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Bearhide
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Wanted to see if anyone uses the Mathews Heli-m bow. Read alot of reviews seems like people like it alot. I know its spendy especially for a first bow, but want to get something nice right away. Any thoughts on that bow? Thank you.
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
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June 28, 2013, 04:03:31 PM »
Buy one used on ebay to save the money. I did and LOVE the bow a lot. Super smooth, light, quiet, and a great shooter. You won't be disappointed.
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June 28, 2013, 04:16:40 PM »
Love my Heli-m. Very smooth and shoots great. My hunting arrows are scootin out at 305 fps. It groups great too even out around 60 yards!
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June 28, 2013, 04:28:59 PM »
If you can afford it buy new , you will get the warranty . My experience with Mathews is they are great shooting bows , but at some point you will need the warranty .
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
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June 28, 2013, 04:38:37 PM »
My fiancé shoots a HeliM she loves it Its super smooth and quite the only complaint I have ever heard with them is that Mathews made them so light that some of the 70# bows are hard to tune but I wouldnt mind having one I just cant part with my hoyt
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
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Is Hoyt a better bow that Mathews or is it just preference.?
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Whats the best place to get a mathews bow? Because i went to Sportsmans and they didnt have any.
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Mathews ..all the way buddy ...but there are many bows to choose from and now days many are built well ...
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
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They both shoot great ,Hoyt & Mathews. In that order too. Ha ha lol
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Go up to Riverside Archery in Mount Vernon they have both Mathews and Hoyt.. Gary and Jason are great guys and will take care of ya!
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Completely Preference,
shoot what fits you and your budget IMO I shoot hoyt for a hunting bow but a mathews for targets
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
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Which bow is absolutely a personal choice, I have been with Mathews since their beginning, had a Bowtech for a couple of seasons, went back to my mathews jusst because it felt better in my hand.
Here in Kitsap?Mason county you can go to Penisula Pro Shop on Highway 3- Talk to Charles, He sells most of the Brand name bows.
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Yep Penisula is the way to go, try out a few and see what feels right. I love my Mathews z7extreme.
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Thanks for all the tips.
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
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Shot one last year, but have set up MANY here at my shop. Several in stock, located in Wenatchee. Great bow, easy to tune and very accurate!
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June 29, 2013, 04:50:27 PM »
What is the typical distance for shooting a deer or an elk? I know everybody has there own thing to. But what would be a comfortable distance to shoot?
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For most people its 40 or 50 yards. It really depends on experience and the shooters ablility
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