Which model?

[jimbow56]

I need help choosing- How many times has this been posted? ha- But really; I want to use one bow for, in order of importance:
1. Elk hunting
2. Shooting for enjoyment in the yard. 50 shots a night, most summer nights
3. 3-D
4. 20 yd indoor league in winter

So with that info, which would be the best model to order? I have a short draw, 27 1/2" and want to shoot a 60# bow.

I think that from looking at the spec page, I would lean toward the XXL as the most all around bow, but would like to hear from actual users.
Thanks in advance for your input.

[TEXAS 10PT]

That's a tough one. I have both a GTO and XL. They are both very accurate shooting bows. I believe I like the XL better but that's just me. Since you are considering Elk hunting and want a 60lb bow then I think I would recommend the GTO. That way you could hunt with a heavier arrow and still maintain some speed. You really can't go wrong with either bow though. Its a tough decision and good luck with your final pick.

TEXAS

[Maybee-R]

I agree with 10pt the GTO would be a great all around bow. I would say the xxl would be more forgiving for drilling x's. But I shot the GTO as good as any other bow indoors.

[3drchr]

I bought the GTO as a hunting bow, and was going to keep using my Hoyt ultra elite as my 3D and spot bow. After shooting this bow, its going to do all three jobs untill i can get a XXL. Point being, this doesn't shoot like a speed bow, and with your priority being elk hunting, i think you can't go wrong getting the GTO.

[Logjamb]

Both Texas10Pt and MaybeeR have given you very good advice on the GTO. The bow shoots great IMO also. Elite also has the XT that I shoot for hunting. I am waiting on an XL that I will use for 3d. While waiting on my XL I have shot my XT in our indoor spot tourny and now I am shooting the XT at local 3d shoots. With my hunting setup, 28.5"dl 70lb 415gn 340 epic 287fps, I have been able to win every tourny in the bowhunter class except one spot tourny. I shot a 299 with 54 x's and came in second. The XT is a very solid performer for me and worth looking at also.

[Tough Antler Tees]

My first bow is a GTO & when I asked the forum which bow would be best for a beginner they told me the GTO would probably not serve me well, because it is a speed bow. Mind you, this was in the very beginning & the GTO was still not in production. This bow is very accurate, smooth, & easy to draw. I am very happy with how it performs. It will be your best choice for all 3 events!

[trimalimb]

I WOULD RECOMMEND THE ELITE FIRE. I HAVE SHOT BOTH THE FIRE AND THE GTO. I LOVED THEM BOTH. I HAVE ALWAYS SHOT A 70lbs BOW AND AFTER PULLING THESE TWO BOWS BACK DECIDED TO SWITCH TO A 60LBS MAINLY BECAUSE BOTH BOWS CAN REACH SPEEDS OF OVER 300FPS AT 60lbs WITH IBO ARROWS. I HAVE A 28 INCH DRAW AND AT 60LBS THE FIRE IS PEAKED OUT ON ITS PERFORMANCE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THE FIRE OVER THE GTO STRICKLY ON THE DRAW CYCLE AND SMOOTHLESS OF DRAW AT 60LBS OVER THE GTO. THE GTO WILL GIVE YOU 5-6 FPS OVER THE FIRE, BUT THE FIRE DRAW IS UNPARRELLED IN SMOOTHNESS AND HAS LESS CAM LEAN THAN THE GTO BECAUSE THE CAM IS SLIGHTLY SMALLER.

[KARBON]

I second the fire choice.

Great draw and an awesome shooter. It should meet all your needs very well.

[lonehara]

If I could only have one it would be the GTO.

[outbackarcher]

I have both a GTO and an XXL and I think that if I was going to go with a 60 lb bow for hunting it would be the GTO. I think that you would be more satisfied with the speed on the GTO at 60 lbs versus the XXL. The GTO seems to be very shootable and would probably make a good all around bow. However, at you draw length I would also look at the Fire. They are really smooth.