Finally got to check out the 2006 Bowtechs
 

I finally made it to the shop to get good look, and shoot, the 06 models the other day. The pics I seen of the Tribute dont do it justice at all. The machining on the new bows is very nice. Riser, cams, pockets, all very well done. I did notice some of the small changes that no one mentioned. The limb tips now have a solid metal peice over tham and the limb pockets have a different configuration.

I only shot the Tribute, but I must say its a very nice shooter. However, that bow really scares me.:D Just the sight of looking up and seeing that top limb bowed down toward my head really gave me the willies. Definitely cool though.

Overall, I didn't really see anything in the new bows that will make me go out and buy one.I really like my 05's, and will stick with them for another year or two till..........well who knows.

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I like the limb caps. I always wondered if the little set screws on my Defender weakened the limbs at all.

I thought the limbs on the Tribute looked way cool at full draw.

I will also wait until 07 just because my bow is only 6 months old now. ;)

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I like the limb caps. I always wondered if the little set screws on my Defender weakened the limbs at all.

I thought the limbs on the Tribute looked way cool at full draw.

I will also wait until 07 just because my bow is only 6 months old now.

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Man...I can't wait to get one of those babies in my hands! I was planning on going to the bowshop last night for a test shoot. I called tosee if he had got any in before I left and found out that the owner is at odds with Bowtech right nowbut is supposed to talk with them next week. I sure hope they get things straightened out because the Tribute is at the top of my list right now. Anythings gotta be better than my 2001 Reflex Xpress. I plan on trying out the Switchback XT and the Trykon XL too. Those sup-parallel limbs sound sweet!!!

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I shot the Tribute and the 06 Old Glory yesterday with the smooth mods in them...

Both nice, but I didn't see anything that motivated me to put down the 05 Allegiance just yet....

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That's because you have a great bow.

The Old Glory seems like a normal bow at close range, but it really "shines" when you test it out at 40-60 yards.

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Exactly why I made the statement a while back that I thought that used Allegiances would command a good price when the '06's came out. The '05 is still a great bow;)

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I am working on a deal right now, and might possibly get a new '05 Allegiance or Defender for $100 off. I was wondering if the '06 models were worth going the extra.......and I really don't want to pay that much extra right now.

Muzzyman, I wouldn't worry about the Tribute's limbs looking down on you. Have you ever owned an Oneida? Now thats what you call a limb looking at you.

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Cougar Mag, having shot an 06 Tribute and owning an 05 Defender, I would have to say that the $200+ difference probably isn't worth it. Don't get me wrong, the Tribute is a very sweet bow and I want one bad but it is just a little better than the Defender. A little faster, a little less hand shock. a little smoother. If money wasn't an issue, I would say go for the Tribute. If you can save $200 for accessories, I would suggest the Defender.

My Defender is set at 67lbs and flings a 355 grain arrow at 298fps. It's quiet, has little hand shock and balances well in MY hand with a 6oz stabilizer.

I wouldn't shoot a Tribute next to a Defender or Allegiance. That will definately push you over the edge to getting a Tribute! Let you brain think about the money and do the deciding.

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Thanks for the advice G2. I just am not willing and really not able to justify spending $700 or more for a bow right now, so an '05 would be lots better for me.

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CougerMag, just an FYI.

I have run across 05's for a lot less than 100 dollars off. As a matter of fact, I just bought an 05 Old Glory for 390 plus shipping. The bow was listed as used, but I honestly can not find a mark on it. And that included the arrow rest set screw. One of the shops inmy area is trying to give us a deal on 05 and even 04's for very little off retail

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I just got a phone call tonight saying that my 06' black marble Constitution leaves the factory tomorrow and will be available for pickup next week. Can't wait, I will put up a review of it when it gets here.

The brand new 05's in my area still on the shelves are selling for $500.

I just decided to take my 05 Allegiance off the market, when I first got it I couldn't get used to the harsh draw curve and wanted to sell it. After 2 weeks of playing around with it and shooting it, I have decided that I shoot the bow too well to sell it to someone else. It is still a beast to pull back.......but damn this bow is a shooter. I definately shoot this bow better than my Patriot, I don't know why. This will remain as my backup bow for 3D, and my hunting bow for the 06 season. The Constitution will be my primary bow for competition, both spots and 3D.

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Ya know Rick, I thought the same thing about my Allegiancewhen I first started shooting it. Way too heavy of a draw cycle. Then, this past archery season changed my mind about that.I killed a big 9 pointer with the bow and never realized i pulled it back. It came back so nice and easy for me that it was almost ridiculous. I also shot a doe toward the end of the season that felt the same way. I personally have grown to really like this draw cycle. No surprises.

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I too felt like my '05 Allegiance had lost some draw weight when I drew in my first buck of the year! So much so that the next day I put the bow on the scale to check for sure,, still 61 pounds just like it came out of the box;) That adrenilin sure makes a difference:D I still think my '05 Allegiance is a great bow but the Tribute and I are getting along VERY well.