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Version2014 Mathews MR82013 Mathews MR7
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Mathews MR8Mathews MR7
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2014 Mathews MR82013 Mathews MR7
Brace Height8 "7 "
AtA Length33 "33 "
Draw Length27 " - 33 "26 " - 32 "
Draw Weight50 lbs - 80 lbs50 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed330 fps344 fps
Weight4.45 lbs4.4 lbs
Let-Off65% or 80% 65% or 80%
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Mathews MR8Mathews MR7
Summary
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The MR8 offers arrow speeds up to 330 feet per second without sacrificing brace height like other speed bows. The draw is very nice and easy to adjust to. Shooters will find it very easy to get used to the forgiving 8-inch brace height as well. The 4.45-pound bare bow may be a little heavy for some shooters, but after adjusting to the weight, it can feel a bit more stable to hold steady on the target. With draw length adjustment from 27.5 - 33-inches, long draw shooters have a really great option. Although the cams need to be changed to adjust the draw length, shooters purchasing this bow, should be properly fitted at their archery shop. Draw weight also has a large range of adjustability from maximum draw weights of 50-80 pounds as well. Regardless of shooters intentions, the MR8 is a smooth shooting bow that deserves a test shot for anyone in the market for a new bow. Read full review...

The Mathews McPherson Series MR7, which retails for $999.00, sets the bar high for a shootable speed bow. Many shooters flocked to the M7 last year with the characteristics that set it apart from other bows, even the other bows in the Monster Series. The MR7 still has the blazing speed, the forgiving brace height, the great balance, but it is what it doesn't have that makes this bow that much better. Gone is the slight hump in the draw cycle and, even more importantly, so is the hand shock and vibration. This bow easily has its place on the 3D course or in the woods due to all its great features. Mathews states that the MR7 has power and control in one package, they are absolutely right. Read full review...

Mathews MR8Mathews MR7
Pros
  • Fast IBO speeds of up to 330 feet per second
  • Tons of draw length adjustability (27.5-33 inches)
  • Forgiving 8-inch brace height
  • One of very few bows produced to reach longer draw lengths out to 33-inches.
  • One the best speed bows on the market
  • Very quiet for a speed bow
  • Little or no hand shock /vibration
  • Forgiving as possible for a speed bow
  • Modular adjustment
  • Fits archers up to 32"
  • Great Balance and Stability
Mathews MR8Mathews MR7
Cons
  • Draw length can only be changed by switching the cams
  • 4.45 pounds for bare bow may be a little too heavy for some.
  • Stout draw cycle (though smooth)
  • price
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out of 4 reviews
  • Smooth draw cycle, solid back wall. great all around bow for hunting or target shooting.
    by s.lee Daniel from Kentucky
  • Love It
    by Frank from UK
  • I love this bow. Forgiving, well crafted, fast and deadly accurate.
    by Mal Bruce from Perth
  • It’s a monster...
    by Billy Boye from Houston, TX
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out of 5 reviews
  • smooth as silk quite fast and friendly well balanced
    by John ross from Blanket tx
  • the best,fastest, smoothest, quietest and fun bow I have ever had in my hand.
    by Kevin St.Claire from Richburg SC
  • Caution! If you shoot it you will by one!
    by Terry Dake from Philadelphia, NY
  • Nice to see Mathews break out of it's solocam mentality.
    by Ron from Canada
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