I am contemplating the purchase of a new Blacktail and trying to decide between the Sitka and the Elite. I would appreciate opinions on the two of them and their differences/similarities when it comes to shooting.
I would also appreciate any experience anyone has with the Blacktail high grip. I shoot some Borders and love their grip which is considered a medium high. I draw 29 inches.
Thanks for your help.
Russ
Russ call Norm and Alan and discuss it with them. They will be able to talk with you more thoroughly than anyone else.
I cannot help you with the Sitka, but the high grip is what I have on both of my VL Elites. They have a large palm swell that fits my hand better than any other bow that I own (of which there are12). The draw is smooth and they are the best bows I own a long with my Carbon Nano.
I know nothing about the Sitka. But I like my Elite very much. As far as the grip, it is easy to get the same hand placement on the grip.
Makes it the most shootable bow I have, so far.
But I would follow David's advice.
I own both, a 66 in Elite and a 62 in Sitka. Both are 57 lbs at 30 in. I have never had a high grip. I find after much shooting that the Elite is slightly (very slightly) more accurate/forgiving for me. At thirty yards I can shrink my groups from an average of 5 inches to about 4. The Sitka shoots smooth about equally fast and in my opinion/experience, a bit quieter. I like the longer one for targets if accuracy is the highest goal and the Sitka for hunting as I found the shorter bow in really a lot handier than the longer one. You will love either one!
Russ I first want to say that David, "snag" gave you the best advise in the first post. I too own both and for the most part agree with what Paul stated. I however have been using the 66" Elite to hunt with for so long that I don't notice much difference between it and a 62" Sitka. The Sitka was easier to get quiet, but I don't think it is any quieter then the Elites when they are both tuned. Both are great bows and the grip is the best I have found, but I do not have high wrist on any of mine. I know Norm will work with you and all of the information he provided was spot on. I think you would be happy with either bow.
Yep, I agree talk to the bowyer.
I've had Elite VL and now have a T2 Sitka. I prefer my Sitka but I have a 26" draw. If I had a 29" draw I think I'd want an Elite VL.
I love my Sitka, so much that I ordered another the instant my first arrived. The one I have is 56" and I'm getting a 58" next.
Thanks a lot gentlemen for your thoughts and suggestions. I will get in touch with Norm with some questions.
Sincerely,
Russ
The only thing I would change is the length of my VL. I would move up to a 62". I shot an older Elite, Non FF , I think it was 64". At RMSG. I liked it a lot.
It took me a little while to get used to the grip as none of my other bows have that high of a grip. Note that was just to be Comfortable with it. It is kind of like shooting with a deep hook, it feels odd at first, but the improvements in my shooting were noticeable almost immediately.