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Does anyone else prefer some of the older Bowtech bows over the new ones? Most of the older Bowtechs had longer BH, longer AtoA and were extremely easy drawing, all without sacrificing much speed.
Remember that Freedom cam, wow what a draw cycle. I killed a lot of Deer with my liberty back then.
The one older bow that I wish I would have bought or had now was the not much talked about Bowtech SWAT. The SWAT had awesome specs, 34" 7.25bh 322ibo and drew like a child's bow.
Actually if anyone has a SWAT they want to get rid of let me know. I'm really wanting to set one up and hunt with it. OK my rambling is over!
 
#3 ·
Never even tried the Liberty.
I loved the 2003 Patriot Dually, however don't think I'd like it now.
The Independence single cam was stupid smooth for me.

I've never shot the reckoning.

I'm in love with this SS34. I would like to see that crazy over 7 3/4 brace height like on the Dually.

Anyway keep watching ebay and the classifieds. I'll keep an 👁 out.
 
#10 ·
I have two Destroyer 350s that I will never part with. The main reason is the cams are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, which is as strong as steel. Every other bow on the market uses the softer and cheaper 6061-T6 aluminum
 
#12 ·
Does anyone else prefer some of the older Bowtech bows over the new ones? Most of the older Bowtechs had longer BH, longer AtoA and were extremely easy drawing, all without sacrificing much speed.
Remember that Freedom cam, wow what a draw cycle. I killed a lot of Deer with my liberty back then.
The one older bow that I wish I would have bought or had now was the not much talked about Bowtech SWAT. The SWAT had awesome specs, 34" 7.25bh 322ibo and drew like a child's bow.
Actually if anyone has a SWAT they want to get rid of let me know. I'm really wanting to set one up and hunt with it. OK my rambling is over!
I love the older bowtechs however I feel their limbs have come along way with quality.
 
#14 ·
Still have my Old Glory with Equalizer cams. It's in climate controlled storage right now while my house is being built. Before it went into hibernation, I would occasional give a day at range and every single time, I'm reminded why I will never sell it.


Not to derail but I feel the same about some older Elites. (Answer, GT500, I34,E35)

Just something special about the older Binarys.
 
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Still have my Old Glory with Equalizer cams. It's in climate controlled storage right now while my house is being built. Before it went into hibernation, I would occasional give a day at range and every single time, I'm reminded why I will never sell it.


Not to derail but I feel the same about some older Elites. (Answer, GT500, I34,E35)

Just something special about the older Binarys.
the older elites were awesome too!
 
#25 ·
I have a 2009 Captain that I killed a 8x7 bull with in 2016 that I shoot occasionally . My primary bow is a Reign 7 that I shoot very well and has always felt perfect for me. Just setting behind the Reign Is the Realm X and the SR6 which I have a hard time setting down during hunting season but just shoot the Reign the best. None of them will be leaving my stable any time.
 
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Does anyone else prefer some of the older Bowtech bows over the new ones? Most of the older Bowtechs had longer BH, longer AtoA and were extremely easy drawing, all without sacrificing much speed.
Remember that Freedom cam, wow what a draw cycle. I killed a lot of Deer with my liberty back then.
The one older bow that I wish I would have bought or had now was the not much talked about Bowtech SWAT. The SWAT had awesome specs, 34" 7.25bh 322ibo and drew like a child's bow.
Actually if anyone has a SWAT they want to get rid of let me know. I'm really wanting to set one up and hunt with it. OK my rambling is over!
Still have mine. Up a tree with with it now.
Does anyone else prefer some of the older Bowtech bows over the new ones? Most of the older Bowtechs had longer BH, longer AtoA and were extremely easy drawing, all without sacrificing much speed.
Remember that Freedom cam, wow what a draw cycle. I killed a lot of Deer with my liberty back then.
The one older bow that I wish I would have bought or had now was the not much talked about Bowtech SWAT. The SWAT had awesome specs, 34" 7.25bh 322ibo and drew like a child's bow.
Actually if anyone has a SWAT they want to get rid of let me know. I'm really wanting to set one up and hunt with it. OK my rambling is over!
Still use mine today. Sweet shooter!