I'm using the Hoyt Ventum 33, set at 29" DL and at 70 lbs draw. Its a great bow, but a little heavy. My secondary bow is a Bear Legit. Both are great bows, and for the price, the Bear Legit RTH package is excellent for beginners.
What bow is everyone using?
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FLTENNHUNTER1
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Hoyt Carbon Element. Started shooting Hoyt bows in the early 1980's. Started with the best and will end with the best.
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I'm still shooting my 2012 Ben Pearson Legend 29/63. I purchased a Hoyt Carbon Element RKT and the Pearson at the same time. The Hoyt was a great shooting bow, but the Pearson at half the price was such a smoother draw and a whole lot quieter at the shot. I still buy bows to tinker with, but this one goes to the stand with me each fall. It's just so easy to shoot. I'm not sure what happened to Ben Pearson Archery, but looks like it's changed hands a few times. At the time, the Pearson rep told me the Legend's R2B2 cam system was designed by Kevin Strothers.
deerhunter10
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Shooting a hoyt nitrum. Shot the new matthews and switching brands the beginning of the year most likely depending on what they bring out new.
Bloodwolf1984
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diamond outlaw w 400gr gold tip ted nugent series....swhacker 125gr
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Black Titan
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Depending on how I'm feeling, either a Palmer Classic Recurve 62", about 58-59# at 29.5" draw length
Or
My Baltic Bows Longbow 62", 50# at 29.5" draw length
Nice! I bet hunting with that style bow is a whole different ballgame than a compound. I'd like to try one some day but know next to nothing about bows other than compounds.
BT
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Well this is my first year taking a traditional bow out hunting lol got my first recurve kill this year and hoping to get my first with a longbow too!
And I learned about traditional archery (form, aiming methods, etc) off of YouTube. Been shooting since April 2021 hoping to take it out this year!
Below are some awesome informative videos that helped me
The Push Archery
Clay Hayes' Playlist
Black Titan
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Well this is my first year taking a traditional bow out hunting lol got my first recurve kill this year and hoping to get my first with a longbow too!
And I learned about traditional archery (form, aiming methods, etc) off of YouTube. Been shooting since April 2021 hoping to take it out this year!
Below are some awesome informative videos that helped me
The Push Archery
Clay Hayes' Playlist
Awesome! Thanks for the info. I'll look over that before I take the plunge for sure. Half of the battle is finding something decent that's not made overseas for a lefty.
BT
Bought a new matthews v3 last yr at Christmas. Took it back the next day . Felt like an anchor and the draw cycle was harsh. Swapped it for a new bowtech solution ss. Absolutely the smoothest easiest to draw bow i have picked up. SS stands for super smooth and they aint lying. 7 " brace height . Which works great for me at 31" draw and 75 pounds
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1smoothredneck
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Mathews MQ32. Yea it's old. So am I. The deer don't care. I've been hunting with that bow since '99. I'll be shooting my son's two year old PSE next season, cause he's getting the Mathews Phase 4 33 for his birthday in March. I guess we both get new bows. lol
Mathews V3X 29...29" draw at 60 pounds.
EastTNhunter67
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I am currently using an Elite Impulse, older bow but works for me.
Shanman
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Put a Hoyt VTM 34 in layaway this evening, way over due. Looking forward to working with it before next season.
Methane
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No PSE fans? I love my Drive 3B. Picked it up at Dickson Sportsman 2 Decembers ago. I tried the Mathews, Hoyt, and PSE. Love the way this bow feels and it is light and small. Since it was the end of the year, black was my only color option.
EastTNhunter67
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Alot of great bows being made. Hoyt,Mathews,PSE,Elite,Prime etc etc.
Whatever bow feels right to YOU. Draw cycle,holding weight,string angle etc etc. Its all a personal choice.
Agree. Brand used to matter more than it does now. I am still a Mathews fanboy because it's what I've shot for almost 20 yrs and I'm comfortable with that feel. That said, I wouldn't shy away from a PSE, Hoyt, Prime or definitely an Elite. Big fan of those bows. Surprised what they've come out with at their price point.
EastTNhunter67
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Just noticed I have been wearing a Hoyt hat and I haven't shot my Hoyt in a few years. Haha
