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tough choice, need some help guys...
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12/03/10 01:07 AM
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Buckshot_Burton
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alright, so this is the deal. I convinced my mom and dad to help pay for half of a brand new bow for christmas ( Im a mommas boy lame but oh well I LOVE HER@!) and while looking at several different choices I have two that are really on top of the list...
The Bear Carnage Mathews z7
HELP HELP! They are both amazing looking bows If anyone has any other suggestions throw them out there Ill take a look at them
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Buckshot_Burton]
#1884491
12/03/10 01:09 AM
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PaulsBunyan
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nevermind the "amazing looking" part. see if you cant test them out before you drop some coin. get what is comfortable for you.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Buckshot_Burton]
#1884497
12/03/10 01:10 AM
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dgilbert
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You don't buy a bow for just it looks, Z7 hands down.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: dgilbert]
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12/03/10 01:12 AM
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Buckshot_Burton
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"amazing looking" as in all the specs and speed and measurements.....not just "The Looks"
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Buckshot_Burton]
#1884533
12/03/10 01:18 AM
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Bowtech82
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I really think you should get a Bowtech
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Bowtech82]
#1884610
12/03/10 01:35 AM
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dgilbert
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Have you shot either one, if not, you should, and you will answer your question.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Buckshot_Burton]
#1884655
12/03/10 01:48 AM
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LosCuernosRanch
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I shot both when looking for my bow, I ended up with the Monster 7.0, just felt smoother. The Bear Carnage would have been my next choice, smooth shooting bow, the one I was shooting felt like it was dragging when I drew it back. Some lube might have made it better. The bow shop said they recommended new strings before getting started. For me when testing the Monster 7.0, z7, and the Carnage, the Carnage was not a better bow for the cost, but it was good. I don't think you can go wrong with either, go shoot them both and get the one that feels and fits you better. Good luck.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: LosCuernosRanch]
#1884672
12/03/10 01:50 AM
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Buckshot_Burton
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loscuernos where did you get to test shoot them at? Im in the dfw area and I really dont know of any place that will let you do that
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Buckshot_Burton]
#1884830
12/03/10 02:36 AM
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swamp donkey
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Smithfield archery will let you test shoot a few different bows including a z7.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: swamp donkey]
#1884855
12/03/10 02:44 AM
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I'd pick the Z7 cause of all the commercials, plus all the pros said it was good... right?
Wasn't born in Texas, but I got there as fast as I could.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: _Scooter_]
#1884903
12/03/10 02:57 AM
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LosCuernosRanch
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I was able to test them at The Outdoorsman here in San Angelo. A bit far of a drive from DFW. If you can find a place, shoot them all, I think you will be surprised how well they all preform.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: LosCuernosRanch]
#1884943
12/03/10 03:10 AM
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P & Y
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
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#1886074
12/03/10 03:53 PM
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smokingquack
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Find out which one you like, then check ou the archerytalk.com classified. You can usually get a good deal on a used, set up bows.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: smokingquack]
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12/03/10 04:46 PM
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Bowtech1233
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If I were buying a new bow it would be the Bowtech Destroyer. Whatever you do, don't buy any bow before you shoot it. That is too much money to spend on something you have not tested out.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Buckshot_Burton]
#1886926
12/03/10 08:25 PM
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loscuernos where did you get to test shoot them at? Im in the dfw area and I really dont know of any place that will let you do that Any good archery shop will let you test shoot some look into: Alvarado Pawn Smithfield Archery Cinnamon Creek Ranch all are well within a half hour drive and have excellent folks working there. Talk with the folks at the shop, and test shoot as many as you can. You may be surprised at what you go home with, compared to what you were thinking when you walked through the door.
Last edited by Gummi Bear; 12/03/10 08:30 PM.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...”
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Gummi Bear]
#1888467
12/04/10 02:47 PM
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Go with the Mathews. But check out there other bows. All outdoor zone in sunset will let you shoot any bow he has. Shaun is a great guy and will make you a great deal. I ended up with the Monster 7.0. Liked the Z7 but felt the monster was a better fit for me.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Boyd1212]
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12/04/10 11:35 PM
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the z7 without a question nice bow!! it didnt become mathews #1 selling bow of all time without a reason most places had a hard time keeping them in stock right before bow season! i have one an love it my fav bow by far. i had the monster it shot good but not nearly as forgiving, but it is fast real fast. the only other one i would buy would be a bowtech destroyer 340 good brace ht and fast an forgiving but try em all an see which one u like
whatever you are be a good one
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: sloughfoot]
#1891292
12/05/10 08:33 PM
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GigEmAggies
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my pse is "amazing looking" dont mean its the best for you...shoot em first then make your decision
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They're not looking for one thing right....they're looking for one thing wrong.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: GigEmAggies]
#1891780
12/05/10 11:11 PM
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ParkCountyElkDestroyer
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The Z7 is ugly but I shoot it because it shoots well.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: ParkCountyElkDestroyer]
#1892368
12/06/10 01:21 AM
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BgBkHunter
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I would choose the Z7 because everyone says its the best. Its real cool looking too, and it would make you look like everyone else on TV. No really, shoot as many bows as you can. Then make your decision. Almost everyone makes a great bow today and you should just choose what feels best to you and your shooting ability. Good luck with your choice...
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: BgBkHunter]
#1893877
12/06/10 03:43 PM
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huntincoach
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I agree with gigem...I just bought a PSE and it is 2for2 this yr on deer.
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: huntincoach]
#1894622
12/06/10 07:27 PM
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CenterShot
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Elite!!!!!!!!!! Bowtech!!!!!!!!
Jerry Reeves
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Dan_the_Bowhunter]
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12/07/10 03:39 PM
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Hmmmmmmmmm... wonder what I think you should get????
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Re: tough choice, need some help guys...
[Re: Armalite260]
#1899583
12/08/10 01:33 AM
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Bowtech82
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Hmmmmmmmmm... wonder what I think you should get???? x2
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