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[johnha]

Picked up a new, leftover RDT 125 a couple weeks back.  Hawke 3x32 MAP crossbow scope on it completed the deal.  Problem was the shop had it a couple of years and lost the literature that came with the Scorpyd.  

I knew that Scorpyd would likely be at ATA so I waited until Tuesday to email them.  Within 20 minutes, Rex called me on the phone to let me know he would send me out a packet.

Nice fellow, took some time to answer my questions and make suggestions.  Now where do you get customer attention like this anymore?  I'm having a hoot with this crossbow, and can't wait to hunt the thing...

[Buck_Slayer]

Werd. Rex is one cool cat!

Hey I have a Ventilator 125 on order and I can't wait to try it out. I went with the 125 cuz I like the idea of an easier draw and less vibration. I imagine the RDT 125 is similar. What do you think about the vibration and draw on your 125?

[johnha]

Buck_Slayer, on 21 January 2012 - 01:03 AM, said:

Werd. Rex is one cool cat!

Hey I have a Ventilator 125 on order and I can't wait to try it out. I went with the 125 cuz I like the idea of an easier draw and less vibration. I imagine the RDT 125 is similar. What do you think about the vibration and draw on your 125?

Clint,

Keep in mind that I've only been shooting it for a couple weekends and have only the Horton to compare it to.  

As to vibration, all noise is a factor of a combination of things.  Shooting lighter bolts will get you speed but more noise/vibration in the x-bow.  What the store had were Barnett x-bow bolts that weigh @ 330 grains.  I shoot 100 grain field tips and mechanical broadheads when hunting for a total of 430 grains.  I'd like to go lighter but Rex's opinion that I should be shooting 400 grains, so that would be as low as I would go.  Much less vibration than I'm used to right now as it is.

My Horton was so loud that I had several deer jump the string so I spent a lot of time looking for more speed.  I finally took my first deer late in PA's archery with it this year.

Don't misunderstand me, I'm not blaming the Horton.  It just took me nearly 3 seasons to figure out our combined limitations and how to hunt with it properly.  

Draw is actually similar to the Horton even though there is a 50 lb difference.  This is because the longer stroke requires you to pull it back farther.

So far, I'm quite pleased with the purchase.

[crappie-tom]

If anyone is interested in the "Gem in the Ruff" I may know of potentially 3 brand new ones still sitting there waiting for somebody. They came through without scopes so, nobody shot them.  The most durable Scorpyd to date. imo   BTW-370fps.
c-t

[Buck_Slayer]

Very good points John. Thanks for the response!

[Sagittarius]

I have an RDT 125 and (knock on wood) have never had any problem at all with it since 2009.
I believe, it has the best combination of draw weight and speed to give it a one up in reliability issues on some of other Scorpyd models.
Hopefully, the new Ventilator will prove to be even better !

[mich ten pt]

Buck Slayer !!!  I knew you would get on board. Great choice in Xbows. Checked on Ulmer Edge. Check out post in Gear Reviews.

[Buck_Slayer]

Sagittarius, on 21 January 2012 - 01:15 PM, said:

I have an RDT 125 and (knock on wood) have never had any problem at all with it since 2009.
I believe, it has the best combination of draw weight and speed to give it a one up in reliability issues on some of other Scorpyd models.
Hopefully, the new Ventilator will prove to be even better !

Thats exactly what I'm hoping for. I'm looking for a durable bow that will last a LONG time. And great speed doesn't hurt either

mich ten pt, on 21 January 2012 - 03:56 PM, said:

Buck Slayer !!!  I knew you would get on board. Great choice in Xbows. Checked on Ulmer Edge. Check out post in Gear Reviews.

Haha yeah I guess you could say I caved. I normally wouldn't spend that kind of money but I've been saving for a while and I sold a lot of stuff. Because when I decided to go forward with this whole crossbow thing, I told myself I wanted to hold out for what I really wanted and not settle on something because I could afford it at the time.

The Vent has everything I'm looking for. If it holds up like Rex says it will, I'll be one happy camper for many seasons.

[deerboy]

wow is right. you made a good choice.

[jimmy2]

I must say the ventilator looks like a great bow.  It's on my short list this year.  It's between the ventilator and one other) It's great looking as well.  I just may have to order one of those.......