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gagirl
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Bow... Yall know about me being bowless thanks to a local crack addict... well I am looking at new bows. I have recently found out that I shoot MUCH better left handed so I am getting a LH bow this time. I dont know why I didnt think about that since I have always shot my shotgun left handed... blond I guess... Well I have chosen a brand, High Country. I dont think there is anyone in here that shoots one but I shot a HCA SSR this weekend and loved it. Very light bow ( I am a girl ya know [:D]) and really very quiet. I have been looking at them for a few weeks and they have a wholesale to the public of the bows that have slight camo blemishes. Nothing wrong with the bow just the camo and they carry a lifetime warranty. So I am looking at one of the carbon bows and the SSR is a friggin 400 fps!
I am going to order one the end of this week and this is what I need...if any of yall have any suggestions on any of the bows please let me know.
I am sticking to the HCA carbon bows but if you know anything chime in. If you have time check them out www.highcountryarchery.com Let me know which one you all would suggest and why you would pick it. Remember 5'8 draw of 26.5 and prefer a 55 lb bow. I am a bit weaker on my left side so I will have to work back up to the 55 lb but they have a good range on thier bows.
its all about pucks and bucks
I am going to order one the end of this week and this is what I need...if any of yall have any suggestions on any of the bows please let me know.
I am sticking to the HCA carbon bows but if you know anything chime in. If you have time check them out www.highcountryarchery.com Let me know which one you all would suggest and why you would pick it. Remember 5'8 draw of 26.5 and prefer a 55 lb bow. I am a bit weaker on my left side so I will have to work back up to the 55 lb but they have a good range on thier bows.
its all about pucks and bucks
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Why do they make it taste so good and put it in them little bitty cans- Dad
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
Where did you read 400 fps? I went to that site and did not find any IBO or AMO speeds. I am not doubting you I was just curious as to the specs on all of their bows.
gagirl,
Where did you read 400 fps? I went to that site and did not find any IBO or AMO speeds. I am not doubting you I was just curious as to the specs on all of their bows.
Right here....http://www.bowhunting.net/NewProducts/2003/03-HCA-SSR2.html That was the '03 bow and I am looking at the '05. Seemed awful sweet to me. They have a SSR lite with Mini XD cam for $429.95 wholesale price. I have an email from the company on what the wholesale prices are if anyone wants a copy. They do not have the Per FX tho...[V]. The Sidewinder is $600 for a carbon split limb and $550 for carbon solid limb.
its all about pucks and bucks
I would like a copy please. Thanks! [;)]
Why do they make it taste so good and put it in them little bitty cans- Dad
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
its all about pucks and bucks
I shoot HCA...a Carbon 4-Runner. The 400fps is shooting the HCA Carbon Revolution shafts. They weigh 5 grains per inch with the highest grade weighing I believe 6.2 gpi. I shoot the lighter of those, too. They are fast a lightening but, I have shattered a few of them. I hear they stopped business with their first supplier of these shafts because of the quality issues. I intend to upgrade to the better quality shafts.
My specs, I've posted them before, are 70# at 29", 28" shaft w/3" feathers, and 85g Grim Reapers, weighing 315g @ 345 fps. I personally shot another C4R with a slightly lighter arrow that graphed 380fps!!
You have good taste in trucks and bows. [;)]
its all about pucks and bucks
its all about pucks and bucks
I'm sorry [:(]but I have to say this 400 fps [B)]I just don't believe any company can put out a bow that can Safley achive that speed without risking arrow shatter or injury to the person using the equipment. you will find that they are advertising those speeds with arrow weights that are not recomended nor safe. That dosen't mean it's not a good bow provided the proper arrow is shot from it. You may sacrifice some speed but you will gain enegry and safety. if you like it "you go girl." still rather see ya get a mathews or hoyt.OHHHHHHHHHHH did I say hoyt that hurt.[:D][:D][:D][:D]
its all about pucks and bucks
Does Hoyt even make a bow that will fit you?
Uh yeah several....
its all about pucks and bucks
Did NOT like the Hoyts that I looked at and shot. Mathews... well I know this will not make some happy but I see them as over priced and I do not pay for a name. Sure all the "big guys" shoot them... but how many of them shoot them because Mathews gives them a free bow? Its just like Mercury motors and fishing..... know what I mean? I am just not sold on Mathews. I have not found one thing that makes them so much better than the rest.
its all about pucks and bucks
Mathews does not cost any more than Hoyt. Archery is like anything else you get what you pay for. If you want the best you will have to pay a premium for it. If you are happy to settle with something else more power to you. As for me I know where my archery money goes.
Buckey I tried the LX and the Mustang. Looked at the link you gave and that list is the MFG's stated speed. Not actual speeds and they have several bows from different companies missing too.
Cost of HCA bows varies.. but the wholesale is from 400.-600.
I am not saying that Hoyt or Mathews are bad... not at all.. just that I have not liked what I shot so far and that I could not discern why Mathews costs so much more. Maybe after a few more years I will change my thinking who knows.
its all about pucks and bucks
They cost more just like a "mercedes cost more than a buick" higher quality materials, better engineering, new inovations, and marketing, all cost money.
I had someone tell me a Browning bow was superior to a PSE too. He stuttered when I told him that PSE makes the Browning bows. I am not sold on the it cost more so its better theory. Is a Polo better than any other cotton pull over shirt? Its all about marketing too hun...
its all about pucks and bucks
When it pulls more wool out of the local watering hole I would have to say yes[:D]
Na na na na na.[:0] Gagirl just razzing ya [:I]like I said before you have to shoot it it dosent matter what we think[;)] just giving ya hard time . You dident't ol' buckey was gonna let ya off easy because your of the female persuasion now did ya. Not[B)] Hun[:D][:D]
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Ben
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I'd buy another HCA bow. I've had one dealing with the warranty folks and it was an A+. The arrows I've shattered, they've replaced. I love the carbon bows for their reduced weight, super quiet performance, and no vibration or hand shock. I will say I've heard a few rumblings about them selling to the public and putting the "shaft" to their dealers. My own dealer was PO'd at them but, don't know what came of his issues.
Yes, buy the HCA.
Maybe shatter wasn't the best description to use. The back of the arrow would have 2 or 3 fractures in it and the nock would always pop off. HCA told me to put a spot of glue on the nock to hold it in place. They said the arrows were cracking because the nock was slamming into the back of the shaft on impact. The arrows have been fine after spot gluing the nocks but, I still plan to buy the next best grade of arrow they have.
Ok I really just wanted to type something. I have no net at home right now cause I have satllite internet and in the reroofing process I took the sat. off the roof. soo I am going through GB withdrawl. Haven't been on all weekend. [xx(] Ok sorry to hijack your thread
hope you get your new bow soon and get to kill something with it.
Why do they make it taste so good and put it in them little bitty cans- Dad
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.