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Bow Case (8 inch stabiler issues)

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by tynimiller, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    So I love my new Axion 8inch stabilizer I just picked up...but the thing makes my bow about a half an inch too long for my bow case. What bow cases do you guys recommend? Now let me make it clear I just want a bow case with cushion and straps. Beyond that I'm not picky and I'm the type of guy that will not spend an extra $100 or so simply for stuff I don't need or a "name".

    *I should add I'm wanting to do a hard case again.
     
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    Why not remove the stabilizer while storing it in the case?
     
  4. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Don't mean to hijack the thread but Art Vandalay. That is an awesome username haha.
     
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    I have one of them bow cases gltomp mentioned that I'd be willing to send you. My new ZXT didn't fit in it so I picked up a new case. It's still in really good shape, I've had it for about 3 years and only paid $20 for it brand new because I don't think wal-mart knew what is was priced at other places so I kinda stole it seeing as it was priced about $50 at the sporting goods store right across the street. Let me know
     
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    If he doesnt take it id take it off your hands i just ran into the same problem as well.

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    That'll work, I can put a pic up if you guys want, but either way it's jus sitting in my spare room and I'm not getting any use out of it. I'd jus send it to whoever, no more than it cost me no reason to have money change hands, that way if it didn't work wouldn't be out nothing.
     
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    Sounds good if tynimiller doesnt want it just let me know.

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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    If I know it'll work I'll take it off your hands...anyway to know for sure if it does?
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    you know what though...that case looks a ton like the one I have already...gonna do some measuring tonight. I'll know tonight whether I'll take it or not...thanks!
     
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    I have an Octane 7" stabilizer on my bow, It is also 1/2" to big for my case. I bought the Stinger quick connect and it works great, It takes 2 seconds to remove and has not loosened up yet while shooting. It does add about 1.5" to the overall length.
     
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    Yea idk really other than jus goin off what the other guy said. I had my reezen 6.5 with a 6" stabilizer on it. My new ZXT fit but with the bigger brace height it was a little snug, more than I liked anyway, but I don't remember how much room was left for stabilizer.
     
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    Something maybe help make desicion, my ZXT is 15 3/4" from string to end of stabilizer. Stabilizer is 6" and when bow is put into this case there's little over 1 3/4" room for longer stabilizer. The reason my bow doesn't fit is either brace height difference or the fact it's also 3 to 4 inches shorter ata so the limb pocket area is hitting and forcing it to be tight. Hopefully this helps. Also the inside measurement of the case where the stabilizer would go is 17 3/4".
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    thanks man, I really am liking the idea of the stinger quick disconnect and believe I'm gonna try that first, so if anyone else can use it send it there way. thanks though!
     
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    Looks like ill give it shot if he wants to send it my way :tu:

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    No problem ty, that does sound like an interesting concept. That'll work tho oly, somebody outta try to get some use out of it if they can.
     
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    I just bought a zxt and was wondering what type of case you have for yours? I can't find one that it fits into?
     
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    I have an 8 in. stabilizer as well and I just unscrew it every time I put it away. To me its not worth getting a whole new case.
     

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