View Poll Results: Best compound bow on the market
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Hoyt
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57 |
30.00% |
Mathews
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39 |
20.53% |
Bowtech
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53 |
27.89% |
Apa
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15.79% |
Elite archery
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3.16% |
Bear archery
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3.68% |
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06-17-2013, 07:08 PM
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I have been looking at bow tech ALOT and I know people who shoot bow tech and they say they absolutely love it, bow tech could be the way to go..
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06-17-2013, 07:11 PM
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I acquired my first bowtech less than a year ago and I am really happy with it.
If I picked up another bow I would look at heir offerings for sure.
LC
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06-17-2013, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
I acquired my first bowtech less than a year ago and I am really happy with it.
If I picked up another bow I would look at heir offerings for sure.
LC
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What bowtech did you acquire ?
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06-17-2013, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
What bowtech did you acquire ?
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I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.
Quite accurate.....
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06-17-2013, 07:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.
Quite accurate.....
LC
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Quite a nice bow! Almost bought one, once
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06-17-2013, 07:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.
Quite accurate.....
LC
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That's pretty speedy, that's the model I have looked at for bowtech
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06-17-2013, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
That's pretty speedy, that's the model I have looked at for bowtech
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My other bow is a HCA speed pro it is able to shoot arrows below the IBO standard of 5 gr /lb and can actually go as low as 3gr /lb......so it will technically be able able to shoot a 210gr arrow at 70lbs of draw....but it's hard to find an arrow specifically spined for that, so they make their own arrows designed for it
I have a 310gr arrow going 345fps at 70lbs and 28 inch draw, but it isn't 3d tourney legal....just for fun
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06-17-2013, 07:42 PM
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Holy!! I have been looking at the bowtech assassin, it look very good for the price
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06-17-2013, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
Holy!! I have been looking at the bowtech assassin, it look very good for the price
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One of the best selling bows the past two years if not THE best selling, based on volume....get the unpackaged (non RTS) one and put in your own accessories is my suggestion...if you can find one like that.
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06-17-2013, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
One of the best selling bows the past two years if not THE best selling, based on volume....get the unpackaged (non RTS) one and put in your own accessories is my suggestion...if you can find one like that.
LC
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Thanks, I'm going to shoot bowtech this week
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06-17-2013, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
Thanks, I'm going to shoot bowtech this week
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Off to Jimbow's you go! Best bow shop around, guaranteed .
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06-17-2013, 10:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
I picked up a 60lb limb Destroyer 350 (all they had left in a left hand model) it shoots a 385gr arrow at 293fps at 60lbs and 28 inch draw.
Quite accurate.....
LC
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Is that a crossbow??
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06-17-2013, 10:42 PM
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I voted APA......just cause.
It might not be the best bow on the market. If I believed it was that would pretty much prevent me from trying a new something or other...egad I'm so weak!
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06-17-2013, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
I have been looking at bow tech ALOT and I know people who shoot bow tech and theybdaybthey absolutely love it, bow tech could be the way to go..
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Ya. I went from browning to pse to bowtech to high country for a season and then back to bowtech. They really do make a quality product. I can't see going away from them. If I did it might be for a hoyt. Then I'd likely end up just buying another bowtech though
I currently have 2 Destroyer 350's, both 70 lbs limbs. One black and one camo. My black one is marginally more accurate than Leftycanucks. Lol. I guess we'll have to see next weekend though! However, neither of our 350's compare to Wctbowtech's invasion! That thing is amazing!
Last edited by normanrd; 06-17-2013 at 11:19 PM.
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06-17-2013, 11:35 PM
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Have only ever owned 2 different bows. An old PSE Nova years ago.
When I went to upgrade I shot about 6 new PSE, 4 new Mathews, 4 Bowtechs and I decided on the Bowtech Invasion. It felt solid in my hand, draw cycle was very manageable with good backwall. I really like the way it shoots. No vibration, quite, and fast. For a speed bow I found it very forgiving and a breeze to shoot.
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06-18-2013, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by pottymouth
Off to Jimbow's you go! Best bow shop around, guaranteed .
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X2!
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06-18-2013, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 338Bluff
Is that a crossbow??
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Only if you can hold and shoot it sideways like a homie....thug life you know
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06-18-2013, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by normanrd
I currently have 2 Destroyer 350's, both 70 lbs limbs. One black and one camo. My black one is marginally more accurate than Leftycanucks. Lol. I guess we'll have to see next weekend though! However, neither of our 350's compare to Wctbowtech's invasion! That thing is amazing!
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Yah I am going to have to bring MORE extra arrows if you decide to keep crush my nocks....
I don't know how that invasion can always find a 10 or 10x .....must be magnets in the arrows
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06-18-2013, 07:50 AM
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How much did you guys pay for your destroyer 350?
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06-18-2013, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
How much did you guys pay for your destroyer 350?
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I think I paid 500 for my black one used, and the camo one new was 899, iirc.
Norm
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06-18-2013, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
How much did you guys pay for your destroyer 350?
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I picked up mine for around $650 BNIB when WSS was having a clearance sale on them.
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06-18-2013, 08:06 AM
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So, I don't think they are more than $950 at wholesale or anywhere else and the hoyt spyder 30 at Calgary archery centre was $999
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06-18-2013, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 338Bluff
I voted APA......just cause.
It might not be the best bow on the market. If I believed it was that would pretty much prevent me from trying a new something or other...egad I'm so weak!
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I actually stopped in Biggar yesterday at the APA factory on my way from Unity to Saskatoon.
The owner took me through the shop and showed me the CNC machines and their process....was pretty cool.
I got to see a new paint finish they are coming out with next year.
He did not know me from Adam and took the time to show me around and chat a bit....nice guy. If you want to support local Canadian product I don't think you can go wrong taking a look at APA.
He actually had a bow in a custom made wooden crate that one of the Royals in Jordan (may have the Country mixed up) shipped to him to tune...!!
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06-18-2013, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
I actually stopped in Biggar yesterday at the APA factory on my way from Unity to Saskatoon.
The owner took me through the shop and showed me the CNC machines and their process....was pretty cool.
I got to see a new paint finish they are coming out with next year.
He did not know me from Adam and took the time to show me around and chat a bit....nice guy. If you want to support local Canadian product I don't think you can go wrong taking a look at APA.
He actually had a bow in a custom made wooden crate that one of the Royals in Jordan (may have the Country mixed up) shipped to him to tune...!!
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That would have been a Great experience.
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06-18-2013, 08:43 AM
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Can you get a wood grip for bowtech?
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06-18-2013, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
Can you get a wood grip for bowtech?
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I personally remove the grips from all my bows and shoot directly holding the riser.
There are companies that offer aftermarket wood grips for Bowtech bows though.
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06-18-2013, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
I personally remove the grips from all my bows and shoot directly holding the riser.
There are companies that offer aftermarket wood grips for Bowtech bows though.
LC
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I heard when people shoot straight form the riser, it affects there shooting, is that true ?
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06-18-2013, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by north american hunter
I heard when people shoot straight form the riser, it affects there shooting, is that true ?
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How so? Affect good or bad? I don't "grip" the bow in my hand I "balance" it there.
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06-18-2013, 08:58 AM
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I actually heard it can to both ways, some people say it affects it in a bad way and some people say it can be good
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06-18-2013, 09:01 AM
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That's just what a heard on a thread on a website almost 2 years ago
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