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Would either model of the Charger be a step up from a 1990 vintage Martin Lynx? I have received counsel that most any current production bow would be a significant step up what I have. The dealer did say they would have special order a left handed bow for me. This says to me I would be getting a 2014 bow.
... I've been very happy with it. If only it would have gotten me an elk...
Quote from: WaSouthpaw on December 27, 2013, 04:36:47 PMWould either model of the Charger be a step up from a 1990 vintage Martin Lynx? I have received counsel that most any current production bow would be a significant step up what I have. The dealer did say they would have special order a left handed bow for me. This says to me I would be getting a 2014 bow.BIG step up! IMO the best bow Hoyt has made in the past three years. Same thing can be said for the Mission Ballistic! I liked the 2013 Charger better than the 2014 model, but still both are great bows for the money.
Hey, sorry if I came across as a cocky newbie.
OK, Now I am going to show how rank of an old newbie I am. Who makes the Mission Ballistic? Thanks, Don
Never mind - Google found it! Are these Mission Ballistic bows available in left handed models?
Tonight I went thru a book I had in my library written by Dave Holt titled Balanced Bowhunting. Digging into the book he writes about some basic rules of thumb regarding fps vs arrow weight change and also fps vs draw weight change. I am reading that the charger has a IBO rating of 325 fps. Using Dave's rules of thumb, I come up with 277 fps out of the Charger @ 60lbs with a 540gr arrow. I think I may have made a mistake putting $150 into my old Martin Lynx.
I would really try to get the 2013 model. Looked at them side by side today and the 2013 looks cleaner to me.