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Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by julien, Nov 4, 2012.

  1. julien

    julien Weekend Warrior

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    my birthday is coming up and my parents are going to buy me a new bow. im stuck between a hoyt rampage xt and a hoyt charger. which one should i get?
     
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    Flip a coin... and when it's in the air you'll KNOW which one side of the coin you hopes comes up!
     
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    wolvenkinde Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Try them out for feel first if you can, and pick the one that feels better for you....better still if you can shoot a few arrows and then pick what shoots better for you.
     
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    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    good advice.
     
  5. Stick&Strings1988

    Stick&Strings1988 Newb

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    I just bought the rampage xt this year and I love it. I shot a ton of bows before making my decision, but I didn't shoot the charger. I suggest you shoot both, if you can, and pick the one that feels most comfortable in your hand.

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  6. julien

    julien Weekend Warrior

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    I have shot both and I'm still stuck
     
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    Stick&Strings1988 Newb

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    Haha sucks to be in your shoes then! :D Just ponder it for awhile and the decision will become clear. Good luck with your decision!!



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    I just got the new charger, and it rocks. Smooth draw, great let off and it is a thumper. Superior quietness I mean super stealth even the bow tech was like Wow that is a quiet bow. The vibration is also a thing of the past with this bow. I choose the Charger over the spider because IMO the Charger is more durable than the spider Plus it was A Bill and a half cheaper. No matter what one you go with I'm sure you will be pleased with either one after all it is a Hoyt.
     
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    I would definitley go and shoot both of them first. In my opinion there is no bad bow it all is a preference. One person may love hoyt and one may not. I personally have the hoyt rampage xt and i love it. It's a smooth drawing bow with a good back stop and they are reasonably fast. The bow fits me right and i'll be thwacking deer with it for years to come.
     
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    Dawn Assassin Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Charger ! Its a bad A$$ bow
     
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    scoot12 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I just purchased the Hoyt rampage xt and love it. Smooth draw, plenty of speed and a solid back wall, from what I understand the rampage xt is similar to hoyts top bow with a different riser. I am sure the charger is a great bow also, see if you can shoot both and decide. Scoot
     
  12. Sticknstringarchery

    Sticknstringarchery Grizzled Veteran

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    Ok so since you are stuck, pick the one that looks the most bad A. That always works out great!

    Really, I'm sure you will be fine with either.
     
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    Nick_P Weekend Warrior

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    You really cant go wrong with either. both are awesome bows! the Fuel cam is a smooth drawing an shooting cam, and the Charger draws very similiar to the RKT cam which i absolutly love. I have shot plenty of Rampages but have yet to shoot the charger. choose whichever one that suits you best. specs are very similiar to its all in how they draw and shoot. shoot'em both and make your decision!
     
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    Been shooting my Hoyt for 9 years and I have no complaints at all. Are there better bows, yes, but not for the $$ IMO. I could not afford a Mathews so I checked out a bunch of bows. The tie breaker for me is weird I admit, but the riser reinforcement bar that loops/runs behind the grip was something I liked and appreciate more every year. It makes for a great handle for carrying. And I like the way it looks. Nothing worse for your string server then carrying your bow by the string. Most likely my next bow is another Hoyt. Unless I find a super great deal on a used Mathews.

    Spend an hour handling and shooting them. One of them will rise above. Charger is a little lighter i think?
     
  15. TheBuckStopsHere

    TheBuckStopsHere Newb

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    At this point I'd pick it based on sight or name haha you really can't go wrong either bow! I'm most likely picking up a charger very soon
     
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    I have the Charger, and love it. I did not buy the package, I bought it bare bow and put a rip cord, and my other accessories on it. I have owned nothing but Bowtech and Diamond bows for years, and this is my favorite. Like it better than all my Bowtech Tributes that I owned, and I thought that bow would be my favorite forever!
     
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    I have the Rampage XT and love it. No complaints at all.
     

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