what bow do you shoot poll

[baconbuster_05]

what brand bow? me personally.....i'm a hoyt guy!

[jindydiver]

My compound is a Darton
My fourth Darton and when it looks old I think I will buy a fifth :D

[Puk]

I think enough of us shoot Martin that there should be a section in there for it. :shock:

Puk 8)

But hey, who cares what i think. :D

[jindydiver]

My compound is a Darton
My fourth Darton and when it looks old I think I will buy a fifth :D
No ya wont ,, you love ya longbow and ya recurve too much :D

Maybe you are right
after this Darton wears out I might end up with a black widow :lol:

[jlw712]

I shoot a martin Jag. Only one I've shot with and love it.

Jo

[aussiehunter]

im a mathews sort of guy,ive had jennings,brownings,york,hoyt,im now on my third mathews,just keep getting better..jmoh... :D :D

[Warlocke]

Have just sold my last Hoyt and am waiting for my Matthews Outback.

Love the Hoyt just always wanted to try a Matthews.

[jason]

i have always had PSE but my mate gave me his bowtech patriot and wow. Was going to buy a mathews but cannot go past a free bowtech. Hits hard and is super quite.

[chris]

Bowtech for me

Chris

[granty]

pse for me it is ma first bow and i'm happy with it

[Krusty]

martin for me

[Puk]

Samick Talon recurve and a Martin Phantom.
Puk 8)

[interceptor]

I started with an entry level PSE, shot it pretty good once I learnt the important details, stance form etc.

Then I decided to buy the best I could find for my style and type of archery, Mathews Ultra 2 won out over a lot of other bows that I tried. I am on my second Mathews now, Switchback, Bloody awesome. I just wish they would make an 80 pounder, maybe 07.

Cheers Noel

[PeterM]

I started with a martin, then had 2 McPherson’s, then a Browning, then an Oneida and have been shooting a Darton for the last 5 years, and I’m soon jump ship to a Hoyt I think!

[aussiehunter]

peter m,r u saving the best to last..mathews???? only mucking about.. :D :D ..id had thought the darton would be a sweet bow,i reckon if i wasnt shooting my mats id go for a darton...cheers pat :D

[PeterM]

peter m,r u saving the best to last..mathews???? only mucking about.. :D :D ..id had thought the darton would be a sweet bow,i reckon if i wasnt shooting my mats id go for a darton...cheers pat :D
If they made the outback or switchback in 80lbs I would have one mate or then again no I wouldn’t they only got 30 in draw, i need 30 1/2 to 31 is preferred, but they wont make heavy limbs anyway.

Darton made me some customs limbs for my maverick and the too you the truth there is no real reason to chance my maverick still performs as good as bows that are 3 years newer, the only thing with the Mav is the hand shock, which really is no problem. It will take some fine deer again this year, you wait, well wait till next week anyway!

The BowTech would have been good but there’s not enough draw length in the 2 models I want, and there crappy 2 piece quivers are a disgrace to the company that turns out a finely crafted bow to say here slap this piece of plastic junk on the side while your at it!

We all just like a change now and again hey.

[Dale Furze]

I started with a Hoyt Prohunter, then an Onieda, Back to a Hoyt, threw in a Badlands Boarbuster recurve, now shoot a Darton Maverick and the head doctor wants to know why I also have a Badlands Longbow :oops:

[aussiehunter]

peter m,maybe have a look at the switchback ld goes up to 32inch draw,but in 70lbs..i know what ur saying about the bowteck quiver,a mate up here turned up with the new model,nice bow,but what a dissapointment the quiver was.....strange why mathews dont bring out 80lb limbs,guys want em...good luck on the deer,im hanging for the wet to be over and get out amongst them...cheers pat :D

[Dave]

Have just sold my last Hoyt and am waiting for my Matthews Outback.

Love the Hoyt just always wanted to try a Matthews.

You won't be disappointed, I love my Outback :D

[Owen]

i shoot a Reflex Gamegetter, good consistant bow hoping to get a mathews switchback when i save up a bit more coin but for now the Reflex dose the job 8)

[Anath]

Jennings Carbon Extreme XLR.

[bowriver]

I also shoot a reflex gamegetter

[Questions]

Pearson Pride, i love it. Awesome bow, smooth, quiet and shock free!

[XTfreak]

Started with a Darton then Bear Whitetail, PSE, High Country, Golden Eagle Evolution, Pearson Spoiler a couple diffrent CSS Talon and System, a 70lb Martin Jag and now Im shooting an 80lb Martin Sabre.
Bill

[Piggy]

Currently have a Hoyt Supatec although I don't really use it anymore as I now just shoot my Black Widow recurve

[jay]

Still shooting with my First bow , the pse nova still only at 60 pounds though, bloddy crook sholder! Anyways im looking to upgrade to one of the new Mathews Switchbacks... just have to try befor i buy :twisted:

[aussiehunter]

jay u will want to have the money in ur hand,as u wont want to leave without it after testing.... :D :D :D

[chris]

Jay, be for you try a Switchback, try a bowtech. go to a shop that has the two bows, then bye bough and be happy, but a bit poorer :D

Chris

ps, give the bowtech as go, you will be surprised.

[aussiehunter]

yes u will be surprised,how great the switchy is..lol :D :D
chris only friendly stirring :D ive shot a couple bowtecks..nice also...

[chris]

Assiehunter
OOOPS :D
Aussiehunter

the SB are a nice bow, a very nicr bow. they just did not make one over 70lb, but very smooth and quite, BUT not as much go as the bowtech and i am not just talking about speed.

and i love stirring, or geting stired up. its just like paine, it lets you know you are alive.

Chris

[barebow]

Where do I start,Jennings Carbon Extreme,65#Grizzly recurve,several Hoyts,Carbonites and Enticer,Jennings XLR,45# Bushranger longbow,PSE Baby G,,Aero-Force X80 and now have 2 Oneida Black Eagles and a PSE Optima recurve at 44# plus a few others like a couple of Reflex bows.

Nothing like a bit of variety........ :lol:

[welly]

Had many others before, and ended up with a Bowtech Allegiance. Bloody fast and absolutely quiet. Defenitly Bowtech:P

[jay]

When choosing a bow after all the other factors are taken care of the only one left is how sweet it looks..I like the shape...of both the Mathews switchies and the bow techs... but i have a hard i mean its a hard choice between the two :twisted: (Ill take the switchback Challange and see what happens )

[timbo]

Martin Cougar 3 for the range.
Martin Slayr SE for the bush,
Martin Rebel 52' recurve and to top it of a
62' Martin longbow.

Have never shot anything else, but would be keen to try an ultra tech and a mathews ovation. Just to see what all the fuss is about.

Cheers Tim

[Luke]

On my third hoyt...had a bowtech...started with and still have a York "Boss" (all timber compound)...shoots like a dream and will NEVER part with it.

luke ;)

[Wareagle]

Hunting bows: Hoyts Turbotec 80lb-30in.,Mathew Switchback 70lb-30in.
Target Bows:Hoyts Ultra Elite 70lb-31.5in.,Pro Elite 70lb-31.5in.
Mathews Apex 70lb-31.5in, Apex 7. 71.5lb-30.5in.

In compounds I have always ever shot Hoyt's my 7th turned up today !
for the past 18months I have hunted with the Cam-Half Ultratec and had a very good time.

I say it every time , "this is the best bow I have ever shot" I will keep this one for ever , but then you shoot the new model , and well you know how it is !

The New TRYCON will re-write the books , I have shot it all day ,its the fastest smoothest quietest thing I have had anything to do with and I have shot most of them out there , dont buy another bow until you have shot one of these , you will hate yourself if you do.

I have hunts for Reds, Chital and Fallow all in the next six weeks , so I hope to be able to put it to its intended use soon.

[Mozza]

mathews outback 70# hunting
bear kodiak magnum 60# recurve
mathews ovation 60# target

[adam]

Any serious hunting recurve or longbow that I had practice with. Hoping for a new habu recurve.

At Mo
its a fred bear t/d recurve and a armstrong longbow.

Adam

[brian]

started out with a crappy samick target recurve - 25#
got sick of shooting blanks with that one so got a samick talon - 60#
that was a good bow, but then i wanted try a longbow, so got glenn newell to make me a 60# longbow called the "defiant" - best bow i've ever shot.
then i came to japan, and ordered a few from the states.
1st was a ragim impala deluxe 50# - waste of money IMO.
then decided to try a short recurve - a bear 52" kodiak magnum - 60#
good bow - but to short for my longer draw length.
then i got a martin mamba - 60#. great bow.
next was a checkmate falcon 51# - awsome recurve - better shooting qualities than the mamba - just. they are both outstanding recurves however.
i have one last bow coming in now - a checkmate takedown hunter 2.
it has 50 and 60# limbs and will make a great backpack hunting bow.

[bear]

It's Martin for me Martin hatfield T/D recurve, Martin mamba recurve and in the next few weeks (hopefully) my HUNTSMAN recurve :D

BEAR

[baconbuster_05]

I think enough of us shoot Martin that there should be a section in there for it. :shock:

Puk 8)

But hey, who cares what i think. :D

WOW i can't believe i forgot to add martin!!!!!! :oops:

[jimbo]

i shoot an archery research 37 and love it have had a dartin maverick and loved it had a hoyt enticer carbonite and loved it jennings first strike xlr loved it samick talon loved it pearson old bear loved it bear grizzly loved it damn ive done alot of lovin.

[macka]

I shoot a Bowtech Tomkat i love the silence of it and man it punches through game. lost my first one and my 2006 model should be here soon. Just waiting for it in the mail :D

Macka

[Bowmancam]

First bow was a martin tiger, then moved on to a PSE Nova which i love and have taken some great game with but it's alittle outdated now so am just about to order a switchback. With all the great reviews ive heard about this bow i just wonder if it makes you a cuppa in the morning for when you wake up! :wink:

I think i'll save 1 more pay-packet and then splash out on the matthews!!! Cant wait. :D

Cheers, Cam

[XTfreak]

For the price of the Switchback it should carry me in the bush instead of me carrying it. :D
But Im still trying to talk the wife into lettin me get one of the Switchback XT's.
Bill[/quote]

[Rabbitz]

Ok Mackadalegend,
I'll ask....

Exactly how do you lose a bow?

Did you put it down & the camo was so good you couldn't see it or what???

Regards Colin

[Rabbitz]

I currently shoot a Pearson Rogue... I fitted it with the original Fast-Flyte wheels & strings

Never heard of it huh?

Well its pretty ancient circa 1988.

It still shoots better than me, which doesnt say a lot for my shooting :)

[Mozza]

You wont regret spending the few extra dollars cam
they are a pleasure to shoot :)
Any chance of getting down this way for a hunt on deer?

[rinaldo]

Diamond Victory Solitare... Hunting
06 Bowtech Allegiance........3D
06 Bowtech Old Glory.........FITA

[macka]

Ok rabbitz i'll tell you... to go to this link and you will see how.

http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/viewtopic.php?t=2397

Macka

[Scott]

I shoot a Reflex Grizzly! Best bow I have ever had the pleasure to shoot!

[Clinglish]

My first bow was an oneida aeroforce, the a PSE baby G.
Sold them and bought a perks stingray T/D (first tradbow)
I now shoot a hoyt Gamemaster, a Damon howatt super diablo, a traditional Korean horsebow and I will get my Fox T/D longbow in about a fortnight. I love my trad gear but I get the urge from time to time to take the easy way and get another compound. :wink:

[Rabbitz]

Macka

Ok rabbitz i'll tell you... to go to this link and you will see how.

http://www.aussiebowhunter.com/viewtopic.php?t=2397

Macka

Ouch.... I feel for you.

Rabz

[Sorehand]

archery research 37

[Hefty]

My wife called me at work This morning to let me know that my first bow was just delievered at home.
a Martin Lynx Magnum.

[johnno]

Reflex Grizzly for now..Bowtech Allegiance in the future...anyone want a good Reflex Grizzly?

[valhalla]

Gooo the Hoyt... :P

[Poppy]

Over the years I've had many compounds, Hoyts, PSE, Reflex, CSS, etc.
But currently shooting a
Inature Viper longbow @ 55#.
Red Wing Hunter recurve @ 46#.
Waiting for a Brackenbury recurve @ 62# to arrive from the US.
Paul

[inthegreen]

i use an old martin compound, hoyts reflex extreme compound that i purchased from scott,a fred bear take down recurve,that my uncle found on the side of the road,an old but nice timber recurve which i,m unsure of the type and i also was given a really old bow...apparently it is from around the 1940's..but i dont use this one..
I'll have to post some pics and give ya's a look at my lil collection
cheers

P.S. i still havent been out bush with the hoyts reflex,but i'm going away with Arbee this weekend,so see how it goes.
(hope Arbee's pace maker will hold up).. :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

[Grunter]

Where do i start. Started out with Fred Bear recurve,changed to compound, Jennings x 4, High country x 1, Huntsman take down recurve (still use to this day), Reflex Grizzly, Bear paw, PSE tanh changed to Mathews only with Legacy, Outback and Switchback, still prefer the Outback over the Switchback, thats just my personal choice, they both shoot great.
Grunter

[arbee]

dont you worry bout the pacemaker ya cheeky young mongrel, i got a pocket full of batteries so i`ll be right....

[welly]

G'day! BOWTECH FOREVER!!! (Period)

[valhalla]

Thats a lot of others in that poll !!!!!!!

[Rabbitz]

Hopefully in the next few days.....

Bowtech

(Apparently it's "in the mail")

Rabz

[NormGunston]

Had quite a few diff rigs over the years. These days shootin' a nasty Korean-job recurve and a Reflex Caribou barebow. Recently got a Mathews XT- at the moment the XT's shooting me!! 6 year old daughter is starting on the classic fiberglass stick.

[bruce g]

i use an old martin lynx and i like it