Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
12-02-2002, 01:20 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mountlake Terrace WA USA
Posts: 113
Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
It's official. I'm going over to the dark side. After much deliberation, I ordered my Legacy today! Who do I talk to about learning the secret handshake and getting my asbestos suit to protect me from all the anti-Mathews flames? <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
It should be here in about a week. Of course, then it's going to get boxed up and I won't get to see it until Christmas. My wife is determined to be the one to go pick it up so I won't even see my actual bow until I unwrap it. I'm trying to convince her that I need to be there for the shop to set it up correctly, but she's not listening to me. Anyway, here's the setup:
<ul>[*]Mathews Legacy, 28.5" draw, 60-70lbs set at 60 (I'm still building back up from that bad bone break in my hand) [*]Softloc 5-arrow Quiver in Realtree X-tra Grey (gotta be stylish and match the bow)[*]Whisker Biscuit rest (until the Muzzy Zero Effect for Legacy/Icon bows comes out in late January)[*]Cobra Brite Eye fiber pin sight (clearance at Wal-Mart to get me through until all the new models come out in late Jan/early Feb and I can pick a good one)[*]No-peep (blem model direct from Timberline)[/list]
For arrows, I'm probably going with the Blackhawk Vapor camos with 4" vanes and Muzzy 125-grain 3-blade broadheads for hunting. Considering how long it is until hunting season next year and how many arrows I'll probably end up destroying between now and then, I might go with a dozen or two cheaper arrows now and get the ones for hunting later. I'm still in the midst of the learning curve on the whole "arrow spine" equation thing, so I'm mostly relying on the charts made by the arrow manufacturers for reference right now. The shops around here seem to be pretty well experienced, but aren't really into the latest technology, so they generally only stock one or two carbon arrow shafts and just sell those to everyone no matter what their arrow weight or bow pull weights are. I'm hoping to be back up to 70lbs comfortably well before hunting season, so that means I'll have to be shooting an arrow weighing at least 420 grains by WA regs. That's a pretty hefty arrow in a carbon, and not many folks around Seattle here have been able to help me build up a correctly spined arrow that can meet that weight. I would like to practice with the same weight arrow that I'll be hunting with, so if anyone wants to give me some advice on which arrows and what fletching to choose, I'd appreciate it.
I'm probably going to wait about putting the No-peep on it until I get a little more comfortable with the bow. I'll have lots of questions for you guys then, I'm sure. I've read everything on here about the No-peep, and I'm convinced that it will be worth using even if it's a bit of a PITA for me to get adjusted correctly at first. I utterly despise peep sights on a bow and was going to just shoot without one using a kisser button, but I like the idea of the No-peep much better. We'll have to see how it goes once I actually start trying to use the thing, though.
Thanks for the help on choosing a quiver, and for the arrow info.<font color=blue></font id=blue>
It should be here in about a week. Of course, then it's going to get boxed up and I won't get to see it until Christmas. My wife is determined to be the one to go pick it up so I won't even see my actual bow until I unwrap it. I'm trying to convince her that I need to be there for the shop to set it up correctly, but she's not listening to me. Anyway, here's the setup:
<ul>[*]Mathews Legacy, 28.5" draw, 60-70lbs set at 60 (I'm still building back up from that bad bone break in my hand) [*]Softloc 5-arrow Quiver in Realtree X-tra Grey (gotta be stylish and match the bow)[*]Whisker Biscuit rest (until the Muzzy Zero Effect for Legacy/Icon bows comes out in late January)[*]Cobra Brite Eye fiber pin sight (clearance at Wal-Mart to get me through until all the new models come out in late Jan/early Feb and I can pick a good one)[*]No-peep (blem model direct from Timberline)[/list]
For arrows, I'm probably going with the Blackhawk Vapor camos with 4" vanes and Muzzy 125-grain 3-blade broadheads for hunting. Considering how long it is until hunting season next year and how many arrows I'll probably end up destroying between now and then, I might go with a dozen or two cheaper arrows now and get the ones for hunting later. I'm still in the midst of the learning curve on the whole "arrow spine" equation thing, so I'm mostly relying on the charts made by the arrow manufacturers for reference right now. The shops around here seem to be pretty well experienced, but aren't really into the latest technology, so they generally only stock one or two carbon arrow shafts and just sell those to everyone no matter what their arrow weight or bow pull weights are. I'm hoping to be back up to 70lbs comfortably well before hunting season, so that means I'll have to be shooting an arrow weighing at least 420 grains by WA regs. That's a pretty hefty arrow in a carbon, and not many folks around Seattle here have been able to help me build up a correctly spined arrow that can meet that weight. I would like to practice with the same weight arrow that I'll be hunting with, so if anyone wants to give me some advice on which arrows and what fletching to choose, I'd appreciate it.
I'm probably going to wait about putting the No-peep on it until I get a little more comfortable with the bow. I'll have lots of questions for you guys then, I'm sure. I've read everything on here about the No-peep, and I'm convinced that it will be worth using even if it's a bit of a PITA for me to get adjusted correctly at first. I utterly despise peep sights on a bow and was going to just shoot without one using a kisser button, but I like the idea of the No-peep much better. We'll have to see how it goes once I actually start trying to use the thing, though.
Thanks for the help on choosing a quiver, and for the arrow info.<font color=blue></font id=blue>
12-02-2002, 01:44 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Arlington WA USA
Posts: 198
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
I shoot the Mathews 'FX' but I have stayed with Easton 2213 and 100 gr field tips and Thunderheads. I have the NAP Quicktune 4000 Fall Away . . . and my sustem is a NAIL Driver.
Right now I am working on learning a new release method with my True Fire 'X-Caliper called 'Relax to Fire' [the release has it built into its design] and is a great system and it will avoid having to switch to the 'Back Tension' release to get the surprise release that is most desirable.
I do not plan to switch to carbons. I'm still not convinced they are worth the switch a faster arrow - YES - better ???? I have a friend in Lynnwood that had to spend a considerable effort to find carbon splinters in his deer.
Dick
Right now I am working on learning a new release method with my True Fire 'X-Caliper called 'Relax to Fire' [the release has it built into its design] and is a great system and it will avoid having to switch to the 'Back Tension' release to get the surprise release that is most desirable.
I do not plan to switch to carbons. I'm still not convinced they are worth the switch a faster arrow - YES - better ???? I have a friend in Lynnwood that had to spend a considerable effort to find carbon splinters in his deer.
Dick
12-02-2002, 05:47 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Muskogee Oklahoma USA
Posts: 293
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
You cant go wrong with Legacy. I have been shooting for twenty years and this bow is everthing I want in hunting bow. One sweet shooting machine. I have trophy taker rest and goldtipxt arrows on mine. Smooth fun bow to shoot. You did good!
12-02-2002, 08:44 PM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Culpeper VA
Posts: 82
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
I really enjoy shooting my Legacy. I have a 28" draw with a string loop. I was a little reluctant to buy a Mathews at first. I'm glad I did. I really like the people on this forum. They'll rib you a little about your purchase, but they rarely "bash" or "flame." You should ask your wife to allow you to wrap your present. Then the wrapping configuration will be known only to you allowing you to wrap and unwrap your present discreetly and covertly if necessary. It isn't like she'll be able to hear you shooting it.
12-02-2002, 08:58 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Whitetail Ridge Iowa
Posts: 949
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
Welcome to the dark side!<img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle> I've got a Q2
and a FX, love them both. I've got mine set
up with the TT drop away and shoot ACC 3-60's
with 100 gr. 4 blade Muzzy's. I had a
buddy who tried BH Vapors with his MQ1
and he had trouble getting consistent flight
with them while shooting broadheads.
He is now back shooting ACC's with excellent
results.
Sounds like Christmas can't come soon enough!
Have fun with your new bow...
TB
and a FX, love them both. I've got mine set
up with the TT drop away and shoot ACC 3-60's
with 100 gr. 4 blade Muzzy's. I had a
buddy who tried BH Vapors with his MQ1
and he had trouble getting consistent flight
with them while shooting broadheads.
He is now back shooting ACC's with excellent
results.
Sounds like Christmas can't come soon enough!
Have fun with your new bow...
TB
12-03-2002, 04:23 PM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Millersburg Pa USA
Posts: 9
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
congrats on the legacy! you should be very happy with it.
i know i am. one thing. u might have to change the way
u grip the bow. i did. but i don't shoot with a quiver
attached.i changed to the style explained on the cd rom
that comes with the bow.shrank my groups considerably.
set centershot dead on to start and you'll be busting nocks
in no time. i use the carbons from the sportsmans guide
to practice can't beat em for $44.00 to your door nocks &
inserts included. need to have them cut though.
good luck and welcome to the bright side!!
i know i am. one thing. u might have to change the way
u grip the bow. i did. but i don't shoot with a quiver
attached.i changed to the style explained on the cd rom
that comes with the bow.shrank my groups considerably.
set centershot dead on to start and you'll be busting nocks
in no time. i use the carbons from the sportsmans guide
to practice can't beat em for $44.00 to your door nocks &
inserts included. need to have them cut though.
good luck and welcome to the bright side!!
12-03-2002, 08:17 PM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: baltimore maryland USA
Posts: 154
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
I'm looking to see what they come out with this year and if nothing big I'm going to pick uptwo of these Legacy's.I currently have my Q2 on EBAY now. Mathews makes a good bow just like many of the other companies.Owe I call it THE MATHEWS HATERS CLUB!!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
12-05-2002, 01:22 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Chambersburg Pa USA
Posts: 20
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
Well, I have a confession to make. I too joined the dark side last week. I bought my first bow. OF COURSE it was a Mathews. Since this is my first bow, I got the MQ1 mostly becuase of price. But in a few years i'll upgrade to MATHEWS newest bow at that time. Good luck everyone and wish me luck with my new bow!
Phil
Phil
12-05-2002, 01:29 PM
#10
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mountlake Terrace WA USA
Posts: 113
RE: Initiation into the Mathews Brotherhood?
Good luck! Let us know how it shoots! (Like it will shoot anything but GREAT!) If you've got any questions, bring them here or to your pro shop and I'm sure you'll get lots of help. Don't "just live with it" if you find a problem or something doesn't seem right. It's usually an easy fix.