Ideas For New Setup

[BuickBoy]

After my previous thread of embarassing myself I have a list of components that I would like comments on.

Bow: Bowtech General/Guardian 54lb 29" Draw
Sight: HHA Single Pin OL-5519
Stabiizer: Carolina Archery LORE
Rest: Trophy Taker Xtreme Drop Away
Peep: G5 Meta Peep Large
Arrows: Carbon Express Maximas Or Gold Tip XT Hunters
Knock System: QAD Ultra Nok
Quiver: Bowtech 1 Piece 4 Arrow
Broadheads: Slick Trick (xx Grain)??
Knocks: ??

Is this a good setup for target/hunting?
I would like input on everything especially the arrows. Best weights, knocks, ect.

Thanks for the input!

[sbooy42]

looks good to me....except..

IMO
I would not use that QAD nock..just use a loop..I saw a slow-mo on that nock and it did some damage..not to mention the weight and they can be loud with a release..

I love my Goldtips...too

[BuickBoy]

Yeah I'm rethinking that. I'm liking a plain loop. And I'm looking into a Jim Fletcher .44 Caliber Buckle release.

[skipper34]

:yeahthat:looks good to me....except..

IMO
I would not use that QAD nock..just use a loop..I saw a slow-mo on that nock and it did some damage..not to mention the weight and they can be loud with a release..

I love my Goldtips...too

I had one of those nocks on my old bow, I thought it worked okay until I handed my old bow down to my son. He immediately removed it and went with a loop, and I was amazed at how much faster and quieter the old Darton was. I have the bowsight that you list, and to me it is best to go with a single pin, just to simplify things somewhat. If you limit your shots to 30 yards or less, the single pin is a good choice, IMO. It looks like you did some homework as far as set-up. This should give you many years of enjoyment. Have fun.

[sbooy42]

I have heard good things about the fletcher...
I tried a lot of em out and decided that Scott's itty bitty worked best for me..

[srconnell22]

stay away from anything but a string loop...had one on my old bow for awhile and busted myself in the mouth more than once when it wore down...

[KalamazooKid]

You've got to understand that us archers are pretty loyal to certain brands so when you ask about all of those individual components you're going to get lots of opinions that may muddy the waters somewhat. With that being said, all are good quality products - it really boils down to budget considerations and personal preference. It's the Ford vs Chevy thing.:)

When you say the bow is set at 54 lbs - do the limbs max out at 60 lbs? You're going to want some "growing room" and once you start shooting regularly, you'll be at 60 in no time I would think (which is PLENTY fast enough to kill anything!).

Other than that, good luck with whatever you get!

[Michihunter]

Sounds like a setup I wouldn't mind owning (minus the ultranok;))Good luck with it!

[kingfishcam]

And check out the custom stabilizers from jimposten.com!!! You can call Jim as well to help figure out what size stabilizer will be best for your setup.

[BuickBoy]

You've got to understand that us archers are pretty loyal to certain brands so when you ask about all of those individual components you're going to get lots of opinions that may muddy the waters somewhat. With that being said, all are good quality products - it really boils down to budget considerations and personal preference. It's the Ford vs Chevy thing.:)

When you say the bow is set at 54 lbs - do the limbs max out at 60 lbs? You're going to want some "growing room" and once you start shooting regularly, you'll be at 60 in no time I would think (which is PLENTY fast enough to kill anything!).

Other than that, good luck with whatever you get!


I completely understand and that is exactly why I ask, because someone may they liked or disliked something about it, that may be a swing for me.
Yes the bow maxes out at 60#. I dont think I will ever want anything higher, and if I do I'm a tard.