Never, EVER heard of problems with a Koda bow.
A little more complex for a recurve to suit me though.
A little more complex for a recurve to suit me though.
Looking at a Kodabow, Opinions please
I hear a lot of great things about Kotabow. Looking for an absolute top quality bow and can't decide between Kotabow or Mission Sub1. Any opinions, good or bad, would be appreciated. The Kota 185 lb. draw is of interest to me.
I understand the Mission is 500 bucks more but I'm all about top quality and excellent support. Willing to pay for it.
Thanks,
Farm Deer
I understand the Mission is 500 bucks more but I'm all about top quality and excellent support. Willing to pay for it.
Thanks,
Farm Deer
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Hi Jack,Never, EVER heard of problems with a Koda bow.
A little more complex for a recurve to suit me though.
Care to elaborate on "complex"
Thanks
Well, I've not spent a lot of time around one, but i seem to remember some sort of switch that has to be set before you can cock it, if I rember right. Then, if I rember right, seems like you need Allen wrenches to change the string. I don't like having 4 limbs tied together with an aluminum tip. Just a few things that if you own one, you'll get to the point where you'll get used to it and it won't matter. If those things don't matter to you, you'll probably never have a minute's trouble with a Kodabow. It's the only bow I've never heard of anyone having a problem with.Hi Jack,
Care to elaborate on "complex"
Thanks
I think Old Vet has one, you might PM him.
I had a Koda Scout. Very solid and dependable. Built like a tank. My only criticism was the weight. It’s kind of heavy. Not a speed demon but plenty fast enough to kill critters.
I own both of them, the Sub-100 is a smooth shooting crossbow. I also have 2 koda crossbows too. You change change the string of a koda bow in the field, if necessary. In addition you can change poundage by having different prod, which can be changed. So if you want to be able to work on the crossbow yourself, go Kodabow, if you want the bit more speed and smaller size go sub-100. I look at the Kodabow is like the AR-15 of crossbows, used a rugar receiver, and an AR-15 adjustable stock.
I own a Koda Express. I'm very happy with it. Accuracy is greater than I can manage. Build and fit are exquisite.
I have both the standard and scout barrel rails. I find the scout suits me better as a shoulder injury makes cocking the longer rail more difficult for me.
Jack Pine is right in that the string change is more involved than on other "recurve" (although not strictly a recurve). It's not an issue indoors, but out in the field, you'd want to have a cloth down to put the bits down and avoid losing any.
This is a feature of the double limb design, but I believe that design also brings benefits to the table.
Another bonus is that greater power (or less) need not mean a new bow.
You can just buy new limbs or limb/riser assembly and fit it. They are all entirely interchangeable, running on the same "receiver/barrel" assembly. So you could have every poundage then make from 125lbs to 220lbs and only ever need to buy one complete crossbow (exception being their "Scout" limb set which are shorter and need the scout rail).
I will say it is faster than many other recurves lb for lb. My 185 Express, with the full rail, delivers just over 300ft/s. By comparison you have to move up to 200lbs on an Excal, for example. For me, those 15lbs make a difference after a day of shooting. That greater efficiency is seen throughout the Koda range, if compared lb/lb.
The cocking process is not such a big deal, but it is important to follow it. You have to reset the ADF mechanism before each cocking process, you also need to drop the stock down (it is adjustable with a press of a lever). In reality, it takes me no longer than my other recurve.
If I could change one thing about the Koda, it would be the string retention design as losing a small part would be a royal PITA as spares are US only for me, and given where I live, that means time and expense. But all that pales in comparison to the quality of what I have in my hands when I shoot it.
HTH
I have both the standard and scout barrel rails. I find the scout suits me better as a shoulder injury makes cocking the longer rail more difficult for me.
Jack Pine is right in that the string change is more involved than on other "recurve" (although not strictly a recurve). It's not an issue indoors, but out in the field, you'd want to have a cloth down to put the bits down and avoid losing any.
This is a feature of the double limb design, but I believe that design also brings benefits to the table.
Another bonus is that greater power (or less) need not mean a new bow.
You can just buy new limbs or limb/riser assembly and fit it. They are all entirely interchangeable, running on the same "receiver/barrel" assembly. So you could have every poundage then make from 125lbs to 220lbs and only ever need to buy one complete crossbow (exception being their "Scout" limb set which are shorter and need the scout rail).
I will say it is faster than many other recurves lb for lb. My 185 Express, with the full rail, delivers just over 300ft/s. By comparison you have to move up to 200lbs on an Excal, for example. For me, those 15lbs make a difference after a day of shooting. That greater efficiency is seen throughout the Koda range, if compared lb/lb.
The cocking process is not such a big deal, but it is important to follow it. You have to reset the ADF mechanism before each cocking process, you also need to drop the stock down (it is adjustable with a press of a lever). In reality, it takes me no longer than my other recurve.
If I could change one thing about the Koda, it would be the string retention design as losing a small part would be a royal PITA as spares are US only for me, and given where I live, that means time and expense. But all that pales in comparison to the quality of what I have in my hands when I shoot it.
HTH
i had one solid bow but i never liked the trigger even had it reworked string changing was a pita
Simple reliable and tough. Accurate and dependable. Some say heavy but honestly unless you are walking miles upon miles that should not be an issue if it is get an Eberlistock back pack and strap it on. The Rhino is monster powerful bow I have shot heavy arrows from that bow with rifle like accuracy. Customer service is All American. Nice thing you can easily upgrade the stock and sights and they even offer a bare bow which allows you to make it yours. 75 yard shots 4” groups are achievable. It’s personal choice and although temped by the greatest wiz bang compound cross bow I keep going back to KISS Keep It Simple Stupid......😆
Bob, I know the guy who bought your old Koda. Sent it in to repair the trigger; don't know if it's true or not, doesn't matter, but they said the trigger had been apart, like someone had attempted to work on it. After that, ZERO problems with that bow.i had one solid bow but i never liked the trigger even had it reworked string changing was a pita
i sent it to kodabow they did the work on it when i got it back i still did not like the trigger so i sold it
nice powerful reliable bows tough as nails shoot,heavy arrows very well. I once shot a nice buck facing me the arrow exited the right rear hind quarter DRT I have nice used one for sale in the market place lots of extra stuff way less than new but it’s like new.
I’ve had both bows and both are top shelf. Can’t go wrong either way, but I’d have to go with the koda express. Trigger was better to me than the sub 1. With the bow on safe you can pull the trigger and take up the slack - leaving you at the “wall” for the kill shot. Sub 1 trigger is NICE - most would like it,but not as good as I was expecting. I like a two stage trigger but I’m coming from a 2.5lb trigger tech in an excal. Compared to that trigger, the sub 1 was lacking to say the least. I was also not as accurate with the sub1 with factory arrows as I expected. Best of luck with whichever bow you choose 👍
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I appreciate that infoWell, I've not spent a lot of time around one, but i seem to remember some sort of switch that has to be set before you can cock it, if I rember right. Then, if I rember right, seems like you need Allen wrenches to change the string. I don't like having 4 limbs tied together with an aluminum tip. Just a few things that if you own one, you'll get to the point where you'll get used to it and it won't matter. If those things don't matter to you, you'll probably never have a minute's trouble with a Kodabow. It's the only bow I've never heard of anyone having a problem with.
I think Old Vet has one, you might PM him.
Thank you for the info on the triggerI’ve had both bows and both are top shelf. Can’t go wrong either way, but I’d have to go with the koda express. Trigger was better to me than the sub 1. With the bow on safe you can pull the trigger and take up the slack - leaving you at the “wall” for the kill shot. Sub 1 trigger is NICE - most would like it,but not as good as I was expecting. I like a two stage trigger but I’m coming from a 2.5lb trigger tech in an excal. Compared to that trigger, the sub 1 was lacking to say the least. I was also not as accurate with the sub1 with factory arrows as I expected. Best of luck with whichever bow you choose 👍
Thank you for all of the excellent infoI own a Koda Express. I'm very happy with it. Accuracy is greater than I can manage. Build and fit are exquisite.
I have both the standard and scout barrel rails. I find the scout suits me better as a shoulder injury makes cocking the longer rail more difficult for me.
Jack Pine is right in that the string change is more involved than on other "recurve" (although not strictly a recurve). It's not an issue indoors, but out in the field, you'd want to have a cloth down to put the bits down and avoid losing any.
This is a feature of the double limb design, but I believe that design also brings benefits to the table.
Another bonus is that greater power (or less) need not mean a new bow.
You can just buy new limbs or limb/riser assembly and fit it. They are all entirely interchangeable, running on the same "receiver/barrel" assembly. So you could have every poundage then make from 125lbs to 220lbs and only ever need to buy one complete crossbow (exception being their "Scout" limb set which are shorter and need the scout rail).
I will say it is faster than many other recurves lb for lb. My 185 Express, with the full rail, delivers just over 300ft/s. By comparison you have to move up to 200lbs on an Excal, for example. For me, those 15lbs make a difference after a day of shooting. That greater efficiency is seen throughout the Koda range, if compared lb/lb.
The cocking process is not such a big deal, but it is important to follow it. You have to reset the ADF mechanism before each cocking process, you also need to drop the stock down (it is adjustable with a press of a lever). In reality, it takes me no longer than my other recurve.
If I could change one thing about the Koda, it would be the string retention design as losing a small part would be a royal PITA as spares are US only for me, and given where I live, that means time and expense. But all that pales in comparison to the quality of what I have in my hands when I shoot it.
HTH
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