Time to get the bows out

[JD]

Gettin' to be dat time a year...Eh?

I know I need to replace the string/cable on my main bow, a Jennings. My backup bow, Martin Jaguar Magnum should be good to go.

I don't think I will be needing anything else. Except I do need some new broadheads. I was going to go with Wasp, but I see they have essentially doubled their prices. They used to run ~$30 for a 6 pack, and now they are ~$30 for a 3 pack. They are good heads, but I refuse to pay double. I will probably go with Muzzy 4 blade, or Grim Reaper's.

What is everyone else using this year? Needing any new toys?

[ned]

I got a set of Slayer broadheads as a prize at a golf tournament this summer. I have a set of 3 blade Slayer's from last year but these are 2 blade heads? I'm still new to bow huntin' so I haven't got much of an opinion on what's best yet.

[machette]

I was helping a buddy sight in Elite Archery bow this afternoon. Its a smooth shooting bow. I had mine out this past weekend double checking it. I used to shoot Magnus broadheads but switched to rage 3 blades 2 years ago. I cant tell a difference. To me as long as you got a good sharp head, put it where it needs to be and go get your deer. I really dont understand all the hype of one broadhead being better than the next. I may switch it up and try some swhackers this year. Not real sure yet.

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I've been shooting around 100 arrows a week now for about the last month & my 3D target is taking a real beating. I'm confident in my abilities of ranging the target & my groupings are spot on. As for broadheads, I've always been a fan of the fixed heads, especially the G5 Montecs. Unlike the mechanical broadheads, you know a fixed blade broadhead is going to do exactly what they're designed to do without malfunction. G5 Montecs, the best purchase & equipment upgrade Ive ever made.

[JD]

I was extremely disappointed in the Montec's. They flew great, but for what they charge I shouldn't have to sharpen them right out of the package. Maybe they've improved that though, this would have been in 2005.

Normally, I an not a mechanical fan. But, these Grim Reaper's are the exception. They are wonderfully reliable, and do a very efficient job. But my all time favorite head has to be the 4 blade Muzzy.

I decided to put off the new string/cable until next year. It isn't fraying, it just stretched. Only downside is in loss of speed. I decided to just crank up the weight a bit and make do. It is still grouping 4" at 50 yards, just 8" low. 20 yards the arrows are stacking on themselves, but again about 2" low. I don't have a scale, but I am betting I have lost 5-10 pounds. I'm going to crank it up a bit and see if that makes a difference.

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Glad to see ya gearing up for the season Jesse. We should get together for a hunt since we're so close to one another.