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Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX #2012808
02/01/17 09:58 AM
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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

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Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX [Re: M48scout] #2012812
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I can get it for about $650 locally with the total RAK package. So decent deal?

Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX [Re: M48scout] #2013026
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New or Used?

Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX [Re: kodiak06] #2013034
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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.

Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX [Re: M48scout] #2013041
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Thank you Kodiak for that feedback. That sounds pretty encouraging. Sounds like it's "elk hunt compatible".


The price I quoted was new from a bow shop, but I wonder if they quoted me the plain Icon and not the DLX version.

Thanks again for real world feedback

Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX [Re: M48scout] #2013061
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Probably a quote on the Icon, not DLX. The Icon bare bow msrp is $649. The normal icon w/RAK pkg is about $750
If you find out the dealer is selling the DLX for that lemme know, I'll buy 2

Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX [Re: M48scout] #2013104
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Haha. Will do. Thought I was clear with him, but maybe not.

Re: Need opinions: Bowtech Carbon Icon DLX [Re: M48scout] #2013425
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I shot the carbon icon and thought it was a good value. Very little vib for how light it is.


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