Author Topic: MATHEWS SWITCHBACK XT ????? (Read 795 times)

RANGER RICK · « **on:** December 04, 2005, 03:31:11 PM »

Just a quick question for the guys and ladies that own and shoot the switchback XT.
I am looking to update my compound bow and equipment . Was wondering if the switchback XT is worth the $700 upwards to $1000 when decked out

I have been reading up on the Bowtech's, whisper creek ,switchbacks and the Ross bows .
I am leaning towards the switchback at this time .
Any information would be nice and thanks in advance .

RR

mg66 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 06, 2005, 01:56:05 AM »

I believe Mathews are worth every penny. I would definitely have a Switchback but my Mathews Ultra2 is still a deer killing machine and so I don't want to get rid of it.

Any of the high performance bows are excellent and worth the bucks (no pun intended ... really it was) :lol:

ronbow · « **Reply #2 on:** December 06, 2005, 08:53:16 AM »

I traded in my PSE Thunderbolt single cam for an Outback about 6 weeks ago. That was going from a $300 bow to over $700 bow. Third PSE, fourth cracked limb. I really liked the Thunderbolt but just don't have confidence in PSE any more. Was it worth it - sure. Mathews has a guarantee for the life of the original owner. The bow is extremely forgiving, smooth and quiet. The only reason I didn't go for the Switchback is because my pro shop didn't have any lefties in stock and it was the middle of archery season.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2005, 02:14:42 AM »

I have the Switchback and love it. I would not shoot anything but a Mathews.

RANGER RICK · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2005, 11:03:00 AM »

Thanks for the feed back .
Shot the XT this weekend and have to say it is the best bow I have ever shot !!!!!!!
The other bows I looked at was Bowtech Allieance (spelling ),Whisper Creek , Ross and a Browning Illusion .
The Mathews Switchback XT was the winner for me . The other bows are also good bows , I would not mind to own them also . I just liked the XT the best . My buddy has a AR 34 which is sweet to shoot but does not hold a flame to the XT. It is less expensive than the XT.
Now to raise a few funds to finish of the purchase of the bow and goodies .The bow alone is $729.00 so when finished I am sure it will be over a Grand .

Redhawk
Hey again . You have your hands on some fine products , Bow and hand Cannons ( 500 mag 460 mag ). How do you like the 460 ??
Nice to hear from you again .

RR

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2005, 04:41:10 PM »

Quote from: RANGER RICK

Thanks for the feed back .
Shot the XT this weekend and have to say it is the best bow I have ever shot !!!!!!!
The other bows I looked at was Bowtech Allieance (spelling ),Whisper Creek , Ross and a Browning Illusion .
The Mathews Switchback XT was the winner for me . The other bows are also good bows , I would not mind to own them also . I just liked the XT the best . My buddy has a AR 34 which is sweet to shoot but does not hold a flame to the XT. It is less expensive than the XT.
Now to raise a few funds to finish of the purchase of the bow and goodies .The bow alone is $729.00 so when finished I am sure it will be over a Grand .

Redhawk
Hey again . You have your hands on some fine products , Bow and hand Cannons ( 500 mag 460 mag ). How do you like the 460 ??
Nice to hear from you again .

RR

I love the 460 Mag. I have been shooting it a lot. I have been working on reloads and found some real accurate loads. So when are you going to cast some bullets for them??? A nice 240 or 260 gr.

I got two of the 7.5 PC model 460Mags. They are sequentially numbered, what a luck of the draw.

RANGER RICK · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2005, 07:29:20 AM »

RedHawk

Two 460's !!!!!!!
Are you trying to hog all the 460's up ??
Sounds like a nice pair of twins .
I have been approached a few times to do just that . I have not made up my mind as of yet . I have a few irons in the fire right now ( SWITCHBACK XT )
I was thinking of a 300gr plus minus a few grains , Truncated cone gas check . It looks like a good design . I have a guy in New York that would love to have a couple hundred of them If I decide to have a mould made . I still am pretty busy with the 500 mag bullets at this time .
Drop me a line and lets talk.

RR

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2005, 01:22:27 PM »

Quote from: RANGER RICK

RedHawk

Two 460's !!!!!!!
Are you trying to hog all the 460's up ??
Sounds like a nice pair of twins .
I have been approached a few times to do just that . I have not made up my mind as of yet . I have a few irons in the fire right now ( SWITCHBACK XT )
I was thinking of a 300gr plus minus a few grains , Truncated cone gas check . It looks like a good design . I have a guy in New York that would love to have a couple hundred of them If I decide to have a mould made . I still am pretty busy with the 500 mag bullets at this time .
Drop me a line and lets talk.

RR

Well if you get the mould, I am sure I would order several hundred myself. I have a buddy that would like some also for his 454 Casull. I will drop you an e-mail soon.