MERLIN
 

Anyone shoot any of the new Merlins?They look REAL good this year imo.

RE: MERLIN
 

I have a Merlin XS Alpha cam.
This bow draws and shoots super sweet, and is a tack driver for accuracy.
The alpha cam is super smooth with average speeds.
But if you get the viper cam, it is right up there with the fastest bows IMHO.
If you get to shoot one, i think you will be bringing it home with you.;)

RE: MERLIN
 

Problem is there is no where near me that I can shoot one or I would have...I hear great things about them but other than online, I don't have the opportunity to be near one.

RE: MERLIN
 

Great bows, more and more are figuring this out too this year. The Alpha bows are super smooth, and the Vipers are as fast as they come--how about this for speed--

Model XS Viper, 33" ATA 7" brace, 59lbs, 28.5" AMO drawlength, 300g arrow.

309-311fps with string dampeners, loop, etc, out of the box!

Now figure that at 30" and 70lbs!

And, this is the smoothest 'aggressive cam' you will likely ever shoot. If you really like smooooooth, the Alpha cam fits the bill. Something for everyone.

Rob-

Closest Merlin dealer to you is about a2 hr Sundaydrive:

Jab's Custom Arrows
2267 Warner School Rd
East Greenville, PA 18041
Contact Jack (215) 679-4673
He should have some in stock.

If you get a chance, try one. Likebbahunter says, you will likely buy it, so be ready....

RE: MERLIN
 

Heard of but haven't shot. Interesting bows and I'd like to shoot one.

RE: MERLIN
 

you have to be careful and seal the grip. there's something in it that leaks onto your hand and turns you into and arse. there seems to be about 10% of merlin shooters that are immune to its effects, but better safe than sorry.

RE: MERLIN
 

Gibblet,

Thats an interesting observation, sounds like you have first hand experience?

RE: MERLIN
 

RE: MERLIN
 

Saw the new 2006 Merlins at NFAA indoor shootand, jmo, they are the most outstanding of all 2006 bows.
Their new 12 layer laminate limbs are especially awesome.
Right up there with Barnsdale for the top spot.
I love their new silver color
The colored inserts look much better in person than in pics.
If I didn't already shoot an Accu-Riser II, I would have to have an XT. [8D]
Here is one of my favorite pics I saved from AT of a guy shooting a silver XT.


Sag.

RE: MERLIN
 

nope, never touched one, i come by it honest.

man, sag, that bow looks like a delorean. i guess if you like deloreans it looks nice.

doesn't look even 1/4 as nice as your accu-riser. your bow is beautiful