OK...I'm really close to deciding on a new bow (going from recurve to compound). Looks like either a Diamond Liberty or a Vectrix (not all provide a 25" draw). Have shot many. Thanks for everbody's help.

Um, you're welcome?

Good luck, both excellent choices.

I honestly can't see how a Diamond could be in the mix against the Vectrix but best of luck with your new rig. I can't speak for the Diamond but that Vectrix is simply awesome! I honestly have never seen so many people rave about any Hoyt in the past. It looks like the bow I'll be shooting this Turkey season as well. Good luck and good shootin'

I also meant to ask a question regarding draw weight. I will be hunting turkey and deer. I want to shoot around 52-53#. Is it best to order a bow with 50-60# limbs or one with 40-50# limbs? Can I crank up a40-50# bow a bit over 50#? Will it over tax the bow?

I guess that's more than one question.

Thanks

Some bows will max out a little over their intended draw weights. If you want a bow that draws 52-53 lbs, I would just buy the 40-50 lber and max it out and not worry about it.Those couple pounds won't make a huge difference.

In my experience,when the strings and cables are the right length,the Hoyts hit their intended weight and stop.Sometimes with factory rigging you MIGHT get an extra pound or two but I really haven't seen it much with my Hoyts.


I believe with that low of a poundage,I would get the 50-60, especially if you think you will ever want toincrease the poundage,you don't want to lock yourself down.

Definitely! Go with the 50 - 60#

I have shot them both and they are about the same. I like both of them and they are really nice.

old/new, have u tried the Black Ice? it's a nice bow also. I agree w/everyone else, go w/the higher poundage, it's good to be able to go up in #.

I have shot the Black Ice. Shoots beautifully. If you look at the manufactures specs though it does not come in a 25" draw length. Iread a lot on this forum about being "overbowed" both in weight and especially draw length. I've always known thata significant number of archers/bowhunters shoot bows with too long a draw. I will not make that mistake.

It appears many bows come in 26" and up. Some start out even longer. The Black Ice I believe comes in 25.5 and up. Other bows that come in at 25" that I have shot are:

Diamond- Triumph
Liberty (I liked the Liberty a lot)

Hoyt- Vectrix (I liked that a lot also)

Bowtec- Guardian (I liked that also)

Parker- Don't recall the model (Nice but I like the above bows better)

I appreciate everyone's input. I think I will take the predominant advice and order a bow with 50-60 lb limbs though. I was concerned about performance at the middle of the weight range or even under. But I would not want to be restricted to a maximum of 50#.

Thanks