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My next cabelas purchase...
« on: December 02, 2008, 09:18:32 PM »
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I already have the drop away rest, and the new sights. Can you think of anything i could be missing. Besides the field points for practice. Or do you see something i could live without. I'm sold on the bow so please don't try to talk me into a hoyt or matthews or bowtech.     

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2008, 09:25:01 PM »
Have you tried on that particular release? I tried on quite a few before I found the one that fit me right. I ended up getting one of the tru fire releases that is adjustable. I think you will be happy with that bow and those arrows too  ;)

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2008, 09:28:41 PM »
Bear bows are great, I shoot the Bear Instinct and couldn't be happier.  Good advice by Antlershed on the release.  Make sure you try out a bunch before making your choice.  Even if you find one you like, you might find one that's even better.  A good, comfortable release is vital.

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2008, 10:04:05 PM »
One of my sons shoots a Truth II and he loves it!
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2008, 10:17:25 PM »
So are you giving up on the muzzleloader? Too many people this year? I'm thinking of switching to rifle. Can't be much more crowded than the muzzleloader seasons.

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2008, 05:20:24 AM »
Not giving up on ML, we are going to Colorado elk hunting next year and we will be traveling during the first season, i have to many points to put in for a hunt that i would be able to hunt for only 3 days. We are leaving for colorado on tuesday of the early season next year. So my plan is to bow hunt elk, muzzle deer so i can still hunt with my family. I was also thinking of puting in for east side elk, but i like the idea of working my butt off during the archery season to see if i worked out hard enough for colorado.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2008, 10:34:17 AM »
The broadheads are the only thing i would change, other than that looks like a solid setup  :twocents:
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2008, 10:43:58 AM »
That wouldn't be my choice for the release or for the quiver or the broadheads.  But that doesn't mean it won't be a mighty elk killer the way your setting it up.  Good luck.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2008, 10:44:27 AM »
Have you tried on that particular release

I agree.  Ask them if you can try the release.  Cabela's is pretty good like that.  I tried on several befor I made a decision.

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2008, 10:48:45 AM »
For what you are going for it looks fine, I prefer scott releases though, they are the smoothest out there for a caliper.

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2008, 12:06:53 PM »
+1, scott releases are the way to go.. I also like fuse quivers..
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2008, 12:53:46 PM »
I am scared to check Cabelas website , or store ..it is even worse  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Every time i go to the store i always spend no less than $150 bucks  8) I don't even kill none this year ,but so far i spend over $500 dollars for some equipment  :yike: Now i am thinking about GPS ,new release ,new sights for my bow  ..well also i think i need new waterproof pants too  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: And i know it will be something else when ,soon  i  walk in store . :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2008, 01:53:40 PM »
I also love fuse quivers but they wont fit his bow, hoyt matthews only

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2008, 05:27:48 PM »
Hoyt- I thought Fuse made an adapter for the Bear bows? Maybe I'm wrong but I thought they did.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2008, 05:59:18 PM »
not that I know of, but I might be wrong as well? ill look into it

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2008, 08:45:31 PM »
I wouldn't get the string loops, you can get more overall length and better quality ones online for under $5.  I would also select a different broadhead.  I like Magnus (stingers, buzzcuts, and snuffer ss) broadheads for their lifetime guarantee and excellent flight quality.

If you were to consider a different arrow, then you might want to look at GoldTips.  You can get a dozen XT Hunters fletched for less than $85 and they are very straight and durable.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2008, 09:09:13 PM »
My buddy has all the vanes and the stuff i need to fletch my own arrows.

The reason i am doing this now is i have 500$ in cabelas bucks and i can't really see anything else i really need. There is a 20 dollar off coupon and that would take care of half the tax, no shipping as i will go up there to get the stuff.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2008, 09:10:55 PM »
I didnt see the broadheads, those are basically crap, I liked the magnus when I shot them, I also love the shuttle T loc or the muzzy mx4  as far as arrows, gold tips are also crap IMO.. your arrow chioce is as good as it gets.. I shoot the same arrows

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2008, 10:14:38 PM »
montec broadheads, a thumb release(who needs to try a release on when you can stick it in your pocket and just grab it when you need it) oh yeah go with the cabelas stalker extreme with quickspin vanes for a really accurate arrow, and a good target and some montec practice heads then you wont need field tips for practice, but other than that nothin wrong with it, actually nothin wrong with it as is im just suggesting products that ive used and had success with

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2008, 12:19:07 PM »
I didnt see the broadheads, those are basically crap, I liked the magnus when I shot them, I also love the shuttle T loc or the muzzy mx4  as far as arrows, gold tips are also crap IMO.. your arrow chioce is as good as it gets.. I shoot the same arrows

What`s your reasoning on Gold Tips being crap? :dunno:

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2008, 03:38:43 PM »
Montec G5 or Stikers
Montec Peep...it's super light so you give up less speed using it.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2008, 03:57:30 PM »
my reason being they are not made that well and are a cheap arrow... the strength tolerances are not what Id want them to be nor is thoer straightness rating.... they are good for your average  arrow

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2008, 06:11:11 PM »
my reason being they are not made that well and are a cheap arrow... the strength tolerances are not what Id want them to be nor is thoer straightness rating.... they are good for your average  arrow

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2008, 08:12:53 PM »
Looks like a decent setup to me.
The release isn't all that bad if you're on a budget. You'll do fine with that setup--in fact, I have a very similar setup I bought this August.

The lights out is a good little bow. Just keep the it really well waxed around the module/cams and watch the serving closely...the strings aren't the greatest. I've had zero problems with my lights out.

FWIW, though, the S-coil isn't much of a stabilizer. It's light, and very little weight at the end...it's simply for shock (which is very light on the lights out to begin with).
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2008, 10:13:02 PM »
neither is easton right now... I shot gold tips a while back did not like them, the pro shop I shoot for does not even carry them, and NO one I know shoots them... no pro shoots them, myself included.. there is a reason for that... easton IMHO makes by far the best arrows out there and I think my logical reasoning on why I dont like GT makes damn good sense

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #25 on: December 05, 2008, 04:11:47 AM »
A/C/C arrows the best. +1 for scott releases, shot them my whole life.

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2008, 05:19:58 AM »
Thanks for the recomendations. I took a look at the montec cut on contact broadheads and i think i am going to change to those. I didn't intend for this thread to become a pissin match, just wanted a few different view points to my next purchase. Most likely will be made in the next few days.
Hoyt wich archery shop do you shoot for? When i was a kid i used to do all my archery shopping at Mer's, i bought my first bow there when i was 14 they let me put it on layaway and they let me shoot it in the shop as i was paying for it. I miss that place.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2008, 07:35:44 AM »
I didn't intend for this thread to become a pissin match, just wanted a few different view points to my next purchase.

My intent was not a "pissin match" , all i wanted to see was if there was any testing behind his opinion, some testing maybe i hadn`t seen, that`s how we learn. He got upset, so be it.

FWIW, You made a wise decision on the broadheads.

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2008, 09:25:49 AM »
I was not mad at all, of course there was testing, thus my point about strength tolerance and straightness rating... not to mention I have shot them before  and never liked them.. someone else was the one that came out with the smart ass comment about me being a pro staff shooter... also ther montec or shuttle T loc will give you the best thing to field point accuracy out there, as long as they are tuned of course

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2008, 09:36:02 AM »
Man, there are some top shooters in the state that shoot goldtips.  There proseries gold labels are pretty darn good arrows, seems to be a lot of guys up this way that like them.
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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #30 on: December 05, 2008, 10:01:06 AM »
Thats good for them, the majority of the state titles,national and world titles from wa come from down here... and I dont know anyone that  shoots them, maybe the pro series which would be their best of the best is a good arrow, I dont know, or really care, ill stick with my eastons and maybe buy some x10's this year for field.. 300/dz bare shaft.... best arrow in the world hands down

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #31 on: December 05, 2008, 12:51:54 PM »
Let's just get it out of the way;

If Hoytstaffshooter uses it, then it's the best.  Don't argue!
If Hoytstaffshooter likes it, then it's good.  If he doesn't like it, it sucks!
If Hoytstaffshooter doesn't know somebody that uses it, it sucks!
If Hoytstaffshooter can shoot that far, everbody should be able to shoot that far.  If you can't, then you suck!
If Hoytstaffshooter says it's true, then it is.  You're the one that's wrong!
If it costs less than Hoytstaffshooter's setup, it sucks!

There!! I just saved everyone a lot of time and headaches!!   :)


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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #32 on: December 05, 2008, 01:42:30 PM »
or maybe hoyt spends more time, shooting, testing, researching, talking, calling and testing again archery products to have the knowledge to say what I do? just maybe......

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #33 on: December 05, 2008, 01:44:44 PM »
everyone has a OP if I dont agree Ill say why, those times I do not agree are based on experience, or tests I have done.... thats enough for me

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Re: My next cabelas purchase...
« Reply #34 on: December 05, 2008, 04:28:49 PM »
You two are way to comical :P :chuckle:


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