Mathews VXR 28 Review
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I have been shooting the Mathews VXR 28 for months now as part of ArcheryTalk’s 2020 Hunting Bow Project and now it's time for my long-term review.
The VXR 28 replaces the Triax is the Mathews lineup and the main difference is a new extended six-bridge riser. Combined with the CrossCentric cams, this makes the VXR 28 feel like a much longer bow - including an improved string angle compared to the Triax.
Draw cycle is a huge priority for me and the VXR 28 does not disappoint. The CrossCentric cams offer a very smooth draw with no nasty dump into the valley. I’d say it is the smoothest drawing bow I’ve tested this year, though it is a little on the stiff side. Let off is 85% and I’d say the valley is shorter than some others, which I tend to prefer.
At full draw you are met with cable stops that offer a reasonably firm wall. You also get a steady holding bow. Mathews helped make me a fan of shorter bows and the VXR 28 is an amazing long-range shooter even without a stabilizer up front. I don’t know how Mathews built a 28-inch bow that feels this stable, but I am a big fan. Throw on a target site and some front and rear stabilizers and I would happily use this as a 3D bow.
After the shot, the VXR is impressively quiet and vibration free. Mathews has really figured out the formula for quiet bows the past few years and the VXR carries on that tradition.
To test for speed, I set up the VXR 28 with 70 pounds of draw weight, 30 ¼” of draw length. I saw an average of 327 feet per second with a 350-grain Gold Tip Platinum Pierce arrow and 283 feet per second with a 477-grain Gold Tip Airstrike arrow. That was the fastest of any bow I tested this year.
Products Used On This Bow
Black Gold Ascent Whitetail Sight - amzn.to/3fKYddd
QAD Integrate Arrow Rest - amzn.to/3abIRgw
Hamskea Raptor Peep - amzn.to/2FazuCq
Gold Tip Platinum Pierce Arrows - amzn.to/33JTqGv
Gold Tip AirStrike Arrows - amzn.to/3isHpcq
Пікірлер: 52
I bought my VXR 28 this spring. I love it. It shoots so great. Freakin awesome bow.
Awesome review Lucas. I've been using my VXR 28 for about 3 months now and it's incredible.
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
It's really solid. Very happy with that bow.
Awesome review Thank you Lucas.
I have the VXR 31.5. The more I shoot this bow, the more I love it. I had a Halon 32/6 and shot it well. The VXR seems to be everything I liked in the Halon 32, without the things I didn’t like. Great bow.
I picked up a VXR-28 this year. It has without a doubt made me a believer in more compact hunting bows. Before this year my newest bow was a Mathews Halon-32. Which I still own, and love. The Halon-32-7 is my favorite bow of all time. I am excited to see what Mathews will do in 2021.
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
I never thought I'd be this comfortable with a sub 30-inch bow. It's a shooter.
My peep finally turned on my VXR 28. Took about 600 arrows through it in last 6 months and the added warm muggy weather to. The best bow i have shot. I have my first bow which is a Halon 32 6 absolutely loved it, it’s still my favorite shooting bow but hunting wise the 28 is better for me bc of my hunting style. The 28 is definitely smoother, grip i am torn bc i like the flat back grip bc it feels good on back of hand but I really like the engage grip bc of consistent grip placement. Overall this bow is my favorite one.
How does it compare to Creed XS?
The engage grip has rounded edges so unless you’re a high grip shooter it’s extremely easy to torque this bow. TorqueLess side plates fix this known issue. I got frustrated, ripped the grip off and immediately shot far better groups off the bare riser. Zebra strings are terrible which is also a known issue. Besides that, everything else said is accurate. I love my VXR too but this is my one year unbiased review.
Love my VXR 28. Quiet, dead in the hand, very accurate. Have taken several animals with it this year.
Are all the colors the same price.
Had the Triax last year, sold it and have now the VXR 31.5, I'm very happy with it. With arrows would you recommand for this bow?
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
I've been using Gold Tip AirStrike 300 arrows (at 70 lbs/30"). But I would imagine most any quality arrows would work just fine, so long as the spine is correct.
Guys I been made a offer to trade in my Halon32 for a VXR at my local dealer. I tested the 28 and the 31.5 and they’re both wicked awesome as expected. And I can’t decide. I got until next weekend to decide. Help me
Hi Lucas, congratulations on another excellent video. The problem is that you can't understand what you say, if you could have a Portuguese caption here in Brazil you would have more followers because your information is very good and accurate about the bow. Thank you.
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how to provide Portuguese captioning on the videos. I'm also not sure that there are enough Brazilian/Portuguese people watching to make this a priority.
@mundodaarqueria339
4 жыл бұрын
@@ArcheryTalkVideo Archery in Brazil is very large. But as in most videos only in English it is difficult to understand. If you see the willingness to put the subtitles in Portuguese in your videos. I share them with at least 300 people and in several groups. publicizing your work and your effort to publicize it here in Brazil. That would make your channel a reference here for us.
@mundodaarqueria339
4 жыл бұрын
I've been in the archery for about 9 years. I have a project where rifo bows and accessories. for a symbolic price. Giving opportunity to people who are unable to buy a compound bow.
Are you using the 85% let off or the 80% mods?
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
85
@sgtcaboose5407
4 жыл бұрын
@@ArcheryTalkVideo Thank you
If you were to buy a new bow today and had to pick one, Mathews VXR or Prime Black?
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
You asking me to tell you my the winner of my shootout, which will go live in a couple of weeks?
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
Of those two, I'd choose the VXR. But if we are making all bows available, I might have a different answer.
@HoundHubOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
@@ArcheryTalkVideo I was just saying of those two not whole shootout lol but I will definitely be checking that video out when it drops! Really enjoy your content!
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
@@HoundHubOutdoors I appreciate the kinds words.
@toddshumaker2715
3 жыл бұрын
Is that review out yet?
What size is the peep?
@ArcheryTalkVideo
3 жыл бұрын
1/4"
@shaneparsons874
3 жыл бұрын
@@ArcheryTalkVideo thank you! Love the videos!
No peep rotation? My peep has rotated about 1/4 turn already in about 5 months. It is quick and very accurate to say the least!! I am on my 2nd dozen arrows now and don’t dare shoot 50 yd groups any longer.
@emknight84
4 жыл бұрын
Something going on with your strings and or peep not installed right.
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve definitely had Mathews bows that the has the strings stretch and my peep rotate. But not in this one.
I know someone who had to remove the grip to get consistent past 50 yards
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
For whatever reason, I like the Engage grip more on the hunting bows than I do on the TRX target bows. I have no idea why, but I couldn't be happier with how this little bow shoots at long range.
Hey dude how can ı buy this bow i livin in turkey
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
I’m afraid I have no idea. I know there are some great recurve archers in turkey. I bet you could reach out to one of them.
@sametelvan6567
4 жыл бұрын
I found a site called naveksport but they sell the bow for 12 k bucks
@sametelvan6567
4 жыл бұрын
I will wait till they drop the price. I want to say ım a beginner can ı do good with this bow
@emknight84
4 жыл бұрын
@@sametelvan6567 if you're new to compound bows and archery in general you want to start with something much cheaper and most likely more out of the box tuning options. I would say a diamond sb-1 for example.
@sametelvan6567
4 жыл бұрын
emknight84 thanks dude what about hoyt torrex?
Can someone chime in if I absolutely need those “top hat” things he was taking about ?
@ArcheryTalkVideo
3 жыл бұрын
You don't need them unless you are having trouble with your tuning. The Top Hats let you move the cams left/right along the axle. I've had at least a half dozen Matthews bows in for testing and I've needed to use the Top Hats on three of them. The others tuned up perfectly without needing to change the stock Top Hats.
@voxpopuli905
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Halon32 5 and it’s awesome. But I spoke with my local dealer and they made me a nice trade in offer on a VXR. They have the 28 and the 31.5. I shot them both. I like both of them. The 28 is the cats ass. But the 31.5 is nicer with the angle of the string. I just don’t know. They both shoot really amazing and I can’t decide. Guys plz help me lol
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@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
Never fails. Say good things about Mathews, I’m in their pocket. Point out things I don’t like and I’m another Mathews hater. KZread commenters never disappoint.
@ArcheryTalkVideo
4 жыл бұрын
Biliary Clinton I like Hoyt bows too. The new Invicta target bow is outstanding
I bought this bow a couple of years ago. Then almost broke my back on a job before I even picked it up and set it up. Just now going to finish setting up a brand new 2 or 3 year old bow. My other bow is a hoyt maxus 28 which is a sweet bow. I'm hoping this mathews isn't a let down. I do know off the bat it's a heavier bow than the hoyt
@ArcheryTalkVideo
Жыл бұрын
It's not a lightweight, but for a super short ATA bow, it's nice and stable.