Torn between bows

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  1. jbparks

    jbparks Newb

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    Have an opportunity to get a Mathews Wake in exchange for the Halon. Never been able to shoot the Wake. Anyone have experience with both bows and what are your pros and cons of each?
     
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    bow nut Weekend Warrior

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    I could be wrong .... But I thought the wake supposed to be taller, bigger brace height, more of a target bow, Halon is shorter for hunting too
     
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    killer chill-r Weekend Warrior

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    What Halon do you have? The Wake is 5" longer ATA & only a 5" brace height. Havent shot Wake & it depends on what kind of hunting you'll be doing. I like a short ata bow for tree stands.
     
  4. bow nut

    bow nut Weekend Warrior

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    Don't have one, never said I did, but anybody can find that info easily.
     
  5. jbparks

    jbparks Newb

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    The Wake is advertised by mathews as a hunting bow with a bh of 5". My halon is a bh of 6". I plan on hunting mainly deer and feral hog. But hope to do some elk.
     
  6. kurveball18

    kurveball18 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'd go with the Halon :)
     
  7. Marauder

    Marauder Die Hard Bowhunter

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    If I had my pick between the two, I'd pick the Halon hands down. More of your all around bow. It has a lot of similarities to the Wake but for hunting it's probably better and comes with a smaller price tag.
     
  8. Shocker99

    Shocker99 Grizzled Veteran

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    Never shot the Wake but I just shot a Halon and man was it nice. Not gonna lie
     
  9. ICSFreak

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    I have not shot the Halon. if I did in fact shoot the halon, I would end up owning one. I cant afford that right now
     

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