Dual Cam Patriots are shipping!
#31
RE: Dual Cam Patriots are shipping!
Jeff.
I talked to the guys at BT this afternoon and they said BTS was putting yours together and had major problems and they cant ship it before June<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
So hang in there buddy we will keep you filled in<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>
Aussie by birth Texan by choice
I talked to the guys at BT this afternoon and they said BTS was putting yours together and had major problems and they cant ship it before June<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
So hang in there buddy we will keep you filled in<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>
Aussie by birth Texan by choice
#32
RE: Dual Cam Patriots are shipping!
Ausie's right, Jeff. What they did was cannibalize yours to finish mine. I guess I owe you a debt of gratitude.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> Thanks, buddy.<img src=icon_smile_kisses.gif border=0 align=middle>
Phil.
"Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot."<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
Phil.
"Could you guys be quiet, my dad's trying to shoot."<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
#33
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alvo Nebraska USA
Posts: 2,057
RE: Dual Cam Patriots are shipping!
Geeezzzzzz JeffB, what did you ever do to deserve that? You sure catch some serious flack<img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>. 500, if you get two 30 inch Pat DC's before I get mine I'm goin' to be twice as green with envy! Sounds like the grip is going to be perfect for my liking.
#36
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: grand Junction co USA
Posts: 34
RE: Dual Cam Patriots are shipping!
I am certainly no expert when it comes to bows, but do not think the new '03 Patriots are that much better than the '02 model. I have had 3 days to shoot this new bow and do like it more each time I shoot it.
The speed is better per the factory spec sheet, but only by 10 fps. I have not chrono'd it yet for myself. The bow is noisier than my '02 (but again it is faster), but I am not overly impressed with Bowtechs "hush" products. My '02 models have Sims products on them and that may make some difference.
At first, I thought the draw cycle was worse on the '03, but now have decided it is only different, not better or worse.
Please do not take this the wrong way, I like this bow and really like Bowtech products. I went through about 6 different bows in '02 before I shot a Patriot (and immediately bought a second as a backup). I just do not want people to think they are getting some huge step up from last years models.
The speed is better per the factory spec sheet, but only by 10 fps. I have not chrono'd it yet for myself. The bow is noisier than my '02 (but again it is faster), but I am not overly impressed with Bowtechs "hush" products. My '02 models have Sims products on them and that may make some difference.
At first, I thought the draw cycle was worse on the '03, but now have decided it is only different, not better or worse.
Please do not take this the wrong way, I like this bow and really like Bowtech products. I went through about 6 different bows in '02 before I shot a Patriot (and immediately bought a second as a backup). I just do not want people to think they are getting some huge step up from last years models.
#37
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alvo Nebraska USA
Posts: 2,057
RE: Dual Cam Patriots are shipping!
Jrb, I also have the '02 Pat and love the bow even if it is a little top heavy. The '02 Pat was a great bow IMO that needed only a few refinements which is what BowTech has done in '03. Although I haven't recieved mine yet, I will enjoy the weight savings, better balance, smaller grip, more accuracy and even 10 more fps will be good. I wonder what they can improve on in '04? Much more stored energy in the draw cycle for more speed may be too much for the majority of archers. I think BowTech has given us what we wanted in a hunting bow with as high a brace as the Patriot Dually has. One thing for sure, we'll know more at this time next year!