Mathews Outback!
 

I was able to get a hold of a new 04' Mathews Outback. This bow is awsome. I have had many Mathews bows including MQ1, Q2, SQ2, Legacy, and LX. I've also owned the Bowtech Tech 29. Also have shot the Patriot and Liberty. The cam on the Outback is similar but better than the HP cam on the LX. It is much smoother and easier to draw than the LX, Legacy, or MQ1. The increase in parallel limbs makes this thing truely vibration-free. I pulled 65 lbs. which was easier than my othe bows that I have set at 60 lbs. which I really like (being able to pull a little more weight. We didn't chrono the bow but I undertand it is in line with the LX.
Compared to the Bowtech Liberty I would say both are great, but I just think the Outback is a little easier to draw at the same weight and is a little quieter and vibration free compared with Liberty.
The little things Mathews has done with this bow has made a BIG difference. Overall, by far the best bow I have shot. I ordered two of them.

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Hey,
Welcome to the board,i see this is your first post.

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I'd love to see a photo!

Thanks!

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Picture please!!

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WHATS THE AXEL TO AXEL SIZE?

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31 1/2" ata, 309fps, both are approx. as per their literature

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Have a picture on my computer at work. I'll try to get something on here early next week.
Thanks for the welcome. Great looking site with lots of people participating!

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I thought Isuzu made the outback???[:o]

J/K!, I'd like to see a picture also- bring it!

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DaveC.

You are mistaken Subaru makes the Outback[:-]:D

BB9

Welcome to the best forums on the net.
I would also like to see a pic the bow sounds interesting to say the least.

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True that , true that...........;)

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BB9 its unfortunate you mentioned the word Mathew's, had you said Bowtech your input would have been accepted with open arms and atta boys.

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Hey, I really like BowTech. I think their bows are great. Have owned one. I like how aggressive they are with parallel limbs.
Having said that however, my preference is Mathews. Other people on other websites try to force their view that one is better than the other down everyones throats. Have an opinion, take a position, state your case, and accept the fact their are lots of great bows out there.
I hope this site is different in that everyone can all agree that Bowtech and Mathews make fantastic bows...period.
The competition has caught up to Mathews and I'm happy for that as it should make Mathews come up with increasingly better product.

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How did you get a hold of an Outback, Mathews has not even released it yet!??? But I have an LX, and I am thinking of buying another bow! And it is the same cam, it is the HP cam!

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A rep brought one in to a "select" pro shop to view and shoot. I happen to be there and am a good customer.
The cam on the Outback is the HP but with some improvements.

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Hey BB9,Did the Outback have a little "tick"in it when you first shot it?My LX does and so did my Q2.Thats my only complaint with my LX,but it drives me crazy!!!...Bob

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Bob there was some talk about this over on Archerytalk a few months back.
What was basicly said that it was the string coming off the string supressor.

Something to do with wax sticking to the supressor.
I cant remember what else was said.

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No tick or noticable sound at all. Similar, yet better than how my Legacy's shoot.

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Saw Ausie-guy's post. Maybe because I always replace Mathews strings with Winners Choice when I get a bow this results in a different (no) sound. I don't like the Mathews strings as they stretch and can cause cant problems. Switching to Winners Choice eliminates this. Better quality in my opinion.

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I think I might have a new bow!

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I hate to be the bearer of bad tydings,but I did change to Winners Choice strings,and still had the "tick".Tried cleaning the suppressors with alcohol(when I was putting on the WC),still had the "tick".Put moleskin on the suppressors,still has the "tick".It's in the idler wheel,clips,washers,or bearings,but it's all in the top.Gun oil will help,but only for a short time.You know,this kind of thing is the reason I sold my Q2,and it's a shame I'm dealing with it on the LX.Now the voices in my head are telling to look at the Bowtechs....well they are just going to have to wait till the Harrisburg Outdoor show...Bob

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Don't be so drastic, it is a small tick, have a shp check it out or something, I have never had that happen before with my LX, and I would not give that up for a Bowtech or anything! You are the first person that I have heard of this problem, sounds like bad luck to me!! Check the clips on the axle, check the idler wheel, check the string, it might just be that something is loose!

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trestand,

I had the same ticking noise you are talking about in my LX. There's a post regarding it somewhere on here. I finally stopped mine by taking a chainsaw blade sharpener and putting a groove in each suppressor to keep the string from sticking to the suppressor. It worked!

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The string will make a groove after an amount of shots through the bow, I am going to need new suppresors really soon!

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Can't you just take the suppressors off????

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Jeff,There has been a lot of talk about this "ticking noise" in the LX.I'm into QUIET,and that tick is loud to me,also,when you pay over $700.00 for a bow,I personally feel all these "adjustments" are a lot of crap.Funny thing though,my first bow,a $400.00 Parker Hunter-Mag was quiet,also my 03 Patriot S-C was quiet.But my Q2 and the LX make funny little noises.Go figure!!!!...Bob

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I have owned quite a few Mathews and never any "unusual noises". Trestand, did you call Mathews and ask about your problem. If so, what did they say? If not, why not?

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BB9, do you still plan to post the Outback pic?

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BB9,Yes I called Mathews,and they gave me a song and dance about string wax,basically,no answer.I don't claim to be some kind of bow guru,but I shoot a LOT,and I'm into the ins and outs on all my equipment,and the answers they did or did'nt give me were of no use...Bob

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Is your bow new trestand?? Shoot it some more, if so, and get it broken in! But if not, then I don't know what to tell you, Mathews would not know what it is, it could be many of things, take it to a shop and get it looked at, that is your best bet!

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Too bad Trestand. That sounds totally unacceptable. I would have been pi****! I am having a hard time posting....guess its the fact I barely know how to operate a computer. What I would be willing to do is send and email to someone from the site and they can post. Any takers? Let me know and I'll get something to whomever tomorrow a.m.

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My last post proves my point on the computer thing. What I was trying to say is I can't post the Mathews Outback picture and specs. I would be willing to email them to someone so they can post it on this board. Let me know.

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JeffK,I bought the LX in March 03,shoot 3-d two times a week from March thur the end of August.I have a 20 and 30 yd. targets set up in my shop,plus at home,I have a 20yd.Like I said before,I shoot alot.I've easily run well over 1200 shots though the LX,so it's "broken in".Don't get me wrong,I like the LX,and it has performed well this year,and I'm thankful for your concern,but I just have some issues with it that really bug me....Bob

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BB9,Don't feel bad,I'm basically an idiot with a computer too!!!...Bob

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BB9: send them to me, and I can try my best ([email protected])

Trestand: it might be a defect in the bow, I have only heard of this problem from you, you have a lifetime warranty on the bow, and if it is a defect, they will replace the part or bow, talk to shop, or email or call Mathews technical!

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Jeff K, I'll get an email off to you within an hour. Just saw your post. I hope you can get it done. the only thing I don't like is the angle they show of the bow in the picture makes it hard to compare to Bowtech pictures for comparison. Good luck.

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Hi BB9,

Could you email me the outback information please? my email is [email protected].

Thanks

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My Dealer told me today that his first Outback is supposed to be delivered the second week of Jan!!! Unfortunately it's a 29" 70#er, I need a 28"!!! He did have the new Mustang and it looks sharp. The new Realtree HD looks very nice on the new Mathews. I'm seriusly thinking about trying one of the new shorties this season. I was thinking about the Hoyt ViperTec but would like just a tad more speed and it sounds like the new Outback could be the ticket.

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Well here it is!





Jeff, Just trying to help with the pics! Obviously no help at all. Matt[8D]

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Jeff K , the pics didn't show up here. Anybody else have the same problem. Or is this some cruel joke??;)

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I can't see the pics either. Just teasing I suppose. ;)

JMAC