Looking for input on Prime bows

[pkita99]

Looking for some input on Prime bows. Was thinking of picking one up and just wanted to get some feedback from folks that have experience with them. Most likely looking at the CT5. Any issues I should know about? Any regular tuning issues? Is it difficult to tune them? Hows the parallel cam system?

I am currently shooting a Triax and looking for something longer axle to axle, at least for me the accuracy on the Triax past 60 is not the greatest, might just be me. Also really like a solid back wall so the Primes are up there on my list because of the limb stops.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Blockcaver]

I have a couple three year old Prime Rivals (35" A-A) and really like them for hunting bows. I like the grip, stability, ease of tuning...which I attribute to the parallel cams, etc. They are more accurate in hunting situations for me than shorter bows from Hoyt and Mathews were (29" draw). I haven't even looked at a CT5 but if I was in the market for a new bow I would be looking at them very seriously. Good luck!

 

[Backyard]

Don't count out the Centergy. I picked one up last year and love it. Balanced, very easy to tune, adjustable let off, very nice to shoot.

 

[CDS8034]

I am currently shooting a CT5 and couldn’t be happier. I went from shooting a shorter ATA bow(29”) for the last 10ish years. For me, I am way more confident with the CT5 as is seems way easier to hold steady at longer distances. There seems to be way less sight pin movement and my accuracy has went up dramatically for the mid to long range shooting. Like you mentioned the back wall is solid, which I have grown to like. As with everything, if your able to, go shoot several bows and see what feels comfortable to you. Everyone has their own preferences but I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to go with a prime if it feels good to you.

 

[pkita99]

I shot it at the shop already and really liked it. Held on target like a rock compared to the triax. Was just seeing what the overall consensus was on them, especially in regards to issues. Really don't want to be screwing around with top hat shim kits and stuff (like i had to do with my triax) that just to get it to paper tune...

 

[Topo_trekker]

I hopped on the Prime train from Hoyt this year. Shot everything out there before I settled on the CT9. The CT5 felt great but the 9 just fit me better. They had the best back wall out of everything and balance.

Had some trouble with tuning at first but realized it was just my grip, it really is a different feel so made some adjustments and backed out the flexis guard a bit and it has been one of the easiest setups I’ve shot.


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[Huntin wv]

I have a Prime Rival and Centergy and love them both. Both tuned very easily and shoot great. Well made too.


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[big44a4]

Shot 3D with a CT9 the second half of the season and shoot it too good to put down. Going to be my everything bow. Switched all my hunting stuff over this weekend and all I needed to do was slide my rest over for it to tune. It’s only heavier than whatever hunting bow I would have used by the difference in bow weight. Little longer ATA obviously but feels/shoots too good for me.


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[Sled]

Everyone has been positive so far, so i'll share both sides of the experience. first off, i enjoyed both my rival and rize. they are great bows but have some downsides. DL specific cams and their cost are the biggest con. true it helps eek out some speed but these bows aren't speed demons anyhow. they also run a little long in DL to get a few more fps but that seems to be the case with a few mfg's. resale certainly is tough with these bows due to the cams. dealer support is not as widespread as a mathews or bowtech, so parts or repairs may take longer.

i think they are sweet shooting bows and may pick up another after i sell my triax. since you mentioned you are running the triax currently, i'll say just about everything on that bow is great for me except the grip. sure is a fickle one but once you get it the groups tighten substantially.

good luck with whatever you end up with.

 

[pkita99]

thanks for all the input guys, very much appreciated!!

 

[sodaksooner]

I have an alloy, about 5 years old. I had some growing pains with DL with it and it had the crappy rubber grip(which was replaced with bat tape), but now can't see trading it out for anything else on the market. My only issue is that there are no local dealers. The guy at the local shop helped me change out cams and strings during my DL adjustments, but he has gone out of business, so that is the only issue for me currently. It is quiet and shoots great. I love the draw cycle on the PCX cams too.

 

[longspeak74]

I have an Alloy with upgraded PCXL cams as well as a Centergy. I like a solid back wall and can get that with the limb stops. Don't let the cam specific DL concern you; there's some play with the let off that allow for fine tuning adjustments. Solid bows that hold amazingly well. Their finish is also second to none.

 

[sc88]

I have a Prime CT3 and really like the way it shoots. Mine tuned quick and easy. I would recommend getting on Prime's website and use the Prime test drive they offer. You can build the bow you want and they ship it to your Prime dealer at no cost to you. If you like it you can buy it and if you don't the dealer can ship it back at no cost.

 

[Ucsdryder]

Centergy hybrid here. 28.25” draw at 82lbs. 555 grain arrow at 277fps. It holds so so steady! I love it.

 

[jb229]

I have a Centergy for hunting and a Hybrid for 3D. Love them both, shot Mathews for years until switching 2yrs ago.

 

[As_west_as_it_gets]

I’ve had a centergy and a CT5, and I won’t buy a Prime again unless they radically change their system. Comfortable shooting bows, but little to no actual methods to tune. Cams don’t shim, no yokes, and flex guard doesn’t make a huge adjustment. With all the bows out there that are easy to tune, why would one choose an option with limited methods to do so?


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[Blockcaver]

Love my two Prime Rivals! Accurate, good grip, 35" A to A stability, 340 IBO....best hunting bow I've had.

 

[nphunter]

I owned a Shift and killed a couple of animals with one. They are ok bows, the finish is great but I did have to send my limbs off to be replaced under warranty due to the paint/coating cracking all up and down them. I also burned through a couple of sets of strings but at the time prime gave them away to the original owner every two years, not sure if they still do or not, mine wore out quicker than that but they still replaced them for me?

The biggest negative if you go through a lot of bows is the resell value is terrible due to the draw length specific cams and you want to make sure it is set exactly how you want it before ordering a set. You do have some play with d-loop length but you defiantly don't have the freedom as with an adjustable cam. I had some tuning issues that I couldn't live with which ultimately lead me to get rid of the bow, since they don't have adjustable yokes about the only option for tuning is shims or adjusting your shooting or grip. Personally, I like to pick up a bow and hold it how it's the most comfortable and then adjust the bow to shoot its best in that position. The only way I could get the same arrow flight that I had come to expect from my other bows was to roll my hand deeper into the grip which was not comfortable or repeatable for me.

Overall the Prime was a very cool bow and it was plenty accurate to hunt and constantly kill with. I just couldn't tune it to shoot the same as my bows with yokes in the past and couldn't get over that in the end. I always felt I wasn't as accurate with that bow as my previous bows and am very happy I made the switch back to an adjustable yoke bow, I doubt I will ever own another bow without that tunability. It is nice to be able to make quick changes at the range by twisting cables versus having to break down an entire limb and cam system just to make a slight adjustment.

 

[klappercody]

I just picked up a CT3 a couple months ago, I've shot mathews my entire bow hunting career and the prime just felt right and still does, I dont see me going back to a mathews anytime soon.

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[samc]

I just bought a CT5 and am finding out about their lack of tunability the hard way. I've basically just had to completely alter my form to make the thing shoot. Maybe this is a good thing though? I'd just rather not worry about having absolutely perfect form when an elk is in front of me.