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Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« on: December 03, 2009, 05:30:00 PM »
OK, I have been offered a "screaming" deal on a Hoyt Alphamx 35....like new... setup ready to hunt...

I have also been offered a screaming deal on a Hoyt Protec 3000... this is a 42 or 43ish length target bow that folks generally shoot fingers with.

I'm well versed at shooting fingers, shot compound fingers for 5 years and have now shot trad with fingers for about 5 years... I have NOT any experience with shorter bows and releases...

What are the pros and cons!!!??? Remember...even the 44 inch wheel bows are short for me cause I am shooting a 64" longbow!!! ;)
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2009, 07:49:44 PM »
are you shooting fingers or release?
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2009, 07:52:34 PM »
I think I'd rather shoot release... Pros....Cons????
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2009, 08:03:04 PM »
If your going to shoot release go with the AM35...beter bow it aims as good if not beter than the Protec does.
faster to smother on the shot to....just a beter bow
if you shot fingers go with the Protec....just for the ATA
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2009, 08:54:50 PM »
I know its possible to be extremely accurate shooting fingers, but I htink its "easier" to be accurate with a release...

So... expanding this topic a  bit... 

What kind of trajectory would something like the AM35 have? I know there are many variables... but I draw about 27 1/2, 70# bow... say I was shooting 450 grains... How many pins does a guy need to shoot to 60 yards?

Back when I shot my PSE Mach 6, I had a sight with 3 pins... just adjusted my hold, but I guess with more pins and a range finder, I wouldn't have to make many mental adjustments???

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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2009, 09:15:45 PM »
I would say you will shoot about 275-280 fps with that set up
as for pins its up to you
you can do 20-30-40-50-60
or 20-40-60
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2009, 07:46:13 AM »
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2009, 08:43:41 AM »
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2009, 10:08:30 AM »
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2009, 12:03:16 PM »
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Are you set up to build trad strings? I am actually not familiar with compound strings, but I assume they are endless...served at each loop?

I need to get a source of strings for my LB's and I'm tired of building them!!!
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2009, 12:54:31 PM »
xXx...

Are you set up to build trad strings? I am actually not familiar with compound strings, but I assume they are endless...served at each loop?

I need to get a source of strings for my LB's and I'm tired of building them!!!
62-66" AMO...
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No I don't do Trad strings  sorry
just Comp.
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Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2009, 01:25:52 PM »
my am32 at 70# and 30" shoots 282fps with a +/- a little bit 450 grain arrow. my top 3 pins are stacked as tight as i can get them 20-30-40. my top pin is close enough to spot on at 10 yards for hunting scenarios.

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