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Who’s still shooting an older bow? #2853315
07/16/19 09:36 PM
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I am, and I love my HOYT Ultra-tec, but I get tempted every summer. Buddies start buying new bows, I see the commercials, and all the hype. But after I shoot a newer bow at the shop, I’ve never thought anything was as smooth, quiet or comfortable as my Ultra-tec. So who else is keeping their old bow & why?
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Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853335
07/16/19 09:54 PM
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I still shoot a mint condition Mathews MQ1 because I love it.

I also have a Mathews Switchback XT but I like the MQ1 much better.

I know an Aldeer member right now who would love to have my MQ1. grin

He mentioned just the other day that he would like to have one.


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Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853338
07/16/19 09:56 PM
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I’m shooting an old MR7, I think it is about 7 or 8 years old. I’m keeping it because it shoots good, and is capable of delivering an arrow to take a whitetail, and it’s paid for.

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853407
07/17/19 12:59 AM
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Old bows all gone. I have 2 Prodigys and will keep them for a while...

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853435
07/17/19 05:14 AM
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I shoot a Mathews Feather Max. I bought it brand new 21 years ago. Same thing for me I see newer bows that shoot faster and a lot more quite than mine.


For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853455
07/17/19 05:58 AM
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Mathews switchback xt. I think it’s a 2008 model.

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: jlbuc10] #2853473
07/17/19 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jlbuc10
Mathews switchback xt. I think it’s a ???? model.


Been with me a long time. I think this is possibly the best bow ever made. There is nothing on the market today I would trade it even for.

B


I can't stand a thief.
Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Teacher One] #2853516
07/17/19 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Teacher One
Originally Posted by jlbuc10
Mathews switchback xt. I think it’s a ???? model.


Been with me a long time. I think this is possibly the best bow ever made. There is nothing on the market today I would trade it even for.

B

I've been told that the Switchback is one of the best bows Mathews made. Never shot one but they look nice.


For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853518
07/17/19 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Goose11
So who else is keeping their old bow & why?


When I miss, the limiting factor is me. That's why I've got a 15 year old bow.

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853529
07/17/19 08:08 AM
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I have a Mathews Switchback. Picked it up around 2005-2006. I want a newer one but just can't pull the trigger.


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30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853543
07/17/19 08:18 AM
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Shoot a 15 year old PSE


LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!!
- - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -
Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: top cat] #2853545
07/17/19 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by top cat
Shoot a 15 year old PSE

What model?

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853577
07/17/19 09:03 AM
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Still shoot my old Q2. Can’t come up with a good reason to swap.


Micah 6:8
Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Teacher One] #2853585
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Originally Posted by Teacher One
Originally Posted by jlbuc10
Mathews switchback xt. I think it’s a ???? model.


Been with me a long time. I think this is possibly the best bow ever made. There is nothing on the market today I would trade it even for.

B

I have been told the same thing. I haven’t shot a whole lot of newer bows, but I’d take my old switchback over the ones I have shot.

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853647
07/17/19 10:41 AM
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I’m still shooting a Mathews MQ1. Hard to let it go. Would like to buy a new one but it’s always been a good one to me

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: gcr0003] #2853703
07/17/19 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gcr0003
Originally Posted by top cat
Shoot a 15 year old PSE

What model?

Xcellerator


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Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853718
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How about a pre 1970 Damon Howatt Recurve, 43# @28".????
Gonna kill sumthin with it this year.

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853748
07/17/19 12:57 PM
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Had a Q2 for a lot of years, sold it and bought an Outback,, terrible mistake. Sold it and got a Switchback, doubt i'll ever buy another bow, it hits where i point it every time.


"Hell with them fellows, buzzard got to eat same as a worm"
Josey Wales

Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853749
07/17/19 12:58 PM
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I still shoot my Switchback and on occasion will break out the my old High Country that is almost 30 years old.


"Don't cling to Mistake, just because you spent a lot of time making it."
Re: Who’s still shooting an older bow? [Re: Goose11] #2853970
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Y'all are awesome. I hope we all knock down some monsters with these old bows!


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