For all you bow hunters out there

[coaldigger]

The Switchback is still considered one of the best bows available. It is forgiving, fast and accurate. A decked out Switchback is a killing machine. I would love one, but my Ross Cardiac has yet to let me down.

I sold my '08 Cardiac last fall...good bow but mine had a little bit of hand shock/vib's after the shot...tried everything, had it tuned, tried a few different stabs, heavier arrows...etc but it stil had the vibs(after the shot) but it shot great !

I use to love Mathews and Bowtechs until I shot an ELITE bow. Love my GT 500

I have read nothing but good stuff about Elite Bows ! I would like to try one out !

If you decide to go the used route - check out archerytalk.com - lots of used bows in the classifieds there.

I was looking there but ended up buying a Parker Inferno, it was in the Bargin Cave at Cabelas. It arrived Friday and I'm trying to get it sighted in for a 3-D shoot this weekend. It has been -25 to -35 C the past few days here, so I set my target out side and shoot from inside the house out through the door.

Bruce

ArcheryTalk is where I got my '08 Ross Cardiac from & my twins Mathews mini-genesis. Lots of great info ! My 3D season starts here Sunday ! Can't wait !

 

[milani74]

I used to fiddle around with an old compound PSE in the 80's. I never was much good with it and it had really bad recoil. Then again, I was a teenager and had nothing to compare it too. Then last year, I got a Bowtech Outlaw and am very happy with it. I'm still learning but I've found that most of the updated bows out there are very forgiving which makes it very easy to shoot decent with them. I looked at the PSE's, Bear's and others but went with the Outlaw because it felt comfortable.
I've gone on a few archery shoots at local outdoor ranges and have completed their target courses which is really fun and gets you thinking about ranges and your shots. Some of them are pretty difficult, and I didn't finish very high. The targets that were most difficult were when you had to thread your arrow through a metal ring at say 10 yards, and still hit the target at 30. That and those 90 yard shots. I was lucky to hit the silhouette!
Still archery is extremely fun. Last year was my 1st archery season and I got a doe. What a great experience! Much different than riffle hunting for sure.

 

[sm-100]

I used to be very heavy into archery and shot just about anything I could get my hands on and always came back to High Country. They typically aren't on the cutting edge of technology, but are rock solid and I'd be comfortable picking up a used one any day. Of course I shoot fingers, so can't comment on the super short and fast bows.

 

[338375]

I used to fiddle around with an old compound PSE in the 80's. I never was much good with it and it had really bad recoil. Then again, I was a teenager and had nothing to compare it too. Then last year, I got a Bowtech Outlaw and am very happy with it. I'm still learning but I've found that most of the updated bows out there are very forgiving which makes it very easy to shoot decent with them. I looked at the PSE's, Bear's and others but went with the Outlaw because it felt comfortable.
I've gone on a few archery shoots at local outdoor ranges and have completed their target courses which is really fun and gets you thinking about ranges and your shots. Some of them are pretty difficult, and I didn't finish very high. The targets that were most difficult were when you had to thread your arrow through a metal ring at say 10 yards, and still hit the target at 30. That and those 90 yard shots. I was lucky to hit the silhouette!
Still archery is extremely fun. Last year was my 1st archery season and I got a doe. What a great experience! Much different than riffle hunting for sure.

Congrats on the doe last season. After you get your first critter with a bow, there is no turning back. It really is an awesome experience

 

[milani74]

Thanks,
It was a lot of fun and I always enjoy getting out in God's great outdoors.