APA Bows

H380 · #1 02-16-2013, 08:54 PM

who has one and what do you like / dislike about them ..

J.B. · #2 02-16-2013, 09:07 PM

I had two of them, very well built, cant think of anyone who has had warranty work done. Now and then I've found they will have a bad batch of paint but the camo ones hold up well. The things I don't like about them are that they draw long for thier rating (I shoot 29.5" on my hoyt and 28 3/4" on the apa). Also I find them to be slower than advertised and some of the lower brace height bows are finicky to tune, especially the twin cams at higher lbs.
All in all good bows, know many people who love them, but I haven't found them as easy to shoot as some other bows. JMO.

H380 · #3 02-16-2013, 10:05 PM

Thanx for the comments JB .. I shoot an older Mathews and am considering a new bow and thought about giving these a try .

sakogreywolf · #4 02-17-2013, 09:53 AM

I purchased a viper v7 last fall. I am very happy with it as I have found it to be a great bow to shoot and it was quick and easy to sight in. Quite a bit of my bow hunting is spot and stalk, and one feature I really came to appreciate (more so than I originally thought I would) was the carrying handle. It simply made life easier. The only complaint I have with the bow is that the finish/paint does seem to chip and rub off easier than others that I have had. I can live with that though, and I am pretty sure my next bow will also be an apa.

chironomidkraut · #5 02-17-2013, 01:09 PM

get one u will not be dissapointed! the carrying handle is my fav option too! breeze to set up, lightning fast, and excellent customer service, and built to last!
which model were u looking at?

H380 · #6 02-17-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chironomidkraut

get one u will not be dissapointed! the carrying handle is my fav option too! breeze to set up, lightning fast, and excellent customer service, and built to last!
which model were u looking at?

None in particular.. just saw them in Lane archery and some of the guys there like them . I'm still kinda old school and don't really like the super short overall length .. as a matter of fact I would go back to shooting with fingers if I could , but shoulder won't allow it . What would you recommend ?

munyee4321 · #7 02-17-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by H380

None in particular.. just saw them in Lane archery and some of the guys there like them . I'm still kinda old school and don't really like the super short overall length .. as a matter of fact I would go back to shooting with fingers if I could , but shoulder won't allow it . What would you recommend ?

If you don't like the standard short axel to axel bows apa makes look into the
Mamba mx8 36.25 axel to axel. I found it a dream to shoot.

Huevos · #8 02-17-2013, 09:19 PM

There is one feature that I like the most on an APA, it is those fangs sticking out of the riser. That bow hanger is worth its weight in gold where I hunt. The other is the carrying handle. As far as performance goes, any high end bow works well. I find mine a bit quieter than my buddies bowtech, but that may be because he shoots more poundage. I did notice my camo rubbed off the riser on the corners, but it does get used a lot so I cant say for sure if that is a product defect.

waterhaulerhunter · #9 02-18-2013, 12:20 AM

I have the viper v7 aswell. Super smooth, easy carrying and more than accurate enough for what I do. I'm not real big into the whole tuning and tweaking non sense... So I couldn't tell ya much about that. All I know is I'm hitting pie plates consistently at 60yds. Good enough!

H380 · #10 02-18-2013, 06:57 AM

Thanx for the comments guys , I'll talk with Cheryl and see what's available .

chironomidkraut · #11 02-18-2013, 07:21 AM

thats where i got my mamba m6, i was so used to the draw cycle of a single cam that i thought i wanted another one, but when i tried the mamba i was sold on the dual cams! the draw is so nice on them, but try a couple, dont look at the price and one bow will stand out for ya, thats what i did and i couldnt be more happy with my choice, and dennis and cheryl are great to deal with

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #12 02-18-2013, 07:52 AM

they are all shooters this year...very impressed with the whole line...got a Nano coming..

Neil

Leather burner · #13 02-18-2013, 10:15 AM

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

they are all shooters this year...very impressed with the whole line...got a Nano coming..

Neil

Do you know the estimated delivery time from order to arrival on the nano?

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #14 02-18-2013, 10:53 AM

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Do you know the estimated delivery time from order to arrival on the nano?

Couple days tops if stock is up...pending on camo or finish..

Neil

guy 123 · #15 02-18-2013, 05:50 PM

I have a apa it work very well and it is very fast 27 draw 70 lbs 360 gr arrow 315.

gazzoo300 · #16 02-19-2013, 09:47 AM

I have a M6 72lbs at 28in draw and I was shooting a 370gr arrow 335fps love this thing.

guy 123 · #17 02-23-2013, 07:59 PM

did any one tested the apa Rattler!

brohymn2 · #18 02-23-2013, 08:04 PM

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did any one tested the apa Rattler!

read a review on archerytalk that said its the best kids bow for the money,hopefully they still make em when my sons old enough to shoot

Nytronut · #19 03-16-2013, 01:00 PM

Buddy of mine just bought a new APA bow and he is very pleased with it.

H380 · #20 03-16-2013, 01:50 PM

Well , I bit the bullet and ordered me a Mamba 6 , Left Hand which means I get to wait a couple weeks for arrival . Shot 4 different models and this one appealed to me . Very fast AND quiet ! Thanx to Dennis and Cheryl for all the help and advice .

Tabers Best · #21 03-16-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by H380

Well , I bit the bullet and ordered me a Mamba 6 , Left Hand which means I get to wait a couple weeks for arrival . Shot 4 different models and this one appealed to me . Very fast AND quiet ! Thanx to Dennis and Cheryl for all the help and advice .

My wife brought me the MX2 in 2009. I love it still to this day the only bow that I would replace it with would be the Mamba 6 (only if mine got stolen). Fast accurate and quiet with a nice draw and no creep. Plus all of the cool apa features.

Gbuss · #22 03-17-2013, 07:35 AM

I met the owner of apa at the edmonton sportsmen show yesterday. Vary nice guy and really believe in his product. So later this spring when I get back to work after break up I'm going to purchase the m6 for hunting and pick it up in bigger. He also told me he will give me a tour of the factory so I can see how they make theirs bows. Really nice guys and I like the fact they are Canadian.

Gordon

Lefty-Canuck · #23 03-17-2013, 10:14 AM

Pipestone Creek Archery has many new APA bows in stock both LH and RH saw a few if the new Nanos there....he is closed Sunday and Monday but open 12-9 Tues to Thursday and till 5 on Friday, Saturday I think he is open from 10-5pm. Also has a couple of the Rattler's

LC

terry b · #24 03-18-2013, 07:23 PM

Shot a m7 and something else not sure what one it was but the both had a bit of vibe after the shot but the let off was very light! Felt good but that vibe kinda buged me!

chironomidkraut · #25 03-18-2013, 07:36 PM

got a good stabilizer and vibe is down to almost 0, if u shoot a little heavier arrow too that will eliminate the rest of the shock

Leather burner · #26 03-18-2013, 10:55 PM

Bought a nano a few weeks ago, and really like it. no negatives with it that I can find

NayNay · #27 03-18-2013, 10:58 PM

I own an M7. Can't go wrong, amazing bow

brohymn2 · #28 03-19-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by terry b

Shot a m7 and something else not sure what one it was but the both had a bit of vibe after the shot but the let off was very light! Felt good but that vibe kinda buged me!

i felt the same vibe when i shot the m7 and m6, were nice shooting bows though other than that

brohymn2 · #29 03-19-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by terry b

Shot a m7 and something else not sure what one it was but the both had a bit of vibe after the shot but the let off was very light! Felt good but that vibe kinda buged me!

i felt the same vibe when i shot the m7 and m6, were nice shooting bows though other than that

Tabers Best · #30 03-19-2013, 10:16 AM

Odd alot of people comment that it is the complete opposite. I have shot the M7 and M6 and did not experience any hand shock or vibration or bump. Weird indeed..