows that I have been looking at as well. I am generall a non conformist so I dont want to go along with the flock and get a Mathews or Bowtech or Hoyt. Not trying to stir it up, I know those are all great bows, I just like to be different than the next guy. I like to put together my own combination.

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I got 2 for the shop this past year and hunted with one. I think its a bit faster then the AR. Very accurate, a little noiser than I'm used to but I shoot recurves alot so maybe its just me. The Mirage is priced lower also. I had mine at 64lbs@29in.,QAD Ultra rest(modified to fit),Doinker D2,Vital Bow Gear 1 pin sight, trupeep, Winners Choice string and cables,Carbon Tech Whitetail 45/65,Bohning Blazer vanes, 100gr. Slick Trick Broad head, arrow weight 365grs.,288fps.Bow pulls very smooth.

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how much are those archery research bows anyways?

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My AR34 Ram & a Half was $600 bare....BUT WELL WORTH THE PRICE!

Got it set up with a GKF 3D Rover rest, Copper John 3-pin Hunter, Vibrashock stabilizer, and PSE 4-Arrow quiver. It shoots NIIIIIIIICE. Quick and quiet, smooth nock travel, and deadly accurate.

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Here is a fall turkey taken with an AR 31. I would also highly recommend the PSE FireStorm Lite. An excellant bow at less than 400 retail.

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Trapper-Hunter,,, The AR-31 about 600 dollars bare bone....Just like VA Bowhntr posted.. ArklahomaVerminator I looked at the PSE FireStorm at the same time I shot the AR-31, IMO the AR was alot smoother and I like the grip alittle better on the AR. I have a PSE Thunderbolt 4x4 right now and i love it, never had a problem with it.;). But I need a bow for turkey hunting only!!! Atleast that is what I told my wife:)[8D];):D..Are you happy with your AR? One plus for the AR is you dont need a bow press to change your settings on the cam. I think you can on the PSE if you hold the strings together to get to the screw (maybe). I will keep looking around but so far the AR-31 has my vote.;)

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Browning makes a decent bow...AR makes a great one.

I have a 34 ram.5 and it's a very, very sweet shooting bow.

I had 9 bows last year...everythng from a Browning to Bowtech (I still love my Black Night) to Pearson to Martin to Mathews...

The AR was whats I carried in the woods in October. 9 Deer fell to that bow last season. Amazingly quiet and just plain fun and easy to shoot.

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Out of those 2 I would go w/ the AR. I had an AR34. I just sold it and went to a Hoyt. The ARs are very nice bows.

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The Mirage is between 450.00-499.00 and I think it pulls smoother than either of the AR's but you should try them both yourself.