Hoyt vs Bowtech vs Mission *UPDATED*

[schian]

Here is a question for you folks.
Hoyt Charger vs Bowtech Assassin vs Mission Ballistic.
I'm curious which one of these you think is the best.
They are all relatively the same price, with similar specs and you can get them all in a RTH package (the assassin unfortunately only comes RTH).
I'm looking for a new bow but I actually don't want the RTH package, although if the assassin is THAT much better than the others, I would consider it and maybe try to sell the accessories on it that I don't want.
Has anyone shot all three and what were your thoughts?
And yes, I am going to try to shoot all 3 (and then some) before I buy.
Thanks a lot.
Schian

[Scottmisfits]

I didn't shoot the mission but I did shoot the Hoyt and the bowtech. I settled on the assassin. That decision was made even after shooting a destroyer 350. On my assassin I switched out my stabilizer, only cause I had another one that I like a little bit better. But only a little bit. I've also switched out my rest to a whisker biscuit. I know there are better rests out there but I just wanted a no nonsense, ultra reliable piece of kit on the bow.
I've been looking at new sights but I just don't think I'll get much out of one.

[schian]

Well, I'm picking up my Hoyt Charger this weekend!
Pretty excited, first brand new bow ever!
Anyone else shooting one?

And yes, I've heard all the horror stories about the strings breaking after a few hundred shots, from what I gather, it sounds like it was a bad batch and Hoyt is warrantying all of them. All the dealers I spoke to asked haven't had any issues.
Will let you know the results and my review of my first shooting session with it after I get it all tuned up and ready!

Schian

[ULTRAlite]

Shot the charger and assassin... as well as many others. Went with the Assassin after a lot of research. Shot it with the RTH gear for the first year and now have replaced everything on it. Been shooting it for almost 3 years now and my strings and cables are ready to be replaced, but very happy with my purchase. The short draw Assassin was released the year after I bought mine but I would have gone with that instead - my brother picked one up recently and it seems to fit him and I better.... Otherwise very impressed.

However - shoot them all and find the one that speaks to you

[EkoGuitar]

I also went with an Assassin, shot it for a year with the RTH stuff and replaced most last month lol. Getting 2" or less groups up to 40 yards with not too much difficulty, and not a whole lot of experience. That hard back wall it has is probably my favourite thing about the whole bow. Just keeps everything nice and consistent.

[schian]

well i finally had a chance to go out and really shoot my charger
loved it!
i'm still pretty new at this so take everything i say with a grain of salt.
im shooting 65lbs and 29.5" DL
was really smooth and easy to draw, solid back wall and fairly quiet on the shot.

i have only ever really shot 20 yards so today i was shooting out to 30 and 40 at SPFGA.

first 2 groups ever @ 30 yards!




first one @ 40, gotta tighten it up, but still pretty happy with that for the first time ever shooting 40 yards!


was having some issues with my peep twisting, will have it sorted out soon and should be able to tighten everything up!

[north american hunter]

Bowtech assassin, best bow for the money

[north american hunter]

Sorry, wasn't paying attention Good groups

[coyotekiller]

Originally Posted by schian

Well, I'm picking up my Hoyt Charger this weekend!
Pretty excited, first brand new bow ever!
Anyone else shooting one?

And yes, I've heard all the horror stories about the strings breaking after a few hundred shots, from what I gather, it sounds like it was a bad batch and Hoyt is warrantying all of them. All the dealers I spoke to asked haven't had any issues.
Will let you know the results and my review of my first shooting session with it after I get it all tuned up and ready!

Schian

i have had one for 5 months. i love the bow, shots fast and quiet. shooting 54 pounds and 28.5 DL