X-Force...and Review
06-20-2007, 07:10 PM
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X-Force...and Review
I made a trip to my local proshop for the first time since it's reopening. I was rather impressed to say the least, the new archery range they put in is SWEET! I had to go check out the bows, so over to the wall I went. I immediately found the X-Force, picked it up and drew it. As I let it back down the owner approached me asking if I'd like to shoot one. He said he had a left handed 60# on lay away for someone and he'd let me shoot it. They threw a Whisker Biscuit on it ( Lord forgive me, I didn't choose it 
), gave me a realease and an arrow and off to the range and chrono we went. I shot 62# @ 28" and a 330gr arrow, 296fps. The bow is SMOKIN'. I was really comfortable with the 62# draw weight and the draw cycle really isn't that harsh. I actually REALLY liked this bow. I LOVED the grip on it too. The bow was actually really quiet, even though it didn't have ANYTHING on it besides a rest. There was a little vibration as well, nothing a good stabilizer couldn't fix though. Overall a GREAT bow! I really liked it. Yet I know this site doesn't seem to be a big fan of the X-Forces, they have a new believer in me.
), gave me a realease and an arrow and off to the range and chrono we went. I shot 62# @ 28" and a 330gr arrow, 296fps. The bow is SMOKIN'. I was really comfortable with the 62# draw weight and the draw cycle really isn't that harsh. I actually REALLY liked this bow. I LOVED the grip on it too. The bow was actually really quiet, even though it didn't have ANYTHING on it besides a rest. There was a little vibration as well, nothing a good stabilizer couldn't fix though. Overall a GREAT bow! I really liked it. Yet I know this site doesn't seem to be a big fan of the X-Forces, they have a new believer in me.
06-20-2007, 09:57 PM
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RE: X-Force...and Review
I've noticed... A lot of bows draw cycles don't tend to feel "harsh" until you hit around 64#+.
I first noticed it with the Guardian, but then tried it out on several other manufacturer's bows (PSE, Parker, Kodiak.) Any less than 64# and they were smooth, crank it up and the draw drastically changed.
Try a 70# model and see what happens.
I first noticed it with the Guardian, but then tried it out on several other manufacturer's bows (PSE, Parker, Kodiak.) Any less than 64# and they were smooth, crank it up and the draw drastically changed.
Try a 70# model and see what happens.
06-21-2007, 06:18 AM
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RE: X-Force...and Review
ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
I've noticed... A lot of bows draw cycles don't tend to feel "harsh" until you hit around 64#+.
I first noticed it with the Guardian, but then tried it out on several other manufacturer's bows (PSE, Parker, Kodiak.) Any less than 64# and they were smooth, crank it up and the draw drastically changed.
Try a 70# model and see what happens.
I've noticed... A lot of bows draw cycles don't tend to feel "harsh" until you hit around 64#+.
I first noticed it with the Guardian, but then tried it out on several other manufacturer's bows (PSE, Parker, Kodiak.) Any less than 64# and they were smooth, crank it up and the draw drastically changed.
Try a 70# model and see what happens.
06-21-2007, 06:19 AM
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RE: X-Force...and Review
ORIGINAL: markj
Will you convert? You just told me to jump on a Cardiac!
That is quitefast at28". How was the noise compared to your Cardiac?
Will you convert? You just told me to jump on a Cardiac!
That is quitefast at28". How was the noise compared to your Cardiac?
I haven't recieved my Cardiac yet so I don't know. I don't see me converting unless there is something I really don't like about the Cardiac.
06-21-2007, 06:55 AM
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RE: X-Force...and Review
That doesn't sound right. Even at 2" less than IBO and at 62#, you were shooting a light arrow...that bow should have been closer to 310 IMO. Maybe the biscuit hold'en you down. WB's are easy to stick on try-out bows in a hurry.