Mathews - No Cam Bows

A.Gun

Has anyone had a chance to shoot these bows without the cam system? The majority of them look dumb, I wouldn't even want to hold it. But one brings back the look of the z7 and has an IBO of 330 FPS. let me knwo if anyone has a chance to shoot these kind of interesting.

Also looking into the Elite Archery group. IMO Mathews has been slipping the past couple years.

dcso3009

Shot it last week.

They look a bit different with the longer riser with much less reflex than most other recent bows. The bow does have the usual top heavy Mathews feel. I know they call it a "No Cam", but what I see is a dual cam. The AVS wheels from the Monster line with idler wheels.
The draw is very soft to start, smooth, let off very gradual, and then the drawstop hits as a surprise. I did not expect to like the 85% let off. I'm a low let off guy- 65% mods in my M7. I did like this one, but shot it at 70 lbs to keep a higher holding weight.
This is the quietest bow I have ever shot! Lots of bows claim to be quiet, this one is quiet. Bow had only a rest, sight, peep, and loop on it. They arrow made more noise hitting paper than the bow does! This bow is not a speed demon, but a real pleasure to shoot.

I would still buy the Chill X with 75% Rock Mods over the No Cam, but I like a more aggressive feel.

wolfpack

Just seen one yesterday in my local bow shop. Did not get to shoot it but did draw and it is very smooth. Interesting concept, no cam. I do plan on shooting one and also putting it thru a chrono to see what actual speed with a hunting setup is. The new Z2 is also an interesting bow, will also try it out. Have a friend who shoots Elite and he absolutely loves them. I have no experience with the Elite bows but have heard nothing but good about them.

dcso3009

I shot the E35 a few years ago. Felt a lot like my MR7.