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Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX
#2012808
02/01/17 09:58 AM
02/01/17 09:58 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 5,747 Hoover, AL
M48scout
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12 point
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 5,747
Hoover, AL
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I currently crossbow hunt, but am wanting to get into normal compound bow hunting. I currently have zero gear. With prices on new bows being astronomical, this could be an expensive endeavor.
I saw a bow that caught my interest: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX. Comes with what look like decent accessories and looks very lightweight.
My application would be for a DIY elk hunt out west this fall, and normal whitetail here in Alabama. Anyone have one or shot one? Can I regard this bow and those accessories as being reliable?
Thanks for input. I'm clueless on the compound bow world at this point
Last edited by M48scout; 02/01/17 09:59 AM.
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Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX
[Re: M48scout]
#2013026
02/01/17 12:53 PM
02/01/17 12:53 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 11,851 PNW
kodiak06
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 11,851
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Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX
[Re: kodiak06]
#2013034
02/01/17 01:03 PM
02/01/17 01:03 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 11,851 PNW
kodiak06
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The Icon is a good shooter. I've hunted with one the last 2 seasons, two 5x5 elk have expired. It's very light for hiking which is a plus. The bow shoots smooth on the comfort setting, zero hump to get over. I shoot black Eagle 350 arrows, 125gr tips, lighted nocks and I'm around 290+ for speed. I'm lining up a new one for my son right now, he liked it better than his PSE. My hunting buddy that shoots a Switchback is also making the swap after he felt the draw cycle this past season. If ya want more speed, have the bow set to performance, you'll gain 10-14fps but, the draw cycle will change a bit. I pull 70# and shot my bull sitting on my rear end and the draw was still butter.I like the fact that the draw length is adjustable at home, without a press, or any new mods as well. Another plus for me is it's not a split limb bow which makes it a little harder to snag when we in the coastal jungles busting though. I do try to avoid that situation though. The DLX does come with great accessories.
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Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX
[Re: M48scout]
#2013425
02/01/17 04:58 PM
02/01/17 04:58 PM
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,126 KY
AUstan23
10 point
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10 point
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Posts: 3,126
KY
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I shot the carbon icon and thought it was a good value. Very little vib for how light it is.
It is easier to fool a man than to convince him he has been fooled.
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