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Old 05-06-2019, 09:30 AM
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Default Hoyt RX3 vs Helix

Iv priced out both, and the RX3 is $600 more than the Helix. From what I see the RX3 is 0.4lb lighter, and has just slightly less vibration. Is their any other difference that warrants $600 price hike?
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Old 05-06-2019, 09:38 AM
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I have both and shooting same arrow I’m 322 with helix and 326 with rx3 I notice zero hand shock. I shoot the helix better
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Old 05-06-2019, 09:55 AM
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I have both and shooting same arrow I’m 322 with helix and 326 with rx3 I notice zero hand shock. I shoot the helix better
That's interesting. Can you notice the Helix extra weight?
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Old 05-06-2019, 09:58 AM
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It’s 4 ounces so no lol I run the same sight and stab and rest on both
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Old 05-06-2019, 12:15 PM
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The Helix is a very nice bow, 100% on par with any other manufacturers flag ship offerings. It draws nicely, holds fantastic and is quiet and has very little hand shock and vibration. I was torn between an RX3 and a Helix as well, but when I got a chance to shoot the RX3 Turbo, my mind was made up. I bought the Turbo, but I would not hesitate for a second to get a Helix!

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Old 05-06-2019, 12:53 PM
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Too bad they dont have a Turbo Helix
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Old 05-06-2019, 08:11 PM
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Too bad they dont have a Turbo Helix
I agree! I would have one of those!
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Old 05-07-2019, 07:15 AM
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If you hunt late season, in the cold, the Carbon is worth the extra $$$$.
Good luck to you and show us some pics of the new ride.
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Old 05-15-2019, 08:58 AM
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shot them both. Preferred and bought the RX3. liked the back wall better and the draw cycle of the RX3. Vibration was about the same - minimal to none
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Old 05-15-2019, 12:09 PM
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shot them both. Preferred and bought the RX3. liked the back wall better and the draw cycle of the RX3. Vibration was about the same - minimal to none
The RX-3 and the Helix wear the exact same cam. Nice draw cycle though.
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Old 05-16-2019, 01:39 PM
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Check out John Dudley’s Helic build on YouTube. He just took a bear with it and swears by that bow
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Old 05-19-2019, 10:36 AM
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shot them both. Preferred and bought the RX3. liked the back wall better and the draw cycle of the RX3. Vibration was about the same - minimal to none
Same cam and draw dude lol
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