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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: Hornseeker on December 03, 2009, 05:30:00 PM

Title: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: Hornseeker 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!!! ;)
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: xXx Archery on December 03, 2009, 07:49:44 PM: are you shooting fingers or release?
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: Hornseeker on December 03, 2009, 07:52:34 PM: I think I'd rather shoot release... Pros....Cons????
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: xXx Archery 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
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: Hornseeker 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???

Thanks,
Ernie
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: xXx Archery 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
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: Hornseeker on December 04, 2009, 07:46:13 AM: Tell me about "triple X G-Strings!!!" :o
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: xXx Archery on December 04, 2009, 08:43:41 AM: we Make xXx G-Strings ...we use BCY 452X strings and do any 2 colors you like. We Pre Stretch all the strings.
guys say they are as good as any other strings they have used.
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: bow kill on December 04, 2009, 10:08:30 AM: All that and at a great price for a great string. :) And sold by a site sponsor that does a lot in return for our great sport!!!!!
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: Hornseeker on December 04, 2009, 12:03:16 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...
Ernie
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: xXx Archery on December 04, 2009, 12:54:31 PM: Quote from: Hornseeker on December 04, 2009, 12:03:16 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...
Ernie

No I don't do Trad strings sorry
just Comp.
Title: Re: Opinions on Compound Choices... Long Versus Short!!
Post by: jackelope 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.