Blacktail Elite vs Sitka

RussW · February 27, 2015, 10:48:00 PM

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

snag · February 27, 2015, 11:06:00 PM

Russ call Norm and Alan and discuss it with them. They will be able to talk with you more thoroughly than anyone else.

atatarpm · February 27, 2015, 11:16:00 PM

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.

MnFn · February 27, 2015, 11:38:00 PM

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.

Paul Shirek · February 28, 2015, 12:00:00 AM

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!

Old Chief · February 28, 2015, 02:15:00 PM

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.

Bowwild · February 28, 2015, 08:25:00 PM

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.

RussW · March 01, 2015, 08:44:00 AM

Thanks a lot gentlemen for your thoughts and suggestions. I will get in touch with Norm with some questions.

Sincerely,

Russ

MnFn · March 01, 2015, 09:19:00 AM

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.