New bow or stick with the RX7 Ultra

[bwp]

I’m eying a new bow for this fall. My current setup is the RX7 Ultra I’ve been running for a few years now. Has much changed with the new bows? If you made the switch, what did you go to and did you notice a difference? I like a longer ata length like the ultra.

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

RX7U was one of the nicest shooting bows Hoyt has ever made. But kind of slow which is a big part of why it was so smooth.

This year I went with the Arc 34 (much prefer longer ata as well) and am very pleased.

But what you’ll get is a little more aggressive draw and more speed. Plus the new tuning features that most flagship bows have incorporated.

I like new bows every year, but if I didn’t, I’d be more than happy with the RX7U.

There’s never a bad reason to upgrade. Also no bad reason to rock what you have and enjoy. It’s all in what your priorities are.

 

[raptor16]

Always up to you, but agree with what Eastonsgrandpa said above. RX7U is a shooter and incredibly smooth draw, but slow(ish). Truthfully though the RX7U IBO was 334 so is 8 FPS meaningful to you? Maybe mentally, but practically most likely not.

I don’t think you’ll find a draw as smooth as the RX7U. I had one and still think it’s maybe the best drawing bow I’ve ever shot.

You’re basically missing tuning features and some integration features. If you really want those then maybe take a look at a new bow. If you just want a new bow then get one. I like the tuning features a lot, but also shot bows before tuning features and they still shot just about as well as my new bows do… turns out it’s the Indian, not so much the bow…

 

[butcherboy]

If you want a new bow and can afford it then go for it. I keep telling myself I “need” a new Hoyt but vehicle repairs happen, buying lumber to build out my basement, new glasses for two kids and contacts for one, braces, bball shoes, soccer cleats, money for hunts for 4 us. It all seems to happen at once so I never have the extra cash. So, I keep shooting my 2012 carbon element.

 

[Maverick1]

Ask the question differently: would you spend $2000 to get a new bow that might shoot 8 fps faster…..which is about 1/4” difference in arrow drop at 40 yards?

 

[wildwilderness]

Good question. I shoot the same bow RX7 Ultra and love it. I do have it set at 31” draw and 71# so speed isn’t that much of a concern…. (I also have a PSE Omen at 75# if I want speed but not nearly as nice to shoot. It is currently set for 700gr arrows and Africa big game)

I had a RX4 before that and did not like it that much, would torque on me. My Carbon Spyder however would hit where I was looking every time



I would upgrade if the new one is as smooth and instinctive to shoot… but will most likely wait another year or two.

 

[peterk123]

I enjoy seeing the new bows that come out each year. I get tempted for second and then talk myself out of it. I shoot a RealmX. I think it's a 2017. It's smooth and accurate. I'm practicing with a broadhead at 70 yards (40 is my limit for an animal). They fly just like the field points, even out at 70. I can't ask for anything more. Is it fast? Fast enough. 269 fps with 475 grain arrows. Dropped a beautiful bull elk this year with it.

For me it's not about the money. I just don't want to fix what is not broken. I'm the same way with my rifle. Tikka 308. It's the only big game rifle I use because it's so reliable. So many great new calibers out there too. But this thing just gets the job done.

But if you have an itch that really needs to be scratched, do it!

 

[RC_]

I recently went through the same argument and I was really struggling to justify upgrading, not because the new models didn't feel better or I didn't enjoy shooting them but because I kept asking myself the question "Will a new bow help me kill more deer, elk, etc.?" and I couldn't say yes - If i do my job ,the current rig pounds.

I still ended up placing an order for a new Mach 35 (after shooting Hoyt literally my whole life). At the end of the day, the money isn't a big factor for me and I knew it might gnaw on me if I didn't try something new. I would wonder "what if?" so I said screw it, I can try something new and if I don't like it, I'll sell it, only be out a few hundred bucks and ride the Hoyt for another 3-5 years.

I increasingly fall into the if it isn't broke don't fix it mentality but sometimes you just have to mix it up. (I also pretty much have to shoot long ATA due to my draw length, so happy to provide thoughts / answer any questions on the new longer bows if you want.)