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SaskGuy

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Nowhere I know are there more people who are very knowledgeable about archery so I'm back with another ?. I decided to go with a "new" bow as opposed to used b/c of warranty and yr free service. I've kind of narrowed down my search based on what the owner and I have discussed. He steered me away froma few mediocre bows and has me leaning to a Reflex Growler based on a few things, price being one.....I need some $$ for taxidermy.
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Seriously..are there any opinions on the bow. The only guy I know up here who I'd call very knowledgeable about archery says he's not a fan of slpit limbs but has heard they've been improved.

I know there are better bows out there but bear in mind cost is an issue, I'm needing the bow, all the accessories for a decent price which he's given me..just looking for some educated opinions on the bow.
 
Since your just getting into archery I think if the bow you picked out fits you and it shoots well then I would go with it. I haven't owned a split limb bow but many of my friends have and they all have shot really well. You can always upgrade down the road if you want to. Chuck Adams has been shooting a Reflex for along time (I think he still does
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) and he praises them. Good luck and I can't wait to see the harvest pictures this fall
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I just looked at the bow a little, they look pretty good. I think it will do everything you want it to. If it groups good than I would get it. A drop away rest will make any bow shoot considerably better, ecspecially if you are new to good form. Reflex is made by Hoyt and appearance wise it looks just like one. I wouldnt worry about the split limbs. I think that was kind of an issue of the past.
 
Kaare,

For the amount of money that you will put into that bow I would also recommend looking at the Bear Instinct, some of the Diamond bows, and Parker bows. They all make some very good bows for $400 or less.

Since you are just starting out though it would make sense to find a dealer that you feel comfortable with and hopefully he will have a quality bow in your price range (maybe this is what you have already done).... you can learn a lot on this website, but starting out it will pay HUGE dividends for you to have someone like a quality dealer that can give you hands on help and take care of any problems that you encounter.

Good luck! .... it is addictive
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Disclaimer: I am not an expert... I just learn from my mistakes, but enjoy learning from others' mistakes better
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I shot a Reflex for 2 years and they are a good bow. If you like the feel then I would go for it. But like stated sbove look for a good drop away rest I am shooting the Ripcord and love it.
 
I shoot the 2007 Martin Pantera.
This bow is $479.00
Parallel limbs
310 FPS
Sweet shooting bow and bang for buck.
I have one set up for hunting and one for Target archery.
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Well guys I settled on a bow and some other bells and whistles...now looking for advice on a release. Anybody out there willing to give me a tip on a good quality release.
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On the t-handles I would go with a truball extereme or trufire 3-d hunter.Now thats just my idea. I do have both of them, and really like them. The wrist straps ones I couldn't get to work right for me. They didn't feel right on my wrist.
 
I would go with a Scott Wildcat Release> Scott Releases are one of the best hunting releases out there and are only about 70 dollars. A little cheaper than the T-handles and not as easy to lose as the T-handles. Welcome to bowhunting, there is nothing else like it. Good luck again this fall. Can't wait to see your pictures in the fall and those monster sheds in the spring.
 
I definitely don't qualify as an expert, but I use the Tru ball copperhead. Get the buckle style, not the velcro.


Karre, what bow did you end up getting?
 
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Ditto the "expert" part and I don't do tons of shooting. I went the economy route and picked up the Tru Ball Stinger. It does fine for me.
 
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