Has anyone shot the Bowtech Destroyer 350?

[couesbowhunter1]

If you have how was it cause im looking at buying one.

[BowNut]

There really nice. But I would wait a few more days to what the new bow has to offer.

[Coues 'n' Sheep]

HOYT!!!!!

[couesbowhunter1]

is that what the little metal door is and it has like 6 days at the top?

 

There really nice. But I would wait a few more days to what the new bow has to offer.

[BowNut]

Ya that's what the box is for. Lots of rumors about what it will be but bowtech told us today they were just rumors.

[Gr8 White Jr]

I had shot nothing but PSE since I started shooting archery 14 years ago. In 2010 when Bowtech came out with the Destroyer I shot it and had to have it. It was the most smooth drawing, smooth shooting bow I had ever shot. I ended up buying it only to find out that I had EXTREME torque issues with it and I was never able to overcome it. When I shot paper I had a 3 inch rip up and to the right no matter what I did. I had to move my rest over to where the tip of my arrow was pointed more than a half inch out of line just to shoot a perfect hole through the paper. I shot very well with this bow but the fact that I knew that my bow was tuned incorrectly just messed with my head. I tried EVERYTHING from new grips to no grips to different coaching and nothing worked. I spoke with many people who said that they have had the same problem when they went from one bow manufacturer to another. After battling with this issue for over a year I had to through in the towel and I sold the bow. I went back to what I know and bought a PSE Dream Season and my torque issues are no more. It was a feeling of defeat and I hated to get rid of a bow that was such a pleasure to shoot. Although my Dream Season isn't quite as smooth as the Destroyer, I shoot better with it than any other bow I have ever owned.

 

If you are thinking about buying the Destroyer or any bow for that matter, I would strongly recommend shooting it A LOT and making absolute sure you don't have any issues before buying it.

 

-Tracy

[BowNut]

Shoot them all that can happen. I have seen guys no matter what bow you put in there hand they can't get a bullet whole on paper.

[HEADACHE]

I shot it last year when I bought my Z7. Very nice bow and it was my second choice. Close second.

[Gr8 White Jr]

Shoot them all that can happen. I have seen guys no matter what bow you put in there hand they can't get a bullet whole on paper.

 

 

I completely agree! Let me add that the torque issue was 100% me and had nothing to do with the bow. I am just used to shooting PSE and something about the balance of their bows and their grips is what my muscle memory was built on. I shoot bullet holes with every PSE I have ever owned only because my form was learned on their bows. Everybody will shoot every bow differently so make sure you really test them before you spend the money. I wish I would have spent a little more time shooting the Destroyer before I bought it. I lost my butt when I sold it. Sold it for over $500 less than I paid for it.

 

-Tracy

[couesbowhunter1]

ok man hows that pse?

 

I had shot nothing but PSE since I started shooting archery 14 years ago. In 2010 when Bowtech came out with the Destroyer I shot it and had to have it. It was the most smooth drawing, smooth shooting bow I had ever shot. I ended up buying it only to find out that I had EXTREME torque issues with it and I was never able to overcome it. When I shot paper I had a 3 inch rip up and to the right no matter what I did. I had to move my rest over to where the tip of my arrow was pointed more than a half inch out of line just to shoot a perfect hole through the paper. I shot very well with this bow but the fact that I knew that my bow was tuned incorrectly just messed with my head. I tried EVERYTHING from new grips to no grips to different coaching and nothing worked. I spoke with many people who said that they have had the same problem when they went from one bow manufacturer to another. After battling with this issue for over a year I had to through in the towel and I sold the bow. I went back to what I know and bought a PSE Dream Season and my torque issues are no more. It was a feeling of defeat and I hated to get rid of a bow that was such a pleasure to shoot. Although my Dream Season isn't quite as smooth as the Destroyer, I shoot better with it than any other bow I have ever owned.

 

If you are thinking about buying the Destroyer or any bow for that matter, I would strongly recommend shooting it A LOT and making absolute sure you don't have any issues before buying it.

 

-Tracy

[Bird Dog]

Smoothest "speed" bow I have shot. I still own the Mathews Black Max II - 5.5" brace height. The destroyer to me is easier to shoot and faster with the same arrow and slightly less poundage. It has more brace height - 6" making it more forgiving to me and has 80% let off. 386gr. arrow w/100gr tip, 68lbs draw, and 315fps. 63lbs gave me 305fps. I am working up to the max at 72.5lbs. and may play with IBO weights just to see what she will do.

 

For me this bow is a great choice but I have been shooting a very unforgiving bow. Plus, I like the quotes on the box! I just got my Destroyer 350 2 months ago and set it up for pigs. I will say that I am struggling now with broadhead flight verses the field tips for both of the shuttle T-locks and montecs of various wights. Broadheads appear to hit to the left but are flying true out to 50yrds. Any one else seeing this? I moved my sights but would prefer for arrows to hit the same reguardless. The Mathews I have did not have trouble once tuned.

[Bird Dog]

I shot a Hyot Viper....another speed bow 6-7 years ago. I could not even hit a pig on numberous days even though I shot OK at the range. I had issues like others griping the handle and the fit of the bow just wasn't right from day one. Lucky for me, it was a new used model and the original owner took it back minus $75 bucks. That bow ate me for lunch before I bought the Mathews Black Max. Shootem and if you like it when you hold it - done deal... buy it.

[willhunt4coues]

I just got mine back in March or April and since then I have harvested my first spot and stalk coues and a few days ago my Stink pig. I love this bow but everyone should shoot what they feel comfortable with. This is my companion.

 

 

[Bird Dog]

I just got mine back in March or April and since then I have harvested my first spot and stalk coues and a few days ago my Stink pig. I love this bow but everyone should shoot what they feel comfortable with. This is my companion.

 

What broadhead are you using? I found out yesterday from bowtech there is a yolk adjustment that is supposed to take care of field tips hitting different than most fixed blade heads. Have you heard this?

Thanks,

Jack

[willhunt4coues]

No I have not heard of that I shoot the Slick Trick magnum 4 blade 100 grain. I paper tuned my bow then went to broadhead tune and didn't need to my braodheads hit the same spot as my field points. Now I did try the Carbon Express troika ST3 broadheads and they are 3 inches to the right at 20 and 24 inches to the right at 80 yards. So I will stick with the Slicks they are spot on with no adjustments needed.