Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
what bow |
Post Reply | Page 123 4> |
Author | |
ckk1106
Optics Master Joined: December/14/2007 Location: Arizona Status: Offline Points: 1439 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: July/02/2010 at 18:37 |
What does everyone have for bows? Here is my Hoyt Vulcan.
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
'95 model Mathews Conquest Pro.
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
BobC
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 200 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
PSE RS1000 Target Bow (3d)' Hoyt Raptor for Hunting. Both old, both still shoot great though I don't use them much any more. I am thinking strongly about getting back into it. |
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Ain't nothin to it but to do it!
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
lucytuma
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 5389 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Still shooting about a 4year old Parker EZ draw 33.
|
|
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson
|
|
pyro6999
Optics Retard OT TITAN Joined: December/22/2006 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 22034 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
been trying to get rid of it to get a newer one, i havent shot it in 3 years. fred bear vapor 300 |
|
They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
|
BobC
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 200 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Coincidentally I was in Cabelas looking at archery equipment yesterday. The speed that they advertise on these things now is amazing compaired to the bows I have and my PSE was concidered to be no slouch in that department when I first bought it.
Edited by BobC - July/03/2010 at 04:24 |
|
pyro6999
Optics Retard OT TITAN Joined: December/22/2006 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 22034 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
i was looking at various companies web pages last night, and i too noted that a lot of the bows were over the 350fps mark.
|
|
They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
|
RifleDude
MODERATOR EVIL OPPRESSOR Joined: October/13/2006 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 16337 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
...and almost NONE of those advertised speeds are even remotely achievable in actual hunting setups with hunting weight arrows and string accessories (peeps, string silencers, nocking points, etc.) installed. Those are IBO speeds, which means the (alleged) tested speed @ 70# draw, 30" draw length, 350 gr. total arrow weight, and nothing on the string. Even then, quite often the advertised IBO speed is a crock of sh**, since few people ever seem to be able to actually duplicate the IBO speed on their bows, even when setup for 3D shooting.
The advertised IBO speed is worth little more than a means of comparison to say "bow A is supposed to be faster/slower than bow B." |
|
Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
|
pyro6999
Optics Retard OT TITAN Joined: December/22/2006 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 22034 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
which is why i think uncle ted has it all right, 50lb draw and proper placement equals death. he constantly preaches to shoot a lighter pull so you can draw smoothly, and kill smoothly. |
|
They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
|
bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 11201 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I shoot and older (7 years + or -) Hoyt UltraTec. It's deadly, quiet and fast enough to kill easily. I've had it set on 60 lbs. for several years and, to coin a phrase, "it's the bugs nuts". I don't need or want anything else.
|
|
If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
Anomymous |
|
BobC
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/14/2010 Location: Maine Status: Offline Points: 200 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
My PSE with an overdraw, the lightest ACC's I could get and 70# draw weight barely broke 290 fps. That wasn't too bad in the early 90's when I got it though. 300 fps was the holy grail then.
Edited by BobC - July/03/2010 at 12:51 |
|
billyburl2
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/08/2009 Location: Cottonwood, AZ Status: Offline Points: 4015 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I have been thinking about getting a bow, but at this point, if I pick up another hobby the wife will probably shoot ME! Best part of archery for me is the fact it is the only tag you can buy without draw in AZ for deer.
How much are you looking for your bow, Hunter?
|
|
If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
|
|
RifleDude
MODERATOR EVIL OPPRESSOR Joined: October/13/2006 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 16337 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I have a Mathews Drenalin as my primary hunting bow, but I also have a Hoyt Aspen, a Hoyt AlphaTec, an Archery Research AR31, an Archery Research AR35, and a custom longbow made by a local bow maker nobody has heard of.
|
|
Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
|
Glock
Optics Master Joined: November/06/2005 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 1430 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Mathews DXT
|
|
Bitterroot Bulls
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: May/07/2009 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 3416 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I shoot a Bowtech 82nd airborne.
IBO 340 fps
My hunting arrows chrono at 298 fps average.
405 grain hunting arrow weight.
28.5 in. draw length
65 lbs. draw weight
It is accurate, fast, silent, and shock free.
It does have a low brace height, and so requires good form.
|
|
-Matt
|
|
trigger29
Optics Master Extraordinaire X = 180 Y = 90 (X+Pyro)+(Y-Pyro) = ? Joined: September/29/2007 Location: South Dakota Status: Offline Points: 4353 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
This year bought a Hoyt Maxxis 31. IBO is 321, my hunting setup will shoot high 290's. I'm kind of a heavy arrow guy though. Is it just me, or is Hoyt a company that doesn't inflate their IBO rating? I fully believe with IBO weight arrows, I could get my IBO speed.
|
|
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." |
|
RifleDude
MODERATOR EVIL OPPRESSOR Joined: October/13/2006 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 16337 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I think all bow companies do to some degree, but Hoyt's and Bowtech's IBO numbers seem to be closer to reality than some other companies. |
|
Ted
Money can't buy happiness... but it's much more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle. |
|
helo18
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: December/02/2006 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 5620 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I shoot a Reflex Excursion. I am short so I only have a 28.5in draw. I think my arrows chronoed at 283 for the hunting setup at a 70lb weight. I am happy with it. I would really like a Hoyt. Those just feel right in my hands.
|
|
To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
GEORGE WASHINGTON |
|
Urimaginaryfrnd
MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14964 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Matthews Drenalin. Hoyt ProTec, Hoyt UltraTec. Hoyt recurv. I prefer the Matthews it is always on and I like the older Hoyt bows that had adjustable length of pull. My favorite of the Hoyts is the ProTec which is now called the 38Pro its more of a target bow but mines camo and had done fine killing deer.
|
|
"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do". Bobby Paul Doherty Texas Ranger |
|
Post Reply | Page 123 4> |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |