Just pulled the trigger on a new bow !!

[GrayDawg]

Well, after much research, lots of shooting, deliberation & then more shooting- I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a new bow this weekend. I had it narrowed down to a Mathews DXT or Switchback XT and was at an impasse with my decision for about 3 weeks. I knew this bow would be one that was going to have to last me a while as my oldest son will be the next one to require the big "cha-ching" when I have to again de-weld my wallet and breakdown to buy him his first real hunting bow.

So....... after a bunch of sleepless nights spent thinking about "which one", I finally decided on the Switchback XT based on what I felt was just a smoother draw cycle. The DXT is a tad faster & has a tad shorter ATA, but I just felt the SBXT felt better in my hands & provided a more stable shooting platform. Both bows are super quiet and the SBXT imho, had a little less handshock than the DXT. Now here's the cool part- I really went ape$h!+ and bought myself an AimPoint CompC3 Red-Dot sight! This sight is 7 ounces and absolutely a thing to behold with it's:

[ul][*]2 MOA Red-Dot [*]10 position Rheostat [*]anodized brushed black 30mm aluminum housing [*]3V Lithium Battery w/50,000 hour life [*]Parallax free at all engagement ranges [*]Unlimited Eye Relief [*]Anti-reflection coating on all surfaces[/ul]

I wont need a peep sight- only a kisser button in order to establish a consistent anchor. Also, no peep tube- so even more weight off my string! I'm going with a very simple, no moving parts, APA Ultimate rest (prong style). I'm taking off the Mathews grip and getting a Jager grip and finishing it off with a MeanV CSS.

I go on vacation next week & by the time I return- the bow will be set up and ready to be picked up at my bowsmith. The only thingleft for me to get now is a two bow, FAA-approved, bow case so I can take this bow & my Outback out to Nebraska this November!

I really like the start of my summer.............

Rob

[WVSPORTSMAN]

need some pics!!

[GrayDawg]

Here's the sight:

[GrayDawg]

Here's the bow:

[WVSPORTSMAN]

now if you can put the two together and holding it in your hand....i hope your good at computer editing nothing like real photos.... seems like a nice setup

[GMMAT]

Graydawg:

I can tell you....I shot all the bows you did. If I had narowed my choice down to one of those mentioned......I'd have made the same decision. It's a FINE shooter.

Congratulations.

[twildasin]

Congrats on the new bow now when you get back from vacation I expect some pictures of her all dressed up!

[rguthrie]

Congrats on the new bow! Now all you have left to do is kill 'em dead. Tell me more about this sight. I have never seen such a monster ...ever. How do you mount it and how does it work. I am very interested so let me know.

[RidgeFACTOR]

Believe me, you wont go wrong with a MATHEWS bow. I bought a new MATHEWS Switchback XT 2 years ago and was wondering why I didn't buy one earlier.

[JFergus7]

Congrats on the new bow!