Bought a Matrix
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Bought a Matrix
Went out to purchase a 405 Matrix liked everything about it. Tried to cock it and was surprised , I could barely get it to the latch . Have had troubles with my shoulder Had to pass on buying it . Just glad I tried it before I took it home .
My buddy tried it after I got it latched and only got it to the anti dry fire . Ended up with the 380 . To windy to sight in today will try tomorrow . Will have to get Don to build me a string and it should be good to go .
My buddy tried it after I got it latched and only got it to the anti dry fire . Ended up with the 380 . To windy to sight in today will try tomorrow . Will have to get Don to build me a string and it should be good to go .
Re: Bought a Matrix
Congrats!!!!!!! I don't think I could cock back a 405 either to old. I have the 380 and it's enough for me. I love it!!!!!!
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Re: Bought a Matrix
Congrats on a nice Matrix. I didn't have any trouble cockin a 380 a few yrs ago. I am jus not wantin to beat my body no more so i gotstid a 355
Re: Bought a Matrix
Congrats on the matrix!
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Re: Bought a Matrix
The M380 will do everything and then some, good choice!
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Re: Bought a Matrix
I don't think you settled at all if you got the 380, I have the 355, and it's all I need, and then some. Congrats on a fine bow!
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Re: Bought a Matrix
Congratulations Farmer!!!!
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Re: Bought a Matrix
355 is all I can handle AND MORE
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Great choice! Enjoy!
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Re: Bought a Matrix
I wanted the 405 for moose and bear hunting ( would like to talk Don into bear hunting with me ) using 500 plus grain arrows . I was looking for KE not speed . I liked the 405 my shoulders not so much . There would be no prolonged shooting sessions with the 405 unless I used the c2 . The other reason I was leaning towards the 405 was the fact I could purchase a bare bow . Did not need another scope , quiver etc . The 380 is only with a package .
Like the 380 so far need to spend some time shooting with various arrows .
Like the 380 so far need to spend some time shooting with various arrows .
Last edited by Farmer on Mon May 05, 2014 2:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Bought a Matrix
When I first got the 405, cocking it made my leg "black and blue and I thought "Oh God, what did I get himself into?"
After, "eating my wheaties", adjusting my rope and technique, I find it not much harder than cocking my Exomax. That's what determination does.
After, "eating my wheaties", adjusting my rope and technique, I find it not much harder than cocking my Exomax. That's what determination does.
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Re: Bought a Matrix
Comfy the 405 was to much like a Bowflex exercise machine for me . I will work out with the 380 for a while and then maybe get a 405 . And yes to those of you wondering if I was in shape , cause round is a shape , right ?
Re: Bought a Matrix
Congrats on your new Matrix I tired the M380 and changed my mind and went with the M355 and glad I did the higher pound bows are not every one so shoots what's comfortable for you and enjoy it the Matrix 355 is the middle of the road I feel just right jmo!
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Farmer -
I hear ya about the 405 & agree! It will take a lot of getting used to.
Bought one also ; low and behold hurt my shoulder; waiting for surgery now .
Bummer is the 405 might not see any action this year !
When doctors start out with the phrase " AT YOUR AGE " - lets the wind right out of your sail.
Most any excel will take down bears or moose - just let them come closer for a sure kill shot.
later oneshot..........
I hear ya about the 405 & agree! It will take a lot of getting used to.
Bought one also ; low and behold hurt my shoulder; waiting for surgery now .
Bummer is the 405 might not see any action this year !
When doctors start out with the phrase " AT YOUR AGE " - lets the wind right out of your sail.
Most any excel will take down bears or moose - just let them come closer for a sure kill shot.
later oneshot..........
Leave the concrete jungle behind and just go hunting !