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Offline Rainier10

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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #60 on: April 22, 2015, 04:29:13 PM »
I would look real hard at elite and will when I am ready for a new bow.  Met the owner and the local rep the other day, pretty impressed with the talk and the product.  Just not ready to upgrade just yet.
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #61 on: April 24, 2015, 09:37:23 AM »
I would look real hard at elite and will when I am ready for a new bow.  Met the owner and the local rep the other day, pretty impressed with the talk and the product.  Just not ready to upgrade just yet.
You can shoot the elite at sportco in Fife, I am also waiting, I need to draw my muzzy quality tags first. Then it's archery all the way.
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #62 on: April 24, 2015, 09:46:14 AM »
Bowtech Carbon Knight.  70#.

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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #63 on: April 24, 2015, 09:55:35 AM »
Sportco in Fife has is in the midst of a big sale right now. I believe it runs through the weekend.
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #64 on: April 24, 2015, 10:05:58 AM »
Sportco in Fife has is in the midst of a big sale right now. I believe it runs through the weekend.
:yike:Oh man, I better stay the heck away!! Is it there camo sale??
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #65 on: April 24, 2015, 10:14:18 AM »
It's their annual tent sale.  I couldn't swear to the camo right now but it's been on sale for the last month or so. I think their clearing it out for next years models. I can tell you that the 24th and 25th are the "Bowtech Days" at Sportco. So, there should be some decent prices on them.
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #66 on: April 24, 2015, 12:03:38 PM »
I found a sale on the carbon overdrive might be worth checking out. :chuckle:

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Re: If you had to buy a bow... Arrow length
« Reply #67 on: April 27, 2015, 01:11:47 PM »
OK, a very lightly used Hoyt Vector 32 should be on the doorstep in a couple days. Whisker Biscuit Kill Shot and Spot-Hogg Right On sight are also on the way. Is there a way to measure arrow length without having an arrow to draw back and mark? Do I just take it to a shop and have them measure and then cut arrows? The only bows I've owned have been package deals, so I never had to deal with this. Also, what about stabilizers? Necessary? Recommendations?
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #68 on: April 27, 2015, 01:28:26 PM »
Ditch the whisker biscuit

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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #69 on: April 27, 2015, 01:36:32 PM »
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #70 on: April 27, 2015, 01:47:01 PM »
Take it to your bow shop of choice. They will set you up with the proper length arrows. Leave it long enough that you don't draw a broadhead back into your bow hand. (Don't be that guy!) Ask if you can "try out" a few different stabalizers and see if you prefer one. Most of us do. It really allows you to use proper form/grip when partnered with a wrist sling. There are a lot more knowledgeable folks then myself on here but this should get you well on your way.

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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #71 on: April 27, 2015, 01:49:40 PM »
 Sounds good. Thanks.
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Re: If you had to buy a bow...
« Reply #72 on: April 27, 2015, 01:54:01 PM »
Ditch the whisker biscuit
Nope.  :)

 :chuckle:  Other than being an eye sore the biscuit still remains as one of the best "Hunting" rests on the market.  I sort of like the older ones better than the newer ones.  But both are reliable. 

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