What do you shoot, why?
 

Im looking to buy a new bow come next hunting season. Ive been looking at higher end brands. I would like a 2012 model. Which brand do you guys prefer to shoot and why? What are the advantages of the brand you like compared to others?
I know ill have to get out and shoot a couple and get a feel for them but thought it would be good to see what every one else shoots.

I Shoot APA smooth, fast and dependable, hasnt let me down. Good all around bow a real pleasure to shoot

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I will be shooting a Mathews Q2 XL because I traded an auger for it and am just starting out again.

Not sure what to expect but have been told that it is a pretty good bow and seems quite a bit nice then my old Martin phantom that I started shooting before hurting my back.

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awesome bow

Athens Archery !
 

Athens Archery

Definatley one of the smoothest draw bows out there !

Rock solid back wall

The make all there own risers, strings, cams , peeps, quivers, sights and have there own anodizing and paint shop. Best machined risers out there!

Best customizing company out there!

ATA's available from 31 to 42 inches

Great speeds at over 333+

If you own an Athens bow it is covered under warranty, regardless if you were the original owner.
Our Warranty will fully cover Mfg Flaws for the life of the bow. not limited to but including (riser, cams and limb pockets)

The best customer service out there for a super durable and reliable bow, that doesn't increases prices for advertizing !

Hoyt what else do I need to say!

Couldnt vote :(
I shoot a Martin

I shoot a 10 year old PSE. Still shoots straight. Go for a 2011 model instead and get some better arrows. My frugal two cents

APA Python X. It's smoking fast and very stable. I love the value added features like the knife sharpener, the limb hanger, the carry handle. No vibration and quiet. The total package.

Four out of six of the brands you listed and a couple or few models of each and some brands you haven't listed. Shooting an Elite now. No reason other than change. The responses you get will be personal opinions with little objectivity. They all make good "high end" bows.

I shoot a bowtech destroyer 340, shot everything else, bowtech suits me the best.

How dare you forget Martin.
I shoot a Firecat it's fast and thats all Ive ever shot so I can't say its the smoothest or any of that crud

HCA Speedpro.....it is lighter and faster than a lot of the other new bows. Warranteed to shoot down to 3.5gr/lb. At 28.5inch draw it will shoot a 380gr arrow @305 fps. with a 7 or 7.5 inch brace height (I forget which it is). The guys at Calgary Archery Center shot a bare shafted arrow @ 480+fps......they tryed to break it and couldn't....:)

LC

Have you shot an Athens?

I never forgot anything, I dont like the other brands. So the bow i will be buying will be one of those brands not the others. So i was looking for opinions on those bows.

I also shoot an Athens. For me I shoot the Accomplice 34. I like a mid-long ATA and this bow fits the bill. It's fast, light, quite, and very forgiving.

I've shot a Hoyt, a couple Bowtechs but I like the feel of my Athens more.

Also the finish on the bow is awesome, and like Potty said you can customize your bow to how you want it.

To me Athens is a great company and builds and awesome bow!

a 2001 or so hoyt something er other, maybe 'enticer'
when the split limbs first came out. was a gift from an outfitter buddy, after my stuff got stolen back then.

I'd probably hang up my Martin if Athens signed me up on their Pro Staff team. :evilgrin:

Couldnt have said it better potty , Athens is by far the best bow ive ever shot and have the best customer service going..

mamba

I shoot a recurve bow!

Samick all the way!

go shoot all of them young feller. shoot just a few feet from the butt, and shoot with your eyes closed. concentrate on what feels best....of course make sure its sized right for you when you do this. dont get stuck on a name....pick the bow that feels best in your hand. the flagship model of each company is very very close to the next one....differences will be subtle.

Close minded at such a young age! Lol

" what do you shoot and why? "
Sorry guess I missed the question and the part where you had narrowed it down to these brands already :thinking-006:
Just feeling left out I suppose :scared0015:
No potty never shot and Athens ..... Why?

You should, alot of Martin and Apa guys that have, have made the switch !

Oh I'm sure if I seached around I would find several I like more but I am holding off until maybe next year .....I will keep them in mind!

Who/does anyone sell them in the Edmonton area?

Cheers,
Mike

Im shooting next years Prototype of APA and I can tell you that at 60lbs and my short draw length of 27 inches Im getting 330 out of it with a target arrow at over 5grs per pound. I have shot them all hoyt, Athens, Matthews and this APA is smoother than all I have shot. Besides APA is canadian made so that makes it that much sweeter......

I shoot Hoyt..

Because im the best so I want to use the best..

I also trust my life to them..

And thats no guff..

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Apa, has always been fast, and a good company. I used to shoot one and don't have anything bad to say about them. Nibal (sp) is a great guy too, and makes a good product !

I figured having a poll with certain brands then asking the question was narrowing it down... Guess I wasn't so good with my wording lol. Sorry!:sHa_sarcasticlol:

I Shoot Pse cause i like them and i want to !!Good Luck!