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Old 05-19-2016, 09:44 PM
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Hey guys, looking at buying a new bow for the upcoming season. For the last 6 years I've used a Parker Hunter Mag. It's served me well but would like to upgrade. I've read reviews for quite a few and the Bear Crux has caught my attention. Anyone have any experience with this model?

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Old 05-19-2016, 10:01 PM
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It's a good starter bow for the money, personally I'd save up a few hundred more and get a higher end model, something you'll be happy with for a lot longer.

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Old 05-20-2016, 07:54 AM
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jlgsgw has a good point...the Crux although a good bow for its money is not really an upgrade from what you have now, both bows...great bows for the dollar are rated as entry level bows...meaning good quality bows to see if its an interest you want to pursue without investing a big dollar...

Its obvious your interest is there, so as jlgsgw stated perhaps saving an extra few hundred and getting a higher end bow will serve you better...

Shop around ..shoot a few...the bow will pick you or you will know which one it is... Although I have access to high end bows my choice for hunting is the APA viper AIR...outstanding value at the $800.00 dollar mark...it wasn't the cost but the feel and the connection with the bow that sold me...for me one of the most accurate and versatile hunting bows I have ever shot...

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Old 05-20-2016, 08:32 AM
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jlgsgw has a good point...the Crux although a good bow for its money is not really an upgrade from what you have now, both bows...great bows for the dollar are rated as entry level bows...meaning good quality bows to see if its an interest you want to pursue without investing a big dollar...

Its obvious your interest is there, so as jlgsgw stated perhaps saving an extra few hundred and getting a higher end bow will serve you better...

Shop around ..shoot a few...the bow will pick you or you will know which one it is... Although I have access to high end bows my choice for hunting is the APA viper AIR...outstanding value at the $800.00 dollar mark...it wasn't the cost but the feel and the connection with the bow that sold me...for me one of the most accurate and versatile hunting bows I have ever shot...

Neil
OK Neil , you twisted my arm, send me up one of those m32 and let me shoot it for just 5 or 6 years and then I promise I'll consider buying it lol

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Old 05-20-2016, 09:06 AM
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OK Neil , you twisted my arm, send me up one of those m32 and let me shoot it for just 5 or 6 years and then I promise I'll consider buying it lol

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You wont like it too much bow for you lmao
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You wont like it too much bow for you lmao
Lol by the time I get him to order it in an 80lber you might be right

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Old 05-20-2016, 09:23 AM
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Lol by the time I get him to order it in an 80lber you might be right

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Tuned one last week for pre string stretch/ settlement and she was cranking 74lbs on a 70 lb ...think I saw smoke or vapor trail on arrows...lol

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Old 05-20-2016, 09:25 AM
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Tuned one last week for pre string stretch/ settlement and she was cranking 74lbs on a 70 lb ...think I saw smoke or vapor trail on arrows...lol

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Old 05-20-2016, 08:15 PM
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I bought the Bear Arena 34 last year and I love it. But like They say said make sure you go shoot some different ones cause they are all really nice. Save the extra money up and get a bit higher end one you will be happy in the end.
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