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RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
Listed below are reviews done back in March. Just do a search on Merlin or -bohunt to read entire review.
Post#1 on 3-15-04 RE: Shot the Outback... BOWTECH JUSTICE LIBERTY PATRIOT After test shooting a Merlin Max Extreme, My first word was "Unbelievable". I shot this bow (keeping my eyes closed)with no stabilizer or sting silencers, and, yes, all I could say was, "Unbelievable". I shot this bow last week, after just recouperating from an elbow replacement. I am looking for something more forgiving and less weight than my 8 year old PSE SLR-1000 @ 70#/28"draw. I have shot other bows but so far this bow fits everything I am looking for in a hunting bow. I'm a hunter,I don't shoot 3D. I shoot with an open grip and no sling. Even flinging many different size & weight arrows, the Max Extreme (@ 59#s & 28" draw) did not jump out of my hands No recoil, No shock, No Noise ! SMOOOOTH !!!!! What an unbelievable bow. Post#2 on 3-20-04 RE: Shot the Outback... BOWTECH JUSTICE LIBERTY PATRIOT I just shot the Liberty and Justice yesterday, and the Merlin Max Extreme two weeks ago. My PERSONAL view (I'm not an expert or archery tech) is all bows shot outstanding. The Justice has a great brace height 8 but was a little two short for my liking due to my style shooting and the balance of the bow. The Liberty has the perfect balance for my style shooting, and the brace height at 7.5 was forgiving, and with the freedom cam, it brought it all together making this an excellent bow that fits my style of shooting in any hunting situation. The Merlin Max Exteme is the best of both, the Liberty and the Justice (in my personal opinion). Due to the forgiving brace height of 8", the smooth and level nock travel from the omega cams, with the parallel limbs, somewhat like Bowtech's, just not carbon with a rubber skin glued on them which are on the Max Extreme. The tough choice in purchasing either the Merlin Max Extreme or the Bowtech Liberty comes down to out-weighing the pros and cons of my PERSONAL views. 1. That being the Merlin seems to have a little less recoil and no jumping out of my hand compared to the Bowtech. Not a great difference but a difference maybe due to the Merlin weighing a few more ounces more. 2. The price of the Bowtech slightly better $668.00 compare to $699.00 for the Merlin. 3. Customer Service: Kevin at Merlin is very knowlegeable and goes the extra mile He is an excellent person who feels and stands strongly that Merlin Bows are the best from his many years as a professional in the Archery Field. But I have to go the extra mile as this will be the only dealer in NH. I have to travel an extra 1.5 hours.Compared to many other dealers of Bowtech who also know their product. This is my personal review of two bows and what they have offered "me" the consumer. I, -bohunt, have endorsed this review. Is'nt America great, allowing us to give free opinions. But do be careful and remember: Opinions may only be worth, as what you paid for them ! The point being, and as already stated earlier in this thread by many others, it all comes down to personal opinion ( what fits you and/or feels good to you ). |
RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
WAAAAA:D
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RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
Nope...hey wait a minute you mean they've got blind folks testing bows???[8D] Or are they testing blinds (or even blind people)??? Nevermind it's 5 a.m. and I'm confusing myself!
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RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
ORIGINAL: GordonGekko Nope...hey wait a minute you mean they've got blind folks testing bows???[8D] Or are they testing blinds (or even blind people)??? Nevermind it's 5 a.m. and I'm confusing myself! |
RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
I have an Idea. GO SHOOT!
ORIGINAL: Ratus ORIGINAL: Pinwheel 12 Ratus- Yep, I should've figured it might cause a slam-fest if I spoke out. I went back and re-read my post and have since decided to remove 90% of it because it (much like the testing IMHO) was not done in good taste and realistically does no one any good. Therefore I would appreciate if you would remove any and all of my quotes as well. Let people believe what they want. Sorry, I don't know how to edit this stuff out like that. FYI-- Merlin uses 20 strands of 8125, not 18 as others do---there's 10 fps. Merlin currently has more than 17 dealers in the USA and growing, plus shooters are winning regularly with them--- If they have more than 17 US dealers they should add all of their dealers to their web site then. It's to the dealers and Merlins benifit. Rome wasn't built overnight either.[8D] If I'm not mistaken Merlins been in business since the mid 70's, which is twice as long as Matthews and 3 times that of Bowtech but I'm pretty sure Hoyts been around that long at least. Laminated limbskins are comparable to one set of limbsavers as far as dampening goes.. Yes, staff/loyal followers try to "railroad" other manufacturers and their products every day. This is one h*llova dog-eat-dog industry-- Wake up. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12 How so? Bow companies probably all gave bows to this test and if Merlin didn't want the results to be posted they shouldn't have donated theirs. The results are in, some agree, some disagree... |
RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
ORIGINAL: JeffB RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite? I won't get into all the BS, but I can say my "new" 80 pound Liberty has less recoil, vibe, and noise than any of my 70 pound bows from other manufacturers..whether it's a single, dual or hybrid. Very impresssive. That is all Roger Over Out |
RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
ORIGINAL: walks with a gimp I think this test was very relevant!! The first time I read about doing some blank bale shooting with your eyes closed, I had to try it. This was supposed to get you familar with the feel of what the shot should actually feel like with a suprise release. I went out and tried it soon after reading about it[:@] At the time, I had a Darton Maverick which I knew had a little jump and noise but the first shot with my eyes closed and concentrating on getting a suprise release by squeezing the trigger and not worrying where the shot hit,,,,, resulted in the bow flying out of my hand[:@]:eek: I didn't know THAT would happen!!! Good thing I was outside where the bow could bounce easily on the soft ground[:@] Simple as this,,, try it with your bow and make sure your bow has a soft landing if you don';t use a bow sling;) |
RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
Yeesh:eek:
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RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
ORIGINAL: 55#recurve You mean you shoot more then just Bowtech. Wow things have changed in a few years.[8D] Seems to me like you've got a little peed off about this thread over on AT (which I agree was unjustified), but thats no reason to bring the vitriol over here. You didn't see me saying anything negative in this thread or the one on AT. If you wanna act like a little kid and be mad at someone, be mad at the folks who brought that thread off track over there.:eek: |
RE: You guys see this blind test @ Bowsite?
Yea:D
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