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Offline ras308

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« on: November 05, 2003, 05:31:26 AM »
Is anyone shooting/hunting with a Mathews Icon?  I've been shooting a Hoyt for over 10 years and Bears 20+ before then.  I am forced to go to a release or quit bowhunting, figers are giving out on me.  I plan on shooting a bunch of 'em before buying any, but I am seriously considering an Icon.  Any and all feedback will be greatly appreciated.  I can say one thing, I haven't heard anyone cuss a Mathews!!!  Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2003, 07:06:17 AM »
Ask enough people and they will cuss em.......but I won't. I love mine!

I shoot  a MQ1........it has been discontinued but you can still get one from the factory.

If mine broke today and couldn't be fixed.........I'd call the company and see if they had another MQ1.......... :lol:
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2003, 07:10:42 AM »
The Icon is a very smooth bow. It doesn't have the real high peak weight  and radical drop off with a solid wall that is common of a lot of bows these days. This is a real friendly bow that feels more like an Oneida or an older wheel bow than a typical Mathews. At 38 ATA it can be shot with fingers or a release and I use both with mine. If you are going to keep a Mathews around this is a great bow. The first time I drew the bow and let it down I wanted it. I have higher performance bows in the house but on days that the joints creak I only pull the Mathews. Good luck hunting!
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2003, 05:47:30 AM »
In my opinion, Mathews is the way to go. I have a Legacy and love it. I would never switch from Mathews. I have shot Bear, Ben Person and Martin but like the Mathews the best :D
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2003, 06:18:57 AM »
Which Hoyt are you shooting now?  If you don't want to go to the expense of a new bow, you can easily change over to shooting a release on your Hoyt.  You may need a different rest and will need to retune the bow.

Then again, if you really want a new bow...
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