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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Titan-1 on April 29, 2009, 02:15:31 PM

Title: Ever shot one?
Post by: Titan-1 on April 29, 2009, 02:15:31 PM: Have you ever shot the APA Viper? :dunno: I shot one last year and had to have it :tup: !!! It was the first time I ever shot a bow that I liked more than my Mathews XT, I love Mathews bows but the APA was flat out impressive. (For me anyway.) Has anyone else shot an APA and what did you think?
Title: Re: Ever shot one?
Post by: JBar on April 29, 2009, 06:32:30 PM: Not a bunch of those out there, what shop were you able to shoot it? They've been putting out some impressive speeds for awhile now, they seem to be a sleeper type bow company.
Title: Re: Ever shot one?
Post by: RyanD on April 29, 2009, 07:13:03 PM: Three Rivers in Longview (great shop by the way) :) carries APA and Elite. I personally have never shot one but I have heard good things....
Title: Re: Ever shot one?
Post by: Titan-1 on April 30, 2009, 10:01:16 AM: Yes you can shoot and get one at Three Rivers Archery in Longview WA.
They also have the Techno Hunt that is a kick in the a$$ to shoot. The APA Viper was the first bow I ever shot that made me want to put down my XT and I've shot allot of differant bows. I loved my XT but the APA had a smoother draw, faster, just as quiet, if not a tad quieter and just a flat out awesome bow. You can contacted Three Rivers Archery for more info at # 360-636-2595 It will be worth the drive to check them out.
Title: Re: Ever shot one?
Post by: bowhuntin on April 30, 2009, 06:16:35 PM: Never heard of it until you asked. Went and looked them up. It seems they put a lot of thought into designing their bow. Kind of seems like it would be a pain in the a** to have it serviced some where though since not many dealers are carrying them.
Title: Re: Ever shot one?
Post by: coonhound on April 30, 2009, 07:58:15 PM: I shot one down at 3 rivers also, man I couldn't agree more...then I went and bought the Hoyt Alphamax 35 and even though I love the AM35 I think I probably made a mistake by not picking up the Viper or the longer Python. I shot just about every bow made in my search and I would have to say it's the smoothest shooter out there.

I've heard some people say they're gimicky...I don't think they'd say that if they picked one up. I really liked the handle and limb hook, don't really care about the broadhead wrench and sharpener though.

Coon
Title: Re: Ever shot one?
Post by: jae on May 02, 2009, 06:44:24 AM: They are a great bow. Went to Three Rivers Archery and Outdoor also, Great Shop.