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| Posted: 02 May 2008 10:30 AM | ||
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| I'm thinking of buying a new Bowtech 82nd or 101st Airborne. How much does 1in shorter brace affect forgiveness? I shoot a Mathews Switchback XT & I shoot it well. | ||
| Posted: 02 May 2008 10:39 AM | ||
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I shoot a Bowtech 82nd Airborne and I love it. The brace height doesnt bother me at all. I shot it the last couple of weeks of the season and even with heavy clothes on, the brace height didnt slap or effect my shooting.
The biggest difference you will experience from your XT is the draw cycle. The draw cycle on the 82nd is somewhat harsh. Its a far cry from the silky smooth draw Im sure your used to on the XT. The 82nd has a large hump at the end of the draw cycle and then its like hitting a brick wall. The draw stop is solid as can be (which is a good or bad thing depending on what your used to). Although the draw is rough, its solid and predictable. I like it now that Im used to it. Its a smokin fast bow and easy to shoot, once you get used to the draw. Shoot One  __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote" - Benjamin Franklin
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| Posted: 02 May 2008 11:37 AM | ||
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Thanks Chris! I'm definitely going shoot one.
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| Posted: 13 May 2008 8:50 AM | ||
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I inch is a big difference. How long have you been shooting for. I don't reccomend bows with short brace heights for beginners. Look for a bow that has at least a 7 inch brace height. Focus on a bow that is accurate and forgiving speed is just a few cranks of an alan key away on each limb. I'm looking to get a new bow this year too. I'm looking at the Limbsaver bow "deadzone" __________________ EAT SLEEP HUNT Make your dreams a reality. Take a kid hunting. Film your next hunt. www.nloutdoors.com
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| Posted: 13 May 2008 8:52 AM | ||
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I can't shoot bowtech or diamond bows because I have shoulder problems and they make my shoulder hurt. One of the guys on my team shoots one and he loves it and it is extremely quiet. For now I am shooting a hoyt ultramag. from 2004 gets the job done but i'm ready to upgrade __________________ EAT SLEEP HUNT Make your dreams a reality. Take a kid hunting. Film your next hunt. www.nloutdoors.com
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| Posted: 13 May 2008 9:15 AM | ||
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Just to put it out there; the 82nd doesn't shoot like a bow with a short brace...so don't like the 6.125 brace height scare you away. Shoot the bow and see how you like it; its the only way to know. Everyone here can say its great, but it might feel like crap to you?
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| Posted: 13 May 2008 9:37 AM | ||
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Brace height has absolutely no impact on bow performance. The Only Thing a shorter brace height effects is the duration of time that the arrow remains in contact with the string-thus the amount of time an archer has to screw up his/her form following the release of the string-and thereby affecting the flight of the arrow.
Don't wory about brace height so much. Practice your form-over and over and over so that it becomes second nature when the arrow is released-your form should come completely from instinct-no thought in the process. zen archery nanananananananananana ooohhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm. seriously, any brace height over 6" is plenty of "forgiveness" for an archer who is worried about his/her form. __________________ Support the N.J.O.A. and the "Littel Amendment" An amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that Guarantees the right to hunt, trap, and fish in New JerseyNew Jersey Outdoor Alliance
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| Posted: 13 May 2008 1:28 PM | ||
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| Thanks guys I've been shooting for over twenty years. I think my form isn't bad. On the 3d range I consistently shoot 250-290 with my best score being 300. I know that has to do with distance estimation more than form but I think my form is pretty good. I'm going to shoot the 82nd next week. Thanks for the help. | ||
| Posted: 13 May 2008 4:33 PM | ||
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i, ve always went for long axle to axle and larger brace heights bow which are more forgiving , for 3d shooting you want speed but for hunting i,d rather the forgivness.. if a deer can duck my arrow than it deserves to live. __________________ HEY STU..
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