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New elk bow??!!
« on: May 18, 2016, 08:33:10 PM »
So I'm buying a new elk bow and its down to the bowtech bt-x 31 or the Mathews halon-5? Give me pros and cons of each and what you would choose and why.
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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2016, 08:48:28 PM »
I have no words :yike:

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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2016, 08:51:13 PM »
Disclaimer I shoot a Mathews however, you should try and shoot an elite. I have heard really great things. If it's just those two I love the halon!

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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2016, 09:23:40 PM »
I shot the Mathew's Nocam, Halon and the elite impulse 31 the other day.

Here is the link to that review.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,195332.0.html
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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2016, 09:34:32 PM »
I don't think it's a fair comparison between the BTx and halon 5. BTx and halon 6 are pretty darn close on physical specs 6" brace height and 30-31" ata.

I'm no expert but I like comfort. That being said I shot the halon 5,6,7, BTX31, prodigy, and pro line from Hoyt and pse. I ended up picking up the prodigy because of the smooth draw and adjustability in performance.

Between your two choices BTx. But that's personal opinion.
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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2016, 09:36:32 PM »
As a disclaimer I currently shoot an older bowtech. I am still open to hear all opinions about models in both camps, but I'm pretty sure whatever it is i decide on will be a Mathews or bowtech.
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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2016, 09:37:11 PM »
I went with the Halon 6 and really like it. Coming from a Hoyt spyder.

Just shoot a bunch of bows and see what feels like best for you that you like

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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2016, 09:47:04 PM »
As a disclaimer I currently shoot an older bowtech. I am still open to hear all opinions about models in both camps, but I'm pretty sure whatever it is i decide on will be a Mathews or bowtech.
I wouldn't have guessed I would never shoot anything but a Mathew's but after shooting the elite I am having second thoughts.
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New elk bow??!!
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2016, 09:52:24 PM »
Any thoughts on the monster wake?
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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2016, 10:05:01 PM »
What draw legnth and poundage do you shoot?
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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2016, 10:56:32 PM »
29.5 draw length 65-70lbs is what I'm comfortable with
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Re: New elk bow??!!
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2016, 05:16:53 AM »
He asked, Do you ever give a short simple answer?  I replied, "Nope."

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