Schmitty Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Well after looking at a few different bows, I settled on the Hoyt Katera XL. The box was expensive enough, add all of the fixins though and it got out of sight pretty quick. Here's the new setup: Hoyt Katera XL w/ a 32" draw at 65lbs Ripcord fall away rest Spot Hogg "Hog it hunter" 7 pin sight w/ " hog wrap." and a 3/16" peep Fuse 2 piiece quiver. adjustable to hold those LONG arrows. Fuse 6" stabilizer As I'm a big believer in heavy arrows, I had 6 easton axis full metal jackets (300's) fletched up to see how I liked them. They are skinny devils, but weigh in 11.6 grains per inch. I shot at a buddy's house last night in a wicked wind and his light carbons were getting blown all over the place while mine were flying true at 40 yards. Beyond that the wind was too strong for the archers or the arrows. I also bought a new Carter "Quickie 1 plus " release after trying a few different ones out at the range. I find that I'm really liking it over my old trufire caliper release. I don't have the bow set up as fast as it can be, but I figure everybody's got to use pins beyond 30 yards. The heavier arrows should give better penetration and fly a bit truer in the wind. I went w/ the Cam1/2 plus cam as it's a bit smoother and can be adjusted to the full 32" which I need. 31 seemed a bit short to me when I tried it. The bow is awfully quiet, I'm still getting used to the new style cams, but it's pretty smooth to me. It's a pretty heavy set up, but than again I'm a big guy and don't really notice the extra ounces. Tomorrow, I've got to revamp the home shooting range to handle the faster flying arrows and then it'll be on until Sept. thanks for all of the help and advice, Schmitty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted March 30, 2008 If you are gonna do it right its gonna cost ya! That is a sweet setup you bought! Just make sure you practice, practice, practice with it so when that bull comes charging in bugling you know what to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjmhunter Report post Posted March 30, 2008 You made a good choice that is a great shooting bow. My wife just bought the same bow for herself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Congrats. You went with the perfect bow. I bought one a few months ago and love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB-AZ Report post Posted April 1, 2008 That sounds like a real nice set-up. I was curious what kind of speed you are getting out of that? I would love to have a 32" draw and shoot 65lbs, but my stubby arms only pull 29" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Great choice in bows. My friend bought the exact bow in Nov. and is shooting really well with it. We shot at Archery Headquarters today and if you ever get a chance stop in and shoot their dart game with real animals on the screne. It's a blast. Congratulations on your set up. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackshoe Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I don't think you will be disappointed. I bought the same bow in November and sure like shooting mine. I am set up at 31" draw length and am shooting axis 340 arrows-9.5 gpi- with 100 grain heads @ draw weight of 65 lbs-through the chronograph at archery headquarters it's 275fps. Good luck and enjoy! jackshoe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Craig, crank that bad boy up to 70 lbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schmitty Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Casey, I'm not a young stud anymore! I had it up to 73 lbs and it was no problem getting it back, it's just that I want to maximize my practice settings and minimize fatigue. After a couple of months of shooting, I might crank it up a few pounds. However, it's more important to me that I can draw the bow from any/all possible hunting positions and hold it at full draw for a few minutes than it is to gain a few fps. KB, I haven't shot it over the chrono yet, as I'll probably be dinking around w/ my setup (draw weight/arrows) over the next little while. With my arrows weighing over 500 grains, I'm probably in the 260 fps area w/ the 65 lb draw. Jackshoe, I thought about going down to the Axis 340's to pick up a bit of speed. However, these 300's are incredibly stiff and shoot amazingly well at longer distances w/ the wind. So far, I'm really enjoying this setup, I'm amazed at how well I'm shooting despite a long layoff. Groups at 40 and 50 yards have been impressive. I've only been shooting spots at 20 and 30 for fear of wrecking the $10 arrows. take care, Schmitty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
