Shot a Guardian
12-14-2006, 03:25 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Shot a Guardian
Well I finally shot the Guardian! I actually liked the looks in person. It is as smooth as advertised and as quiet as a bow gets. The nicest bow I have ever shot period. I am in no rush to get rid of my Tribute at all, but I will say this. Over all the Guardian is a nicer shooting bow. The only complaint I have is vane clearance involving the cables. Blazers are out of the question. An offset cable guard would have helped in this area. Even regular vanes are pretty close. That aside, Bowtech out did themselves on this bow!
Shane
Shane
12-14-2006, 03:29 PM
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RE: Shot a Guardian
The only complaint I have is vane clearance involving the cables. Blazers are out of the question. An offset cable guard would have helped in this area. Even regular vanes are pretty close.
12-14-2006, 03:42 PM
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RE: Shot a Guardian
That doesn't seem right to me either.
A company like Bowtech knows what is popular in the industry, which blazers are quickly becomming. I doubt they would sell a bow that wouldn't allow one of the popular products not to be used.
A company like Bowtech knows what is popular in the industry, which blazers are quickly becomming. I doubt they would sell a bow that wouldn't allow one of the popular products not to be used.
12-14-2006, 04:14 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Shot a Guardian
Not necessarily true guys. My 05 Allegiance has some definite issues with centershot as well as fletching clearance. These were later addressed on the 06 bows but it didn't stop the first model from having them. The same could very well hold true for the Guardian.
In any case, I can't wait to shoot one.
In any case, I can't wait to shoot one.
12-14-2006, 04:37 PM
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RE: Shot a Guardian
ORIGINAL: HNIJustin
Not necessarily true guys. My 05 Allegiance has some definite issues with centershot as well as fletching clearance. These were later addressed on the 06 bows but it didn't stop the first model from having them. The same could very well hold true for the Guardian.
In any case, I can't wait to shoot one.
Not necessarily true guys. My 05 Allegiance has some definite issues with centershot as well as fletching clearance. These were later addressed on the 06 bows but it didn't stop the first model from having them. The same could very well hold true for the Guardian.
In any case, I can't wait to shoot one.
I'm with you though, I can't wait to get my hands on one.
12-14-2006, 04:38 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Shot a Guardian
ORIGINAL: sr77
Well I finally shot the Guardian! I actually liked the looks in person. It is as smooth as advertised and as quiet as a bow gets. The nicest bow I have ever shot period. I am in no rush to get rid of my Tribute at all, but I will say this. Over all the Guardian is a nicer shooting bow. The only complaint I have is vane clearance involving the cables. Blazers are out of the question. An offset cable guard would have helped in this area. Even regular vanes are pretty close. That aside, Bowtech out did themselves on this bow!
Shane
Well I finally shot the Guardian! I actually liked the looks in person. It is as smooth as advertised and as quiet as a bow gets. The nicest bow I have ever shot period. I am in no rush to get rid of my Tribute at all, but I will say this. Over all the Guardian is a nicer shooting bow. The only complaint I have is vane clearance involving the cables. Blazers are out of the question. An offset cable guard would have helped in this area. Even regular vanes are pretty close. That aside, Bowtech out did themselves on this bow!
Shane
12-14-2006, 07:34 PM
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RE: Shot a Guardian
I haven't shot the Guardian yet (damn left-handed curse) but I drew one. I love the bow and the design, but the draw cycle is not enough to get me to replace my 05 Allegiance. I also drew an 07 Allegiance with the smooth cam modules and that was more attractive to me than the Guardian. I am sure it is a great shooting bow, but I need more convincing to move up.
Oh, and I don't have any issues with my centershot or shooting Blazers with my Allegiance. It's close, but I get no interference. The Guardian looked to be about the same, but I can't say for sure since I didn't shoot it. Just my $.02.
Oh, and I don't have any issues with my centershot or shooting Blazers with my Allegiance. It's close, but I get no interference. The Guardian looked to be about the same, but I can't say for sure since I didn't shoot it. Just my $.02.