Got me a new Compound

RockyMtnOyster · Nov 3, 2004

After shooting many different bows, my quest for a new one has ended with the Mathews Outback. I really like this guy, the only thing that I really didn't like was the price. Well, I ran into some cash and it pretty much burned a hole in my pocket, and I bought it. I'm pleased. I'll be pulling 70#'s on it with a 29" draw length.

I spent a lot of time shooting bows, focused on the bow itself. Now I find myself needing the accessories, that's where you guys come in. I'd like to get your opinions on what I should put on this guy. Here's what I'm thinking:

carbon arrows
drop away rest
sights?
Mathews quiver
Mathews stabilizer

You guys have any suggestions??

gens · Nov 4, 2004

I shoot Gold Tip carbons I like them fast and true, they don't bend only break. Broadheads are very important the Steel force with bleeders shoot exactly the same as my field tips Takes the guess work out of it.
As far as sights the Trophy Ridge sights are awsome. The guide series Matrix is what I use, easy to sight in with no nonsense adjustments,they keep you level and have incredible clarity.

Quivers go with what fits on your bow easily and is quiet I like the ones I can remove easily. Stabilizers there are a number out their that are quality, my preference are the limb savers. I have never used a drop away rest. I like the Whisker Biscuits the new versions are great, I know some guys don't like them they say they slow down your arrow, I checked mine thru a chrono and no noticable difference. Very simple to tune and very quiet.Great for stalking. Good luck

Benado · Nov 4, 2004

I shoot Gold Tips out of my Legacy and I really like them. I also have the Mathews 2-peice quiver and I like it too. As far as stablizers go, I'd get a Doinker-they seem to be the best. I bought the Mathews rest with 1 inch overdraw, and it can be converted into a drop-away if you want. I am quite satisfied with my set up. One thing though, I am considering a whisker biscuit because all I hear are good things about them. Another thing, there's a person on this site who gives the absolute best advice when it comes to archery. I forget his name, but he signs Cheer, Pete. I think he's from northern Utah. It seems like he knows all about archery-listen to what he tells you, if he responds.

whacknpack · Nov 4, 2004

You are sure right there. Mathews bows don't come without a price tag. I have a four year old Q2. They don't make them anymore, and have since been replaced with the Outback (ouch). That is OK. I love my Q2. It is fast, forgiving and flawless. A Mathews quiver will set you back another $100. I opted for an inexpensive no name. Heck, it only is there to hold arrows. I have heard a lot of talk about drop away rest's. I'm not sold on them. What if the string breaks? Better have another one in your pack. Trees have a way of snagging things. Sights? Like all other equipment, you certainly have options. Spott Hogg has a good sight out. I think it is the Cameron Hanes series, although I opted for a COBRA. I use a tranquilizer stabilizer. Good piece and low cost. Gotta like that!
I began shooting Gold Tip hunters this year. They are great. Good spine for a carbon. Packed with my muzzy three-blade. I have not had a problem with flight, penetration, and cut diameter. A well placed shot is key, eh?

Good luck

whacknpack

RockyMtnOyster · Nov 4, 2004

Thanks for the advice guys. I really appreciate hearing from some of the vets out there, thanks for taking the time to offer your opinions.
For me, the most vital piece of equipment outside of the bow itself, would be the rest. This is where I'm most divided. I was leaning toward a drop away, but I'm reconsidering because I'm the kind of hunter who needs a whisker biscuit. I haven't shot any arrows through the whisker biscuit yet, but I need to. It may be just the ticket. I plan on heading down to the local archery shop to take my new toy for a test drive! I've already spoken to one of the guys down there who comes highly recommended and he says he'll spend some time with me and let me try out the different sights, rests, etc. Can't wait to try out my new toy!

olmountainman · Nov 4, 2004

I shoot Carbon Express arrows and have had very good performance from them. I also use the Whisker Biscuit Deluxe QS and love it- flawless performance, easy to tune, great for stalking, and no noticeable change in arrow velocity. I use a Kwikee Kwiver which is not very expensive but does the job very well. I like the Vibracheck stabilizers and Trophy Ridge sights. I switched to Muzzy 100 grain 3 blade broadheads this year and have taken 2 whitetails with them- awesome performance. Enjoy the new bow. OMM.

quickdrawkinker · Nov 5, 2004

Another vote for the whisker bisquit here. As mentioned before twigs have a way of snaging and breaking the little strings on the dropaways. I put a WB on my bow last year and broadhead flight has never been so good, easiest rest out there to tune for sure. Congrats on your new bow, but aren't you curious to see what is instore for 2005? They'll be out soon. Anyway, mathew's will have a hard time beating the Outback. I ordered an 04' Bowtech Patriot Dually yesterday. After seeing Bowtech's new line for 05' the Patriot still looks to be the best for me--what other bow is rated at 330 fps with close to an 8" brace!

COLO3D · Nov 5, 2004

I cannot say enough good things about Gold Tip arrows. They are as tough and more importantly accurate as any arrow I have ever shot. I have taken two deer at extended range (42 and 62 yards) in the past two years with Gold Tips. My wife took her first buck this year with a Gold Tip at 42 yards. And they are made in Orem, UT not Korea.

We are also BIG believers in Trophy Taker rests. We have been using them for over three years now. No problems to report and great broadhead flight. Just look at vanes that have been shot through a Whisker Bisquet and explain to me how you can achieve any accuracy with that much contact.
Henry

AZtrophyhunter · Nov 5, 2004

Oyster, I have a buckmaster for sale if you don't like your outback. Let me know.

bowhuntingboy · Nov 6, 2004

I am using the Trophy Taker Shakey Rest and it works great! It improved my groups a lot. I love it!

MBM · Nov 9, 2004

I have been using the New Easton Axis shafts this year and like them alot. The new insert system really improves broadhead alignment. I tried three differnt brands/styles of broadheads and in the Axis shafts they all spin great and shot with my field points out to 40 yards. The smaller diameter is supossed to help penatration but I have not been able to test that therory yet.

Mark

gens · Nov 9, 2004

LAST EDITED ON Nov-09-04 AT 04:47PM (MST)[p]In defense of the Whisker Biscuit, my vanes show no deformitys or marks on them. I did however have a gold key which chewed up my vanes, it was very difficult to adjust correctly. I have shot the Whisker for over a year and have used some of my target arrows for that long and I am still dead nuts out to 55 yards. I am not sighted in any farther due to the slower speed of my older bow. So I guess I would explain accuracy,as, Same arrows shot hundreds of times through the same rest and still accurate. In fact the only arrows I lost were the ones I drilled with other arrows. But one should go with what he likes, has confidence in and what shoots well on his/her bow. I have heard the trophy takers are excellent rests as are numerous others out on the market today. Good luck to all.
Gens