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Title: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: iawoody2 on November 17, 2010, 02:25:00 PM
My new Buffalo is scheduled to arrive Friday. Can't wait to shoot it, will post my thoughts later. Thanks, Bob
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: GrayRhino on November 17, 2010, 04:31:00 PM
That design is in intriguing.  
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing some pictures of your new bow!
-Ryan
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Post by: ckanous on November 17, 2010, 07:04:00 PM
Cant wait till Friday either, just to here the input about this bow!!! Keep us posted. Thanks  Chris
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: silvertip73 on November 22, 2010, 08:01:00 AM
Any word on the buffalo?
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Post by: babs on November 22, 2010, 01:37:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: Nala on November 22, 2010, 02:38:00 PM
Congrats on the new bow.  The new Hoyt is a cool looking bow for sure.  I just wish they would've made it ILF instead of coming up with their own system that forces you to buy their limbs.

Nalajr
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: ckanous on November 22, 2010, 07:31:00 PM
Its Monday, did it come?!
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: iawoody2 on November 23, 2010, 12:41:00 AM
Pick it up in the morning, set it up and shoot it. Will post my thoughts later.
Thanks, Bob
Must have sent it pony express????
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: iawoody2 on November 23, 2010, 01:57:00 PM
OK, I have it setup and shooting with my Beaman Classic's and 125 pts. The bow is 60in and 45lbs. I only have had time for about 30-40 shots, but is smooth, quiet, and goes right where you look. Very happy, will be hunting with it in the morning. I might add that I have been bowhunting deer since 1959, and have owned numerous recurves.
Thanks, Bob
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on November 23, 2010, 07:54:00 PM
Isn't that the Bow Fred Eichler uses now?
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: iawoody2 on November 24, 2010, 12:36:00 AM
Yes, this is advertised as the Fred Eichler signature bow by Hoyt. It has his name on it in couple of places. The name Buffalo is because a  water buff was his first harvest with it. I will be hunting at Fred's ranch next Sep.
Thanks, Bob
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: Bill Tell on January 27, 2011, 10:34:00 PM
Is this bow able to adjust poundage?  In the add of TBM is says, "With fully adjustable weight and tiller,".
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: bigugly1 on January 27, 2011, 10:58:00 PM
I haven't recieved mine yet but I've read it's tiller is adjustable to shooting style and weight has 2# adjustment. I'm really looking forward to getting mine. I also have a question iawoody2. Is the bow cut to center or past? Man I can't wait I have some radial Xweaves 200's all ready and waiting.
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: Friend on January 27, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
Bob,

I hate to be the one to burst your bubble however I must let you know.

Your going to like it.
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: macksdad on January 28, 2011, 05:14:00 AM
The tiller is adjustable and you can adjust draw weight by 2# . It's an awesome bow
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Post by: wapitimike1 on January 28, 2011, 07:07:00 AM
If you look in the Hoyt catalog the riser is a short version of there Olympic bows. I would not doubt if the limbs were also, just camo'd or wood grained up. For the price I think it will be hard to beat. I may have to have one myself!!
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: BobCo 1965 on January 28, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by wapitimike1:
If you look in the Hoyt catalog the riser is a short version of there Olympic bows. I would not doubt if the limbs were also, just camo'd or wood grained up. For the price I think it will be hard to beat. I may have to have one myself!!
Yes, I believe the limb fittings are the same as their Formula Risers. There are a lot of people upset with them however, because of the non-ILF fittings.
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: Swinestalker on January 28, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
I've had my Buffalo (45@28) for a couple of weeks now and can say I prefer it to my Gamemaster. I'm shooting footed Easton Axis .400 arrows that weigh a little over 500 grains and it really seems to cast them with authority. ILF would have been nice, I was going to buy a second set of limbs until the shop quoted me almost $400 dollars for them.
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: iawoody2 on January 28, 2011, 04:37:00 PM
That's why I bought a second complete bow. Now I have 2 setup and ready. A 45 and a 50.
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: bigugly1 on January 28, 2011, 06:24:00 PM
iawoody2 you're killing me. I ordered mine 6 weeks ago with an extra set of limbs. I have the limbs but no bow yet and you have two already......argggggh
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: iawoody2 on January 28, 2011, 07:35:00 PM
bigugly, when you get it you will love it. I went to a indoor 3D shoot last weekend with my 50lb and on targets from about 12yds to 35yds I shot 51 vitals out of 56.
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Post by: BMG on January 28, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
pics???  please
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Post by: macksdad on January 28, 2011, 09:40:00 PM
Iawoody did you get the hoyt quiver with yours? Ive been waiting since mid november for mine!
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: limbow on January 28, 2011, 09:55:00 PM
Can anyone shed any light on the correct length?? Are they being offered in 58 and 60" or 60 and 62"?? I have heard that there was a misprint in Hoyt's catalog's etc. Thanks!

Are they smooth on the draw? Quiet? They seem quick on the two trad shows I have seen them on. So--they are adjustable up or down 2# in draw weight? Is that right?
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: macksdad on January 28, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
There is a 2# weight adjustment. I don't think you can go two pounds either way just 2# less I believe. I have not adjusted mine for I have no reason to adjust it. I also heard that the bow is available in 62" and not 58" My bow is 60 that is the only length I am sure of. Very smooth quiet and pretty acurate still practicing.
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: j_haus on January 28, 2011, 11:23:00 PM
I played with one out at the archery shop last night.  Wasn't sure about it until I had in my hands.  Just wish I had $650 laying around for it now.
Title: Re: New Hoyt Buffalo
Post by: Friend on January 31, 2011, 02:52:00 PM
iawoody2 - Sure glad Fred's 1st harvested game with this bow wasn't a field mouse.