Hoyt Vectrix bow

[cle elum bowhunter]

Just curious, anybody out there shoot one?  Would love to get a new Alphamax 32 but hard time spending $1000 plus to get a new bow.  Currently shoot a Hoyt Hypertech that is 9 years old, fast but 5 1/2" brace is pretty finicky.  Watching ebay and such, can find some used and new vectrix for pretty good prices.  Got drawn for a Peaches archery this fall and wife said to upgrade if I want,(I know, I should run as fast as I can to get the Alpha) so getting something soon would be good.   If not, the old bow will get a chance at elk #5 in it's career.  Also, is the Katera better than the vectrix?  Vectrix has 7" brace and Katera has 6". Thanks.

[Kanooper]

Katera has different cams, which makes it a bit faster.  I shoot a Vectrix and love it.  Little on the heavy side but I think the little extra weight helps settle the pins more.

I bought mine last year and I think I paid $600 or so.  Probably can find them a little cheaper now.

I made the mistake of picking up a Alpha max last week.  It's about a pound lighter than the Vectrix and sure felt good. 

[cle elum bowhunter]

Yeah, I haven't picked up and Alpha, probably shouldn't huh?  Maybe I should just upgrade to a fall-away rest on my old trusty and then find an Alpha next winter or Spring when they are "outdated".  thanks for the reply.

[JoeVon]

Like Kanooper said, the katera has a different cam design to allow for more speed.  But, if you want virtually the same bow, look at the Hoyt Vulcan.  

The Vulcan was put out the same year as the Vectrix, but was touted as there "Speed Bow", it also has a brace height of 6 inches.   You can lay the Katera down on top of the Vulcan and the only difference that you'll notice is a change in the design of the cam giving it 5 fps...everything else is exactly the same.  

What I'm getting at is that you could probably pick up a Vulcan a little cheaper than the Katera.   I shoot a Vulcan and really like it.  Hope that helps some.

[matlockmike]

I shoot a Vectrix, bought brand new.  No complains what so ever.  Shot the Vulcan, wasn't a big fan but to each their own.

Have killed two elk with mine, so I know it works.

[colockumelk]

Run as far away from the Alpha as you possibly can.  If you touch it you will buy it.  I know from experience.   

[Austrian Hunter]

Like Kanooper said, the katera has a different cam design to allow for more speed.  But, if you want virtually the same bow, look at the Hoyt Vulcan.  

The Vulcan was put out the same year as the Vectrix, but was touted as there "Speed Bow", it also has a brace height of 6 inches.   You can lay the Katera down on top of the Vulcan and the only difference that you'll notice is a change in the design of the cam giving it 5 fps...everything else is exactly the same.  

What I'm getting at is that you could probably pick up a Vulcan a little cheaper than the Katera.   I shoot a Vulcan and really like it.  Hope that helps some.

 
Same here, I shoot the Vulcan also and absolutely love it.  You should find a Vulcan for about $400 and than put all st stuff on it you want.  I shot the Katera and Vectrix not enough difference for the money. 

[JBar]

If must have a Hoyt  and don't want to break the bank take a look at the new Turbohawk. MSRP is $599 with a $50 mail in rebate is what Hoyt is advertising on their web site. Weighs 3.75 lbs and IBO's at 320 I think. Nice rig for the money plus you get the warranty unlike buying an ebay bow.

[cle elum bowhunter]

Jbar, nice find.  Might have to run to AS&J and check it out if he has one.  Was hoping to keep the budget under $600 ready to shoot, but might be worth stretching things a little.  The more I save on the bow, the more I get to spend on a tree stand or some clutch upgrades on the Msled.

[xXx Archery]

yes to the Turbohawk go shoot one ..one thing to think about is if you buy a older bow you will be in the same boat 2 years from now wanting a new bow cuz your bow is heavy.

[JBar]

Looked at one today, nice bow, shop I was at was under the MSRP at 549 plus the 50 dollar rebate, though all of the hawk series bows apperently have that going right now. Didn't get to look long to compare but it looks like it has the Alphamax cam on it and laminated limbs.

[cle elum bowhunter]

Yes, same limbs and cams.  Doesn't have the string suppressor.  Hard to believe that is a $300 option.

[gutsnthegrass]

I bought one new a couple years back and its a great bow.  I ordered mine with the 80lbs draw weight, bottomed out its at 77 lbs.  29" draw length it shoots a 465 grain arrow at 290 fps.  It is definitely a tack driver.

[colockumelk]

AS@J in Yakima has the Turbohawk for $579 cle elum.  FYI

[JBar]

Well Cle Elum? Did you get one?? If so how does it shoot?