I have shot Mathews bows for several years and really like their product. I think that I will steer clear from the outback however. The bow is great , for me the ATA is short. With shorter bows there is often canting problems. The bow is probably great for hunting but I also shoot competitive 3-D with the same bow I hunt with. The longer bows seem to work better for me. My LX is a little short for competitive shooting but allows me to handle it better than the real long ones in the field. I think that Mathews was going after a certain market when they built this one. But that is just my opinion. I have no doubt that it is a well made bow and may work for you. By the way, my wallet is still recovering from buying my LX.