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Raptor
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03/30/08 02:41 PM
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N2FSHN
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I aquired another older to play with and just want to know if there's anything peculiar I should know about this bow. It's a Hoyt Raptor in overall great condition, older but shoots great. I checked it over and didn't see anything that concerned me, like cracking ect. It's a 29" draw length set at about 65# weight. I believe it's adjustable to 70. How are the limbs on these older bows, as far as durability? I do know the bow was well cared for. Any, I like it and I can shoot it well, and it was affordable.
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Re: Raptor
[Re: N2FSHN]
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04/09/08 12:57 AM
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No opinions? Good or bad? Well, I like the bow, and it shoots well, so it'll do until I have the $800 for a Katera!
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Re: Raptor
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04/09/08 01:23 AM
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Mertz09huntingclub
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If the bow was well takeing care of then wouldnt have any problems useing it! I would take it in too the bow shop and have them look over it probably needs new strings maybe a cable! That is a good bow so I hope you enjoy shooting it 
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Re: Raptor
[Re: Mertz09huntingclub]
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04/13/08 01:34 PM
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It has a new string and cable, and yes, it's fun to shoot. Thanks.
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Re: Raptor
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04/29/08 06:29 PM
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stinkbelly
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The best bow I ever had (until possibly the one I just bought) was a Hoyt Rapter with Redline cams. That thing was shooting 410gr arrows at 284 fps when I bought it in 1998. That bow was so forgiving. I could honestly outshot anyone I shot against with it. I felt comfortable with a shot on a deer up to 50 yards and elk up to 60 (but I never shot anything over 40 yards). Damn, she was pretty. Those nice curves, that big wheel. I got mine the same time I got my wife, so I don't know which is my true first love.
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Re: Raptor
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04/29/08 11:27 PM
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HunterTed
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Quote:
I like it and I can shoot it well, and it was affordable.
Thats all that matters.
Mathews Legacy Mathews Ovation
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