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I am just getting into archery hunting and would like advise and opinions on the discontinued Bowtech "General". I am looking at a used one that has been through Bowtech's limb recall. Some forums report that once repaired they are a very good bow and too bad they were discontinued! Can anyone suggest a fair used price for one? Thanks.
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$350 max for bare bow in pristine condition
Crossed Arrows Archery LLC Authorized Obsession Bows Dealer Custom Strings/Tuning www.crossedarrowsarcheryllc.comBlack Eagle Arrows Pro Staff, Montana Black Gold Shooting Staff, Dead Center Archery Products Shooting Staff
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A lap dance is sooooo much better when the stripper is crying
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The one on ebay says left handed... Watch out for that.
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Excellent, smooth bow. I have the 2008 model. Haven't felt the need to update.
I do buy a new string every year.
The only hiccup was a cam cracked. They replaced it quickly. Bowtech's warranty and customer service is top notch.
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$350 max for bare bow in pristine condition x2 I shot Mathews bows for 15 years, always upgraded to the newest version every 2 years, until i shot a bowtech 4 years ago. I wont go back! Cant go wrong with a bowtech!
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I know many will say go to a pro shop and shoot as many bows as you can to find one that shoots well for you. I have been told by many that Bowtech is top notch! I have shot an older Sniper and really liked it...should have bought that one! What I am only concerned about is purchasing a model that went through a recall and then was discontinued...and future support? I appreciate all your comments, thanks.
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Interested in a 2007 Guardian?
28 or 29" 60-70lbs. No rest or sights BUT I had a new string, D loop and silencers put on last spring.
I've killed a fair amount of deer with it since I bought it late in 2007. I had to drop down in draw weight due to shoulder issues this year. This Guardian is now set at 63#.
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Keep an eye out for the Admiral as well, it's the updated version of the General. My buddy has a General and I have a 2010 Admiral FLX. They are very similar but mine is faster by about 25 fps even though his is set to a slightly longer draw. The speed comes at a slight cost though as his draw cycle is smoother than mine. Both are pretty dead in the hand on the shot and are pretty quiet bare. The Admiral does away with the extra pins and C clips, but he hasn't had an issue with his so not sure it matters. One big advantage of the Admiral is that you don't need a bow press with it to change string and cables. The last thing is that the Admiral is a little bit lighter. We haven't weighed them both but both are similarly rigged and my bow is a touch lighter.
The Admirals seem to go for a little bit more $ than the General, but to me the extra speed and unneeded bow press alone are worth the extra $.
Keep an eye on ebay and the archerytalk classifieds and you can get some screaming deals on either bow. As mentioned, if you go with a General make sure it has the updated limbs.
At this point you're better off waiting a couple weeks as the Archery Trade Show is next week and that's when all the new bows are typically announced. As soon as that happens prices drop on previous models.
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I'd recommend giving a Hoyt Charger a try before buying any bow at any price range - worth finding a dealer.
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