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So I have shot a Matthews halon 6 for the past 4 years, I know this is by no stretch of the imagination a long ATA bow clocking in at 30 inches. With the new Matthews bows being released yesterday I decided to go to the local shop and shoot the V3 both in the 31 and 27 inch ATA I was shocked how great the 27 felt and actually ordered one. This is the shortest ATA bow currently on the market.

 

What are everyone’s thoughts on short ATA bows

 

 

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2 hours ago, Chef said:


I have a 28 inch draw so it wasn’t bad..... for you I’d imagine it would be unbearable


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I am only a 28.25 myself.  Sometimes I don't like the feel of the short bows against my face when anchoring but its all personal preference.

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But doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of a short ata bow if its similar to a longer bow with normal cams in true length?

Most of their bows have had these huge cams for the past few years so it’s a size improvement for sure. I got busted drawing on a fox last week because my cam rubbed against the top of the blind with my halon


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The VXR 31.5 is the shortest bow I've ever hunted with and I have to say that it is also one of the most stable at full draw for me.  I've typically shot bows in the 33 - 35" axle-to-axle range.

I won't knock it before I try it but I'm not sure the 27" axle-to-axle bow would fit me at my 29" draw length.

Also, there are some shorter axle-to-axle bows on the market from Gearhead Archery.  I've shot some of these bows at past ATA shows and they are actually quite fun to shoot.

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8 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said:


It absolutely does but that doesn’t bother the marketing department!


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Honestly, if that is the immediate thought that came to my mind, I suspect most would consider the same - not knocking Chef's choice. I hope he loves the bow.

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Honestly, if that is the immediate thought that came to my mind, I suspect most would consider the same - not knocking Chef's choice. I hope he loves the bow.

Yes I know it’s as compact as it could be but it is certainly more compact than the 31... honestly it was more about how it felt in the hand for me. I 100% did not think I was going to go that direction. That being said, what I did is just buy a 2nd mount for my existing quiver. This way I can switch back and forth between the V3 and the halon with ease.


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I hate short bows. I don't shoot them as well and I've never once noticed 3" extra of ATA length. I also like heavier bows. When my buddies pick my bow up they always comment on the weight of it. I run two stab bars, one out front and one out back. I'm only holding it on the walk in/out and when Im shooting a deer but that extra weight/length helps with stability.

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42 minutes ago, Chef said:


Yes I know it’s as compact as it could be but it is certainly more compact than the 31... honestly it was more about how it felt in the hand for me. I 100% did not think I was going to go that direction. That being said, what I did is just buy a 2nd mount for my existing quiver. This way I can switch back and forth between the V3 and the halon with ease.


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I'm sure it's a kick ass bow , you're gonna love it. 

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19 minutes ago, Chef said:


I guess we will find out, if not I always have my halon lol


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You can't not like it . You could literally walk into any bow shop in America with 2 grand and demand they sell you a boy that you'll hate and they wouldn't be able to find one ,some just fit better.

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