Who's shooting Parker bows?

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  1. Unforgiven

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    Just curious since I was unable to find anything active or archived regarding Parker.....which surprises me.
    So, if you're shooting a Parker, what model and how do you like it? Pros? Cons?
     
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    I have had a Parker Buck Hunter for about 5 years now. For the price I feel its a really great bow. Its not as silent or quick as my brother's Hoyt but thats comparing apples and oranges. As I said, for the price I have no complaints with it and would buy another one without question.
     
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    I have the Parker Legend XP . I love it . I got it 3 years ago and have taken two bucks with it.It's easy to draw at70# and is really quiet.
     
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    I got a parker trailblazer xp it shoots very good and is smooth and quiet. I wouldnt get the package but the base bow with stuff you buy and put on it is a very good bow
     
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    OHbowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I bought a Parker Wildfire some years back to get me into bowhunting and I'm still hunting with it. Its not their top of the line model but is shoots great and I get compliments on how quiet it is. I'm sure I'll upgrade eventually but for now its a great bow for the price. I also love Parkers customer service. I damaged the cam when I took a shot and it hit the rail on my tree stand, they replaced it for just the cost of shipping no questions asked.

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    what OH. bowhunter said. I shoot a inferno and love it can't wait to see what they come out with in 2012.
     
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    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I shoot an inferno. Plenty fast and flat shooting. My only complaint was it was a little noisy, but I solved that. Great bows made by guys in VA.
     
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    mnbowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Parker Spitfire, Didn't care much for it.

    It was a loud bow, not a very smooth draw. But like you said, Its a decent bow for the price. I wen to Cabelas and that's where it got me..
     
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    i have a inferno i like it shoots good
     
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    I have an inferno also nhbow, thing is awesome. Just picked up an arrow and accessory kit too
     
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    i have a pursuer xp , nice shooting bow !
     
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    I got a buck hunter when I was 14. It was slow with a very spongy wall but pretty quiet. It was great when I was a kid. Now my girlfriend shoots it. Overall though it was a solid well built bow. Took all the beatings I threw at it like any stupid 14 year old would
     
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    It was great when I was a kid. Now my girlfriend shoots it. Overall though it was a solid well built bow.???


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    I shot a Parker Buck Hunter for a long time. From when I graduated from my youth bow until about four years ago. I upgraded to a Bear just because I was really getting into it and I had money saved up for an upgrade. The parker was great for the price and I am now giving it to my girlfriend so she can get into archery. I personally think that Parker gets hidden in the shadows of the big boys, but when you have a budget to consider it is a great value option.
     
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    I shoot a Sidekick XP, have had it since I got into bowhunting in 08. It was what I could afford at the time. I am now noticing that it doesn't have a solid backwall and while not super loud I think it's louder than some of the newer bows with newer technology.
     
  17. NebMo Hunter

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    I used to own a parker blazer, it was a cheap entry level bow, took my first archery deer with it.
    I got rid of it not because there was anything wrong with it, i just simply wanted a nicer faster quiter bow
     
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    I shoot the parker enforcer(usually just during the late season or on bear hunts) but my first two shots with it ended in a robin hood. im very impressed with the overall performance
     

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