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Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« on: June 28, 2013, 04:01:39 PM »
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
« Reply #1 on: 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.  :tup:

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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #2 on: 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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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #3 on: 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 . :twocents:

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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #4 on: 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  :chuckle:
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2013, 06:52:40 PM »
Is Hoyt a better bow that Mathews or is it just preference.?
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2013, 07:00:29 PM »
Whats the best place to get a mathews bow? Because i went to Sportsmans and they didnt have any.
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2013, 07:06:32 PM »
Mathews ..all the way buddy ...but there are many bows to choose from and now days many are built well ... :tup:

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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2013, 08:26:28 PM »
They both shoot great ,Hoyt & Mathews. In that order too. Ha ha lol

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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2013, 08:38:23 PM »
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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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2013, 08:39:52 PM »
Completely Preference,  :chuckle: 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
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2013, 09:03:08 PM »
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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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2013, 09:30:59 PM »
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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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2013, 10:54:49 PM »
Thanks for all the tips.
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Re: Switching from rifle to bow! Heli-m bow
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2013, 10:52:30 AM »
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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