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Title: Zipper SXT
Post by: bigcountry on May 20, 2013, 12:40:00 AM
So, hurt my shoulder, still recovering from the Rotator cuff tear surgery.  So, started out on a 33lb selfbow I made for my wife.  After 8 months, feeling good. Figured my days of shooting 58-65lbs are over.  So sold my 58lb zipper, and picked up a SXT 44lbs.  

At first hated it.  Tried 1916 arrow and shot awful.  So figured why not a 2016, that's what I shoot my 50lb savannah. Seems stiff for a 44lb bow.  Tried 175gr tips, shot all day at the Balt. Classic, awful.  Looks like too weak.  Doesn't make sense.

So I followed what the bare shaft and broadheads said, and shot 125gr head,  Much better but still weak???  Dropped to 100gr head and perfect. Maybe a tad stiff.

I can't believe this thing is shooting faster than my 50lb savannah with same arrow.  

I love this thing now.  Bill wasn't pulling my leg when he said the new rev limbs were fast.
Title: Re: Zipper SXT
Post by: Jwilliam on May 20, 2013, 01:30:00 AM
The SXT is my favorite bow. Your right the Evolution limbs are very quick !!!!   :D  


Bill
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Post by: Over&Under on May 20, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
Yup - Bill really hit the nail on the head with the SXT! - Great Bow!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 20, 2013, 12:42:00 PM
I am glad to have 2 Sxt.
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Post by: monsterbuck on May 20, 2013, 07:06:00 PM
They are great bows. One of the best I've shot. And Bill is a great guy. God bless.
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Post by: Pops on May 20, 2013, 08:04:00 PM
I have 48lb and shoot 2016 with125gr fast and they
Hit hard. I also use woodies 58  to 62 about 510gr
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Post by: pamike on May 20, 2013, 08:20:00 PM
No pics?
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Post by: LongStick64 on May 20, 2013, 08:32:00 PM
They are a powerhouse bow, I've gone back and forth about keeping mine since I shoot self bows more often, but everytime I get close to pushing it off my rack I hold on for dear life. They really are a great performer.
Title: Re: Zipper SXT
Post by: Tyler C. Moore on May 20, 2013, 08:53:00 PM
It the the ONLY bow for me. I shoot Axis 400's with between 145 and 200 grain broadheads and they hit with authority. Bills SXT design I feel offers everything.. grip, balance, "pointability", and a classy sleek look that just asks to be admired. Love it.


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Title: Re: Zipper SXT
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on May 20, 2013, 09:05:00 PM
Had a nice little 44lb sxt
Wish I still did.  Good find.  Great people!
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Post by: Friend on May 21, 2013, 05:30:00 AM
Fine bow!
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Post by: nineworlds9 on May 21, 2013, 08:21:00 AM
46# 64" SXT lb was one I finest blazing fast bows I ever shot and absolutely right it will take a stiffer arrow.  Sold it cause the carbon foam limbs weren't quite my thing.  I'd love to have another with boo or wood core limbs though.
Title: Re: Zipper SXT
Post by: bigcountry on May 24, 2013, 11:38:00 PM
I still like the extreme design.  I still have a 53lbs extreme, but this little 44lb is getting alot of attention until I can get back up to shooting 53lbs.
Title: Re: Zipper SXT
Post by: ron w on May 25, 2013, 09:17:00 AM
Sounds like you may not need to go back to 53#'s!
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Post by: cacciatore on May 25, 2013, 02:13:00 PM
My carbon/foam limbs make the quitest recurve of mine and I own 100 of them!!