high country bows

[rednek]

Was wondering if anyone shoots these bows, never heard of these bows, they want 700$ just for the bow, can get a mathews for that, I shot the demo and was really impressed, looking for thoughts. thanks

[Pheasantnut]

Have never shot one, but I thought I heard (or read) something a couple of years back about them having problems with their limbs. anybody else hear something similar?

[ehntr]

Not a new company..................they have been around longer than Mathews and BowTech and lots of others...........since the 80's?. I used to own a HCA Excalibur. It was an excellent bow. Which bow are you talking about? Iron Mace? HCA has gone though some lean times...

[TreeGuy]

Yeah, my hunting partner/mentor uses one exclusively since he bought it new 16 odd years ago for $900. Although heavy, the thing is a TANK! Great bow. Besides dozens of deer (including 2 'triple plays'), it's killed 'yotes, a beaver, a badger, a rattle snake, etc. It gets the job done and well.

Tree

[packhuntr]

Not familiar with the name, never shot one. Hey Tree, with all snake numbers in decline across North America, that would not be a good thing to be shooting.... I hope it wasnt an Alberta rattler,,, big no-no.....

[TreeGuy]

Not familiar with the name, never shot one. Hey Tree, with all snake numbers in decline across North America, that would not be a good thing to be shooting.... I hope it wasnt an Alberta rattler,,, big no-no.....

That was about 12+ years back down in the 'Hat. I guess the place was crawling..........er, slithering with 'em. What's happening to the snakes? Longer, colder winters due to global warming?:evilgrin:

Tree

[packhuntr]

Im sure someone "in the know" could answer your question better, but i will take a small stab at it. UNDERSTAND, IM MERELY JOE BLOW HERE. Issues created by human population, ie habitat destruction and human created mortality, both accidental and intentional would be right at the top of reasons for all snake numbers to be in serious decline. The affected Alberta species, and i might not be naming them all here, but ALL ARE CONSIDERED SPECIES AT RISK. The common garter, more than one(i think two species). The Hognose (very uncommon in Southern Alberta, and i believe endangered). The Bullsnake, the Prairie Rattlesnake, and there are others. Afew major killer of snakes is highways, modern farming practices etc. The most serious problem lies with uneducated people who dont understand how important a role snakes play in the ecosystems they inhabit, and as a result are killed for whatever reason. One reason is the ever common excuse, "well, you dont have to live with them in your yard" etc etc.... I hear it often. Its a huge problem in southern Alberta in snake country. You have the educated ones and the uneducated ones, 50/50 lets say for arguments sake. The percent who believe in having wildlife in our future, give them room when encountered and drive around them on gravel and paved roads when they are spotted in that situation(very common), and afew will get out and use a stick to get them off the roadway. The other 50 percent consists of all the uneducated, and lets say 20 percent of that 50 percent couldnt care less and WILL run any snake over if seen on the road. My question to you would be, How important is it for the future of any wildlife that we educate others about the importance of leaving any wildlife encountered ALONE..... I would say very important, though, not a common response when your talking about snakes.....Very sad..... Its an issue that very deeply burns my ass.

[wctbowtech]

Great shooting bow. They warrenty their bows down to 3 grains per pound. The bow is extremely fast (406fps 30" draw 70pounds 230grain arrow). The brace height on the bow is 7". IBO rating on this bow is 350fps @ 30" 70 pounds and 350grain arrow. You will be hard pressed to get a faster bow with a 7" brace height. They come with barnsdale limbs and winner choice strings. With the lighter arrows it is a little on the noise side. I have several friends shooting this bow at 28" draw and are getting over 370fps. Lots of people say that the light arrow won't get good penetration, but I guy shot a moose last fall at over 60 yards and got a complete pass through. Another guy shot a elk at 35 yards and he also got a complete pass through.:D

[TreeGuy]

Its an issue that very deeply burns my ass.

That's cool, Pack. Weren't trying to cause a squabble, but thanks for the info. I learned something new today which makes it a good day.:wave:

Just thought it was cool that my pal has a rattlesnake on his list of bowkills, especially when the were in an area pretty infested with them..............12+ years ago.

Tree

[Redneckhunting]

Ive been shooting the HC four runner for about 4 years an it works awsome ive never had any problems with it other than trying new string im still useing it to this day.

[huntinggr81]

I started off with a High Country Safari about 9 years ago. It was a good bow to learn on. I then trade it for a Carbon 4 Runner Extreme - a very lightweight fast bow. I made my first big game kill with it (muley doe) & went on to kill several other big game animals including a bull moose with it. Four years ago as I was practicing just two days before hunting season my cable broke. I couldn't get a new cable in time for opening day, so I purchased a Mathews Outback to get me going, because I thought it would be worth it to have a spare bow anyway. The Outback was amazing & within an hour of getting it home I was shooting 3" groups at 40 yards. I took several more animals with my Outback, until it got stolen. I now shoot a Switchback & love it. I have my 4 runner as a back up bow & still shoot it from time to time. After shooting a Mathews I personally would never consider buying another High Country bow.

[cbanderson]

I have shot hca for years first a safari then a supreme both were awsome then i shot an alpine and bought one still love hca but love then alpine a little more. Hca used to be really heavy but have not tried any of the new ones.

[onthunter]

I had one for 15 years love that bow> I though thay were not around any omre just bough a mathews

[JohnS]

I shoot a HCA High Country Iron Mace 50-60LB and its so good I sold my Mathews Drenalin :evilgrin: much better to tune and they are FAST and super SMOOTH! even with a Heavy arrow. But its all up to the person themselves on what they like to shoot, but try a Demo bow if you can and you will be impressed with them.:cool:

[u_cant_rope_the_wind]

I have shot a high country bow for almost 15 yearsits a high country supreame wth custom limbs 110 LB draw weight i3 years ago i had a sliver come off one of my limbs I sent it backto them as Dan at trophy Book wouldnt honor the warrenty as I bought it from him so i sent rt to high country and they totaly rebuilt my bownew limbs new cams new cables and srtring the only thing that wasnt new was my riser and sites then the sent it back to methe only cost to me was shipping thre and back
I beleive it cost me $60.00 they are an awsome Bow and they honor their life time warrenty do be afraid to purchase one as they are a gr8 bow

[river_runner]

Was wondering if anyone shoots these bows, never heard of these bows, they want 700$ just for the bow, can get a mathews for that, I shot the demo and was really impressed, looking for thoughts. thanksWOW when i hear the word high country bow's i think of wayne carlton when he made that vhs of a moose call he made many years back he shot a big moose in bc useing a high country bow if my memory service me right ok videio for "IT's Time".sorry for the blah blah.