Guest tunkhannockbowhunter Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 i have a chance to buy an 05 outback at a great price from a guy at work. it was his son's bow and it was hardly used. i already shot it and fell in love with it. im just wondering if outbacks have any problems? cause i know i have heard that switchbacks have string problems. any insight will be very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Re: outback I bought an outback last winter and I love it, Its the best bow I have ever shot. its smooth and quiet. I havent had any problems with mine, I just had the strings replaced on mine and it shoots better than before. (I tried to put in a peep myself, lol not a good choice) I would highly recomend it to anyone. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lobsterman Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Re: outback I bought my outback new in august 04'....no complaints whatsoever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adowns99 Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Re: outback a bit heavy though. i sold mine because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Re: outback [ QUOTE ] a bit heavy though. i sold mine because of it. [/ QUOTE ] I didnt think so, its lighter than what my bowtech weighed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Re: outback [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] a bit heavy though. i sold mine because of it. [/ QUOTE ] I didnt think so, its lighter than what my bowtech weighed. [/ QUOTE ] I definately don't consider the OB a heavy bow either. I actually like the way the added weight of the STS made my bow feel. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend the OB to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Re: outback even if it is a little heavier, that makes it easier to shoot, makes it so you hold it more steady, at least for me it does. how much are they asking for it? -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunkhannockbowhunter Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback 450 with a rest and peep sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback [ QUOTE ] 450 with a rest and peep sight [/ QUOTE ] thats a good deal, you should pick it up. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobi Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback still love my ob had for two seasons. would like a new switchback xt but there is really no GOOD reason to sell my outback, shoots great w/ no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback I hunted with one for two seasons and loved it. The only reason I sold it was because i upgrade every two years and giot a switchback XT. But the Outback treated me well killing 4 deer in two seasons with 3 being bucks. I honestly dont have any coplaints other than it was a little on the heavy side but that wasnt an issue. For $450 Id go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback Love my Outback. Killed six deer with it last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback for $450 I would do it in a heartbeat........that is, if I had the extra change to drop. You can't go wrong with Mathews bows. I was always a Hoyt man, swore by them..........but when I took the XT challenge, I sold the Hoyt and came home with the Mathews. You won't go wrong with the Outback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback For $450 with a rest included I'd jump all over it. I absolutely love my Outback. Forgiving, accurate and there is absolutely no hand shock or vibration after the shot. My 414 grain arrow moves @ 275 fps and will blow through any animal I care to hunt. To boot, at 31 1/2" ATA it's a dream to take in the woods. I have shot the Switchback and Switchback XT and to me the only real advantages either of the Switchies have over the Outback is a little bit of speed and the XT might be a HAIR smoother when drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback I bought an 04' Outback and had some limb problems. I was shooting it and started hearing a "clicking" noise. So I brought it down to my pro-shop. He took the string off and both limbs had cracks in the middle region. Other than this problem I loved the bow, until the switchback came out. Later--Rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback Sounds like a great deal. If it's the right draw lenght and feels good to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Re: outback I love my OutBack. I bought one last winter too and it shoots like a dream. I have actually heard that the OB is better than the SB. Less problems and proven performance. It's like the constant workhorse of the revolution bows. Consistent and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Re: outback I was shooting 3D yesterday. It was me with my Outback, there was a Switchback, a Switchback XT, a Hoyt Trykon XL, 2 BowTechs, and a Martin shooting in our group. After one of my shots, one of the BT shooters was standing behind me...he said " Wow, that is a quiet bow" It may not be a speed demon, but it is a quiet, consistent, and very forgiving bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrincker Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Re: outback We both currently shoot the outback and it would be hard for us to make a switch until Mathews comes out with a vast difference in the bow rather than just the minor changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosdog2 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Re: outback Love my Outback. The perfect bow for treestand or blind hunting. Fast, quiet, forgiving, and no shock what so ever. For $450 it is a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunkhannockbowhunter Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Re: outback thanks for all the input. im getting it tomorrow. will post pics when she's all set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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