What bow are you ordering in '03 and why?
 

Curious to see what you're all ordering for your 2003 hunting bow and why you're selecting that bow.

I am probably ordering a Mathews LX 70lbs 80% letoff, Trophy Ridge Matrix site, and a Trophy Taker Shaky Hunter rest (assuming I can install this rest). I have a Mathews MQ1 and it fits me very well.

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I have a Bowtech Extreme VFT coming & will be putting a GKF Hunter Elite fall away on it with a Toxonics Aluminator sight. I will use either a combo of a Bowtech Quiver & a Vista hip quiver. Stabilizer may be a GKF Tranquilizer or some other high shock reducing stabilizer such as the SVL. Arrows will be Vapors in the matching camo to the bow with 4" Duravanes.

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I honestly do not know what my next bow is going to be. Any suggestions?

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It looks like some great bows are coming out this year(Bowtech,Hoyt,Archery Research,etc.) Weighing all of my options, I'm getting an LX also !!

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Hey PA how bout a Cougar III with se limbs and fury cams

We all have different oppinions , if we did'nt the world would be a BORING place

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I just got a hoyt razortec,which i love! I think iam also going to order a bowtech patriot dually or a hoyt supertec, i haven't shot either bow yet, but i will shoot both before making a choice.

Brian

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I think I will be going with the Hoyt Razortec and the new trapdoor rest with the different prongs....

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I dont have to order another one all ready got my perfect bow.
Dually Patriot
Muzzy ZE
Extreme 100 sight (for 3d)
Cosmo sight (for hunting)
X-Ring 5" stab
GT 5575XT's


Aussie by birth Texan by choice

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dhacker,

If I get a new one, it will be the Merlin Max 3000.
I like Merlin best because of the craftsmanship, looks, and feel.

Frank,

You should get a Merlin also.
If you do, you will never look back.
Even the Mathews guys at my local range acknowledge my Merlin bows are superior after seeing and handling them.
The owner of the shop, who pushes Mathews, said my Merlin bows are the most beautiful he has ever seen.
Hey, you asked for a suggestion. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>


Sag.

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That is the question I keep asking myself. What bow are you going to get??? The more I read, the more confused I get. Got to get out of this office and shoot some. But when and what???

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My new bow, which should be here in a month or two is an OL Adcock, 66 inch, 30.50 draw, 55#, gaboon ebony riser, tonkin cane limbs, bright red chakte kok inlays.

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Hmm…

Right now I don’t foresee ordering anything. I’m very happy with my #1 bow and plan on keeping it for a long time (that is for me at least ..hee hee)

My bow budget is basically nil this year. BUT, if I can sell a bow or two, I very well might order a good lefty as I’ve wanted one for a while now. Some of the models I’ve been thinking about have been the Bowtech Patriot SC & P40 wheelie, Hoyt UltraTec or RazorTec, Mathews Legacy, and the Martin Scepter III SE (shot the Cougar SE, neat little bow!). Nothing else this year really floats my boat. I had considered the AR bows, but after talking with a few people who handled them at the show, I’ve kinda crossed them off my list (just for me personally, nothing necessarily bad about them)

I will say Saturday I got hold of a right hand Hoyt UltraTec with Spiral cam to play with for a few minutes, and if I had the money available I would have bought it right then and there without batting an eyelash (I had to talk myself out of opening up my wallet and pulling out the credit card. It would have been certain death once the Mrs. Got the statement!) It’s been quite awhile since I was that impressed with a bow right out of the box. I’m officially changing my stance on the spiral cam (hear that Frank?) <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> while I still do not care for it on the SuperTec model, on the UltraTec I was thoroughly surprised: very smooth to draw even at 76 Lbs peak weight, one of the quietest bows I’ve ever heard, and excellent speed. A very stable, smooth shooting bow.

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BobC019-65,

OL makes a nice Long Bow but it's not as pretty as my Trails End Medicine Point Recurve with Bocote riser Cocobolo stripe and pierce points.:)
Just kidding, OL makes a fine bow. I'm sure you will love it. Sounds like a pretty one.
Is it the ACS ?

Sag.

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BobC019-65,

OL makes a nice Long Bow but it's not as pretty as my Trails End Medicine Point Recurve with Bocote riser Cocobolo stripe and pierce points.:)
Just kidding, OL makes a fine bow. I'm sure you will love it. Sounds like a pretty one.
Is it the ACS ?

Sag.


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Haven't shot a smooth longbow 'til you've shot a Morrison! Pretty too!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Got a LX ordered, gonna try the Trophy Taker on it. Never used one before but you guys have talked me into it. I'll be staying with my Bodoodle Pro 500 if it doesn't satisfy me and definetely staying with the Spot Hog sight.

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Sag, I opted to go with a classic design with clear glass. I will wait and see over time how the ACS holds up and maybe pick one up at a latter date. I'm really not into carbon or veneers, and want keep the bow as &quot;wooden&quot; as possible. I like to see the actual wood used in the bows, so having something cover it up like a carbon back, or veneer is not for me. All of the stains used will also be clear. Although it is tuff to pick up in pictures, even the tonkin cane has a pattern, which is accented with the correct stain.

JeffB, yes, those are some fine looking longbows, and I'm sure they shoot just fine.

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I don't plan on ever buying another new bow. Trad bows, I'll make my own. Compounds, I'd find an old one that I like and give it a thorough overhaul. There are very few bows on the market these days that I'd actually consider buying, and none at all that have a price tag I'm willing to pay.

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So far I'll own a new Merlin Max 3000 and Lite Storm 2, the Max will probably be had with the new Rapid cam 2 twin cams on it, and the Lite Storm 2 will have the new Omega Hybrid and may become my new 3D bow. I'm also waiting on a Kodiak Bowlogic 32 that I was very impressed with at the ATA show to run through the mill.

Who knows what else, have to wait and see as the year unfolds. Oh yeah, on an accessory note, I'm going to run those new Crimson Talon broadheads through the mill too, to see how they hold up and if the hype has any merit. Pinwheel 12

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Plan on buying a Bowtech Pro 40 dually for 3Ds. When the wife isn't looking I would like a Patriot for hunting. I like the speed of the Pro 40 dually, the ATA of 38&quot;, and I can get it in my draw length. Will be shooting my Trap Door rest with a Toxonics Hybrid V sight with 9 inch bar. A 10&quot; X-ring stabilizer that I have been shooting for years unless it's to heavy or doesn't balance right. Then I'll experiment.

As long as kids are having fun shooting, I don't care if I shoot bad

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Nice choice Jacko!

Bowtech Pro40DC in multicolored black! I'm waiting for the shop to get one in so I can try- before I buy.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

I has the specs I'm looking for in a 3D bow! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Ive got it narrowed down to either a Razortec or an Ultratec, if I decide to go Ultratec then I'll have to decide spiral cam or not. Ive got some time my proshop wont have one for 6 weeks.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I need to decide of the extra 4.5 inches of ATA is that much of a factor and if so, if the spiral has any disadvantages besides adjustability.

WWW.HABITATHEROES.COM

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I am not ordering anything because I found my &quot;perfect&quot; hunting bow last year!

Protect your hunting rights, &quot;Spay or neuter a liberal.&quot;

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Mathews Icon! If ya cant beat em , join em!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

>>>---Doug--->

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I've got my 03 bow on order. Hopefully I'll have it within the next 4 weeks or so.
Going with the ultimate 2 cam bow. Have looked long & hard for the best overall 2 cam bow IMO & found that the Bowman Accu-Riser fits just about everything I look for in a 2 cam bow.
These bows absolutely are awesome in regards to quality & overall shooting qualities.
Going with the New Bowman Accu-Riser II, if possible it's better then the original Accu-Riser.
Love looking forward to the new Toys !!

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Hit-em,

Be sure and let me know how you like that new Accu-Riser II when you get it.
Wouldn't mind owning one of those too. <img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

Pinwheel,

Just curious, is there a website on the Bowlogic bows ?


Sag.

Nevermind, did a search and found it. Interesting design. Looks very light in weight



Edited by - Sagittarius on 01/28/2003 19:52:35

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I have no plans to buy anything new, but for other reasons than Arthur.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

I have put together a bow that PA Bowhuntr called &quot;Frankenstein&quot; and it is faster, a little quieter, etc. than the pair of bows that are really good enough that I need no others. I was just curious as to how it would come out. The brace height is a little lower than i would like, but it seems to be shooting well enough now that I have creep tuned it. If it turns out that I can't shoot it that well at longer ranges, I will just go back to what I have been using. All the speed, accuracy, and quiet I need in a bow.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Avoid the inevitable until it is absolutely unavoidable!

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It's funny that no one has mentioned the new AR Archery Research 31 yet! I just ordered it today, that's what's going to be hanging in my room this season.
Short axle to axle, light, deep brace and nil vibration, smooth draw and it just look's darn awsome .


Edited by - nubo on 01/30/2003 23:32:50

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I am sticking with Hoyt again this year. A new UltraTec, and a RazorTec for hunting.

There are so many great bows out there now it is hard to choose which one. If I stick with Hoyt, I only need to decide which HOYT!

If I venture away from hoyt.....um, mathews, martin, merlin, bowtech,etc.

Amazing all the good equiptment being produced these days!

NRA,UBP,BASS Member
New Stanton,PA

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I'd love to see you do a review on the LX, but the draw only goes to 30. And you know everytime you ask that, I've got to suggest a Mathews it's sort of a tradition now. Hell if you would say yes that would be like 6 more weeks of winter. LOL



Edited by - Buckfevr on 01/31/2003 00:12:03

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I was at ATA show and saw all the new bows.
First Impressions
Botech Wheelie Bow
Martin Skepter First three for 3d
Pearson 38 special
LX Bow Mathews- Hunting Bow
Im just not sure until they hit the shop and I can shoot one several times. Currently shooting Rival Pro for indoor. Shot Matthews Conquest2,MQ2XL and Legacy last year.

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I just ordered a 2003 HOYT RazorTec. I bought a Trophy Ridge Matrix sight, and a Muzzy Zero Effect rest to put on it.

SHOOT STRAIGHT,SHOOT OFTEN&SHOOT A MATHEWS

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SHOOT STRAIGHT,SHOOT OFTEN&SHOOT A MATHEWS

Edited by - TREESTAND SNYPER 1 on 01/31/2003 20:52:17

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I just got back from ordering my 3-d bow. I got a Mathews Q2XL in target blue. It should look good at least!

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I was fortunate, I didn't have to order the two bows I bought this year. Both pro shops had my size and fit on the shelf.

I purchased an '03 Hoyt Cybertec with an HHA Opitimizer Lite sight, Quicktune 3000 rest, Bohning detach quiver, and doinker 4&quot; stabilizer. I'll be shooting PSE Carbon Force 300 Dominator that weigh in at 380 grains.

I also bought an '03 Bowtech EX VFT, HHA Optimizer Lite Sight, Golden Key Futura rest, Quikee detach quiver, no stabilizer. I think a stabilizer on this bow will make it a bit front heavy. I'll be using the same arrows mentioned above with the Hoyt.

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I was fortunate, I didn't have to order the two bows I bought this year. Both pro shops had my size and fit on the shelf.

I purchased an '03 Hoyt Cybertec with an HHA Opitimizer Lite sight, Quicktune 3000 rest, Bohning detach quiver, and doinker 4&quot; stabilizer. I'll be shooting PSE Carbon Force 300 Dominator that weigh in at 380 grains.

I also bought an '03 Bowtech EX VFT, HHA Optimizer Lite Sight, Golden Key Futura rest, Quikee detach quiver, no stabilizer. I think a stabilizer on this bow will make it a bit front heavy. I'll be using the same arrows mentioned above with the Hoyt. The VFT is lighter in weight than the CyberTec.

The reasoning behind these two choices was that I rarely find a bow that (a) I like the looks of, and (b) it feels good in my hands.

Both of these bows are light, fast, quiet, and with a reasonably short brace height, 6 5/8 on both bows, believe it or not, their pretty forgiving. Maybe its because I'm used to shooting my MagnaTec with the same brace height.

Edited by - Jake Styles on 01/31/2003 23:54:45

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I already ordered my new bow for the year. Chek-Mate Firebird T/D recurve, Autumn Camo actionwood riser and red elm limbs. 45 lbs. @ 28&quot; draw. Can't wait.

PBB

Pick a hair.....or a caruncle!!

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Mathews LX all the way. Counting the days until it comes in.
Can't wait to shoot it.

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Hoyt Havoctec (Last years model). Didn' t order, purchased off the shelf at my local pro shop. First bow I' ve bought since 1968. Had one given to me about 8 yrs ago and decided it was time for something new. I liked the way the Hoyt felt in my hands, and I liked the way it shot. Of course I couldn' t beat the price either.

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Well, I already got it :D

03 BowTech MightyMite (72# draw weight 30" draw length)

N.A.P. QuickTune 3000 Micro Arrow Rest

BuckWing braided bow sling

Toxonics Hybrid III or Trophy Ridge Matrix Sight (not sure yet)

Simms Stealth Limb Savers, Simms New String Leech' s, Simms Cable Stop Dampeners, Simms Cable Slide, Simms mini-limb savers

Tru-Fire Tornado or Tru-Fire X-Caliper Release (not sure yet)

string loop

Kwikee Combo Kwiver

Beman ICS Camo Hunter 340 arrows (31" )

Rocky Mountain Snyper or N.A.P. Scorpion broadheads (not sure yet)

Trophy Ridge X-Changer Stabilizer (with Simms Technology) or Stealth Hunter Stabilizer (not sure yet)

Well, thats about it, I can' t wait to have it all set-up for turkey season.

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I sold My Bowtech BK II to get bothNew bows Reflex has out this year,
the Buckskin for Hunting and Timberwolf foe 3D.:D