I tried a Bowtech Solution SS for the smooth/easy draw cycle. I did like the draw cycle but the 30" ATA was too short for me at 30" draw length. So I switched to a RevoltX based on my bow techs recommendation for a smooth/easy draw and longer ATA and like it better. I talked with a Bowtech customer service rep who told me the cams on the SS-34 are different than the Solution SS and has an even smoother/easier draw cycle. I am considering trading my RevoltX for a SS-34 and would appreciate your opinions on these two bows and if it is worth doing so based on the extra 1" of ATA and purportedly smoother/easier draw cycle. Please let me know your thoughts.
Bowtech SS-34 vs RevoltX
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You could just buy 5 or 6 of the bows you are interested in and keep them all. I know guys who have 50 guns. Actually the worst part of owning several bows is just keeping up with the strings for them and outfitting the accessories. And then actually finding time to shoot them all.
When you measure the overall outside dimensions including the cams, today's short bows are not really as short as they would be with the old tiny wheels we use to have. You get to looking at these cams closely, you can begin to see which ones are going to draw nice, the overall geometry tells the tale in large part.
I just won't let myself shoot a new one if I decide I need to go through withdrawals because my addiction is getting to bad. I just go into rehab, and try to stay out of the pro shop more. If I go in I try not to stare or look at the bows, definitely don't touch. And don't let them talk me in to going for a test ride and telling me about all the great new engineering and benefits.
When you measure the overall outside dimensions including the cams, today's short bows are not really as short as they would be with the old tiny wheels we use to have. You get to looking at these cams closely, you can begin to see which ones are going to draw nice, the overall geometry tells the tale in large part.
I just won't let myself shoot a new one if I decide I need to go through withdrawals because my addiction is getting to bad. I just go into rehab, and try to stay out of the pro shop more. If I go in I try not to stare or look at the bows, definitely don't touch. And don't let them talk me in to going for a test ride and telling me about all the great new engineering and benefits.
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All good info. Revolt X was my top choice when I was looking for a used bow a year and a half ago, but ended up getting a good deal on a 60 pound SR6. The draw in performance at 62 pounds and 29" is great for me (with Lucky Stops added). If it didn't shoot so well I'd be looking at a Revolt X or SS34 in 70 pounds.
I haven't heard much about the SX80 yet.
I haven't heard much about the SX80 yet.
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If it helps when I shot the SS34 I measured the over all length and riser length.
39.5 COAL
32” riser at the pivot.
The cam on the SS is larger and more oval than the Rx cam. This combined with an extra 1” ATA it isn’t as compact as the Rx. It’s actually 1” longer, over all, than the V3x33.
On the shot, the Rx, although not quite as drastic, mimics a target bows forward jump do to the more vertical limbs, the SS34 feels very true its parallel design where as you feel more of outward movement, very reminiscent of the E35.
In both modes, draw is super smooth. In comfort mode it feels like one fluid draw. No humps, just smooth all the way through. In performance I could definitely feel a SLIGHT hump right at the back end of the draw. But it is honestly negligible in my opinion. Definitely a speed difference between the two modes. Not sure on exact specs. As soon as my shop gets their SX80's in I am going to shoot them a little more thorough and see what the actualy differences are. Very slick bow though.
They discontinued the woodland pattern a few days before I ordered mine in February 2021. I was bummed and settled for gray riser and kuiu verde limbs.
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I had a woodland revolt x. I got in just in time to order a revolt in vias. I told myself I shot the revolt better, when in fact I liked Vias better and had no real reason to keep both. I don't know what it is with the bland Realtree or Mossy oak every year. I'd take a retro camo from those companies. I happen to think realtree HD gray looked great on old Bowtech allegiance and tributes. Bottomland from Mossy Oak looks real nice on bows. I understand they cannot offer all patterns, but if guys are willing to wait or even offer to pay an upcharge, more / better patterns should be available. Especially now that most come with a sticker price around $1400
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I'm usually a big fan of solid color risers and don't care for the "busier" camo patterns on bows. I do like the larger/blockier patterns on risers, like the woodland, Vias, and Predator camos.
I like vias too
I don’t like photorealistic camo
I wear it on outerwear clothes because I get those cheap from midwayusa and mossy oak and real tree is all they offer
check out vuni on the elite omnia
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Vias is a great pattern. I was actually wanting to get this in Verde, but couldn't pass it up for $325 on clearance at Sportsmans Warehouse.
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Great choice
The SS34 is th smoothest easiest to tune bow on the market bar none
I think "smooth" is misused in some cases. As a guy who has to take the rollover of a cam into consideration (shoulder issues), there absolutely is a difference between the Revolt X and the new SS cams (the reckonings fall into this category as well). I really like the Revolt X, but I have to turn it down at least 5lbs lower than I do my reckonings. And, the actual speed difference between the X's and the new SS are significant, lb for lb and comfort for comfort.
I wouldn't call any of them a harsh draw, but there is a difference.
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Well worth the reduction in speed. I am shooting mine at 30” draw length, just over 62 pounds maxed out, with my 380 grain hunting arrows and I am just about to the 300fps mark, or there about. Nothing to complain about there.
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