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Here is a video that describes string derailment really well Hope this helps.

I never had an issue with mine derailing but I did notice the cam tracks were a bit shallow on the assassin. I noticed that the new bows from bowtech have deeper cam tracks. You could also look at the Hoyt challenger. I shot that bow a couple months ago and it felt pretty nice. I don't remember the price exactly but want to say it was around 450-550. I'm not sure it that comes in a package or just bare bow. Most of the bows that get derailed are from people pulling them back without a release and then trying to let down and they torque the bow and twist the string because they are gripping them so tight trying not to dry fire it. And then they blame it on the bow when it was their fault. Hope this helps. I think if you shoot the assassin you will love it though. Look at YouTube on bows derailing there are a couple video describing how people cause it to happen.

I shot the Carbon Knight a couple nights ago but only got to shoot it 3 times. I will be shooting it some more in a couple days. My first impression of it was incredibly light almost fake fealing. It was set at 29 inch draw and 60 lbs draw weight. The draw cycle has a pretty consistant pull and has a solid back wall like all Bowtech's. I did not feel like it had any creep. On the shot it has a slight vibration but is pretty quite. I shot it without any stabilizer and I think with a quality stabilizer it would take care of the vibration. We shot a 401 grain arrow through the crono and it shot at 281 fps. I am going to go back and shoot it with a stabilizer and crank it up to 70 lbs and I will let you know what I think after that. He was super busy when I shot it the last time so I will go back and get a better feel of it and shoot it a lot more.

I would imagine if you asked whatever archery shop you go to that you wanted the Assassin bare then they would do it. I know a lot of shops were going upgraded packages for a small fee less than a hundred bucks,. That would give you an upgraded rest and sight. I would definitely shoot a couple different bows to make sure you get what you want. I will let you know what I think about the new Knight tomorrow.

The Knight is out and it is not going to be taking the place of the Assassin. As for specs on the new bow it is carbon and really light at 3.2 lbs 31 inches from axle to axle IBO is 330 and 7 inch brace the MSRP is $849 so you should be able to pick one up for $749 that is bare bow.The specs are are really close to the Assassin. I have not shot the Knight yet but I will be going to shoot it tomorrow and I can let you know my take on it.

No problem. My buddy has a bow shop and should have the new bow (Knight) in by July 8th. As of right now Bowtech still has not told him much about it either as they are keeping it very quite till the release of it. But when he gets more information on it and if it is going to replace the Assassin I will let you know if you would like.

I shot that bow last year and loved it. Like said above the rest and sight are not the best but will get you by. I changed my rest to a QAD pro hunter and gained 13 FPS. My setup was at 70lbs and at 28' and I shoot a 400 grain arrow and it would shot it at 298 FPS. It is a great bow for the money and has a solid back wall. You might want to wait till July to get one though as Bowtech is getting ready to release a new bow called the Knight. Not sure what it is going to be but rumors are it could be a mid-level bow or possibly replace the Assassin. if that the case then you might be able to get a great deal on the Assassin. Not trying to start any rumors but it might be worth waiting to see what it is since it should be released in about two weeks.

Congrats on an awesome buck Gino. What a great way to start off the the new year. Gotta love starting it off by getting bloody.

First off congrats on the new baby enjoy it cause they grow up fast. Second congrats on an awesome bull, way to get it done in crunch time. Thanks for sharing.

Congrats to all involved on the hunt and great success. I guess you could call that Wackin and Stackin. Hahaha. Good work man, that is getting it done for sure on a late season hunt. You sure know how to get it done, no matter what hunt it is. Congrats again. A huge congrats to Colton on a monster. It couldn't have happened to a better guy. And next time call me when your dad is busy, I will hunt with ya. Haha.

Congrats to the hunters and all who helped nice deer. Thanks for sharing. Job well done.

Hahaha that would be the same guy. Thanks.

Nice write up congrats on a great buck.

Here are a couple more pics.