Athens Archery: Who here shoots or have shot their bows?

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  1. ARCHER_CHI_RHO

    ARCHER_CHI_RHO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I was curious to see if anybody around here shoots or have shot their bows?

    I'm currently stationed in Wyoming, and it appears they don't have any dealers anywhere near me.

    I was just curious because they seem like a really great company.

    Hope to hear from y'all. Thanks in advance.
     
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    ok...thanks
     
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    they make a great bow from everything I have heard..
     
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    We bought 4 of their bows 2 years ago. We had PROBLEMS with all 4 of them. It took FOREVER to get them and when they did come in 2 of them had to be sent in because the risers were junk. We were even told to put a whisker biscuit on one because it wouldn't tune properly. Mine sounded like you were pulling a cork out of a wine bottle everytime you shot it. There is no dealer around here and we decided not to shoot them because we were not afraid of if something happened but when it would happen. We told them there were problems with the bows and we were going to send them back and they said TOO BAD! I still have that POS because I don't even feel right to sell it to someone.
     
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    I have two of their Exceed bows. They are really well made with attention to detail. They are very smooth shooting. I had a problem with a crack in one of their sight brackets and they bent over backward to get a new bracket sent to me no charge. They make a great bow with outstanding customer service.
     
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    I live 10 miles from where they are made and know the owner of the company....for a target bow I do like the exceed....but for hunting im not a fan. All the ones I have shot were loud...I can't stand that in a hunting bow. The accomplice also had a lot of issues with the limbs splintering at the riser because they weren't seated properly. I know they replaced a ton of limbs on that bow...last one I shot was the recluse....better...but I'm still sticking with my Mathews& hoyt bows
     
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    ARCHER_CHI_RHO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Which of their bows was it?
     
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    Buy all accounts this years line up is there best ever.......
    That said no denying they have had a few problems in the past. Ihe only one I ever tuned had a few....issues ( i ended up swapping limb positions, shiming it and rebuilt the sting to new specs.). We got it shooting however it was more difficult than it needed to be. The aesthetics of them up till this year left much to be desired as well.


    This years models have really been over hauled, in look and design. The cam system has a lot of promise however its somewhat dated. You can get -08 to 10 elites with a similar design. I have been told that fit and finish this year is much improved, the draw cycle is said to be very comfortable( how can it not be with such a conservative binary system).
    The main issue I have heard via the 2015 models is a little to much feedback/vib post shot. That came friends shooting at the ATA. Several things can contribute to that like a poor tune/set set...however you would think that a company at the ATA would have their demo bows tune to the hilt.


    If you had a shop near buy that stocked the 2015 models they might be worth a look, i would stay clear of anything pre 15
     
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    ARCHER_CHI_RHO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Which one gave you all that trouble?
     
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    It while a while back, maybe 2011? Ibex I think
     
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    This years virtue and Solace look much more refined. I think I you looking for binary cam it wouldn't hurt to consider it if you can shoot them
     
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    ARCHER_CHI_RHO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Roger that. I Had a judgement on order but changed it to the virtue.

    I hadn't heard these problems being wide spread.

    I wonder if it was the ibex that monster raxx had a problem with.
     
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    I have not heard of any wide spread issues
     
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    I bought the Recluse and there were 2 other models we got at that time as well. I cant remember which ones they were though.
     
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    How much do you want for the lemon? :) is it right handed? Poundage? I'm sorry you had such horrible experiences.
     
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    Sorry not for sale. I am not going to sell a POS and take any chance of anyone saying anything bad about me for selling them a POS.
     
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    Roger. Just throwing it out there. :)
     
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    Dont get me wrong there are people who are going to say I am an ahole because I say what I think and like to give crap and joke around but it wont be because I sold a POS.
     
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    Out of Curiosity What issue is it giving you?
     

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