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Offline LittleJohn

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Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« on: January 17, 2010, 05:41:32 PM »
Going with a new bow this year and have narrowed it to the Mathews Z7 or the Bowtech 340 Destroyer. I am not sure witch one I am going with yet. Any thought???

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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2010, 06:26:11 PM »
I had a post written up, but it occurred to me that you might not be the only person with an equipment question, I started a new thread with the offer I had for you.  I can run your numbers on both bows and let you know how they will perform.

The other bit of advice I had for you was to shoot both of them because one will jump out at you, and that will give you confidence, and that will let you shoot your best.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2010, 06:55:11 PM by Todd_ID »
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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 09:13:38 PM »
I shot both side by side last week.  The destroyer felt better to me.  Less vibration on the shot and held noticeably steadier on target.  It felt like I could hold the pin on the spot all day.  Both were very nice bows.  Would be happy to shoot either.  Ii wouldn't stop at those two though.  Tons of killer bows out this year.


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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 09:17:42 PM »
I shot the Z7 last weekend.  I liked it so much that I have one on the way.  I wanted to try the Destroyer and the Maxxis, but with my short draw length, I'm limited when it comes to the high end bows.  I'm happy with my choice.




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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2010, 03:28:05 PM »
john its not going to matter, you"ll call the elk in so close you could use a long bow if you wanted. i only shoot the matthews though. i do like the guardian to.

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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2010, 04:22:14 PM »
I have shot them both and like them both. I love the draw cycle of the Z7, smooth all the way with a nice valley. The destroyer is a little less nice to draw, but really feels nice in my hand.  :dunno: :dunno:

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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2010, 04:24:13 PM »
Todd, are u willing to run my numbers through both bows for me??? That would be amazing. If not no biggy

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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2010, 04:37:54 PM »
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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2010, 04:50:29 PM »
the z7 i have shot both bows i would pick the z7 if it was me i don't care for bowtech i am a big pse buff you might shoot the axe from pse one of there new bows if you have not yet great bow.
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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2010, 05:00:10 PM »
Todd, are u willing to run my numbers through both bows for me??? That would be amazing. If not no biggy
No problem, just post the info on your setup that I have listed on the other thread, and I'll make it happen.
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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2010, 08:13:24 PM »
destroyer hands down!

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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2010, 08:19:45 PM »
destroyer hands down!
[/quote Why do you like the destroyer better then the z7, pro's and cons of each?
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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2010, 08:43:44 AM »
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here is a web page to help see what fps you will shoot. hope it will help.

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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2010, 07:18:02 PM »
i just read on archery talk that people are having the roller gaurd break on their new destroyer the bowtech rep said it is from them torquing the bow too much might be something to look into if your planning on buying the bowtech

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Re: Z7 or DESTROYER ???
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2010, 12:30:29 PM »
I got a destroyer and love it :chuckle:

 


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