Hi all, I’m in the market for a new bow this year. I have been looking at the PSE Vengenance, and the Matthews Switchback and I’m looking for some feedback on these, or any other manufacturer you have experience with. I’ve only bow hunted last year, and I was using a buddies bow, who now wants it back, so I need to pick one up for myself. Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks,
Jami
Well I shoot a Mathews Outback I like the bow very well. This is my 4th Mathews bow and I love them. I found that if you find a bow that fits you and you are comfortable shooting it thats the bow for you, so take the time and try out some differnt brads and see what fits you best. 
My buddy shoots a Diamond Bow and he loves it ask AmWatson about it sometime if you catch him on the site.
Well I shoot a Mathews Outback I like the bow very well. This is my 4th Mathews bow and I love them. I found that if you find a bow that fits you and you are comfortable shooting it thats the bow for you, so take the time and try out some differnt brads and see what fits you best. My buddy shoots a Diamond Bow and he loves it ask AmWatson about it sometime if you catch him on the site.
I have been bowhunting for 12+ years now. I have always been a Hoyt fan, but this year I switched to the Bowtech Allegiance. I have never shot a bow this fast and quiet. This is by far my favorite bow to date. I would at least take a look at the Bowtech line. Just remember you always have to get the bow that fits and feels the best to YOU!! Good luck at let us know what you get.
I have been bowhunting for 12+ years now. I have always been a Hoyt fan, but this year I switched to the Bowtech Allegiance. I have never shot a bow this fast and quiet. This is by far my favorite bow to date. I would at least take a look at the Bowtech line. Just remember you always have to get the bow that fits and feels the best to YOU!! Good luck at let us know what you get.
I bought a switchback right away when it came out. I love this bow. Extremly smooth and fast,good brace height and longer axle to axle than it’s stubby cousin the outback. Which is another great choice. Like walleye1247 said, make sure it fits.
I bought a switchback right away when it came out. I love this bow. Extremly smooth and fast,good brace height and longer axle to axle than it’s stubby cousin the outback. Which is another great choice. Like walleye1247 said, make sure it fits.
It would be a little bit of a drive for you but I think it would be worth it. Head up to Archery Country in St. Cloud. They carry every major brand of bows, PSE, Matthews, Hoyt, Bear/Jennings, BowTech, Browning, High Country, everything. I couldn’t believe the inventory they keep on hand and how they stay in business with that much money sitting there. Good thing is you can shoot them all at one place instead of hoping from dealer to dealer. It’s right across form the Sportsmens Warehouse on Waite Park. I was in St. Cloud a few weeks ago on business and stopped in to kill some time, seemed like good people. Said he had been there for 23 years.
Maybe someone else from that area is on here and could share some insight about them.
It would be a little bit of a drive for you but I think it would be worth it. Head up to Archery Country in St. Cloud. They carry every major brand of bows, PSE, Matthews, Hoyt, Bear/Jennings, BowTech, Browning, High Country, everything. I couldn’t believe the inventory they keep on hand and how they stay in business with that much money sitting there. Good thing is you can shoot them all at one place instead of hoping from dealer to dealer. It’s right across form the Sportsmens Warehouse on Waite Park. I was in St. Cloud a few weeks ago on business and stopped in to kill some time, seemed like good people. Said he had been there for 23 years.
Maybe someone else from that area is on here and could share some insight about them.
I shoot the Parker Force Multiplier three cam and love it, i have never shot a bow that is as smooth and easy to shoot. Parker has a great line of bows that are nice looking and really get the job done. They pack a punch in em. I have shot other bows but the Parker is the only one i have fell in love with. I would just go out and “test drive” a bunch of different setups, throw it all out there and pick the one ya like the best. Good luck!
I shoot the Parker Force Multiplier three cam and love it, i have never shot a bow that is as smooth and easy to shoot. Parker has a great line of bows that are nice looking and really get the job done. They pack a punch in em. I have shot other bows but the Parker is the only one i have fell in love with. I would just go out and “test drive” a bunch of different setups, throw it all out there and pick the one ya like the best. Good luck!
As Lntony said I shoot a Diamond Machete and love the bow. It is compact, quiet, easy to tune, and plenty fast. I have owned PSE, Mathews, and Diamond bows and have been happy with them all. As many will tell you, go to the dealers and shoot as many different bows as you can and find one that fits YOU. What everyone else shoots doesn’t really do you any good if it is a pain to shoot. There are sooooo many bows out there in all price ranges. Personally, I wouldn’t get hung up on the speed while you are still fairly new to hunting with a bow. Find a bow that is easy to tune, comfortable, and one you can shoot consistently. Work your way up to the faster, hard to tune bows.
As Lntony said I shoot a Diamond Machete and love the bow. It is compact, quiet, easy to tune, and plenty fast. I have owned PSE, Mathews, and Diamond bows and have been happy with them all. As many will tell you, go to the dealers and shoot as many different bows as you can and find one that fits YOU. What everyone else shoots doesn’t really do you any good if it is a pain to shoot. There are sooooo many bows out there in all price ranges. Personally, I wouldn’t get hung up on the speed while you are still fairly new to hunting with a bow. Find a bow that is easy to tune, comfortable, and one you can shoot consistently. Work your way up to the faster, hard to tune bows.
Ditto to AMwatsons advice! Right now I shoot a Mathews Legacy (One word describes this bow: unbelievable), but to start out with I had a PSE Nova (Low End bow). I loved that bow. That thing was a deer slayer. I shot maybe a half dozen to 8 deer with it, with some pretty dandy bucks. Every shot I had was a complete pass thru. Very short trail job and on a couple they fell over with in 10 yards of the shot. Just like the others say, make sure you fel comfortable with the bow, it doesn’t matter what kind, this is a preference thing. Each hunter will give you a different answer on the best bow. Are they wrong? NO, but that is what works for them the best. After you get your bow, you need to practice, practice, practice and then practice some more. Feeling comfortable with your bow is big and it helps, but if you are not confident in your shot. You will have more bad outcomes than good. Good Luck on your decision Jami! Nice seeing you talk about Bow hunting again! Hope you had a great Fall last year!
Ditto to AMwatsons advice! Right now I shoot a Mathews Legacy (One word describes this bow: unbelievable), but to start out with I had a PSE Nova (Low End bow). I loved that bow. That thing was a deer slayer. I shot maybe a half dozen to 8 deer with it, with some pretty dandy bucks. Every shot I had was a complete pass thru. Very short trail job and on a couple they fell over with in 10 yards of the shot. Just like the others say, make sure you fel comfortable with the bow, it doesn’t matter what kind, this is a preference thing. Each hunter will give you a different answer on the best bow. Are they wrong? NO, but that is what works for them the best. After you get your bow, you need to practice, practice, practice and then practice some more. Feeling comfortable with your bow is big and it helps, but if you are not confident in your shot. You will have more bad outcomes than good. Good Luck on your decision Jami! Nice seeing you talk about Bow hunting again! Hope you had a great Fall last year!
you can’t go wrong with mathews!!!
you can’t go wrong with mathews!!!
I shoot a PSE Thunderflight…when I get time. 
It is a few years old but it is very smooth and very quiet.
But like everyone has said it has to feel right. I can still pick up my bow and put 3 out of 5 arrows in the bullseye at 20yrds no problem…it just feels right when I hold it and shoot it…like an extension of my body.
A lot of people get hung up in how fast bows are…fast is good but if you can’t hit what you are shooting at it because the bow doesn’t fit you it doesn’t matter how fast it is.
I shoot a PSE Thunderflight…when I get time.
It is a few years old but it is very smooth and very quiet.
But like everyone has said it has to feel right. I can still pick up my bow and put 3 out of 5 arrows in the bullseye at 20yrds no problem…it just feels right when I hold it and shoot it…like an extension of my body.
A lot of people get hung up in how fast bows are…fast is good but if you can’t hit what you are shooting at it because the bow doesn’t fit you it doesn’t matter how fast it is.
While we are on the subject a common mistake made by a lot of hunters (going back to Buckshot’s comments)people get a bow and their draw length is to long, which keeps you from being as accurate and getting tighter groups. Sure that extra inch may get you a little extra speed, but it kills your accuracy/consistency. I actually came down another inch when I got my Matthews. I now shoot a 28″ draw. Make sure you get the correct draw lenght and it is better to go a tad short than long! Just something to think about! 
While we are on the subject a common mistake made by a lot of hunters (going back to Buckshot’s comments)people get a bow and their draw length is to long, which keeps you from being as accurate and getting tighter groups. Sure that extra inch may get you a little extra speed, but it kills your accuracy/consistency. I actually came down another inch when I got my Matthews. I now shoot a 28″ draw. Make sure you get the correct draw lenght and it is better to go a tad short than long! Just something to think about!
Right lip ripper, i shoot at 28″ too. I bought my bow with comfort in mind first of all. Most shots are at 30 yrds or less and going out to 40 yrds is about the same meaning the speed of all the bows is good enough for a 30 to 40 yrd shot. A bow is just like all other bows if it fits your comfort zone and it will shoot well for you. Speed is secondary. Set yourself up with the pins you shoot best with, it might take a few tries on diffrent pin designs until you settle on the right pins for you. I shoot hoyt pins because of the small ball on the end of the pin and that leaves me a clear unobstructed view of whats on the side of the pin and like lip ripper said get in all the practice you can get. When you start punching consistant bullseyes at 20 to 30 yrds then your getting your accuracy well down. Most important get a bow that fits because thier all fast at 20 to 30 yrds. Pick up as many bows as you can and draw them back. When you pick the right one up that you’ll be able to shoot you’ll notice it as soon as you pull it back. That bow fits you the best. good luck
Right lip ripper, i shoot at 28″ too. I bought my bow with comfort in mind first of all. Most shots are at 30 yrds or less and going out to 40 yrds is about the same meaning the speed of all the bows is good enough for a 30 to 40 yrd shot. A bow is just like all other bows if it fits your comfort zone and it will shoot well for you. Speed is secondary. Set yourself up with the pins you shoot best with, it might take a few tries on diffrent pin designs until you settle on the right pins for you. I shoot hoyt pins because of the small ball on the end of the pin and that leaves me a clear unobstructed view of whats on the side of the pin and like lip ripper said get in all the practice you can get. When you start punching consistant bullseyes at 20 to 30 yrds then your getting your accuracy well down. Most important get a bow that fits because thier all fast at 20 to 30 yrds. Pick up as many bows as you can and draw them back. When you pick the right one up that you’ll be able to shoot you’ll notice it as soon as you pull it back. That bow fits you the best. good luck
Right on Mossy Dan!
What I found out that works for me and my pins is my first pin is bigger (.40) It is a Tru-Glo Tritranium (spell ). I found that the bigger head/ball on the first pin along with the gas in the pin helps at low light conditions. Yet the animals are close enough the pin head barely covers anyhting on the animal. In fact I never have trouble seeing my pin. I encounter not being able to see through my peep. If this is the case it is to dark and not legal shooting light anyways. That pin is incredible. I can take it in a dark room and see the glow. I use this pin out to 20 yards. Then I go to a .29 diameter pin for my 30 yard and .19 diameter for my 40 yard pin. As Mossy Dan stated, a deer at 40 yards is hard to get a good bead on him if you have the .40 or .29 diameter pin on him. The pin takes up the whole vital area and you catch yourself peeking aroun the pin trying to get a good sight on him (not good). The .19 diameter works great for this distance. For this reason I reduce my pin diameter for longer shots. I hope this makes sense. It would be easier to show. I will try to take a pic of my sights when I get it back from getting tuned up!
Right on Mossy Dan!
What I found out that works for me and my pins is my first pin is bigger (.40) It is a Tru-Glo Tritranium (spell ). I found that the bigger head/ball on the first pin along with the gas in the pin helps at low light conditions. Yet the animals are close enough the pin head barely covers anyhting on the animal. In fact I never have trouble seeing my pin. I encounter not being able to see through my peep. If this is the case it is to dark and not legal shooting light anyways. That pin is incredible. I can take it in a dark room and see the glow. I use this pin out to 20 yards. Then I go to a .29 diameter pin for my 30 yard and .19 diameter for my 40 yard pin. As Mossy Dan stated, a deer at 40 yards is hard to get a good bead on him if you have the .40 or .29 diameter pin on him. The pin takes up the whole vital area and you catch yourself peeking aroun the pin trying to get a good sight on him (not good). The .19 diameter works great for this distance. For this reason I reduce my pin diameter for longer shots. I hope this makes sense. It would be easier to show. I will try to take a pic of my sights when I get it back from getting tuned up!
so,
what/where does a guy my size go to find the right bow? With my wingspan, I need to shoot broom sticks………..
so,
what/where does a guy my size go to find the right bow? With my wingspan, I need to shoot broom sticks………..
I thought you shot bow Gary,,,
I thought you shot bow Gary,,,
Not for years……..
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