Has anyone shot the Mathews, Outback

sandbagger · 12-11-2004, 08:09 PM

I was at the archery shop the other day, mentioned that I had been looking at the Ovation, (I like a long axle to axle), and the dealer broke out a brochure on next years bow-the Swithback, which is longer than the Outback. I told him I had written off the Outback because of it's length, he grabbed the Outback from the rack and said,"let's go!" I shot that bow outside his shop and was totally amazed. I could not tell it had went off. The Swithback is 33" and has harmonic dampeners in the roller cable guard, otherwise I believe it to be the same as the Outback.

jimarcherhunter · 12-28-2004, 08:24 PM

I have an Outback. I love the way it shoots. 30 inch draw , 70 lbs. I also have a Conquest Pro. I like it better for the tournaments. It is 44 inches long verses the Outback at 33. The Conquest is a little more stable, but not as smooth. The Outback is quiet and goes off with very little recoil. I bought it for hunting. I love both bows.

sandbagger · 01-01-2005, 12:25 PM

I am curious about the difference between the outback and the swithchback. I don't have the specs in front of me, but I thought the swithback was going to be 3" longer with different cams, basically a combination of the outback and LX. This late in the game I think I will wait to shoot both before making that large of a purchase. Doesn't leave much time to prepare for 3d season though.

Chris · 01-02-2005, 10:20 AM

See my post on the Switchback.

sandbagger · 01-04-2005, 08:09 PM

Thank you Chris, from what I'm hearing the only thing coming close to the switchback is the Bowtech Allegiance.

Chris · 01-09-2005, 01:17 PM

Sandbagger,

We just got in our Bowtech Allegiance. I will be putting it through the paces this week and will report the results.

Chris

glenny · 01-09-2005, 05:21 PM

I will be shooting them both as well to compare them...
I couldn't resist,I had to shoot the allegiance.
I will try and be fair.
I just went chimp over the binary cam systems draw.
I know I am happy with the bowtechs I did shoot,there are sweet.
Did you shoot the victory diamond(bowtech) has out Chris?
I might want to order one of them for hunting this year...we will see!

arrowheadtroutm · 01-13-2005, 09:45 AM

Mentioned above was the length of the Outback..it is actually 31.5 inches axle-to-axle, with a 7 5/8 brace height, and 23.5 inch riser. I currently have an Outback, but am not in love with the string suppressors. The bow is dead in the hand after the shot though..no arguing with that. I wish the grip was a tad smaller, and that it didn't have suppressors...oh well, guess I have to buy a Bowtech!

I did finally get a chance to shoot the Liberty...WOW

I was impressed!