I got to shoot the Destroyer 340 tonight for the first time and the word mirrors most, WOW! 29" 60lb Destroyer 340, 300 grain arrow shot 330 fps. My 82nd at 62 lbs, 316 grain arrow shoots 327 28.5" draw. The 350 would have been faster yet. I was shocked at how smooth this draw was on such a speed bow. I cannot even fathom those that say there is a slight hump on this bow, this one had no hump. It rolled to the back wall as smooth as any bow I've ever drawn. Ever and that includes the 10 Bowtech and 10 Hoyts I've owned through the years all with all test fire bows I've shot including Darton, Martin, Mathews, Alpine, Bear whatever. The bow was every bit as quiet as the CP bows. I was standing back talking with the shop owners when her son was shooting the 340. I was roughly 5 yards behind them and never heard the bow but heard the arrows smack the target. The shot was surprisingly dead. I say surprising because again, this IS a speed bow. I now gauge all bows off my CP line up. This 340 was every bit as dead as the Admiral. There was however a very slightly twinge if you will that lasted a split second and I'd doubt one would ever even notice it but it is because the bow is that dead. Is it the Flex Guard like some mentioned? I'm not sure as I really played with it and couldn't figure it out. I understand it's not in the 350 which is why I'm doubting the FLX Guard unless the 350 has a shorter one. I'll have to inquire. I drew and let down the bow several times and it was very easy and smooth to let it down and I will admit to having that difficulty with my 82nd. As much as I love my 82nd, it may have to find a new home if I shoot the Destroyers as well. My only hope is that Bowtech uses the Destroyer technology in a longer ATA for target. It's a natural transition. For the sake knowing, I shot the Z7. Now I know ya'll call me biased or a fanboy etc... and although the Z7 shot very nice, the two don't compare. The 340 was quieter, calmer, more dead at the shot. The Z7 wanted to kick up, the 340, calm. I thought it but the shop owners son said what I was thinking and he's not a fanboy of any bow as they sell Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech and a few others.
I have been holding off on a brand new bow for quite awhile, and you guys are making me want to really really shoot this bow.
Im a huge Bowtech fan, but are the limbs as ugly as they look in the pictures Ive seen. One the top where is says Destroyer looks to be cluttered with a design that doesnt seem to fit...am I mistaken?
I swore NOT to buy a new bow for 2010 but the laminated limbs along with the good reports may have me trying one out soon. Admittedly I have to shoot a Rytera Alien as well. But its going to have to take something fantastic to pry my Allegiance from my hands.
I'll also be in the market for a new bow by spring and will be shooting the Destroyer myself....along with a few other bows as well. Hard to take a Bowtech review serious from a guy wearing a Bowtech hat and shirt! I kid Rob! I kid!!!!!!! :D
You know, I've read that a lot and I went in to see that for myself as well and to be completely honest, in person, The decaling on the limbs is almost non existent. They (limbs) are narrower than I suspected and thicker. The whole bow is built "tough". The other thing is the grip is much more narrow than I expected too. I love the 09 grip, the Destroyers are almost there. They are somewhere between that of the Air Raid and the 09 line but closer to the 09 line. Perfect for what I like in a bow grip. (Mirrors Hoyts).
CM, I have an 06 Allegiance and it's going out the door. I love my 82nd but alas, it may too be going out the door. The Destroyer is all that and then some. I feel it draws so much better than my Alley with so much more speed to boot.
I knew that would come from someone Dan but honestly I thought it'd be dm. :D Shooting one is a must. They might not be for everyone but, yeah actually these two bows are for everyone. :p
Yeah, I was along too. Rob has it pretty well nailed. Sweet bow. Had we more time, I'd have liked to shot it next to some of the other company's flagship 2010 offerings as the shop had most of them as well. The Z7 was the simple choice as I wanted to see if I could see what the buzz was about. Like Rob said, it's a nice bow, but it does not compare. Anyone standing in the same room watching both bows shoot could tell you that. Tonight did what I thought it would, make me wish harder that my 340 was here. Those of you who know, probably though I looked funny at 29" RH, when I am 30.5 inch LH. I shot RH for many years before making the transition, so tonight was not totally foreign. BTW, the wet spot is from a leaky bottle of baby milk, yeah my 5 month old made his first trip to the shop tonight as mom was working. Fed up at the 20 yard line, while Uncle Rob was drilling centers with the 340.
Eh, you just look like you're trying to copy David Blanton's form in his video review of the Destroyer. :D
And hilarious thing is all the AT engineers and experts wanted to say Blanton was too LONG with that form. More proof of their collective brainpower.
For me, it's hard to take someone serious when they have a gay lanyard hanging from their keys, out of their pocket...:D Great review Rob. I will honestly say that this bow has me more excited to get than any other, ever. Part of that might be due to the fact that I used to be able to shoot prototypes months before they were released and when I went to the plant back in Sept. on D-day, the Destroyers were out killing stuff with Sales Reps...
And Ben has TESTIfied that this is one bad azz bow. You KNOW it's good when it makes a guy pizz himself...:D:p Let's just hope Rob doesn't have a wet spot anywhere on his backside...:D
We're all gettin' to be that age, brother! Or in Pat's case... grandbabies! :D Best excuse to go in Toys R Us and look around! :D
I'll try one, just as soon as I see a left-handed, short draw, low poundage one around. ha.... That will be like..... never.
