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Version: 2007 Mission X4
Pros: I love how smooth it is to draw and it settles at full draw a lot compared to previous bows I've had some that had no change and after they were shot they practically lept out of my hands until I found this one
Cons: The person that had it before me added a cloth to the wood handle but that's not a complaint about the bow it's to the person that added it
I bought this bow from a pawn shop so I can't say much for how it would've cost but I can say this bow is kind of like a song it's smooth but at same time harsh because if u go to let it down it goes 0 to 100 and it'll take all your strength to slow it but at the end of the day I've had this bow for 3 years now it's done an excellent job since day one and it's really accurate I remember my first kill was a headshot on a squirrel at 20 yards that wouldn't leave me alone it went so fast squirrel couldn't do anything it was a shot followed bye it jumping landing on it's back and twitching it's foot after since I've been in love with compounds because I must confess before this bow I was giving up on compounds and actually got a crossbow but this compound is so much better
Version: 2008 Mission X4
Pros: If you compare it's specs to a Switchback it is the same minus 8fps slower, coming in at 310fps vs 318fps.
It is all camo now instead of the X3 black riser
Cons: It doesn't have a string stop. It uses cam's for draw length. It does not have all the harmonic stabilizer mounts, string rollers - but it costs a whole lost less and you can add aftermarket ones for lower cost.
This bow pulls like glass and it's cams are outstanding.
It literally is a switchback in a conventional hunting configuration vs the switchback's "W" aesthetic style. If you don't care about looks, and want same performance and draw, this is the bow you want and save a lot of money to put towards arrows, sights, rests, etc.
The deer, turkey, or bear won't know the difference or care.
It's grip is outstanding.
Version: 2007 Mission X4
Pros: Butter Smooth Draw, Rock Solid Feel, Good speed for a single cam bow.
Cons: Only 65% Letoff, A little on the heavy side.
The Mission line of bows from Mathews have the same high standards as the $1000 bows for half the price. When Mathews is ready to retire a technology from their line and come out with something different a new Mission Bow is born.
Basically a Mission is a 1-2 year old Mathews. All the quality craftsmanship that is in the Mathews line can be seen in the Mission X4. First look at the bow will show you a beautiful hardwood grip, flawless finish and the looks and lines of a top of the line Mathews.
Drawing the bow is butter smooth, the transition from the max weight into the valley is hardly noticeable due to the bow's 65% let off. The drawback to this ultra smooth pull is there is no room for creep at all. You let up just a little and the bow wants to go.
When firing there is very little noise or hand shock and the bow appears to be very fast, I don't have actual readings on it because I lack the equipment to do so. When at full draw the bow settles in very nice and seems rock steady.
Overall I was extremely impressed with the quality bow I got for the money and would recommend the Mission line to anybody looking for a great lower cost hunting bow.