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Looking for a new long draw length bow

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by Mahoney86, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. Mahoney86

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    Spent some time tuning my bow today at the range and got refitted. Im shooting at 29" and 60lbs. The tech suggested I go to 31" and 70lbs. I have a Bowtech Tribute currently so I think Im going to look for something to upgrade as long as it is worth while. I like the feel of Matthews bows, but I am not a huge fan of single cam bows
     
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    Try PSE, they make some long draw bows. PSE makes fast, accurate, easy to tune bows (because they have tuning marks) that will suit you well. I had primarily been a Mathews man until I saw a PSE that my buddy had. Now I really like them.
     
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    I have only shot a few Matthews bows and they have been extremely smooth compared to my Bowtech. One thing I have noticed though is that a lot of bows that have draw lengths over 30" is the FPS dramatically decreases. I have not had any experience with PSE before
     
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    Longer draw bows should have a higher FPS, Look at the PSE Freak i think its like 350fps
     
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    big_quillie Weekend Warrior

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    Ah Dogfish, a fellow PSE shooter. Thats what I like to see. Were a minority around here you know.
     
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    Tyler Durden Weekend Warrior

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    I'm currently using a Bowtech Guardian with my DL set to 30.5 and honestly its a little too short. I was looking into the Bowtech Insanity CPXL. It has DL out to 32 ate 340 fps. I also appreciate that they provide a 15% discount for all military, active duty and Vets. Good luck in your search.


    http://www.bowtecharchery.com/#/productBreakdown?r=products_products&i=39
     
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    Pro V1 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I love my CPXL! 31.5" draw & had it clocked @ 337 fps.
     
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    I also shoot PSE and there are very few of us around i noticed.
     
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    I'll put my evo up against any brand.
     
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    The New Breed Eclipse is capable of going to 31" draw if you're looking for something different.
     
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    I have a Mathews MR 7, thing is a beast, 31" draw, not a single cam. Another bow you may want to look into is the Obsession line, they have a bow that is a 31" draw, I believe it is the Obsession SS, and it is a nice shooting bow as well. I got to test one out over the summer just for kicks.
     

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