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Title: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 12:13:11 PM: Lets see who gets the majority of the cash from our archery hunters.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: bucklucky on March 10, 2009, 12:18:16 PM: Mathews
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 12:21:16 PM: Quote from: bucklucky on March 10, 2009, 12:18:16 PM
Mathews

+1
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: boneaddict on March 10, 2009, 12:24:10 PM: Sapphirehawk.
Before someone chimes in with multiple brands, I would guess pick your favorite....unless Rob wants you to vote more than once.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 12:28:34 PM: Pick your go to, most relyable bow.
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Post by: SpokaneSlayer on March 10, 2009, 12:36:32 PM: I had to choose "not on the list". I hunt with a Reflex.
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Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 12:39:48 PM: Doesnt Hoyt make the Reflex? :dunno:
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Post by: SpokaneSlayer on March 10, 2009, 12:41:24 PM: Yes they do. Wasn't sure if should put that. I'd change my vote if I could.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: shoot-em-dead on March 10, 2009, 12:41:39 PM: I've had a few hand me downs and 1 other bow off the shelf but I don't remember brand names. Bought a Bowtech Tribute 3 years ago and have been succeful on deer since.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 12:42:15 PM: Quote
I'd change my vote if I could.

You can
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: jackelope on March 10, 2009, 12:42:24 PM: I voted hoyt because i shoot a reflex.

:dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on March 10, 2009, 12:44:44 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 12:42:15 PM
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I'd change my vote if I could.

You can

Got it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: whacker1 on March 10, 2009, 12:47:57 PM: 10 year old or so Jennings
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Post by: mossback91 on March 10, 2009, 01:00:16 PM: mm HOYT
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Post by: dirty.dan4 on March 10, 2009, 01:43:56 PM: Martin Recuvre
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Post by: 7mag. on March 10, 2009, 02:39:00 PM: I bought an old PSE Baby G from a friend that upgraded. I really like it, but after shooting the Bowtech's, Mattews and Hoyt's at the pro shop, I want a new one.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: cascademountainhunter on March 10, 2009, 02:55:22 PM: MARTIN
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Post by: andrew_12gauge on March 10, 2009, 03:05:39 PM: i personally have a rytera so its pretty much a martin but its not so i voted not on the list
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Post by: Tom Tamer on March 10, 2009, 09:00:19 PM: Traded my Martin Bengal for the Hoyt Katera. The Martin shot great but 3 sets of limbs in 11/2 years got old fast. Now The Katera shoots 450 gn arrows at 302fps and shoots just as sweet.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: robb92 on March 10, 2009, 09:50:41 PM: When I got stationed at Andrews 5 years ago I bought a PSE Nova at Bass Pro. It shoots great, only thing I have changed was the site and rest the second season and the cable and strings this past summer. Not a bad bow I have killed over 40 deer with it in 5 years of using it.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 09:53:51 PM: Quote
I have killed over 40 deer with it in 5 years of using it.

Wow :yike:
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Post by: blacktail luv on March 10, 2009, 09:54:32 PM: there sure are a lot of smart people on this sight shooting hoyt's. ;)
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 09:56:01 PM: Quote from: blacktail luv on March 10, 2009, 09:54:32 PM
there sure are a lot of smart people on this sight shooting hoyt's. ;)

Here we go :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: robb92 on March 10, 2009, 10:02:09 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 09:53:51 PM
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I have killed over 40 deer with it in 5 years of using it.

Wow :yike:

The reason is the bag limits for deer in the area of Maryland that I hunt is is 10 does and 2 bucks with each weapon. (shotgun, archery, muzzleloader) Also the area I hunt in is classified as a Bow Deer Suburban zone where it is umlimited number of does. Plus I was on the deer team on base and we could hunt year round with approval of the DNR.

Here is the link: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/regionb.asp
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 10:06:10 PM: Robb92, no need to explain, I understand some states are overrun with deer. When I went to N.Carolina to visit inlaws I checked the regs and the limit was a deer a day for the entire season :chuckle: I was simply saying WOW :yike:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on March 10, 2009, 10:09:19 PM: While this is true, I have found that the whitetail deer here are much more huntable than the ones back east.

From my experience, there are also a lot more older age class bucks in eastern washington.

I use bowtech right now, but I have had a mathews for 18 of the last 20 years.

Quote from: huntnphool on March 10, 2009, 10:06:10 PM
Robb92, no need to explain, I understand some states are overrun with deer. When I went to N.Carolina to visit inlaws I checked the regs and the limit was a deer a day for the entire season :chuckle: I was simply saying WOW :yike:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on March 10, 2009, 10:12:17 PM: Hoyt is winning again!! lol :P
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: robb92 on March 10, 2009, 10:26:00 PM: I didn't post it because I thought you were taking the mickey, just showing that the bag limits are so high.

I have posted before, if anybody wants to come back east to deer hunt the invitation is open from sept 15th to jan 31 when the archery season closes. Its all on private land that is owened by a semi-retired judge who lives on the property.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on March 10, 2009, 10:28:29 PM: I'd like to know where what deer you are hunting back east. I grew up hunting deer back east and after the first day the deer would go nocturnal.

It was like clockwork.

Maybe you were hunting deer that were more use to humans?

Quote from: robb92 on March 10, 2009, 10:26:00 PM
I didn't post it because I thought you were taking the mickey, just showing that the bag limits are so high.

I have posted before, if anybody wants to come back east to deer hunt the invitation is open from sept 15th to jan 31 when the archery season closes. Its all on private land that is owened by a semi-retired judge who lives on the property.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: mossback91 on March 10, 2009, 10:31:01 PM: Maybe hes a better hunter :yike:
:P
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: robb92 on March 10, 2009, 10:34:04 PM: I hunt by the moon phases, alot of people laugh at it but it does work, I get the chart and will hunt by it, so far seems to work pretty good. The weather does effect the deer movements also, the 07 hunting season started with 85 degree temps opening day and the deer were almost nocturnal until around end of Sept first part of October, then they started to move more during the day, but so far that was the worst season I only took 3 deer that year.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: hoytem on March 10, 2009, 11:45:37 PM: obviously...
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on March 11, 2009, 12:01:52 AM: Probably.

Quote from: mossback91 on March 10, 2009, 10:31:01 PM
Maybe hes a better hunter :yike:
:P
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: robb92 on March 11, 2009, 12:19:23 AM: Not really just got lucky with being able to hunt so much, and the bag limits being so high.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: hoytem on March 11, 2009, 12:04:58 PM: hopefully you don't think I was bein' sarcastic, the "obviously..." comment was for Hoyt in reference to my SN
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Slider on March 11, 2009, 12:15:41 PM: Quote from: robb92 on March 10, 2009, 09:50:41 PM
When I got stationed at Andrews 5 years ago I bought a PSE Nova at Bass Pro. It shoots great, only thing I have changed was the site and rest the second season and the cable and strings this past summer. Not a bad bow I have killed over 40 deer with it in 5 years of using it.

I shoot a Mathews!!! 40 Deer? Those aren't Deer those are RATS!!!............... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: oneezreiter on March 11, 2009, 12:18:22 PM: I've got a Parker and love it. Admitedly it is my firs bow and I have only shot a few in my lifetime.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: robb92 on March 11, 2009, 02:37:08 PM: Quote from: Slider on March 11, 2009, 12:15:41 PM
Quote from: robb92 on March 10, 2009, 09:50:41 PM
When I got stationed at Andrews 5 years ago I bought a PSE Nova at Bass Pro. It shoots great, only thing I have changed was the site and rest the second season and the cable and strings this past summer. Not a bad bow I have killed over 40 deer with it in 5 years of using it.

I shoot a Mathews!!! 40 Deer? Those aren't Deer those are RATS!!!............... :chuckle:

The deer back in WA are a lot bigger body wise than the ones here. Alot of people compare them body wise to a german shepard.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: archery288 on March 11, 2009, 02:52:18 PM: Ummm I think BowTech... :rolleyes: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Slider on March 11, 2009, 04:20:53 PM: Where's Elite? :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: archery288 on March 11, 2009, 04:26:00 PM: Quest bows aren't on the list either... Just another one that's not on the list. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 11, 2009, 04:38:11 PM: Quote from: Slider on March 11, 2009, 04:20:53 PM
Where's Elite? :dunno:

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Quest bows aren't on the list either

Neither one of you use either one of these brands so stop your whining :cryriver:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: archery288 on March 11, 2009, 07:06:44 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on March 11, 2009, 04:38:11 PM

Neither one of you use either one of these brands so stop your whining :cryriver:

Just had to give you a hard time Rob! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Slider on March 11, 2009, 08:13:34 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on March 11, 2009, 04:38:11 PM
Quote from: Slider on March 11, 2009, 04:20:53 PM
Where's Elite? :dunno:

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Quest bows aren't on the list either

Neither one of you use either one of these brands so stop your whining :cryriver:

Pope does!!! :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 11, 2009, 11:03:21 PM: I can't believe Elite isn't on the poll. A walla walla bow company started by the guy that started and designed bowtech bows... Great bows.

Slider has my back... :)
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Intruder on March 12, 2009, 08:05:14 AM: Cheap Bear.... :)
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Slider on March 12, 2009, 03:06:14 PM: Quote from: popeshawnpaul on March 11, 2009, 11:03:21 PM
I can't believe Elite isn't on the poll. A walla walla bow company started by the guy that started and designed bowtech bows... Great bows.

Slider has my back... :)

Pope they added it!!! Were is your vote? :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 12, 2009, 04:37:53 PM: I'm the only one using Elite? A local company... Why would you buy a Bowtech when you could get a better bow for cheap made by the founder and designer of Bowtech? :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: archery288 on March 12, 2009, 04:43:09 PM: Quote from: popeshawnpaul on March 12, 2009, 04:37:53 PM
I'm the only one using Elite? A local company... Why would you buy a Bowtech when you could get a better bow for cheap made by the founder and designer of Bowtech? :dunno:

Those are some harsh words Shawn.... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: luvtohnt on March 12, 2009, 04:44:56 PM: Hey I shoot a martin they are local also.

Brandon
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: JBar on March 12, 2009, 04:58:49 PM: Mathews Reezen, and didn't Elite get bought out and move back east somewhere? New York :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 12, 2009, 08:44:38 PM: Quote from: archery288 on March 12, 2009, 04:43:09 PM
Quote from: popeshawnpaul on March 12, 2009, 04:37:53 PM
I'm the only one using Elite? A local company... Why would you buy a Bowtech when you could get a better bow for cheap made by the founder and designer of Bowtech? :dunno:

Those are some harsh words Shawn.... :chuckle:

If you think about it...in a roundabout way...it's a compliment to Bowtech... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: actionshooter on March 13, 2009, 12:14:43 PM: hoyt
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Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on March 13, 2009, 03:12:28 PM: Bowtech or my other Bowtech!
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: hunt4 on March 13, 2009, 03:37:31 PM: Quote from: JBar on March 12, 2009, 04:58:49 PM
and didn't Elite get bought out and move back east somewhere? New York :dunno:
G5 bought them
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: finnman on March 25, 2009, 11:08:27 AM: My old Matthews Z-Max, fast, quiet and lightweight!

Why change if its not broke.......
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: bankwalker on March 25, 2009, 12:35:41 PM: gosh i couldnt list mine.

ive hunter with both compound and traditional.

first compound i cant even remember the name. then i went to traditional and hunted with quit a few different companies. then ive hunted with a compound the last few years

my favorite bow was a parker frontier. but way to over priced
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on March 25, 2009, 12:46:06 PM: Hoyt. Looks like I just evened the tally between Hoyt and Mathews.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: cohoho on March 25, 2009, 06:58:38 PM: See I went a different route years ago but it isn't on the list, a Jennings bow, kept within the bounds of the family name "JENNINGS"....................
and a of course a custom made Reed Stewart Long Bow that I don't shoot enough to do anything but outright suck with it right now....
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: MuleySniper on March 25, 2009, 07:07:45 PM: Bam! Another one for Mathews :chuckle: Ive had a few though, Jennings, Alpine and a Hoyter.
MS
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntingnut on March 25, 2009, 09:51:52 PM: I shot a Hoyt, but had the privilage of meeting the founder of Elite. They are now based out of Moses Lake, they where bought out but still operate in Moses Lake.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: cohoho on March 25, 2009, 10:46:39 PM: Thoughts a new bow (mine is from the late 90's) oh my goodness how have I survived :dunno:and gotten animals with it, oh I am such a bad person for shooting an old bow.... :bash: Anyhow thoughts of a new one are creeping into my head once again this year, some of the reports are making my decisions easier for sure. Guess I just need to head to a good dealer and see what feels right for me...
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: bowman on March 26, 2009, 09:03:01 AM: Mathews Dxt

My vote put Mathews in first. :)
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: colockumelk on March 27, 2009, 11:14:13 AM: Right now I'm still on the fence about whether I am going to get the Hoyt Alpha Max 32 or the Bowtech Admiral. I still have a month or so to decide. It's so damn hard though they are both such great bows. I think the Hoyt is just a touch better though.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: lamar_hunter on March 27, 2009, 02:05:04 PM: Quote from: colockumelk on March 27, 2009, 11:14:13 AM
Right now I'm still on the fence about whether I am going to get the Hoyt Alpha Max 32 or the Bowtech Admiral. I still have a month or so to decide. It's so damn hard though they are both such great bows. I think the Hoyt is just a touch better though.

buy both and then decide :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Slider on March 27, 2009, 03:17:12 PM: Quote from: bowman on March 26, 2009, 09:03:01 AM
Mathews Dxt

My vote put Mathews in first. :)

They were already there!!! ;)
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: mossback91 on March 27, 2009, 04:12:11 PM: Should start a rifle thread too.........
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on March 27, 2009, 05:00:32 PM: Mathews
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 27, 2009, 05:04:24 PM: Elite for me... :hello:
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Post by: Houndhunter on March 27, 2009, 05:05:16 PM: im the only guy with an oneida?
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: huntnphool on March 27, 2009, 05:20:55 PM: Quote from: Houndhunter on March 27, 2009, 05:05:16 PM
im the only guy with an oneida?

LOL
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: ihunt on March 28, 2009, 08:46:55 AM: I dont bow hunt anymore but i used a Hoyt vortech when i did.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: finnman on March 28, 2009, 11:21:36 PM: The Oneida is a great bow!!!! ;)30 feet per second..........Your in the tree stand and you drop it on the deers head at 30 feet per second! Kills em dead! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Antlershed on March 29, 2009, 09:19:36 AM: Bear, but if I would have had the cash, it would have been a Mathews.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on March 29, 2009, 10:16:29 AM: Quote from: colockumelk on March 27, 2009, 11:14:13 AM
Right now I'm still on the fence about whether I am going to get the Hoyt Alpha Max 32 or the Bowtech Admiral. I still have a month or so to decide. It's so damn hard though they are both such great bows. I think the Hoyt is just a touch better though.

5 layer laminate limbs.. thats all im saying......... ;)
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: demontang on March 29, 2009, 04:49:55 PM: I have a diamond black ice and love it.
Title: Re: Hunting Bow Brand
Post by: Hardtop on April 01, 2009, 07:45:06 PM: Come on hoyt guys we see you in the brush.