New bow, whats it to be?

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Bushy
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject:

been playing with a couple fo the bowtechs over the last couple of days the genera 2008 and the 101st airbourne for speed the Airbourne is probably better but the general is very very very smooth unreal to shoot and dead easy to work with _________________ "Rules is Rules - If we didnt have rules, where would we be? Thats right, France! And if we had too many rules where would we be? Germany!" And No I am not Road Runners Son

Club: Black Arrow, Forest Bowmen, Merlin Archery Club, University of Derby Archery Club
Bow: KG Kudos, Apex Limbs 51lb on fingers
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Accesories: Beiter 28" long rod

Liam
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:55 am Post subject:

Bushy, where did you play with the bowtechs??? Was gonna head over to Bowsports at sometime, was it more local than that ?? _________________ Why not?

Club: Long Eaton Field Archers
Bow: Karel Osage Orange Hungarian Reflex Bow 50lb @ 28"
Sight: Not Brilliant
Arrows: Sitka Spruce 11/32's @ 31"
Accesories: 2 Funny gloves with not enough fingers on them

Bushy
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:34 pm Post subject:

Seen the General in KG and CBA the 101st Airbourne is one of my mates but might have issues getting it unde rhte 300fps his is running about 330fps the General is very nice though _________________ "Rules is Rules - If we didnt have rules, where would we be? Thats right, France! And if we had too many rules where would we be? Germany!" And No I am not Road Runners Son

kathyg
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject:

steve tried out the general some time back, found it extremely stable and easy to shoot. waiting period for a new one was eight months, and dealer support was scarce at that time, so he passed. beginning to wish he hadn't now, oh well. _________________ Man may plan, but God laughs.

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Bow: Browning Micro Midas III
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Arrows: Carbon Force
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AFB
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject:

I think you should go for a Flatbow Liam _________________ Be one with the bow

Club: Warcock
Bow: AFB made by Tony Hudson
Sight: Right eye
Arrows: 26" POC
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kirk
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject:

AFB wrote:

I think you should go for a Flatbow Liam

I agree with AFB, keep your Merlin, ( better the devil you know) and get yourself a stick.

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Club: Owlethall Bowmen
Bow: Mathews Conqest 3...Hoyt GameMaster Hybrid...Kota TD AFB
Sight: Apex five pin
Arrows: Easton Maxum...SS XX78 2213 - Gamegetter 1816 - redline carbons
Accesories: sims products

Liam
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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:50 am Post subject:

Flatbow and Longbow were considered but postponed for now, it's time to get myself my 'own' brand new wheelie bow _________________ Why not?

kirk
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject:

Liam If was in the market for a new wheelie, i'd be havin one these. http://www.barnsdalearchery.com/index.html _________________ JUST SHOOT IT Owlethall Bowmen Secretary

Steve B
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:32 pm Post subject:

Kirk, Barny makes some fantastic bows , but as far as unmarked yardages go they are a little on the slow side and I would not use one for at all for unmarked distances. Mind you for marked distances they ar e very very nice

Club: Phoenix Field Archers of Sale. Victoria , Australia
Bow: Bowtech Commander
Sight: Copper John Ants
Arrows: Gold Tip Pro's
Accesories: Carter Just-B-Cuz

kirk
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject:

I didn't say i'd shoot it Steve, i'd just hang it on the bow rack But seriously they are smooth as silk and by no means slow, i had a Barnsdale nightfire about 20 years ago and it was a shooter. With a set of Carbons and cranked up to 60# with a 55% let off YA CAN'T MISS _________________ JUST SHOOT IT Owlethall Bowmen Secretary

Liam
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:13 am Post subject:

I've had my mits on a couple of BowTechs, the general and a commander and they were fantastic, your right Steve B, no kick whatsoever , also tried a Hoyt....urgh no thanks not for me So the BowTechs are looking good, got to get my hands on an XV now especially in the lovely Lava _________________ Why not?

segolden
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject:

My, you do like the fancy look, don't you Liam? Be interested to see the neckties in your closet, must blast the ladies' eyes out. _________________ "For I have drawn Judah taut and applied [My hand] to Ephraim as to a bow." Zech. 9:13 http://www.freenations.freeuk.com/ http://www.melaniephillips.com/

Club: none
Bow: Quinn Comet XL, Grozer Horsebow, KG ELB, Two Rivers R/D
Sight: DAS Kinetic SRF
Arrows: Easton X7 Eclipse 1916's, GT XT Hunter 3555's
Accesories: Sims SRS stab, enhancer & Limbsavers; Dawgware side-quiver

Awaiting MBLLC Phoenix bow