Mathews Switchback

I'm brand new to the site just found it.. Must say it looks like there are a bunch of great people here. I'm not new to bowhunting but I have yet to kill a Muley with one... I hunt on public land in AZ with over the counter tags..

Just was wondering if anyone is shooting the Mathews Switchback XT and how the like it.. I just purchased one on Saturday but have yet to give it a true test..

Any feed back would be great.. Thank you all and I look forward to reading some more stories..
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bigbuck92
sorry i dont do archery but i wanted to welcome ya to the site
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Thanks for the welcome..
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BOHNTR
I don't shoot a Switchback, but have shot one before. They are a VERY smooth, fairly fast and quiet bow. I think you'll be very happy with it.
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What is fairly fast?

I shot it thru a chronograph with Easton ACC's and 100gr field tips. Bow set at 70lbs and it consitantly shot 297 FPS.. That's much faster than my old Mathews Feather light but honeslty I didn't look at any other bows.. Mathews has done me right so I didn't see a need for change...

Just curious what is fast these days.
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MuleyMadness
From what I've read the Mathews Switchback is ranked one of the top if not THE top bow in it's class.

Don't know the speed numbers, but you have yourself and FINE bow. No need to switch IMO.

::wel
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9er
i have the switchback, awsome bow, i love it. and im sure you will also

9er
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killerbee
this is a great post for me ive shot a high country brut force for 4 yrs and im ready to upgrade-- fact is the matthews switchback is what i want to buy so any info is great help for me as well!! are their any other bows you guys just love that i need to look at??
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supersider34
I Have a switchback and love it . Started hunting with it this year and it is awesome. I shot my buck this year at 30 yds down onto it and it passed threw and stuck in the dirt about 6". I also use it for 3-Ding. I also shot a antelope with it and it blasted right threw it also. It is a awesome bow.
Good luck with it. You will love it.
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Sounds like the ones shooting the Switchback really like it.. That's great news!!!

I finally put the finishing touches on my new bow.. Here's what I got so far.

Mathews Swithback XT (70# at 85% letoff)
Mathews two piece quiver (one piece rattles even with lock tight)
Easton ACC's
G5 Montec Broadheads
Scott Mongoose release
Flash Point sites (almost a little too bright)

Any comments or questions welcome...
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killerbee
great help guys sounds like a good bow- I'll be shooting a short draw{ 26 1/2} any one know what speeds to expect?
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I shoot the Switchback LD, with a 31" draw, I test shot the XT but with the short axle to axle bow the 30" just wasnt comfortable for me. I do love my LD, very smooth and comfortable and while not the fastest bow made still plenty fast for what I kill.
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supersider34
Brandon make sure you check on let-off restrictions as Idaho is only 65% to hunt.
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LIVE2HUNT
I SHOOT A MATHEWS OUTBACK, THE PRECURSOR TO THE SWITCHBACK. I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT I SHOT EVERY BOW I COULD GET MY HANDS ON, AND THIS BOW IS BY FAR NICER TO SHOOT, FOR ME, THAN ANYTHING ELSE ON THE MARKET. I SHOT THE SWITCHBACK XT RECENTLY AND WHEN I REPLACE MY OUTBACK, IT WILL BE THE SWITCHBACK XT, GUARANTEED!!!

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Brandon, Congrats on the new bow. I shoot an XT also but judging by your fps through the crono, your draw length must be a bit longer than mine. My bow is 27 1/2 in. draw and is shooting consistent 265 fps in hunting form.Thanks for the input on which quiver works better for you. The greatest source of noise on my bow is the quiver. I was leaning towards the one piece so I could take it off easier if needed, but now I may go the other way.
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