Guys I'm not seeing a lot of reviews on this bow. What gives? It has great specs...Is it accurate, does it make IBO, is it quiet? How's it tune?
JDUB007
I have had my Decree for 2 weeks. Shot it maybe 50 times. (Cold outside think it is 7 degrees today)
What I do know is at 20 yards I am stacking arrows, it is quiet and has a solid back wall. I shot the BM34, DNA SP and the Decree and the Decree was a hands down choice for me. I was looking for youtube reviews also before I bought but did not find but 3 I think.
I not done anything to the bow since shop set it up except sight in 20 yrds.
I am shooting 60 lb DW, 29" DL, 360 gr arrows @ 305 FPS ( D-Loop, Peep and WB rest )
What I do know is at 20 yards I am stacking arrows, it is quiet and has a solid back wall. I shot the BM34, DNA SP and the Decree and the Decree was a hands down choice for me. I was looking for youtube reviews also before I bought but did not find but 3 I think.
I not done anything to the bow since shop set it up except sight in 20 yrds.
I am shooting 60 lb DW, 29" DL, 360 gr arrows @ 305 FPS ( D-Loop, Peep and WB rest )
I don't own one but I've shot one a good bit.
It is light, it is very "sleek".... the riser is noticably slim and trim. The grip is very nice. The technology is proven... pockets, flex guard, limbs, etc. I didn't chrono it but I've gotten to where I trust PSE's ratings very well since I've only ever had one that didn't beat it's rating (2012 VDC).
IMO, PSE did something very different with this cam. We've all become accustomed to "speed bows" meaning that we had to deal with a "speed hump" in the draw curve and that "dump" into the valley. I think they went back to the drawing board here. The way I would describe this draw cycle is; stiff up front, very stiff...very early. Then it quickly begins to ramp down and smoothly transition into the valley and stops. It is easy to let down which is one of my big pet peeves (one of the reasons I laugh at the "shootability" claims with the high letoff junk).
All in all, I think this is a good thing and may be a better way to get the speed and keep the bow manageable for hunters. I'd highly recommend that you go shoot it. If you like the draw cycle (knowing it may take you a few shots to settle in to it) then I'd be confident saying that you'll be very happy with the bow as a whole.
It is light, it is very "sleek".... the riser is noticably slim and trim. The grip is very nice. The technology is proven... pockets, flex guard, limbs, etc. I didn't chrono it but I've gotten to where I trust PSE's ratings very well since I've only ever had one that didn't beat it's rating (2012 VDC).
IMO, PSE did something very different with this cam. We've all become accustomed to "speed bows" meaning that we had to deal with a "speed hump" in the draw curve and that "dump" into the valley. I think they went back to the drawing board here. The way I would describe this draw cycle is; stiff up front, very stiff...very early. Then it quickly begins to ramp down and smoothly transition into the valley and stops. It is easy to let down which is one of my big pet peeves (one of the reasons I laugh at the "shootability" claims with the high letoff junk).
All in all, I think this is a good thing and may be a better way to get the speed and keep the bow manageable for hunters. I'd highly recommend that you go shoot it. If you like the draw cycle (knowing it may take you a few shots to settle in to it) then I'd be confident saying that you'll be very happy with the bow as a whole.
Thanks for the replies guys I know I need to go shoot it. Can't wait really but seems like the shops around me haven't gotten them in...probably should start trickling in after this ATA show though. From the description I think I will like that draw cycle. I like that it is lightweight but not too light...probably make a sweet hunting rig. I know PSE shooters are kind of diehard and stick with PSEs kind of like Mathews guys and Hoyt guys, but for anyone who has a decree...Have you also shoot the Xpedition Xcentric, Obsession Evolution for a comparison?
It's tough for me around my area. The pse dealer only stocks the midline bows. You have to order anything else
I thought it was super smooth for the heat that it brings. Once you get over the initial stiffness at the beginning of the draw it pulls smoothly right into the wall. Does want to go a little bit but there's def a little bit of wiggle room compared to say the FT. The slim riser makes the grip that much better IMO. Easily repeatable.
Yes to all of your questions, and it tunes great. I've had mine for almost 2 months. To me, it's the best of the x force line since the original hf cam. The 75% letoff is very noticable to me, much easier to shoot. If you think the specs are nice on this bow, wait til PSE makes their announcement at the ATA show tomorrow....some of you will be very pleased!!!
Have had mine going on two weeks. Have put about 50 shots through it. As stated stiff draw but not terrible. Valley as stated is probably a good 1" no more could be a hair less but now much. Doesnt want to take off with you at all. Has a nice backwall as well which is what i like so much about the bow. Very solid and fits well in my hand.
I will give it a try although I am not a experienced shooter. I took up archery after about a 20 year lay off. My old bow was a Browning Ballistic Mirage. It still shoots good, but I wanted something more "modern". I spent a lot of time on the net reading then went and introduced myself to our local archery shop who were very good to let me shoot numerous bows. I came home with the Decree set at 53# for now.
Been shooting it about a month now and must say for a short ATA and riser bow it does very well IMO. It will group 5 arrows at 20 yds to where I can pull them with one hand if I wanted to. Not always but when I do my part, they are right in there.
The bow is very neutral in my hand at the shot. There is very little to no vibration and the bow doesn't want to tip or tilt in any direction at the shot or during the draw.
The draw is toughest at the beginning, hits the pick quickly then lets off to the end. My thinking is there is perhaps less than an inch of valley, you either hold it against the stops or it will want to "go". That being said, the first couple inches are easy enough to overcome and pull back to the stops if you happen to get too loose.
The grip is great on the bow. It fits my hand well. The bow seems to like the hand right in the middle of the grip, not high, not low. I set the grip right on my lifeline of my hand and that is good enough. It is light weight.
I am presently shooting it with a Montana Gold Pure 75 sight and Bee Stinger 10" damper.
It comes with a very good ABB string and has not changed in well over 1000 shots. I have a 20 yard range in my basement and that is as far as I have been able to shoot to date until the weather gets better.
The bow is fast, I don't know how fast at this point but I can hear it in the time it takes the arrow to fly the 20 yds, vs: my old bow and others shooting next to me on the range.
My advice, don't buy another bow until you try the Decree. It may be your last stop.
PM me or ask here if I can help with any questions.
Best to all,
Been shooting it about a month now and must say for a short ATA and riser bow it does very well IMO. It will group 5 arrows at 20 yds to where I can pull them with one hand if I wanted to. Not always but when I do my part, they are right in there.
The bow is very neutral in my hand at the shot. There is very little to no vibration and the bow doesn't want to tip or tilt in any direction at the shot or during the draw.
The draw is toughest at the beginning, hits the pick quickly then lets off to the end. My thinking is there is perhaps less than an inch of valley, you either hold it against the stops or it will want to "go". That being said, the first couple inches are easy enough to overcome and pull back to the stops if you happen to get too loose.
The grip is great on the bow. It fits my hand well. The bow seems to like the hand right in the middle of the grip, not high, not low. I set the grip right on my lifeline of my hand and that is good enough. It is light weight.
I am presently shooting it with a Montana Gold Pure 75 sight and Bee Stinger 10" damper.
It comes with a very good ABB string and has not changed in well over 1000 shots. I have a 20 yard range in my basement and that is as far as I have been able to shoot to date until the weather gets better.
The bow is fast, I don't know how fast at this point but I can hear it in the time it takes the arrow to fly the 20 yds, vs: my old bow and others shooting next to me on the range.
My advice, don't buy another bow until you try the Decree. It may be your last stop.
PM me or ask here if I can help with any questions.
Best to all,
I've owed a decree for about a month and have just started setting it up and playing with it. The draw actually builds a little slower than the DNA SP (I've verified this with my bow scale and draw board) but it holds about 3-4 pounds higher weight through the entire power stroke. With a 70 lb SP you're only at 70 lbs for about an inch of the draw cycle then it drops down to 65 ish for most of the power stroke. With the decree you'll barley tough 70 then hold 68-69 through the power stroke. Valley depends a lot how you set it up. The flex slide also seems to have make a big difference in how the valley feels. With the flex slide tightened way down the decree seems to have a much more locked in feel with the valley to me but it doesn't hold near as nutral in the hand and was trickier to tune. Once I loosened the flex slide the bow tuned like a dream and holds in the hand fantastic at full draw. It also melts into the valley but didn't seem to have quite the locked in feel at the wall. The bow is insanely quiet. As for the weight it's physically lighter than the SP but I think a lot of the weight savings came from the new string stop. I bet the riser weighs more band with it's thin design it puts the weight more above and below your hand. It doesn't hold on target like a 3.7 lb bow. Feels really steady. The grip is sweet.
Well PSE just release the Decree HD today so there is another one for someone to try. ATA 35" BH 6.5" IBO 342
Got my decree on 24 December and shoot it almost every day and love it. Just as was mentioned before it is a little stiff up front but holds great. Unbelievably fast. Very easy to tune. I would recommend this bow to anyone that is a consistent shooter as with any speed bow any any inconsistency is certainly brought out. This is a must shoot to enjoy kind of bow.
We're going to do all we can to bring some video of the Decree HD tomorrow. Our rep is bringing it by. Oddly enough, we haven't ordered any regular Decrees. Everybody wants the Bowmadness bows and the Drive/Stingers lol
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