Browning Bows

[sddeerhunter]

I'm looking for some comments on Browning's new bows. I have an opportunity to get a new Eclipse SLX at the right price(cheap) and was hoping some of you have experience with it or last year's Mirage SX model. I think both have their vibration dampening system in the risers. How well does it work compared to Mathews' brass?

Any comments, positive or negative are appreciated.

[This message has been edited by sddeerhunter (edited 04-25-2002).]

 

[Mort]

! MATHEWS ! Don't know much about brownings. Mathews developed the harmonic dampining system.

 

[Pupster]

For what it's worth...My friend owned a Mirage. He shot 2 deer with it, 1 he recovered and 1 he didn't. Both deer gat about the same ammount of penetration (6") both striking the deer in the front quater and possibly hitting a rib. He upgraded and sold the Mirage to my brother. He (My Brother)shot a doe that he also did not recover. Once again he only got about 6" of penetration judging be the arrow we recovered.
Not to draw conclusions on all Browning Bows, or even the Mirage but my friend, my brother and myself have very little confidence in this particular bow. The kind of confidence you need when you draw your bow and just know the arrow is going to pass through. I believe this bow is set at around 63lbs. It could be a variety of factors but sure seems fishy.
Since my friend upgraded he has blown 2 arrows completely through shoulder blades with quick recoveries with short blood trails.

 

[splitg1]

Pupster, Are you a young guy? Because I would have to question your comments on the Mirage. To me it sounds like a poundage issue. I shoot a Mirage SL Hunter, I have shot a Browning for years, and never had your problem. I shoot it at 70#, with PSE Carbon Force Pro arrows, And Thunderhead broadheads. I have had a complete pass threw on all shots in the past ten years of owning this bow. Including the P&Y 12 point I shot this year. Killed him and the tree behind him...When you buy a bow, you buy one that fits you, and your style of shooting. What you don't want to do, is buy the hot brand of that year. Mathews is a great bow, but there are pros and cons to every bow. Buy whats best for you, and you won't go wrong.

 

[Pupster]

Splitg1,
I don't know if I'm young or not. I like to think so, but it's all relative. Besides I'm was not the one that was shooting the bow. I spoke for my brother and our mutual friend (no internet access) about their experience with this particular bow.

[This message has been edited by Pupster (edited 04-29-2002).]