Let see your gear

Hogie135 · #1 01-28-2016, 04:47 PM

Little different thread than trash talking other brands....

Let's see what you're shooting. Not an animal pic just your bow. Explain what it is, what you have on it and why you like it and maybe what you don't like about it.

Maybe give someone new to archery or someone looking for new gear some ideas.

This year will be my second year bow hunting and bought myself a new Hoyt Powermax. I don't have much of a review on it yet as I haven't shot it. As soon as I held it in the shop however I knew it was mine. Feels very light in my hand at 3.8 pounds and is balanced perfectly for me. 60# draw weight and I'll be shooting some Easton FMJ out of it. After my last thread and thinking about it I think I'll top off those arrows with some grim reapers. I wanted to go with the Slick Tricks but thought why not at least try the mechanicals. It's a package bow so not much for accessories or top of the line gear on it but I'm hoping I can learn a lot about tuning a bow this year and if I'm lucky take a nice bull elk again with it.

Hogie135 · #2 01-29-2016, 12:40 PM

Or not

colour86 · #3 01-29-2016, 12:48 PM

2013 Hoyt Charger
TightSpot, Black Gold Micro Adjust Sight, WB Rest, fuse stab, Maxima Arrows, Grim Reaper heads.

Upgraded from a PSE Stinger 3g last year. Shoots like a dream. Really like the pin brightness on the black gold sight, and its easier to pull at 62lbs then my pse was at 54 lbs. Cant wait for bow season to come around again.

SportHuntingHelp · #4 01-29-2016, 12:51 PM

Prime Impact there are many like it but this one is mine

Draw - 30.0"
60 Lbs
Axcel Armotech Hd
Trophy take smack down
Harvest Time Arrows
Muzzy Mx3 Broadheads

SportHuntingHelp · #5 01-29-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hogie135

Little different thread than trash talking other brands....

Let's see what you're shooting. Not an animal pic just your bow. Explain what it is, what you have on it and why you like it and maybe what you don't like about it.

Maybe give someone new to archery or someone looking for new gear some ideas.

This year will be my second year bow hunting and bought myself a new Hoyt Powermax. I don't have much of a review on it yet as I haven't shot it. As soon as I held it in the shop however I knew it was mine. Feels very light in my hand at 3.8 pounds and is balanced perfectly for me. 60# draw weight and I'll be shooting some Easton FMJ out of it. After my last thread and thinking about it I think I'll top off those arrows with some grim reapers. I wanted to go with the Slick Tricks but thought why not at least try the mechanicals. It's a package bow so not much for accessories or top of the line gear on it but I'm hoping I can learn a lot about tuning a bow this year and if I'm lucky take a nice bull elk again with it.

Nice Bow. I noticed you said you have not shot it yet they did not let you test shoot prior to buying just curious. Lots of good guys on here to help with tuning if you run into any trouble.

Hogie135 · #6 01-29-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SportHuntingHelp

Nice Bow. I noticed you said you have not shot it yet they did not let you test shoot prior to buying just curious. Lots of good guys on here to help with tuning if you run into any trouble.

Honestly I didn't have a whole lotta time that day to shoot it. I didn't plan on buying one just kind of happened. I had the whole family with me. It felt right in my hand, price was good so I said set her up and I'll be back in a bit to pick it up. I'm sure they would have had no problem letting me shoot it if I wanted.

SportHuntingHelp · #7 01-29-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hogie135

Honestly I didn't have a whole lotta time that day to shoot it. I didn't plan on buying one just kind of happened. I had the whole family with me. It felt right in my hand, price was good so I said set her up and I'll be back in a bit to pick it up. I'm sure they would have had no problem letting me shoot it if I wanted.

NO worries if you run into any issues just ask lots of helpful people here.

madball · #8 01-29-2016, 02:08 PM

- '15 Hoyt Nitrum 34 Anodized Brown Riser/Max-1 Limbs
- 29.5" Draw @ 70Lb
- Had a Trophy Taker Smack Down on it, but it fell apart twice so I replaced it with a QAD Ultra Rest.
- Spot Hogg Tommy Hogg Single Pin
- Easton Bloodline with Muzzy Trocar Broadheads, 415gr finished weight
- 10" Bee Stinger on 10 degree quick release mount
- Tight Spot Quiver (old Trophy Ridge one pictured)
- Spot Hogg Wise Guy release

normanrd · #9 01-29-2016, 08:25 PM

HOYT Nitrum Turbo in Realtree Extra. 28" (real measured ata draw)/70#/ 380 grain gold tip XT hunter 340/ 321 fps. Qad rest, tight spot quiver and a HHA Kingpin sight. Grim reaper razor tip broad heads. Bee Stinger 8.6 stab kit.

I used this bow for the spring and fall of 2015.

Gun · #10 01-31-2016, 04:35 PM

My 70's Bear Magnesium Takedown Recurve. Bought it as new from a collector 4 yrs ago. It was original factory brown (yuck). I spray bombed it flat OD at first. Last summer stripped it to bare metal. Epoxy primed and stippled finish.
Limbs are custom built #3 length from Rose Oak Bows. 54# at my draw. Makes a 60" bow. Limb covers to protect the finish from nicks and scratches.

I use 55-70 patriot carbons with 350 gr. up front. Total arrow weight 680 gr.
I keep it simple. Nothing mechanical to worry about. Works for me.

JonnyBoy0919 · #11 01-31-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by colour86

2013 Hoyt Charger
TightSpot, Black Gold Micro Adjust Sight, WB Rest, fuse stab, Maxima Arrows, Grim Reaper heads.

Upgraded from a PSE Stinger 3g last year. Shoots like a dream. Really like the pin brightness on the black gold sight, and its easier to pull at 62lbs then my pse was at 54 lbs. Cant wait for bow season to come around again.

How much did you get for your Stinger if you sold it? I'm sadly getting out of archery due to financial reasons, so I'm looking to sell my PSE Stinger 3G sometime soon

Huntsman · #12 01-31-2016, 11:21 PM

From left to right;
Hoyt Maxxis 31- Rip-cord rest Hoyt stabilizer & sight, Trophy Ridge quiver.

Excalibur Equinox- Wears all Excal gear-scope, quiver, bolts and broadheads

Bowtech Carbon Icon with R.A.K.

Release- Jimmy Fletcher
Arrows- Gold Tip Hunter XT 55/75
Broadhead- Muzzy 100gr 3 blade

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #13 02-01-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by normanrd

HOYT Nitrum Turbo in Realtree Extra. 28" (real measured ata draw)/70#/ 380 grain gold tip XT hunter 340/ 321 fps. Qad rest, tight spot quiver and a HHA Kingpin sight. Grim reaper razor tip broad heads. Bee Stinger 8.6 stab kit.

I used this bow for the spring and fall of 2015.

That bow is defective...handle is on wrong side...lol

colour86 · #14 02-01-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnyBoy0919

How much did you get for your Stinger if you sold it? I'm sadly getting out of archery due to financial reasons, so I'm looking to sell my PSE Stinger 3G sometime soon

i got $300 but had to pay for shipping. it was a RTS package with a soft case and some arrows.

The Flint&Fly Guy · #15 02-01-2016, 12:21 PM

#47lb at 28in
rose wood shafts, group was fired from 20yd
don't know the stats on the broadhead

Full Curl · #16 02-01-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Flint&Fly Guy

#47lb at 28in
rose wood shafts, group was fired from 20yd
don't know the stats on the broadhead

That's just plain cool!

Full Curl · #17 02-01-2016, 03:35 PM

Prime Rival
29"
60 lbs.
Maxima REDs
Grim Reapers
Black Gold Ascent 3 pin
Bee Stinger Sport Hunter Xtreme (10" front and 8" side)
QAD Ultra Rest HDX
Tight Spot Quiver

Like how it looks. (Most important part right?)

Shoots nice in my eyes.

Hogie135 · #18 02-01-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Full Curl

Prime Rival
29"
60 lbs.
Maxima REDs
Grim Reapers
Black Gold Ascent 3 pin
Bee Stinger Sport Hunter Xtreme (10" front and 8" side)
QAD Ultra Rest HDX
Tight Spot Quiver

Like how it looks. (Most important part right?)

Shoots nice in my eyes.

I'm a judge a book by its cover kind of guy as well.

Kurt505 · #19 02-01-2016, 04:30 PM

I have a couple,

#1
Hoyt cst bone collector edition
60-70#
29" draw
Quad ultra rest pro
Tommy Hogg custom 7 pin sight
X-Ring stabilizer
Truball short n sweet release
Tight spot quiver
Easton ACC Pro Hunter 340's
100gr Grim Reapers and G5 T3's

#2
Bowtech RPM 360
60-70#
29" draw
Worlds best bow strings
RipCord ACE rest
Stokerized stabilizer
Custom 7 pin Hogg It Hunter sight
Easton 340 FMJ's
100gr Grim Reapers and G5 T3's

Clusterbuck · #20 02-01-2016, 05:02 PM

Im shooting an apa sidewinder he2 at 29 inch draw
60lb draw
Shooting easton axis 340s with 100grain grim reapers razor cuts
I have an octan stabalizer on it
Trophy ridge 3 pin sight
Trophy ridge quiver
And whisker biscuit
I like this bow alot wouldnt call myself a fan boy ive had a pse and a bear before but didnt like them much my accessories are alittle dated ive been using this setup for about 3 years and its done the trick so if it aint broke dont fix it i suppose sorry cant seem to attach pic

Jaybird · #21 02-01-2016, 06:14 PM

Nice looking setup I have defy and was looking into getting that same sight would you recommend it?

Jaybird · #22 02-01-2016, 06:18 PM

Sorry^ towards full curl with mbg sight

Full Curl · #23 02-01-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaybird

Sorry^ towards full curl with mbg sight

I haven't got a lot of time behind that sight honestly.

I'm normally shooting my target bow with a single pin sight and I thought that the MBG 3 pin would be less cluttered than a 5 pin and still have the adjustability if needed. It gives a good sight picture to frame with your peep and the pins seem nice and bright to the end of legal light.

If you want to have say a 20, 30, 40 pin and the ability to dial for distances beyond then I'd say it would be great for you.

normanrd · #24 02-01-2016, 08:55 PM

Ya, Neil, but damn it shoots good. I liked it so much I bought another

This one has an anodized brown riser with Realtree Xtra limbs.

Qad ultra rest
Bee stinger 8.6 stabs
Spot hogg hoggit 5 pin.
Same arrows and quiver as the other one.

I'll shoot this one until my harvest brown Carbon Defiant Turbo appears! Then we'll see which one gets the nod. Did I mention I like brown kool-aid?

beat you to it Neil! Lol

Jaybird · #25 02-01-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Full Curl

I haven't got a lot of time behind that sight honestly.

I'm normally shooting my target bow with a single pin sight and I thought that the MBG 3 pin would be less cluttered than a 5 pin and still have the adjustability if needed. It gives a good sight picture to frame with your peep and the pins seem nice and bright to the end of legal light.

If you want to have say a 20, 30, 40 pin and the ability to dial for distances beyond then I'd say it would be great for you.

Think I will try it out looks like it would be perfect for spot and stalking some bedded mules while having your fixed 20 & 30 for treestand hunting
Thanks for sharing

IronNoggin · #26 02-02-2016, 07:26 PM

Excalibur Matrix 380 XTRA
Custom Boo Strings
Target 1.75 lb single stage Trigger Tech Trigger
Hawke XB-30 Compact Scope
Dr. Stirrup Full Kit
Custom 18.75" Black Eagle Zombie Slayers w/ Luminoks
125 grain Mechanical Spitfire Broadheads

80 yard broadhead test:

Certainly would not shoot at game at that distance, but practicing there just as certainly makes responsible ranges a tad easier!

Cheers,
Nog

Ruger 7mm · #27 02-06-2016, 10:47 PM

Mathews No Cam HTX
Spott hog sight
Mathews QAD Rest
Victory V Force Gamer Arrows

FallAirFever · #28 02-11-2016, 10:07 PM

Don't have much for pics of my bow but here is one from a 3d event last year:

My APA Mamba M7. Hanging from the "butt scratcher"
G5 Optix sight
Whisker biscuit, Bee-Stinger stab, wrist sling all in green.

Shawnw · #29 02-12-2016, 07:42 AM

I shoot a hoyt nitrum 30 28" 74 lb
Axion 5 pin sight
Axion stabilizer
Trophy taker whisker biscuit rest (soon maybe a drop away)
Easton fmj 340 fuse quiver
Slick trick broad head
Scott release
Bow shoots at 318 fps with current set up

I love this bow shoot it extremely well. Had a Mathews helim before this and it took my confidence away no matter what I tried I was unable to get less then a foot group with the Mathews. I have owned Mathews before had a ultra 2 and legacy while I was a teen and shot them great that helim though I had no answers why I was unable to shoot it.

Huntsman · #30 02-12-2016, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronNoggin

Excalibur Matrix 380 XTRA
Custom Boo Strings
Target 1.75 lb single stage Trigger Tech Trigger
Hawke XB-30 Compact Scope
Dr. Stirrup Full Kit
Custom 18.75" Black Eagle Zombie Slayers w/ Luminoks
125 grain Mechanical Spitfire Broadheads

80 yard broadhead test:

Certainly would not shoot at game at that distance, but practicing there just as certainly makes responsible ranges a tad easier!

Cheers,
Nog

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