What bow is everyone using?

[Black Titan]

Just curious what everyone out there is shooting this season. What's your favorite arrow flinger and what makes you like it above others? Anyone excited for any of the new 2023 releases?

I shoot Elite, after trying a couple different brands. My hunting rig is an Enkore and my target rig is a Rezult. The draw cycle is so darn smooth, and pulling 70 on the Elite feels like 60 on other bows. The tuning ease and adjustability are a couple more reasons why I choose Elite.

BT

 

[Specializedjon]

I'm missing with my Mathews No Cam HTR and I'm pulling a whopping 65# now. I like the Carbon Express RED for the weight and the knock down power. I haven't "knocked" anything down with them yet but I've heard they do the job.

 

[UCStandSitter]

V3X 29 this year. Had the V3 31 last year. Was a bit long for how I hunt but the 27 had too steep of a string angle. The 29 is Goldilocks. Probably hold onto this guy for a few years.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Mathews Creed #70 with Carbon Express Red arrows. Just switched last year from my Switchback XT. Both are great bows and plan on using them until they are no longer usable.

 

[Hduke86]

Bowtech Solution, love how flat out easy it is to tune. The cam loc adjustments are the best thing since sliced bread. I'll stick with this one for a while. Got it the way I want and don't see a need in going for the latest and greatest. I'm slinging Black Eagle x-impact arrows.

 

[Black Titan]

Wow 3 matthews so far! I almost looked into a matthews, and shot a V3 31, but didn't like the big drop-off into the valley. It was a bit of a shock and I almost let it bounce off the back wall and slingshot my shoulder through the riser lol.

I wanted to try a PSE but no local dealers, and I didn't even bother with trying Hoyt because from what I've read, I knew I would like it but I don't have a Hoyt sized wallet haha.

BT

 

[Black Titan]

Bowtech Solution, love how flat out easy it is to tune. The cam loc adjustments are the best thing since sliced bread. I'll stick with this one for a while. Got it the way I want and don't see a need in going for the latest and greatest. I'm slinging Black Eagle x-impact arrows.

I think that's the one with very similar adjustments to the Elite SET system, isn't it?

BT

 

[Hduke86]

I think that's the one with very similar adjustments to the Elite SET system, isn't it?

BT

Not sure, I'll have to check it out and see.

 

[Hduke86]

I think that's the one with very similar adjustments to the Elite SET system, isn't it?

BT

Yea I just took a look, it is similar to it but just a different location on the bow it looks like.

 

[Specializedjon]

I shot a PSE Stinger (BPS special) for years. I've shot Hoyt and Bowtech but really like the Mathews. Wasn't sure about the engineering behind the No Cam but it works great. Great back wall and nice gradual valley. Nothing jerky about it. The only jerk is holding the bow.

 

[Black Titan]

V3X 29 this year. Had the V3 31 last year. Was a bit long for how I hunt but the 27 had too steep of a string angle. The 29 is Goldilocks. Probably hold onto this guy for a few years.
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Is that a pelican case? Love it! I need to get a good case for mine.

BT

 

[UCStandSitter]

Is that a pelican case? Love it! I need to get a good case for mine.

BT

SKB. More than I wanted to pay even on a deal but they are sturdy

 

[bowhunterfanatic]

Matthews Halon 6 for me. I typically keep a bow for 6-8 years minimum so I'll keep shooting this one for a while. Hard for me to imagine a bow that fits me much better.

 

[Urban_Hunter]

Bowtech Revolt X
I shot a ton of bows before settling on the Revolt.
I wanted to want the VX3 but every time i drew the bow it canted left and right until settling into place. The biggest problem I had with my Monster (besides a harsh draw cycle) was torquing the bow. I felt like it was a problem for me. I wanted to like the PSE but just didn't, felt bulky and clunky to me. I had pretty much wrote off Hoyt until I shot the Ventum. It's a great bow. I shot the Kure, it was great as well. My favorite was the Bowtech Solution SS. I got to shoot a demo unit and was waiting for one to come in when someone traded in the Revolt X. Shot them side by side and went with the Revolt, plus saved some coin since it was used.

In my opinion, both the Solution SS and the Revolt X maxed out, felt 10 pounds lighter than every other bow I drew back when set to "comfort" on the cam.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Samick Discovery riser, 45 pound Galaxy Sear limbs, Springy rest, Tight Spot quiver

Arrows; 32" Gold Tip 340, 100 grain brass insert, 125 grain Magnus broadheads, 4-inch feathers.

 

[Gobble4me757]

Matthew's vertix 70# with 29" draw. I just acquired before season. Switched from a 2010 Pse bowmadness and it's a gamechanger. Absolutely love this bow and don't plan on changing anytime soon.

 

[TNJones4530]

This year is a Hoyt RX7U I got for a steal at 70lbs. Backup bow remains my Athens Ridge 34 at 60lbs that's one of the quietest bows I've ever shot or heard.

 

[Black Titan]

This year is a Hoyt RX7U I got for a steal at 70lbs. Backup bow remains my Athens Ridge 34 at 60lbs that's one of the quietest bows I've ever shot or heard.

Nice! Athens is another brand I wanted to try, but again no local dealers close to me.

I want to get out and try the new Elite Omnia. Supposed to be a real nice shooter. Fast, quiet, stable while aiming. If Harvest has one in lefty I may make the trip up there to give it a go.

BT

 

[TNJones4530]

Nice! Athens is another brand I wanted to try, but again no local dealers close to me.

I want to get out and try the new Elite Omnia. Supposed to be a real nice shooter. Fast, quiet, stable while aiming. If Harvest has one in lefty I may make the trip up there to give it a go.

BT

Well hello local lefty.. I blind bought my Athens, heard they're even better this year.. That's also why I got such a good deal on my Hoyt. The struggles and benefits of being a lefty

 

[Black Titan]

Well hello local lefty.. I blind bought my Athens, heard they're even better this year.. That's also why I got such a good deal on my Hoyt. The struggles and benefits of being a lefty

Yeah being a southpaw certainly has its drawbacks, but there's a few benefits sprinkled in there.

The Rezult was my first experience with Elite, and I purchased it used, having never shot one. I instantly became a fan.

BT

 

[recurve60#]

Hoyt Pro Defiant Turbo.
And yes that is a 1984 Kwikee Kwiver from Odell's Sporting Goods. My parents spent money they didn't have to hook me up with a Proline cyclone from him when I was 13,

and I'll continue to use the quiver that came with it till I'm not able.

 

[recurve60#]

Samick Discovery riser, 45 pound Galaxy Sear limbs, Springy rest, Tight Spot quiver

Arrows; 32" Gold Tip 340, 100 grain brass insert, 125 grain Magnus broadheads, 4-inch feathers.View attachment 152815

I like how you roll. That's the true FOC brother.

 

[Easy3actual]

Shooting a Matthews VXR 28". Got it a during the middle of the season last year. The shop needed it gone so I gave it a home. It's my first bow and I have no complaints. It got its first deer with it two weeks ago. Still working out my stealth draw when the deer coming into bow range, but it's been a fun process to learn.

 

[JN]

I am hunting with a Mathew's v3x 33 this year. I shot a v3 31 last year and liked it and wish I had kept it as a back up bow but sold it to a kid wanting a new bow. I have a bow tech realm sr6 that I still shoot but it is just loud compared to the Mathew's even had the dealer look at but they couldn't find anything wrong. So I have started tearing it apart to see what the issue is. If I can get it to quiet down I may go back or using it since I like the back wall and grip better than the Mathew

 

[Black Titan]

Alot of Matthews shooters! Surely I can't be the only Elite fan around!

I've been working up some arrow builds for my enkore. Both based on Victory RIP XV shafts in 250 spine. One totals around 430 grains, with a 12% FOC, and the other is 415g with almost 19% FOC. Both shoot bullet holes through paper, and even the 515g is hitting around 280 fps.

havent decided which one i want to hunt with yet though. I gotta see which ones group the best.

BT

 

[Walker817]

I love my elite enkore. Bought it last year and couldn't be happier.

 

[Roadracer6]

Mathews V3 27" with 27" draw set at 62lbs. Never shot a more accurate bow personally. Had a Hoyt, and haven't touched it since I got the V3.

 

[CrossVolle]

V3X 33 70# 30.5 inches

 

[mayberryrick]

BowTech Revolt X GreenLeaf for me!

 

[Black Titan]

BowTech Revolt X GreenLeaf for me! View attachment 153573

Looks great! I've been thinking of having my black Enkore dipped in Realtree Edge.

BT