OK as some of you know I bought a new Triax. I went with 60#s @ 28 inches. After the initial testing before I bought mine, I never shot it until I came home. I had the pro shop set it up and I just paid for it brought it home.
results. I cannot believe how well I shoot this bow. I am already shooting 3 inch groups at 30 yards (probably below average for most) but for a guy that has only shot trad I am really impressed with this bow. I do struggle with the physical weight and will have to build my bow arm/shoulder muscles up so I can hold it longer and more steady.
Now here is the thing that blows me away - this thing is almost as quiet as many of the longbows I have shot. Unbelievable.
I am fully planning on hunting this year with it - as well as my trad bow on some set ups - but just wanted to let folks know how awesome this bow is performing in a novice's hands......
what I like about this bow: ultra accurate, ease of drawing, absolutely dead in the hand, ultra quiet, no vibration, it is super short/easy to maneuver.
Cons: physical weight with all the bells/whistles added - to be expected when I came from longbows primarily.
The reason why I bought this was I was starting to have some shoulder and elbow issues and wanted to remain in the game as long as I can. most of my injuries were due to old weight lifting injuries. But I am slowly falling in love with how easy this thing is to make and execute an accurate shot. I have not ventured out in the woods yet but I fully plan on practicing out to 100 years. I will NEVER shoot at an animal past 35-40 yards as I don't think it is ethical with a living animal that moves. Just my opinion there folks. But I do believe practicing at long ranges helps with form and consistency at shorter ranges. I know it does with trad bows.
Anyway - two thumbs up for this excellent bow.
Now you compound shooters help me pick out the right broadhead. I am shooting max red 250s and 125 grain field points. I will NOT use an expandable head so fixed blade is where I am looking. Been looking at Exodus and slick tricks - but could use some advice from more experienced compound hunters.
results. I cannot believe how well I shoot this bow. I am already shooting 3 inch groups at 30 yards (probably below average for most) but for a guy that has only shot trad I am really impressed with this bow. I do struggle with the physical weight and will have to build my bow arm/shoulder muscles up so I can hold it longer and more steady.
Now here is the thing that blows me away - this thing is almost as quiet as many of the longbows I have shot. Unbelievable.
I am fully planning on hunting this year with it - as well as my trad bow on some set ups - but just wanted to let folks know how awesome this bow is performing in a novice's hands......
what I like about this bow: ultra accurate, ease of drawing, absolutely dead in the hand, ultra quiet, no vibration, it is super short/easy to maneuver.
Cons: physical weight with all the bells/whistles added - to be expected when I came from longbows primarily.
The reason why I bought this was I was starting to have some shoulder and elbow issues and wanted to remain in the game as long as I can. most of my injuries were due to old weight lifting injuries. But I am slowly falling in love with how easy this thing is to make and execute an accurate shot. I have not ventured out in the woods yet but I fully plan on practicing out to 100 years. I will NEVER shoot at an animal past 35-40 yards as I don't think it is ethical with a living animal that moves. Just my opinion there folks. But I do believe practicing at long ranges helps with form and consistency at shorter ranges. I know it does with trad bows.
Anyway - two thumbs up for this excellent bow.
Now you compound shooters help me pick out the right broadhead. I am shooting max red 250s and 125 grain field points. I will NOT use an expandable head so fixed blade is where I am looking. Been looking at Exodus and slick tricks - but could use some advice from more experienced compound hunters.