tedicast Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 I shoot the Outback, and personally, I don't think it is too short. I don't think it feels any shorter than the Switchback, or the Legacy whick are both 3" longer. Only way to know for sure is to shoot it. I'm betting if you shoot it, you will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback It shoots like a bow that is 38" !! You will not find a more enjoyable Mathews bow to shoot, nor as forgiving.........I wish I would have been able to keep mine when I decided to try the Switchback.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] It shoots like a bow that is 38" [/ QUOTE ] A lot of folks say that. I would never buy a bow that short, until I shot it. It does shoot like a much longer bow. The reason being that the riser is so long, longer than most 36" bows. That gives it the feel of a longer bow. I can't decided between the Switchback or Outback. Might by both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback If you are buying a new bow. Buy the switchback rather than the outback. It is only 1 1/2" inches longer, axle to axle. And is about 15 feet/sec faster, more forgiving, quieter and more fun to shoot. I am trading my outback in for the switchback. Much nicer bow!!!!!!2 But, I have no complaints about my outback, just the switchback is better!!!!--Rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback rossman, don't get caught up in that IBO stuff. IBO is determined by shooting the lightest arrow, the lightest broadhead/fieldpoint, lightest nocks etc... My dad shoots the Outback and has no complaints about it whatsoever. But since Mathews comes out with a new bow each year, they should give all Mathews owners a chance to trade in for their newest bow, The Mathews Buyback . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback Aint that the truth Squirrely! I shot the Outback and the Switchback the other night - I AM BUYING A SWITCHBACK BABY!!!!! OOOOOOHHHHHH YYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I just got a bid on my Legacy on eBay for the price I wanted - so bye bye Legacy - Hellooooooo Sweet Switchback!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] Is their a huge diffrent between a legacy and a outback? pat [/ QUOTE ] In my opinion, yes there is. The Outback is a lot more shooter friendly, and a much more forgiving bow than the Legacy. Not to say the Legacy is a bad bow, because it's not. When it comes to the outback, and the Switchback, I feel those two bows are very similar. The SB is a tad faster, and a little quieter. I honestly think the OB is a smoother shooter, less vibration on the shot. I just had a chance to upgrade from my outback, to the Switchback, and I decided it wasn't worth the extra money. The two bows are too similar, and I like the Outback too much to part with it yet. Just my opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] rossman, don't get caught up in that IBO stuff. IBO is determined by shooting the lightest arrow, the lightest broadhead/fieldpoint, lightest nocks etc... My dad shoots the Outback and has no complaints about it whatsoever. But since Mathews comes out with a new bow each year, they should give all Mathews owners a chance to trade in for their newest bow, The Mathews Buyback . [/ QUOTE ] I do not get caught up with the IBO stuff. If there are two bows on the rack, which shoot and weigh very similar, and one is faster. Which one would you choose? The faster one. Why not have an extra 10 - 15 feet/sec faster. Don't get me wrong, the outback is a very nice bow. But do not shoot the switchback!!! It will ruin your outback, and make you wish you bought the switchback. Either bow you buy, you will be happy--Rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] But do not shoot the switchback!!! It will ruin your outback, and make you wish you bought the switchback. [/ QUOTE ] That is your opinion rossman. There are still those of us that prefer the Outback. I prefer the shorter bow because of some of my treestand sites. I'm not worried about a few fps either. Shooting [email protected]", I wiull never see speeds anywheres near what the bows are rated for anyway. Like I said, I shot them both, and don't get me wrong the SB is one sweet bow, but I don't find it that much of an improvement to sell my OB for less than I paid for it, and plunk down another $200 for a SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback I'm telling you! You gotta go for the new Mathews Buyback!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback Where can I find info on this "buy back" that you are talking about. Was just at the mathews site, and couldn't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback LOL tedicast.. go 8 posts up from your post. read my post.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback I probably will go with the Switchback because it is 2005's newest technology. If I got the Outback, I'd put a Baracuda string on right away. At 65% let-off and a Baracuda, the Outback rates at 316 IBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buckchaser Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback i hunted with my outback for the first time last fall what a nice bow i really like being able to manuver amongst the branches without having to cut alot of branches its also nice for turkey hunting you can actually sit on the ground and shoot comfortably i forgot the name of the company that makes it but there's a bow that is 24" axle to axle!the shorter bow is nice if you hunt out of portable blinds too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback Not always rhubee - my 32 inch epic xtreme is a shooter - no doubt. You just have to be consistant in your form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] I have always been told the shorter and lighter the bow, the harder it is to become consistent. pat [/ QUOTE ] The Outback is over 4 pounds and has a riser longer than 99% of the 36" ATA bows on the market. It shoots a lot like a 36" bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] LOL tedicast.. go 8 posts up from your post. read my post.. [/ QUOTE ] I went up 8 post from my post squirrell, and all it say is to check out the buy back program. It doesn't tell me anything else about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback It's a joke tedicast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] It's a joke tedicast. [/ QUOTE ] You got me!!!...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback I think he means it would be nice if Mathews had a buyback program so we could update on the new models every year. Nice idea but I dont see it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] I think he means it would be nice if Mathews had a buyback program so we could update on the new models every year. Nice idea but I dont see it happening. [/ QUOTE ] Thats why I was looking for that program...lol There is no way Mathews could give you back on a 2004 outback, what you could get for it on Ebay. I was curious to see how little they were offering back. Went right over my head!!!...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback kinda like Realtree's trade in program - trade in your "other" camo pattern, and get a 80% discount on matching garments in Realtree HD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback [ QUOTE ] How much could i get an outback for on ebay? (im to lazy to find out myself) pat [/ QUOTE ] If you admit you are to lazy to look yourself, I'm sure as heck not looking for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback well... if you aren't too lazy, you can just do a completed auction search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDeerHunter Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Re: Mathews Outback Yeah I was thinkin about trading in my Outback for a Switchback. I've shot one and man talk about sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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