AR 31 OR MIRAGE
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SPENCER,INDIANA
Posts: 242
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.. 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.
#2
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Posts: 132
RE: AR 31 OR MIRAGE
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.
#3
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 51
RE: AR 31 OR MIRAGE
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.
#5
Join Date: Oct 2004
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RE: AR 31 OR MIRAGE
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.
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.
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SPENCER,INDIANA
Posts: 242
RE: AR 31 OR MIRAGE
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]..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.
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Detroit
Posts: 858
RE: AR 31 OR MIRAGE
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.
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.