Guest jduffy03 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hey guys I have recently shot the Mathews Switchback and XT and I love the feel of both of them. I know a local dealer that loves Bowtechs and wants me to try one. I know that some of the Bowtechs spec's look faster. My question is....do the Bowtechs lose some elements of accuracy or smootheness vs. the switchback or XT just because the bowtechs shoot faster or not? Has anybody shot the bowtech's tribute or allegiance AND the mathews switchback or XT? How do they compare against each other? Can you actually tell that bowtechs are that much faster on a range vs. the switchback or XT? I'm guessing the matthews might be quieter and smoother though? I would like a fast bow.....but does that mean sacrificing quietness and smootheness (and of course accuracy)? I know it may depend on the shooters personal preference and it may be best to shoot all of them but with maybe not having the convenience of doing this......what do you guys think? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? I have shot both the Bowtech Tribute & Allegiance before getting my Switchback XT. I will say the extra speed difference on the Bowtechs was noticably quicker. But they are both IBO's over 300fps so whats the extra 10fps going to help? An arrow is going to have to get shot out muuuch quicker to be equal to the speed of sound as we all know. As far as noise they seemed pretty equal, but each had their own different sound to them. I didnt really care for the grip on the Bowtechs, it just didnt quite fit my palm as well as the mathews did. The Mathews had a little less handshock too and was the all around smoother bow. Id go shoot them all and then decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAhardwoods Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? like IBH said whats really the big deal of 10-12 fps gained?? a deer is gonna be just as dead with a bow shooting 280fps compared to 290 get the one that feels best to you Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? IBH, and PA summed it up perfectly. Shoot them both, and make YOUR own decision. Pick the one YOU like best. It doesn't matter what bow I like, or your best friend likes, you will be the one shooting it. People can give opinions on bows untill they are blue in the face, but you will never get the info you need to decide which is right for you, untill you shoot them yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jduffy03 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? I am just wondering about the extra 10-20 fps because it would have a flatter trajectory and therefore be more forgiving (as far as misjudging distance). I wonder how much flatter it would actually shoot or would it allow me to use 1 pin out to lets say 30 yards or something of that nature? Just curious. Illinoisbowhunter: How far out can you use just 1 pin on your XT or anybody for that matter? I use 1 pin out to 25 yards on my Buckmaster G2. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? They all summed it up pretty good. But if i remember right with the more spped you have the more likley it is for noise from shooting. I think i read that somewhere not sure where correct me if im wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? You'll have to shoot both to decide for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyLuck Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? [ QUOTE ] I am just wondering about the extra 10-20 fps because it would have a flatter trajectory and therefore be more forgiving (as far as misjudging distance). I wonder how much flatter it would actually shoot or would it allow me to use 1 pin out to lets say 30 yards or something of that nature? Just curious. Illinoisbowhunter: How far out can you use just 1 pin on your XT or anybody for that matter? I use 1 pin out to 25 yards on my Buckmaster G2. Thanks! [/ QUOTE ] I use 1 pin out to 30yds with my XT shooting 265fps with a 370gr arrow @60lbs. I'm not a speed freak. A fast bow will be more forgiving as far as yardage estimates due to the flatter trajectory but it will be less forgiving of a flinch, twitch or all around bad form. You will notice a difference in trajectory with a 10+fps speed gain. However, since a shot oppurtunitiy in hunting conditions is usually never "the perfect condition" I want a bow that's forgiving, easy to draw and easy to hold while still taking care of buisness. For me it was the XT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jduffy03 Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? Thanks guys! I love these forums! Makes me feel right at home!!! Happy shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stsi36 Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? i like mathews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? it's going to be your bow, and not someone elses. Like my one friend says, buy a Bowtech not a Matthews, I prefer Matthews myself, but you have to remember that it is your bow no one elses. If I were you I would shoot both and see which one you like best. -Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? I have shot the XT and the Tribute, along with the original Switchback and here is my honest opinion. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Mathews man, but this is my honest opinion....... The tribute wasn't nearly as smooth drawing as the Switchback or the XT, nor was it as shock free and quiet, however, it was still VERY shock free and PLENTY quiet. The Tribute smoked the Mathews as far as speed is concerned though. In my opinion, the Tribute is not as good as the Mathews, but it's not far behind at all. It's a SWEET little bow, especially if you're a speed nut. That being said, I don't see the big deal in an XT shooting 280 fps opposed to a Tribute at 290 fps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABuckSlayer Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? I just bought a Bowtech Allegiance and really like it so far. I've only shot it about 20 times (bought it Saturday) but I had it dialed in with a bare shaft before I left the pro shop. It has very little hand shock and is fairly quiet. It is definately FAST! I have it set up with a 30" draw, 65 lbs. and shooting 28" Easton Carbon Excels with a 100 gr. point and it shoots 309 fps. The day after I bought it I was shooting a little right before dark and went back to 40 yards and guessed where to set my pin and took 3 shots. I couldn't see where they were hitting because it was getting dark. I was happy with what I saw when I walked up to the target. With all that being said you should really shoot them both to know for sure what you want. I think you can't go wrong with either one though! Eric Here's my 3 shot group at 40 yards (first try) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultratec1 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? O.k. here is where I catch a bunch of flak. I'm a hoyt guy but I have shot all 3 "big" brands. Here is what I have seen for myself. The bowtech line has the speed. Plain and simple. The hand shock is not bad and neither is the noise. Hoyt has the speed and quietness with little to no hand shock. The downfall is the grip and riser design, it doesn't appeal to some people. Mathews is a quiet shock free bow but the bad thing is that they lose the speed that they claim. It is easy to make a bow that has the mathews stigma if you sacrifice speed. I'm now preparing myself for the flak I'm about to receive. I know that there are alot of Mathews guys on here. The best thing to do is shoot everything that you can get your hands on and you determine what you think is the best bow to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? Ultratec, you're 100% right, Mathews bows aren't true barn burners by any sense of the word, but as I said in my earlier post, they are still plenty fast, especially if guys take the time to properly tune them Regardless, you admitted to them being the quietest most shock free bow basically, and I'll gladly shoot an arrow 280 fps out of my Outback as opposed to 290 out of yuor Hoyt lol. For the record, it's nothing personal to anyone on here, I could truly care less what you guys shoot and in fact, I have test shot MANY of the big brand and small brand bows out there and there are a lot of fine killing machines available, I just went with Mathews because I feel they offer the complete package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Re: Mathews vs. Bowtechs? [ QUOTE ] I just bought a Bowtech Allegiance and really like it so far. I've only shot it about 20 times (bought it Saturday) but I had it dialed in with a bare shaft before I left the pro shop. It has very little hand shock and is fairly quiet. It is definately FAST! I have it set up with a 30" draw, 65 lbs. and shooting 28" Easton Carbon Excels with a 100 gr. point and it shoots 309 fps. The day after I bought it I was shooting a little right before dark and went back to 40 yards and guessed where to set my pin and took 3 shots. I couldn't see where they were hitting because it was getting dark. I was happy with what I saw when I walked up to the target. With all that being said you should really shoot them both to know for sure what you want. I think you can't go wrong with either one though! Eric Here's my 3 shot group at 40 yards (first try) [/ QUOTE ] Nice shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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