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mathews MR7 review?

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by cmonsta, Oct 9, 2011.

  1. cmonsta

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    Anyone have one? Got any pros and cons you can share on it? I haven't heard much about it this year myself.
     
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    I've shot one at the bow shop and I can tell you that it isn't near as smooth as the z7extreme. It's actually a lot tougher to pull back at 70lbs than mine is at the same weight, but they are super fast. If that's what you want it's worth it I guess. However, I don't think it's a good hunting bow.
     
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    Ok kool thanks for your input bud. I'm def looking for a hunting bow and the extreme is my first choice forsure. Just happened to see that the MR7 could go to 80 lbs and it was a bigger brace height then the monsters I remember form the past, so it caught my eye.
     
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    Been shooting the MR7 for about 5 months! LOVE IT!!!! Killed 3 with it so far this year. I was able to go to a heavier arrow (450g) and still be fast! amazing KE!!!:rock:
     
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    Awesome. Congrats on very early sucess by the way. Glad to hear the bow is doin good for you. Haven't found any down sides to it in your experence?
     
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    None at all........Mathews put a different cam on them this year I guess and they are not as aggressive to draw like they used to be. The draw cycle was very similar to my switchback but MUCH faster! I really love shooting it! My 20, 30 and 40 yd pins are right on top of each other. the ONLY drawback, I guess is I had to modify my bow press for the "beyond parallel" limbs since I do all of my own bow work. If you dont own a bow press then it is no big deal, anyway.
     
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    Buddy thank you again for all your input. Yeah it sounds like a great bow. No matter what I know I am getting a mathews and this is high on the list. I'm sure I will be happy either way...mathews is not known for letting people down. But you have realty helped me on this my friend.
     
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    No problem! Good Luck!
     

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