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Post by Freeborn on Oct 3, 2018 6:16:51 GMT -6
Kind of the answer I expected from this group. It would make sense to minimize every opportunity for failure (including better equipment) if you had a realistic chance at a once in a lifetime animal, but throwing money at it isn't always what makes "us" feel good or right. I follow the same plan you described with meticulous planning and preparation, but little money spent. I shoot a Bear Game Over that I bought many yrs ago. I just went to ebay and found one for $36 with free shipping. I've wanted a Prime for a LONG time but won't shell out the money. I replace my bow about every 10yrs and it's never with a new model, it's always a model that's a couple of yrs old. Until I get all the little things right, more money on a better mouse trap isn't gonna change my outcomes. I'm talking about better access routes, staying out longer (Like starting in April for work areas, or December 31st for non work areas), better stand concealment, diligent selection of sit locations based on wind, scent containment, and real time scouting for hot trails and understanding why they're using them. This is pretty much where I'm at. Im still dialing my property in for bow and Hunting smartly trumps a new bow every time.
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Post by MN Slick on Oct 3, 2018 11:21:05 GMT -6
A new bow is a want like most things in life. I used to want one every other year but they were far less expensive back then. Now I hold onto them for 4 and sometimes more. There seems to be an incredible amount of litigation in the archery industry which is obvioulsy being priced into bows. Ridiculous!!
I like the tunability of Bowtech's Overdrive Cam which I learned to tune myself. Proshops tune bows like they don't own them, LOL. Last 2 bows I've picked up had the draw stops placed in 2 different lengths plus one was so far out of sync it was like drawing a recurve.
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Post by jbird on Oct 3, 2018 13:22:54 GMT -6
A new bow is about as related to me killing a 160" buck as me getting new golf clubs making me PGA ready! An old saying from my baseball days.....It's not the glove/bat's fault!
I agree as technology changes you can get a few little tweaks here and there, but again....I doubt it's game changing.
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Post by jbird on Oct 3, 2018 13:23:38 GMT -6
I "think" this is going to be my next bow. I don't plan on spending much money on it! That hedge Cat?
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Post by Catscratch on Oct 3, 2018 13:41:05 GMT -6
I "think" this is going to be my next bow. I don't plan on spending much money on it! That hedge Cat? Yep.
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Post by jbird on Oct 3, 2018 13:44:55 GMT -6
I thought so. That is some hammer hard shit right there! I just cringe thinking of the beating the saw chain took! Neat wood when it's done, but it certainly can be hard on the tools getting it to that point.
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Post by Catscratch on Oct 3, 2018 13:55:38 GMT -6
I thought so. That is some hammer hard shit right there! I just cringe thinking of the beating the saw chain took! Neat wood when it's done, but it certainly can be hard on the tools getting it to that point. I run a full chisel cut on my chains. They last a pretty long time but do spark a lot when I'm cutting the old stuff. My sharpening guy know's that I only cut hedge and makes sure I have everything right... and for God's sake don't let it run out of bar oil even for a moment.
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Post by snowracerh on Oct 5, 2018 9:10:58 GMT -6
Bought a new mathews halon a couple years back to replace one that was 10 years old. Honestly didnt shoot much different. I actually shot worse for a while until I got used to it. Its a nice bow but definetly not a game changer
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Post by batman on Oct 5, 2018 9:24:47 GMT -6
My kid shoots a Bear recurve circa 1967. Its worth more today than it was new. All you crazy compound guys can suck on that!
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Post by wiscwhip on Oct 5, 2018 9:45:43 GMT -6
Kodiak Magnums are badass!
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Post by badgerfowl on Oct 5, 2018 9:56:42 GMT -6
I had a 2001 Mathews Ultra Max I used until 2012 when I got a Helim. Huge difference between those two bows. I'll shoot the helim for another 5 years or so before even thinking of getting another.
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Post by kabic on Oct 5, 2018 11:15:00 GMT -6
You archers have money to burn, my 30-06 is 100 years old.
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Post by Sandbur on Oct 9, 2018 3:52:10 GMT -6
I have a 2004 Parker hanging in my man cave. It would still kill deer if I shot it. I have a “new” Parker that is probably a 2012 or so. I don’t see any reason to get a new bow. People who buy a new one every year or two are nuts. Be careful. A MN DNR survey has shown that super old dudes don't see any reason to buy a new bow. Just ask one. Sonny, who do you think you are talking about?
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Post by Sandbur on Oct 9, 2018 3:59:22 GMT -6
My kid shoots a Bear recurve circa 1967. Its worth more today than it was new. All you crazy compound guys can suck on that! I have my first bow, which is probably a 67 or 68 Bear Recurve. I also have my first compound, an early, left hand Allen. Currently, I don’t care if I ever shoot a deer with a bow or now a crossbow. Might do so, if the time is right.
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Post by Sandbur on Oct 9, 2018 4:00:10 GMT -6
I missed this thread earlier, we will ship Ellison to any state that wants him.
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