2022 Mathews V3X Hunting Review
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- The new Mathews 2022 V3X is a beauty to look at and performed perfectly in the field...despite my own personal malfunctions! Here is a full hunting review of the New V3X, from specs to treestand and 2 incredible buck hunts!
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I have had my BowTech General for fifteen years now. It’s heavier, longer and not quite as fast as the new bows, but it has proven to be absolutely reliable and has never failed. It fits like a extension of my body after shooting it for so many years. Not to brag, but it is lethal in my hands. At some point I will have to move on and acquire a new bow. But as long as the bow I have now keeps performing as it always has, I see no need to change bows. Call me old fashioned, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. By far the best bow I’ve ever owned. And I’ve heard the same about other bow brands. But nothing trumps practicing with the bow you have, regardless of brand, or type of bow. We as hunters owe it to the game we pursue.
General shooter here also (purchased new). I love it, but think its time to pick up a V3X!
Hey Jeff, just tagged out yesterday with 2 nice mature bucks for the season. Just wanted to say that watching your videos and practicing your methods of hunting helped me do that. I love your videos and content, and can’t wait to see a new video popup on my phone. All in all, just wanted to say, thank you
Man that is do awesome CONGRATS!! I love hearing that...makes me happy too 😊
And you are very welcome...love trying to help as much as I can for ad long as I can!
Congrats!
I’ve hunted 4 years with my old bow (Mathews mission) never had confidence to shoot anything past 20 yards. Finally had money to upgrade to the V3X and killed a buck within 2 months of owning it. That bow built my confidence and got rid of my target panic. I love my bow
Just got one a few wks ago 2022 Mathews V3x/33
Ambush green.
Brand new Catfish custom
Bloodline Strings.
2023 Vaportrail Integr8
Rest(integrated).
Ultraview Sideplates installed, Redline RL Torch 2-Pin Dovetail Sight.
I love this bow..
You can bowhunt through the gun season in Minnesota. It's a continuous season from opening day to the last day in December with no closures.
Same here in Virginia. We have early archery and late archery. Basically the first week of rifle opener no archery for a week than the follow up monday usally is start of late archery.
I think the point he was making was that you can only harvest one buck with your bow in MN even in the CWD zones. In the 600s you can harvest up to three bucks, one under each tag Archery, gun, or muzzleloader.... Jeff's right in that you can't harvest an archery buck under your gun or muzzleloader tag, but this should be addressed. I would think that the season or tag should represent the efficacy maximum as far as the allowable weapon. You can take a deer with a muzzleloader under a gun tag, so I would think you could use a bow to fill all 3 tags if you really wanted.
Here in the mitten you can,Just during gun or muzzle loader season have to follow all gun rules. But most here that hunt archery switch to rifle or muzzle loader for gun & the diehards switch back to bow after gun season.
thats what I thought, just need to wear orange.
You beat everyone to the punch, you had the first video, I’ve been waiting to see this!
That arrow at 17:29 bounced off the vine, then the tree, and then hit the deer. And still hit in the vitals area. That's crazy.
It really is!! Just the vine...that Nock was moving for sure!!
That vine sucks! I couldn't shoot him at broadside because it kept blowing all around in front of him. Really messed with my site picture!
My grandpa got me going on mathews in 2002 as an 11 year old kid. Shot them ever since. There’s great bow companies out there but like you, I’m loyal and biased! They never gave me a reason to switch. Nothing but reliable
Exactly how I feel about my BowTech.
Same here just wish I had the money to upgrade to theses new one😂they look so nice
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I appreciate your equipment reviews and your transparency around those shots... still got the job done. Congrats!
I killed my first buck yesterday compared to the past where I only was able to get does. I took your advice through your videos this year and had a good buck population. Thank you for all the videos, keep them coming!
Starting to catch up on your videos Jeff! I'm a slacker 😄. You weren't kidding... that arrow flew wonky after that damn vine. It was great to finally meet you the other day. Best of luck the next couple weeks. Hopefully I see you up at Matt's shop again!
Been shooting a switchback xt since it came out. Its been all over the place. Been looking at the new ones each year. This might have just sold me. Thanks for the reiview and all the tips and tricks content! Good luck and stay safe out there!
I also shoot a switchback XT and I will never give it up!! If you buy a new bow hang on to your XT
@@jonmullen9595 for sure, does not owe me a thing and my son will hopefully enjoy it as well
We want the new buck videos! We listened and learned all year. Let’s see this years bucks
All new bows are great but I shoot a Hoyt since I was 20 been shooting 40 years I would never change customer service is awesome and never had any issues with any of my bows and I still have them all lol believe it or not.
Ha, don't make much for resale and I love having bows I am very familiar with all set up to go 😁 So true!!
Bought my first compound in 1974.Still have it.Ben Pearson.What a relic.All wood,with little wheels.Man how times have changed.Can we see some footage of your deer?Im sure they are a couple studs.
Hi D...some footage towards the end of this video 😊
An old Ben Pearson...so awesome!!
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Yep should have waited till the end.Congratulations on those beautiful buck.And both over water holes.And Dillons deer is no slouch for public land.What an awesome hunt that must have been.Doesn’t look like he drove the side by side to that one..
Bought a Mathews Reezen 6.5 in 2010 with my high school graduation money. Still use it today 👍🏻 Great bows
Quiver on allowed me to quickly and quietly get another arrow when I rushed a shot on a buck. Luckily gave me a second chance. Followed up with a good shot. Thanks for sharing your bad shots. I beat myself up for a few years when it wasnt always a clean shot.
I miss being stationed in MO. They had a long bow season and a few weeks of gun and muzzleloader season. To this day I’ll take a bow over a gun. My thinking is the less gunfire on my land I hunt the less pressured the deer may be.
I look for forgiveness over speed when buying bows.
Jeff I was wondering if you add fertilizer to your no till planting along with spraying plot start?
Jeff is the first. That 33 in model looks 👌 🔥
I want one!! 😁 My next bow for sure...
I was trying to remember Chris bee’s name and was looking for it then boom he brings him up 🙏
I'll be on my last bow season hunt Friday here in PA before firearms season. Might still be a few bucks chasing. I haven't hunted bow season in well over a decade and last year was my first year back hunting again in a long long time. Forgot how much I missed it! Unfortunately I had to have biceps reattachment surgery at the end of March. I didn't trust myself with a compound just yet so I am using my old excalibur crossbow that I've had in a box for years. Thanks for the great review. I'll be on the hunt for a nice compound for next year and Matthews will definitely be on the radar! Good luck in the PA gun season!
Wish I could hunt with a compound but with these bad shoulder's I just can't do it! I use to though, I've shot with Terry Ragsdale ,Bill Eaperts, Toxie Hayes.... Once I got an 8 ring at 97 yards standing caribou down hill with my F1 maxis limited edition PSE! Just can't do it anymore with all the warm clothes on! I like my Horton 35 anniversary crossbow, sure it's old but I replace the limbs when needed! I've taken alot of nice bucks with it and a number of does and coyotes and even a gobbler or 2 lol even got a squirrel with it! I'm not letting a bad shoulder stop me from hunting!
In almost 30 years I've had 4 bows. A fiberglass long bow kids bow, when I was 8 I got my first compound (browning midas youth 25-45#draw) then in my early teens a hoyt powertech. And in my mid 20s I got a mathews monster chill r. Oh and end of last season hot a good deal on my first crossbow because I jacked my shoulder up and I figured it'd be a good way for my daughter to get into hunting
Hunting with your quiver attached is a mistake that most rookies make. Reason 1 is that with your quiver attached and full of arrows, there's more surface area for the wind to hit, making it harder to hold steady. Of course, if you never hunt in the wind, it won't affect it. Reason 2 is that leaving your quiver attached makes the overall profile of the bow larger and adds more potential to brush against something, therefore making more noise. I'm speaking from experience. 42 yrs of bowhunting here.
Congratulations on your bucks Jeff!! Awesome bucks! I’m going out tonight here in SW Wisconsin for my last bow hunt before gun season. 🤞
Thanks Alex and good luck!! Can't wait to sit with my V3X on the opener 😊
Thank you for an awesome bow hunting review as always.
I understand what your saying about barn Burners by competing companies being less efficient vibration free etc. Residual vibration can lead to mods gradually coming lose and what not.You mentioned Halon Days and time traveled the topic back 30+ years. The Crosscentric cams were a break through for certain but all bows nowadays are built good some greater than others.That’s why Mathews is making accessories now cause they built a system that can’t get any better…. Adjustable mods that’s it but again that would take away from efficiency,Mark Hayes has a video on CZcams about that
Could not agree more with my quiver on my bow.That’s the way I practice.3 arrows in the quiver.That’s the way I hunt.All about balance.Personal preferences.Of course..
So true D...definitely personal preference but it's a lowest hole in the bucket thing for me 👍
This was a fantastic review.
so much great information.
thanks.
Must be bow launch day. Everyone is putting out v3x vids today.
Definitely true...once a year around this time 😊
Jeff you should make a video on your first lite layering system and what time of year you use it. If you get extra time because I know your a busy guy.
Jeff finally got a reply back from you guys about a visit to our land! I didn’t realize you put a hold on your fly in trips bummer 😔
Hi Drew! I know on that...feel bad but during the last couple of years I really reinforced to myself how much I dislike flying 😬 wish I had better news!!
On the other hand, I hope you will consider Dylan...we have worked together for 5 and a half years now and there is no one else I would trust at this point!
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 it’s ok I would love to meet you some day! 😊 There is no one out there that’s like you! You have helped me so much! Also I thought Dylan was cheaper like $2500
Beautiful bucks, Jeff. Well done!
Jeff, I am a new bow hunter, first time I got a buck within 15 yards from me I failed because the adrenaline rush got to me. I was shaking so much and I had no strength to even pull the bow back! Watched all your videos for beginners but l still didn't understand the adrenaline rush until I experienced it, arrow was nowhere near the buck fortunately. I appreciate all the info you provided to us. I learned a lot from you, can I request a video about what to do if you got busted or failed. How long before you can return to same tree stand, how far away to move to another location in same area, would another deer come to same trail? Keep up the good work.
seasons scootin by fast!
good luck everyone
Covid got me down for the count for main hunts I waited out for,, my target mature bucks all came daylight in my 5 out 10 day quarantine.
Goodluck to all and be safe!
I’m going to hold on to the VXR for a couple more years. I absolutely love my bow.
Are you training to be a cage fighter?
@@russelllangworthy994 yes
Just put down a solid buck on State land. Great content! Thanks Jeff 👍 Happy hunting all!
Jeff, great review of the bow, but I am curious about your take on arrows. What arrows do you prefer and why? The bow gets a lot of attention, rightfully so, but the arrow is the link between the bow and a good shot.
Switched from PSE to Mathews 20 years ago. Shooting Triax now. Anxious to shoot this!
I loved my Triax...great bow!! You will notice some changes and I hope you enjoy a test run soon 😊
I really love my VXR, I just can’t see myself pulling the trigger for a new one quite yet. But who knows maybe Christmas will come early for myself 😅😂
Early Christmas...ha. I like that Brian 😊
And that VXR is an awesome bow!!
Can you do a review of your first lite suits and what you wear in the woods?
Had a lock on lem 🙌🙌🦌🦌🦌🦌🤗🤗then a loggy buyo strap on light
Mr. Sturgis,
How has your season gone this year? Been waiting for an update on close calls or that you shot another big one... please fill us in!
Hi Adam thanks for watching! Check out the end of the video to see the bucks I shot 😊
Got it! Been waiting for that update! We just killed our number one target buck, 150" 8 pt, southern Michigan 😃👍
Every year I think about getting a new Mathews, but then outback from 2004 gets it done and I put it off another year lol.
"Pffftt..." ... me at you saying you've shot Mathews for 30 years since 1992...... then I realize your math is correct and 1992 was in fact 30 years ago...crud!!
Ha, got to love the original Standard...then the Vapor 😊
BTW Cory, that time went by way too fast!
I live in Hickman KY. My kids have been disappointed the past 3 years due to hunters from other states crowding us off our public land. We hunt public land because obviously we can’t afford to run from state to state hunting every other state.
It’s a shame to see local hunters squeezed out of public hunting land by people who migrate from state to state and don’t even pay KY taxes. It’s hard enough to find a place to hunt without people who can afford to go way out of state to chase antlers. The 6 trucks parked near where we hunt today were all out of state, GA, LA, AL and one from TN. You just want to have a good time with your kids and teach them to hunt, but there’s people so obsessed that they don’t respect anyone else.
Great videos and have taught me so much! Still trying to put my first buck down with a bow. Question? How can I get a sanctuary hand muff?????? 🤣 You got a hook up for me? Also a First Lite layering video would be awesome sir. Thank you
Thank you Daniel 😊 Those muffs are out of stock...dangit! BUT...check out my cold weather hunting gear vud on Thursday 😁
Hi Jeff...first off thank you for your videos...they have taught me so much...I have a question about your mathews v3x...I ordered mine about a month and a half ago...it's a v3x 33...70 pounds with 85% let off...I'm a 31 1/2 inch draw...what type of arrow would you recommend for whitetail hunting for it? I've been shopping around and watching videos and cannot define what I need...if you can get back to me on this please...if not thank you for all that you do regardless
I am quite interested by the v3x and i was proposed this bow in 33" for hunting purpose mostly : treestand, blind, and why not spot and stalk if I have the opportunity to try. With a 29" draw length, will 33" ATA be too long?
Yeah you can hunt during Minnesota's gun season with a bow. You can tag it with either your gun license or bow license. The Archery Season never closes.
Great Video!
Thank you Bobby!
Jeff nothing pertaining to the bow. I would like to book a free range hunt with a outfitter for big mature bucks. What's your thoughts and suggestions on doing so? Thanks for any advice.
Why would I want to switch from my drenalin to the v3x? My bow has never failed me.
My wife just gave me the go ahead I'm getting the v3x 33!!
Is McPherson the same as Mathews?
Is this an oops? not on the Mathews website yet....
It's coming 😊
I have an old carton 600wx I think it's called. She's old and reliable
So did they fix the issue where the strings pop off of the cams? I have 2 friends that raved about their new v3 this year and both of them had the chance at bucks of a lifetime. I asked why they didn't get them and both said the same answer. They pulled back, lined up, released and the strings popped off and sent arrows all jacked up. Seems to be an issue. If you aren't perfectly straight and perfectly behind the bow and it's slightly 'torqued' this is a high possibility according to the guy they bought them from. He also informed them he would no longer be carrying Matthew's at all because he has had numerous people with the same issue bring bows back and want something else and more reliable.
Hello Jeff, what draw weight do you pull?
I wonder what model year bow was your favorite bow?
Hey Jeff! Quick question, how can I plant switchgrass if I have no access for a big machine, I do have a 4 wheeler though. Thanks!
Just finished reading turntine with my boy. When do the sequels come out?
If i ever switch to compound i was gonna get mathews or a lobo nice built stuff
Been looking into getting a Matthews bow, how much of a difference is there between this bow and the Matthews bow from last year?
I havnt been excited about a Mathews bow in a few years. Ive got the Triax. How does this compare to it?
Just curious what bow case are you using for your v3x
I recently went to a pro shop and shot a Matthew’s V3 31 and ended up going with a Xpedition Xscape instead. It shot faster than the Matthew’s and seemed just as quiet and dead in the hand for a much better price point.
I changed up. I'll be shooting the pse levitate. Nicest thing I ever shot
NICE Justin! So many great bows out there 👍
Hey Jeff, I’ve recently got into bow hunting after hunting with a rifle for many years. I have a smaller older bow that I am using right now, but was wondering if you could help me with some options for a new one since there are so many to choose from. Love your videos and tips! Thanks
I’ll tell ya what most will best thing to do is go to a shop and test as many as you can in a budget range of your choice
I'm curious what kind of binoculars do you use
No venti this year?
I have a Bear Whitetail ll bow, it's the only bow I've shot...is that one of the ones you eluded to about blowing up? I'm assuming there would be a huge difference if I were to upgrade to the new Matthews you showcased today. Mine is set to 65-70lb draw weight...do newer bows make it easier to hold under load?
Yes much easier.
What kind of release do you have
What color is the finish?
What kind of hand release do you use? I’ve never seen one like that.
Hey Jeff, appreciate all of the info. I own a parcel that is majority hardwood swamp in west Michigan. What are viable screening options I could use?
I'm from muskegon area, I'm sure we're not too far apart, it's a small world! Good luck on your piece of land bud!
what kind of arrow rest have you fixed on it?
I use the Mathews QAD r sts...love em!
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 cool thanks!
Nothing shoots like a mathews 😁🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌
I like the look of the 90s and 2000s bows. They still look like a bow to me. I am willing to give up some performance to have an older style bow. That being said I also use a crossbow lol
You really cant bow hunt during gun season in minnesota?
You can not use a vertical bow with your gun license in MN. Just a crossbow. You can use a bow with your bow license during the gun season. But you can't use a vertical bow in place of your gun....like you can in nearly every other whitetail state.
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 oh okay, thanks for the clarification.
Notice 100% of people sponsored by Mathews love the bow. Lol
I've loved them enough to shoot them exclusively for 30 years 😊
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I shoot them as well. Just bustin 🎾🏀. Really enjoy your videos. Use your methods regularly
Nice
Need these on Spotify so I don’t run my battery down
Always have to!!!!
Carrying your bow over your shoulder like that doesnt knock the sight off at all?
You've got two bucks already the where are the videos
This year pse killed them
This channel has been great. High hopes that habitat is the focal point moving forward and not reviews.
And I bet in 92 they were way more affordable
This is a promotion for Mathews - NOT a review
👀
It's a great bow!
Lock on lem 🤪🤪🤪ya we old, loggy bayou climbers
They give you that Bow not everyone can afford around the $2,000 bow
Biggest let down in 30 years. Mathews has fallen off and is totally a marketing company but you fan boys will keep buying into it lmao. All they did was add a X to the name lmfao how sad
Thats a crossbow! Its all stick and fingers for me