Best overall bow??

[dubbo Joined: 3/3/2013Location: PA]

Looking for opinions on the best compromise for overall bow mathews/monster, hunting, 3d, Indoor.  I have 29-29.5 draw and would shoot 60-65 lbs max.  Yrs ago it was the mq1, I have been using the SB and S2 for the last few yrs and am thinking its time for a change/upgrade.  I really like to string angle on the SB/S2 so unsure of the 30″ bows.  Z7mag, prestige (with over rotated cam), mr series.  Any opinions appreciated…

[mikeday Joined: 2/28/2012]

i owned a mq1 years ago…(great bow) also owned the zmax back in the day.  love my z7x it has a great feel and for being short ATA it is very staple and extremely quiet

[dubbo Joined: 3/3/2013Location: PA]

Yeh maybe I am a little old school and am reluctant to change. but would like to try a newer bow and was looking for one that would be a primary hunting bow abut would also be good for target work.

[mikeday Joined: 2/28/2012]

something like the switchback .. decent ATA and brace .. could cover the full range of needs..not familar with the monster series but i know alot of guys that shoot them on target leagues and do well

[statedriller Joined: 9/15/2006Location: At the pound looking for a Dawg....]

You are currently shooting the best there is…

The end is near....

[StraightEdge123 Joined: 10/22/2007]

statedriller wrote:

You are currently shooting the best there is…

Correct this.  For that ATA and doing it all it will be hard to beat this platform.

Mathews S2 / Copper John 4-pin / QAD HD LD / Worlds Best Strings / 808 Bowslings / Easton Bloodlines

[5 Rivers Joined: 11/9/2006]

The new CHILL is a very impressive platform.
Although it is on the short side, it has a nice draw and hold, respectable speed, and not torquey.
It is extremely accurate.

[CanadianBoy Joined: 6/7/2009]

5 Rivers wrote:

The new CHILL is a very impressive platform.
Although it is on the short side, it has a nice draw and hold, respectable speed, and not torquey.
It is extremely accurate.

x1000

[dubbo Joined: 3/3/2013Location: PA]

Keep the opinions coming…
Never have had a chance to see much of the mathews 2 cam bows.  They do seem interesting and the cams are very large which would help with string angle.

[mike25 Joined: 8/21/2008]

I’m going to second the chill statement. So far I am still working on tuning but for just a paper and walkback tune, I am impressed. Planning to broadhead tune next.

[sig Joined: 2/10/2010]

I think you would like the MR8….Its a shooter!!

[SCFox Joined: 9/26/2004Location: Mn]

sig wrote:

I think you would like the MR8….Its a shooter!!

I would say this as well.  Either the MR8 or the MR7.  I was a die hard SB guy myself, but after owning an M7 for the past year or so, the SB doesn’t compare.  Don’t get me wrong, its still a great bow, just starting to show its age.

SCFox

M7 Schaffer Opposition Axcel HD Axion stab

[dubbo Joined: 3/3/2013Location: PA]

The specs on those MR bows are appealing to me. What is the big difference between the monster 7 and MR7?

You are correct on the SB starting to age and this is why I am looking for a change.

Also had an interest in the Z7 magnum

• This reply was modified 2 months ago by  dubbo.

[5 Rivers Joined: 11/9/2006]

The MR 7 and MR8 both are very good shooting bows.  And I have both as well.  However if weight is a issue for you the CHILL is much lighter and if you want more weight, use it to perfectly balance the bow in YOUR hand.
As I said in my earlier post the CHILL is a very impressive platform.
Coming for a guy that ranks the SB very high on his personal all time favorite bow list, the CHILL is nipping on the heels of the SB.
Hope this helps you.   Have a great day!

[Wisc.Rattlesnake Joined: 4/18/2007]

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