Bow shops in Alberta? New bow time

[full_throttle]

I am going to finally upgrade my bowtech and honestly I have not been to a bow shop nor done much for archery hunting in the last 3 years. I would like to get serious about it and upgrade the bow. What out there for bow shops? Im in central Alberta.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Which bow are you shooting? What are your plans for the new bow?

LC

[full_throttle]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Which bow are you shooting? What are your plans for the new bow?



LC

Not sure. I would have to go look. Its probably 8 years old. I plan to use it for strictly hunting. Spot and stalk muleys this fall.


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[deerguy]

Go to Jim Bows. The rest will fall into place.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by deerguy

Go to Jim Bows. The rest will fall into place.

I second this suggestion as being a good choice.

LC

[Desert Eagle]

I was just at Jim bows yesterday and bought a new bow. Best bow shop experience I have ever had! You won't be disappointed!

[bowhunter9841]

If you don't mind driving a little ways out of town, Accurate Archery in Alberta beach is a great shop as well, Lawrence will have you shooting every bow in his shop. Pretty sure that's where I'm going for my next bow! I've only been to Jimbows the one time. Shop is nice, and the staff seem pretty knowledgeable, and willing to help out. They also carry Asat camo, which was my main reason for going to check them out. Good luck on your search. Let us know what you end up with!

[full_throttle]

Who sells the APA line ?


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[full_throttle]

Any bowtech suggestions?


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[TomP]

Trophy book archery in spruce grove.

[full_throttle]

Originally Posted by TomP

Trophy book archery in spruce grove.

Thanks. Im around Olds so looks like Jim Bows will be where im headed.



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[raab]

Originally Posted by full_throttle

Any bowtech suggestions?


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I really like my Carbon Icon, also comes in at an affordable price.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by full_throttle

Any bowtech suggestions?


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Might want to try out the new BT-X

LC

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

full_throttle where abouts central Alberta?

Neil

[full_throttle]

Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow

full_throttle where abouts central Alberta?



Neil

Olds


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[katts69]

Definitely not trophy book archery. Way better shops around. Keep it together, Rob

[Andrew_Arsenault]

Lane archery in lethbridge.

[Kurt505]

I just bought my second Obsession Def Con M6 this year from Dane at OC archery in Airdrie. He sells APA and Expedition bows as well.

You might want to try out an Obsession, they make a pretty nice bow.

[full_throttle]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

I just bought my second Obsession Def Con M6 this year from Dane at OC archery in Airdrie. He sells APA and Expedition bows as well.

You might want to try out an Obsession, they make a pretty nice bow.

Thanks. I herd that from another member also. I am going to head in there today and give the obsessions a try out.

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by full_throttle

Thanks. I herd that from another member also. I am going to head in there today and give the obsessions a try out.

I always have at least two bows for hunting, and after buying a Def Con this February and shooting for a while, I got to really liking it so I just ordered a second one for backup. I tried out a pile of new bows this year from Mathews, Bowtech, Elite, Prime, Hoyt, and PSE's and liked the Obsession Def Con the best. I never did try the APA's though.

[xterratitan]

If your shooting obsession maybe it best you roll with 4 or 5 just in case

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[normanrd]

Or you could have just one Hoyt. Since they are the only iso 9000 certified manufacturer the odds of getting a lemon are that much lower.

[Kurt505]

Hoyt's are good too, I had a bunch of them, and and would own one today if the 2016 models didn't feel like was shooting a 2010 model.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Having a spare bow isn't a bad thing...know of shooters bows...couple ran over by their truck [some you can do that to don't you know...lol]...

Some dropped from tree stands...some fair out...others don't so good...

Couple lost off canoes,
More than you want to know left on car roofs or truck tailgates..then drive away ...some are found ...some never to be seen again..

One lost crossing bow river at Canmore on foot as current too strong...

Countless in quad/trike rollovers...one watched his bow roll over a side of a mountain strapped to a quad that didn't have engine breaks...

And the #1 reason...already three thus far and call on another last night...is the famed dryfire....by brother ,father , uncle, best friend etc....and worst by unauthorized Billy Bob feeling free to pick up your bow...so many are a result of torqueing bow grip on draw and or let down...

Then there's the one for the pro's that real hurt...I know of a hand full of whom I would consider pro shooters ...draw and shoot with absolutely no arrow ...the shooters being in such a element of concentration miss one key step...

lol..

With my luck I know I am prone to any and all above so I have a backup...some USA bows can take 6-8 weeks for parts ..which is the bow hunting season for most...

My backup bow is identical to my main bow...just blacked out!

Neil

[Kurt505]

You forgot dragging a broadhead across the string while keeping your eyes on the deer. I watched my friend come to full draw on a buck last fall then boom, the string blew up.