Hey Guys, I shoot a DXT and LOVE this bow. But, been tinkering the idea of a new bow... Has anyone owned a DXT/Switchback/Helim or a similar Mathews solocam bow, and then owned one the MR5 or 6? What was your experience? The only thing I am worried about, is the short brace height. While I do not need the extra 30 fps, it wouldn't be as disadvantage at all. This also poses a more challenging bow to shoot if I'm not mistaken. Friends of mine both shoot the new PSE speed bows with tiny brace heights, and I outshoot them both..they are good shots but I think their bows are harder to shoot as well. Has anyone found the MR5 is a much harder bow to shoot then the trusty solocams? Or am I over analyzing it, and practice will make perfect. I know I know, if it ain't broke don't fix it.... That is why I still have my DXT.
Go to a shop and shoot one or both of the MRs. They're not bad shooting bows. You may just fall in love
If you are thinking of going MR consider the Chill IMO nicer than the MR series although they are all great. Personally I love the hassel free simplicity and consistency of solo cams however they simply shoot without worry.
Thanks guys....your right I should just go shoot one, but I don't think shooting it in the shop at 20 yds is going to give me a full review...tho I should till do it. Brace height changes forgiveness tho does it not? This would in turn be accuracy.
This is purely unsubstantiated at best. Not saying I disagree because some people find that a shorter brace height affects them 0%...however bow techs and bow manufacturers and studies show that a longer brace height the more stable (albeit slower slightly) the bow will shoot. Personally I prefer a longer brace height, slightly heavier bow and long stabilizer for that stability and rock solid "anchorness" (totally not a word).
If it does, the amount is negligible. A person may like shooting a particular brace height over another or may be more accurate with one bow / brace height over another but that doesn't prove that a longer brace height is more forgiving to shooter error over a short brace height. This F&S article goes over that and basically says the arrow is long gone before your body has a chance to "screw up" the shot. Do Longer Brace Heights Make Bows More Forgiving? | Field & Stream The article DOES mention though that a longer brace height usually means a more smooth or comfortable draw cycle.
i had the chance to buy a used mr6 right after i bought my ballistic. same cam system. the biggest difference is the ATA which i think made the mr6 a little smoother with the big radical cams that the monster is known for. i have never shoot a solo cam bow but if i went out and shot every bow on the market right now i would probably come home with a creed. for the brace height question it doesn't matter as much with todays new bows that are way ahead of bows 10 years ago but it sill makes a little difference and if you feel better shooting a longer brace height you will return shoot better if you think you it doesnt matter then you can shoot ether one. its what you are comfortable shooting.
Great article and does change my mindset some on it, however I still prefer a longer one, if for no other reason than the added weight and absorption (albeit it nearly nothing). Good link!
I LOVE the MR's! First time I shot the MR6 my mouth almost hit the floor... Was expecting a really tough draw cycle but I really liked it. I'm trying to decide if I pulled the trigger and bought one if I should go with the MR5 or MR6... Chill is nice but close enough stats wise to my Z7 that its not worth it for me to upgrade (if you like the Chill, make sure to shoot the Mission Ballistic before buying since it's close to the same bow at nearly half the price). Don't have access to a MR5 to shoot but have talked to a few guys that have shot them and they said they couldn't tell any difference... Since I have a shorter draw length (27/27.5"), if I pull the trigger I'll probably just go with the MR5. As stated above, the industry has ingrained in our mind that longer brace height means a better shooting rig but what we're starting to find out is that with todays bows that isn't necessarily the case and the last major 'article' I saw on it was the exact opposite - that the 3 expierenced archers doing the study actually saw their groups very slighly decrease as their brace height decreased. Also another thing people don't mention is that if your draw length is shorter (like me), my power stroke is shorter - so a shorter brace height is going is going to be less of a concern that someone shooting a much longer draw...
Shoot was you like the best. Brace height is almost becoming a "urban myth". There is really no solid evidence to support the "brace height" myth. Personally I love my Mathews solocam. In addition Mathews is a very solid company!
2013 mr5 I stumbled into archery a year ago. Went out with a Mathews Legacy. Loved it, got crazy close with some pals to some massive mule deer. GOT HOOKED, BUCK FEVER, and the season ended. Did some homework, educated myself, and planned for next season. After looking at a ton of bows I bought a 2013 MR5. Everyone said that I don't need a corvette being a novice archer. The bow is heavy and wild. They also said it will make you a better shooter. I shoot often at 70 yards. My setup: 2013 Mathews MR5 70 lbs. 29 Draw 3/16 peep Tommy Hogg 3 pin East on Axis 9.7 GPI 340s 100 gr. Field & Slick Tricks Focus Grip Avg. 315 fps Grouping at 70 yards .. In the Hunt! Hit 110 yards well .. eye sight, form, fatigue. The MR5 comes Highly recommend but you have to follow your gut and be content with your choice. I just knew, and it worked well in my case.
I have a MR7 and i really like it, I shot the MR6 and there wasnt a ton of difference but for whatever reason i shot the MR7 with more consistent groups, I will say that coming from a Reflex to the Mathews Monster i had to retrain my form a little bit. The biggest dislike of the bow would be letting down the draw it is a serious beast. With the DXT you have nice rounder cams and the let down is fairly easy & smooth the MRs with the huge cams and the vectoring system makes it letting down a horse. But i deal with it because of the speed , accuracy and the bow fits me like a glove.
