Owner`s Manual

Owner’s Manual
Innovative accessories for your Mathews bow!
Mathews premium bow case
Both distinctive and durable, this bow case is crafted from the very finest
materials and will protect your bow from the rigors of transportation.
Two sizes:
Standard: for bows longer than 35"
Rich leather grips
(Standard case size for the new Outback)
Compact: for bows 35" or shorter
Heavy-duty
lockable
zippers for
security
Dual outside pockets
Two compartments
– one for your bow,
one for arrows
Rugged 600 denier
outer fabric
Rubbercleated bottom feet for
protection
Storage
galore – six
compartments in all
Rugged, doublestitched construction
Embossed fine
leather logo
Two-tone styling
Mathews Micro Rest
(now with drop-away conversion)
Our precision-engineered rest features independent microadjustments, a solid double-encased bushing system,
an internal spring that won’t foul or bend and a fulllength safety guard. It now comes with a drop-away
conversion, too! Sizes: 0" or 1" overdraw; left or right
hand; black, Realtree® X-tra™ or Hardwoods HD.
ArrowWeb™ Quivers
• Adjustable grippers hold five carbon or aluminum arrows
• Machined aluminum construction for lightweight durability
• Harmonic Dampers eat up vibration and noise
• Available in Realtree® X-tra or Hardwoods HD
Two-piece (raised)
For those with longer
arrows. Raises
arrows so nocks
don’t extend
beyond cam.
Non-detachable.
Two-piece
Non-detachable
quiver becomes
intregal part
of bow
One-piece
Detachable; fits
all Mathews bows
Like many of the world’s top competitive shooters,
you, too, can now say “I shoot a Mathews.” Congratulations!
Your new Mathews bow features the latest design innovations and
the highest-quality components. They team up to create a bow
that’s fast, smooth, quiet and accurate. To ensure your bow’s peak
performance, take a few moments to look over this owner’s manual.
Good shooting and good hunting!
Owner’s Manual
Setting up your new Mathews bow...
As you probably know, once your Mathews bow is properly tuned, it will stay in
tune thanks to the single-cam design. However, initial setup of draw length, weight,
nock point, etc. is critical to maximize the performance of your new bow.
Draw Length
If your new Mathews SoloCam bow is equipped with a “StraightLine” MaxCam,
which is draw length specific, there is no adjustment on the cam. Other Mathews
cams are adjustable for draw length and come set at the longest draw length setting
unless your retailer has indicated otherwise. Mathews offers several cam sizes to
help ensure optimum draw length and performance for your measurements and
shooting style. The draw length on your bow is adjustable on the cam a maximum of
one inch down from the peak draw length. This is accomplished by moving the
string loop to any of three adjustment posts on either side of the cam. The number
1 post would be the longest draw length for that particular cam. For example: to
shorten the draw by 1/2", the string would be moved to the number 2 post on both
sides of the cam. The Mini MaxCam can be adjusted down from its peak draw
length, approximately 1/2". This is accomplished by moving the string loop to the
secondary post on the cam.
Draw Weight
Mathews SoloCam bows have a 10 pound weight reduction range from your bow’s
peak weight (example: if your bow has a peak weight of 70 pounds, you can adjust it
as low as 60 pounds). Draw weight adjustments are made using either a 3/16" or 7/32"
Allen wrench. Turn the limb bolt clockwise to increase the draw weight and counterclockwise to decrease the weight. Each rotation is equivalent to 3 or 4 pounds of
draw weight. It is very important to adjust the limb bolts equally but do not exceed 5
full turns out from maximum draw weight. Your Mathews SoloCam bow will generally perform best at its designated peak weight.
Nock Point Installation
There are many variables involved in determining where to install your nock point.
These include: type of arrow rest, arrow spine, whether you use fingers or a release
aid, and your hand placement on the bow. As a general rule, the nock point should
be set perpendicular (90°) to your arrow rest or somewhere within 1/2" above the 90°
point. This guideline is a starting point – you may need to move your nocking point
as you fine-tune your Mathews SoloCam bow.
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The following is a breakdown of Mathews’ available cams
and how each is adjusted for draw length:
About the MaxCam™ on your bow
Mathews invented the perimeter-weighted cam, technology that creates a flywheel
effect which lengthens and strengthens the cam’s power stroke, dramatically
increasing arrow speed while also reducing recoil. We call our perimeter-weighted
cams “MaxCams”. There are multiple different MaxCams:
Note: MaxCams are not compatible with any Mathews non-MaxCam model.
The use of a MaxCam™ on such models will void the warranty of that bow.
StraightLine OUTB Cam
The Mathews OUTBACK features the latest StraightLine High Performance Cam
(OUTB stands for Outback High Performance). It’s the LEAST COMPLEX, MOST
ADVANCED cam ever built and it's been customized to fit on the Outback in either
80% or 65% let-off.
CAM
OUTB-AAR
OUTB-AR
OUTB-B.5R
OUTB-BR
OUTB-C.5R
OUTB-CR
OUTB-D.5R
OUTB-DR
OUTB-E.5R
OUTB-ER
OUTB-AAL
OUTB-AL
OUTB-B.5L
OUTB-BL
OUTB-C.5L
OUTB-CL
OUTB-D.5L
OUTB-DL
OUTB-E.5L
OUTB-EL
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Outback
Let-off RH or
DRAW LENGTH
LH
N/A
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
N/A
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
CAM
OUTB-AAR
OUTB-AR
OUTB-B.5R
OUTB-BR
OUTB-C.5R
OUTB-CR
OUTB-D.5R
OUTB-DR
OUTB-E.5R
OUTB-ER
OUTB-AAL
OUTB-AL
OUTB-B.5L
OUTB-BL
OUTB-C.5L
OUTB-CL
OUTB-D.5L
OUTB-DL
OUTB-E.5L
OUTB-EL
Outback
Let-off RH or
DRAW LENGTH
LH
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
StraightLine OVAT Cam
Another version of the revolutionay HP Cam, (THE LEAST COMPLEX, MOST
ADVANCED cam) this one is designed specifically for the Mathews Ovation.
Like every High Performance Cam, it's StraightLine, smooth and remarkably fast!
Available in 80% or 65% let-off.
CAM
OVAT-AAR
OVAT-AR
OVAT-B.5R
OVAT-BR
OVAT-C.5R
OVAT-CR
OVAT-D.5R
OVAT-DR
OVAT-E.5R
OVAT-ER
OVAT-AAL
OVAT-AL
OVAT-B.5L
OVAT-BL
OVAT-C.5L
OVAT-CL
OVAT-D.5L
OVAT-DL
OVAT-E.5L
OVAT-EL
DRAW LENGTH Let-off RH or
LH
N/A
32"
31.5"
31"
30.5"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
N/A
32"
31.5"
31"
30.5"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
CAM
OVAT-AAR
OVAT-AR
OVAT-B.5R
OVAT-BR
OVAT-C.5R
OVAT-CR
OVAT-D.5R
OVAT-DR
OVAT-E.5R
OVAT-ER
OVAT-AAL
OVAT-AL
OVAT-B.5L
OVAT-BL
OVAT-C.5L
OVAT-CL
OVAT-D.5L
OVAT-DL
OVAT-E.5L
OVAT-EL
DRAW LENGTH Let-off RH or
LH
32"
31.5"
31"
30.5"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
32"
31.5"
31"
30.5"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
Mustang Performance Cam
A perimeter-weighted StraightLine cam designed specifically for the short-draw
Mustang. Like every Mathews cam, it's perimeter-weighted for more speed (which
is especially important on bows with lower draw weights) and less recoil.
It comes in 70% let-off.
Cam
M-26R
M-25.5R
M-25R
M-24.5R
M-24R
M-23.5R
M-23R
M-22.5R
M-22R
M-21R
M-20R
M-19R
Draw Length
26"
25.5"
25"
24.5"
24"
23.5"
23"
22.5"
22"
21"
20"
19"
RH or LH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
Cam
M-26L
M-25.5L
M-25L
M-24.5L
M-24L
M-23.5L
M-23L
M-22.5L
M-22L
M-21L
M-20L
M-19L
Draw Length
26"
25.5"
25"
24.5"
24"
23.5"
23"
22.5"
22"
21"
20"
19"
RH or LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
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StraightLine LXHP (High Performance) Cam
The LEAST COMPLEX, MOST ADVANCED cam ever engineered, the
revolutionary StraightLine Cam is superior to any cam (single cams, 11/2 cams, two
cams) we've ever tested! This smooth-shooting, straight-line, high let-off cam is
smokin' fast! And, it is available on the Mathews LX in either 80% or 65% let-off.
CAM
SLHP-AR
SLHP-B.5R
SLHP-BR
SLHP-C.5R
SLHP-CR
SLHP-D.5R
SLHP-DR
SLHP-E.5R
SLHP-ER
SLHP-F.5R
SLHP-FR
SLHP-AL
SLHP-B.5L
SLHP-BL
SLHP-C.5L
SLHP-CL
SLHP-D.5L
SLHP-DL
SLHP-E.5L
SLHP-EL
SLHP-F.5L
SLHP-FL
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LX
Let-off RH or
DRAW LENGTH
LH
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
25"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
25"
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
80%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
CAM
SLHP-AAR
SLHP-AR
SLHP-B.5R
SLHP-BR
SLHP-C.5R
SLHP-CR
SLHP-D.5R
SLHP-DR
SLHP-E.5R
SLHP-ER
SLHP-F.5R
SLHP-AAL
SLHP-AL
SLHP-B.5L
SLHP-BL
SLHP-C.5L
SLHP-CL
SLHP-D.5L
SLHP-DL
SLHP-E.5L
SLHP-EL
SLHP-F.5L
LX
Let-off RH or
DRAW LENGTH
LH
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
25"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
25"
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
65%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
Black Max 2 Cam Chart
This is the cam that powers the Mathews Black Max 2, the fastest bow on the planet!
It delivers maximum speed with minimum kick and is available in either 80% or 60%
let-off. Or, for maximum speed, in a Turbo Cam version which has 50% let-off.
CAM
(80% let-off)
BMX2HL-30R
BMX2HL-29.5R
BMX2HL-29R
BMX2HL-28.5R
BMX2HL-28R
BMX2HL-27.5R
BMX2HL-27R
BMX2HL-26.5R
BMX2HL-26R
BMX2HL-25.5R
BMX2HL-25R
BMX2HL-30L
BMX2HL-29.5L
BMX2HL-29L
BMX2HL-28.5L
BMX2HL-28L
BMX2HL-27.5L
BMX2HL-27L
BMX2HL-26.5L
BMX2HL-26L
BMX2HL-25.5L
BMX2HL-25L
CAM
(60% let-off)
BMX2-30R
BMX2-29.5R
BMX2-29R
BMX2-28.5R
BMX2-28R
BMX2-27.5R
BMX2-27R
BMX2-26.5R
BMX2-26R
BMX2-25.5R
BMX2-25R
BMX2-30L
BMX2-29.5L
BMX2-29L
BMX2-28.5L
BMX2-28L
BMX2-27.5L
BMX2-27L
BMX2-26.5L
BMX2-26L
BMX2-25.5L
BMX2-25L
TURBO CAM
(50% let-off)
TURBO-3OR
TURBO-29.5R
TURBO-29R
TURBO-28.5R
TURBO-28R
TURBO-27.5R
TURBO-27R
TURBO-26.5R
TURBO-26R
TURBO-25.5R
TURBO-25R
TURBO-30L
TURBO-29.5L
TURBO-29L
TURBO-28.5L
TURBO-28L
TURBO-27.5L
TURBO-27L
TURBO-26.5L
TURBO-26L
TURBO-25.5L
TURBO-25L
BLACK MAX 2
Draw Length
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
25"
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26.5"
26"
25.5"
25"
RH or
LH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
StraightLine MaxCam3™
The StraightLine MaxCam3 was designed specifically for the Mathews Legacy.
In conjunction with String Suppressors, Harmonic Damping and Parallel Limb
design, this perimeter-weighted MaxCam helps to virtually eliminate overall
recoil vibration.
Cam
Mathews
Legacy
SL3AR
30"
SL3B.5R
29.5"
SL3BR
29"
SL3C.5R
28.5"
SL3CR
28"
SL3D.5R
27.5"
SL3DR
27"
SL3ER
26"
SL3FR
25"
SL3GR
24"
Let-off
RH
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
Cam
Mathews
Legacy
SL3AL
30"
SL3B.5L
29.5"
SL3BL
29"
SL3C.5L
28.5"
SL3CL
28"
SL3D.5L
27.5"
SL3DL
27"
SL3EL
26"
SL3FL
25"
SL3GL
24"
Let-off
LH
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
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Concentric SoloCam™
In an effort to squeeze every last ounce of consistency out of the Mathews Icon, we
developed the Concentric Solocam, a round, perimeter-weighted cam that mirrors
the round wheel on the opposite limb. This symmetry in shape and measurement
results in never-before-achieved systematic consistency and, ultimately, accuracy.
Cam
Icon
Let-off
RH
Cam
Icon
Let-off
LH
CSL-AR
CL-B.5R
CSL-BR
CSL-C.5R
CSL-CR
CSL-D.5R
CSL-DR
CSL-ER
CSL-FR
CSL-GR
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26"
25"
24"
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
CSL-AL
CSL-B.5L
CSL-BL
CSL-C.5L
CSL-CL
CSL-D.5L
CSL-DL
CSL-EL
CSL-FL
CSL-GL
30"
29.5"
29"
28.5"
28"
27.5"
27"
26"
25"
24"
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
The Original MaxCam™
The revolutionary perimeter-weighted cam that started it all, the Original MaxCam
is available on the Classic, Conquest 3 and FX. It generates incredible arrow
speed while also remarkably reducing recoil, thanks to perimeter-weighting. The
Original MaxCam™ is available with 65% and 80% let-off.
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Cam
Classic
Conquest 3
FX
Let-off (%)
RH or LH
Z2-AAR-HL
Z2-BBR-HL
Z2-CCR-HL
Z2-DDR-HL
Z2-EER-HL
Z2-AAL-HL
Z2-BBL-HL
Z2-CCL-HL
Z2-DDL-HL
Z2-EEL-HL
Z2-AAR
Z2-BBR
Z2-CCR
Z2-DDR
Z2-EER
Z2-AAL
Z2-BBL
Z2-CCL
Z2-DDL
Z2-EEL
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
32"
31"
30"
29"
28"
32"
31"
30"
29"
28"
32"
31"
30"
29"
28"
32"
31"
30"
29"
28"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
Mini MaxCam™
Now shorter-draw-length shooters can get all the advantages of perimeter
weighting. Available on Mathews FX and Conquest 3 models, this cam accommodates draw lengths as short as 22" with peak draw weights down to 35 pounds. The
Mini MaxCam™ is available only with 65% let-off and has
approximately a 1/2" adjustment range. Putting a Mini MaxCam on a bow reduces the
draw weight approximatly 5 pounds.
Note: The Mini MaxCam requires a different idler wheel and string/cable lengths.
Cam
FX
Conquest 3
Let-off (%)
RH or LH
MINIMAX-DDR
MINIMAX-EER
MINIMAX-FFR
MINIMAX-GGR
MINIMAX-HHR
MINIMAX-IIR
MINIMAX-DDL
MINIMAX-EEL
MINIMAX-FFL
MINIMAX-GGL
MINIMAX-HHL
MINIMAX-IIL
28"
27"
26"
25"
24"
23"
28"
27"
26"
25"
24"
23"
29"
28"
27"
26"
25"
24"
29"
28"
27"
26"
25"
24"
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
Super-Soft Cam™
The Super-Soft Cam™, designed especially for finger shooters, provides an
extremely smooth draw and a release that rolls from the fingertips. This special
MaxCam™ is available on the Conquest 3 and FX and only with 60% let-off.
Cam
Conquest 3
FX
Let-off (%)
RH or LH
SS-AR
SS-BR
SS-CR
SS-DR
SS-ER
SS-AL
SS-BL
SS-CL
SS-DL
SS-EL
32"
31"
30"
29"
28"
32"
31"
30"
29"
28"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
31"
30"
29"
28"
27"
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
RH
RH
RH
RH
RH
LH
LH
LH
LH
LH
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Arrow selection...
Determining Proper Arrow Length
The first step in selecting your arrows is to determine your arrow length. This is
determined by several factors, including arm length and full-draw anchor position.
If you are using an overdraw, you can mark the arrow just in front of the rest. The
distance from your mark to the string groove in the arrow nock will be your correct
arrow length. Your Mathews retailer can be an invaluable help in this process.
Using the Easton Shaft Selection Chart
(see pages 12 & 13)
After you’ve determined your arrow length, find its corresponding measure in the
length column. Move down this column until you reach the correct draw weight of
your bow. The correct spine for your arrow is found where your draw length and
weight intersect. Use the “hard cam” category on the chart for a Mathews
SoloCam bow.
String and cable lengths for each Mathews bow
The Zebra ZS Twist bowstring is standard on all Mathews bows. It combines
bundles of low-stretch, multifilament strands counter-twisted to form a perfectly
balanced bowstring that does not rotate as the bow is drawn. Your peep comes to
perfect position every time – without the need for rubber tubing and other
alignment devices. Plus, peep installation is easier than ever. Following is a list of
the string and cable lengths required for each Mathews model:
Model
10
String Length
Cable Length
LX
985/8"
375/8"
Outback
903/8"
333/4"
Ovation
1061/4"
417/8"
Mustang
853/8"
331/4"
Classic
935/8"
385/8"
Legacy
913/4"
361/4"
Icon
9713/16"
395/8"
Conquest 3
1031/4"
435/8"
Conquest 3 (Mini Max)
9715/16"
423/4"
Black Max 2
927/8"
373/4"
Black Max 2 (Turbo Cam)
911/16"
373/4"
FX
901/16"
371/4"
FX (Mini Max)
833/4"
357/8"
Tuning your Mathews® SoloCam® bow...
Tiller
Setting the tiller on your Mathews SoloCam bow is easy. In fact, there’s no measuring necessary. Starting from a point where both limbs are tightened completely,
simply back them off an equal number of turns.
Estimating Center Shot
Using the correct arrow size, position your arrow on the string at the nock point.
While holding the bow in front of you, visually align the bow string with the center
line of the grip. The string should run true down the center of your arrow shaft.
This is a good reference point to begin paper tuning. Note: A good starting point is
13/16" over from the riser to center of arrow shaft.
The Importance of Paper Tuning and Tear Patterns
With an improperly tuned bow, broadheads may shoot as much as 18" off center at
20 yards (when compared to field tips). By tuning a bow to shoot a good hole in
paper, you will ensure the best possible broadhead flight.
Before beginning, it’s important to know that perfect “bullet holes” are not always
possible with all shooters. Light tears are quite acceptable and will not deter accuracy. Fine tuning requires patience and consistent shooting form. Perfect results
are only achieved with perfect form. Also, remember to always do your final
sightings with broadheads before hunting.
To begin paper tuning, stand approximately eight feet from the paper (with a
suitable backstop several feet behind the paper to allow complete arrow passage).
Check your tear pattern against the following boxes for further instruction.
If it’s a combination, such as up and to the left, both instructions will apply.
After the shot, push the paper back flat
and you will see a star shaped entry
hole where the tip went through.
Tip went
thru here
SOLUTION:
Nock End Ripped High
1. Lower the nocking point
2. Use a lighter arrow tip
3. Use a more stiffer spined arrow
Note: (same for left hand)
Nock end
high
Nock end
went low
thru here
Tip went
thru here
SOLUTION:
Nock End Ripped Low
Nock End Ripped Right
Arrow Spine Too Stiff
Nock End Ripped Left
Arrow Spine Too Limber
Alternatives:
1. Increase draw weight
2. Move arrow rest to the left
3. Use heavier points
4. Use a lighter spined arrow
Nock end high
Alternatives:
1. Decrease draw weight
2. Move arrow rest to the right
3. Use lighter points
4. Use a stiffer spined arrow
Tip went thru here
Tip went thru here
Nock end ripped left
5. Use longer arrows if possible
1. Raise the nocking point
2. Use a heavier arrow tip
3. Use a more limber spined arrow
Note: (same for left hand)
NOTE: If lowering nocking point does not
eliminate problem try a different kind of
arrow rest.
(Opposite for left hand)
Note: Feathers or vanes may be hitting
arrow rest. Try a different arrow rest.
(left hand only!)
5. Use shorter arrows if possible
6. Vanes or feathers may be striking
arrow rest. Try a different
arrow rest.
Note: (Opposite for left hand)
This is an example of a properly tuned bow.
Note that the point where the arrow tip went
through is centered in the middle of three very
comparable vane tears.
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2004 Bow Specification Chart
Model
IBO
Rating
(FPS)
(Approx.)
AMO
Cam(s)
Rating
(FPS)
(Approx.)
Draw
Length
Draw AxleBrace
Physical LetWeight to-Axle Height
Weight
off
Length
(Approx.) (Approx.) (%)
(Approx.)
Outback
308
236
40 - 70 31.5"
310
238
26 - 30
Half-Sizes
26.5 - 29.5
315
238
40 - 70 35"
317
240
25 - 30
Half-Sizes
25.5 - 29.5
280 @
26"/50#
—
Mustang
Performance
Cam
19 - 26
Half-Sizes
22.5 - 25.5
20 - 50 31.75"
5 3/4"
3.2 lbs.
70**
StraightLine
OVAT Cam
28 - 32
Half-Sizes
28.5 - 31.5
40 - 70 40"
8"
4.5 lbs.
80*
27 - 31
40 - 70 36"
LX
Mustang
—
StraightLine
OUTB Cam
StraightLine
LXHP Cam
300
230
302
232
310
238
312
240
Legacy
308
235
Legacy
StraightLine
MaxCam
Black Max2
330+
330+
340+
252
Conquest 3
310
Icon
FX
Ovation
Classic
MaxCam
7 5/8"
4.3 lbs.
80*
65
6 5/8"
4.25 lbs. 80*
65
65
7"
3.6 lbs.
80*
65
24 - 30
Half-Sizes
27.5 - 29.5
40 - 70 34"
7 1/2"
4.35 lbs. 70**
Black MaxCam 25 - 30
Black MaxCam
Turbo MaxCam
40 - 70 36"
5 1/2"
3.5 lbs.
80*
65
50
236
MaxCam
Mini MaxCam
Super Soft
28 - 32
24 - 29
28 - 32
40 - 70 41"
7"
4.4 lbs.
80*
65
60
300
230
Concentric
SoloCam
24 - 30
Half-Sizes
27.5 - 29.5
40 - 70 37"
7 5/8"
4.45 lbs. 70**
308
235
MaxCam
Mini MaxCam
27 - 31
23 - 28
40 - 70 34"
7 1/2"
3.3 lbs.
80*
65
Fin or Feather Cam
All Mathews bows come with a weight adjustment range of 10 lbs. (down). All have standard burger button, sight, and stabilizer holes. The cable slider on
each model is a special nonsqueak Teflon® composite. The limbs are SlimlineTM and come with an original owner lifetime warranty. The machined aluminum
limb cups totally contain the limb butts and pivot with the limbs, so no matter what the draw weight, the limbs are always firmly contained within the cup.
High inertia limb cups are also available at an additional charge.
* Under new Pope&Young
rules is legal but will be
entered with an asterisk
indicating high let-off
** 70% (with hysteresis),
65% AMO (P&Y legal)
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919 River Road, P.O. Box 367, Sparta, Wisconsin 54656
(608) 269-2728
www.mathewsinc.com
Maintaining your Mathews® SoloCam® bow...
Never dry fire your bow
Never shoot any bow without an arrow on the string. Without the arrow to absorb the energy,
dryfiring can damage your bow and can cause personal injury. Damage to your bow due to
dryfiring will not be covered under the warranty.
Periodically check strings and cables
Always inspect your bow for frayed strings and cables. Replace damaged strings and cables
immediately. Mathews strings can be waxed and maintained as any other fast-flight string.
Please make sure you are using the proper string for your bow.
Bushings are self-lubricating
Your Mathews SoloCam bow requires no lubrication – all bushings are self-lubricating.
Do not alter your bow
Any alterations to your Mathews SoloCam bow will void the warranty. Alteration could cause
damage to the bow or personal injury.
Use only a double-pull bow press
Never use a single-pull bow press. We recommend a double-pull press to avoid damage to
your riser or bow. Damage caused by a single-pull press will not be covered under warranty.
Repairs and shipment
Visit your Mathews retailer for servicing and repairs. All bows and warranty parts returned
to the factory will require a Return Authorization (RA) number that your retailer can secure.
Your retailer will handle all warranty issues for you. The RA number must be clearly printed
on the outside of the box near the address label. If a package does not have an RA number,
our shipping department will refuse it.
Warranty information
Every Mathews SoloCam bow has a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. Warranty repairs are our top priority. Each bow has a
unique serial number, and warranty cards are required to obtain warranty service. Should you ever need repairs, the Mathews retailer
from whom you purchased your bow is very knowledgeable about the bows and may be able to complete the work right in their shop.
If the bow does need to be sent to us, we assure you that we do strive to do the warranty repairs and service work and
re-ship your bow within three working days from the time it arrives in our shop.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
THIS BOW IS WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER FOR
THE LIFE OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS INCLUDES ALL BOW PARTS EXCEPT THE STRING, BUSS CABLE, CABLE
SLIDE, RUBBER STRING SUPPRESSOR "FINGER" AND COSMETIC APPEARANCE (CHIPS, DINGS, SCRATCHES) CAUSED
BY NORMAL USE AND WEAR. BOWS SENT BACK TO MATHEWS WITHOUT A PRE-ISSUED RETURN AUTHORIZATION
NUMBER WILL BE REFUSED. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR IMPLIED, ARE VOID WITH ANY
ALTERATIONS TO THE BOW.
Honesty is the best policy...
Mathews bows are covered by one or more of the following patents, with other patents pending:
#5,368,006, #5,676,123, #5,752,496, #5,791,322, #5,809,982, #5,890,480, #5,996,567
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Frequently Asked Questions
(with answers from the technical staff at Mathews)
Q: Where do I start my nocking point when setting up my new Mathews bow?
A: As a starting point, place your nock point level to 1/8" high of center.
Q: How do I get center shot on my Mathews bow? Do I use a center-shot tool?
A: We recommend measuring off the side of the riser at the rest attachment hole
to the center of the arrow shaft approximately 3/16". Adjust the rest as needed for
proper arrow flight. A center-shot tool is not needed.
Q: What cam should I choose when using the Easton arrow selection chart?
A: We recommend the hard cam column, and either the A or B spine within their
specifications.
Q: What weight arrow should I use for IBO and AMO speed tests on my bow?
A: We test IBO speeds with bows at 70-pound draw weight and at 30" draw length
with an arrow that weighs 350 grains. The AMO test is done with a bow at 60pound draw weight and 30" draw length with an arrow that weighs 540 grains.
Nothing added to the bowstring.
Q: I am having trouble obtaining the speeds that are listed for IBO. What would
cause this?
A: IBO speed ratings are based on a 70-pound draw weight, 30" draw length and
an arrow that weighs 350 grains. Any deviation from that will cause you to lose
speed. This includes shortening draw length, reducing draw weight, adding items
on the bowstring or extra arrow weight.
Q: What is the minimum arrow weight I can safely shoot with my Mathews bow
and still not void the lifetime warranty?
A: Five grains per pound of draw weight would be the minimum.
Q: What rest does Mathews recommend for its bows?
A: We manufacture a rest with 1" or zero overdraw. These rests are made to fit
each riser and have an internal spring. The rests are designed with shoot-through
prongs and the lizard tongue to accommodate different shooting styles. The 1"
overdraw rest is not recommended for any bow with a brace height of less
than 6-1/2".
Q: Do the string suppressors weaken the limbs?
A: On the contrary, the string suppressors actually strengthen the limbs.
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Show them that you shoot a Mathews!
Garment Washed
Jacket
Camo Jacket
• Realtree Hardwoods® HD camo
• Quilted lining; knit cuffs, waist
• Full zip front
• Logo front and back
• 100% cotton
duck shell
• Quilted lining
• Double
closure front
with snaps,
brass zipper
• Logo front and back
S-3XL
S-4XL
Hooded Sweatshirt
• Gold inside hood
• Gold tie strings
• 80/20 cotton/poly
S-4XL
Shooter
Shirts
Ball caps
• Sandwich bill black cap;
Velcro® adjustment
• Leather bill
natural cap
• Leather bill twotone with leather
patch, side embroidery
• Two-tone Zebra cap,
Velcro® adjustment
• Realtree™ X-tra
cap natural logo
Cap, natural logo
• Realtree
Hardwoods® HD
cap, natural logo
• 3 button,
logo front polo
• Black, white, or tan – S-4XL
• Black available with
Zebra logo
• Tan available with
women’s V-neck
S-2XL
Fleece Pullover
Mathews T-Shirts
• 100% cotton
• Black or white with
Mathews logo front
S-4XL
• Blue/white tye-dye with
Mathews Genesis logo
M-2XL
• Zippered front
• Logo front
• Two pockets
• Corded elastic waist
S-3XL
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The Mathews Heritage Longbow...
an elegant work of art and craftsmanship
that offers exceptional performance!
Designed by Matt McPherson;
inspired by memories of
watching his father.
• Beautiful hardwood
laminate riser; premium
bamboo limbs
• Comes with leather softcase
• Each bow serial numbered
• Custom oak display case
or wall display available
See the Heritage at
your Mathews retailer!
Justin Charles Thermal Underwear
Made of 100% New Zealand Merino
SuperSoft Wool
• Extremely soft; won’t itch or irritate your skin
• Wicks moisture 28% faster than synthetics
• Absorbs 30% of its weight before feeling damp
(vs. 5% with synthetics)
• Wool neutralizes bacteria growth so it won’t smell
• Natural fiber crimps create air pockets for better
insulation
• Naturally stretchy for a comfortable fit
• Fully machine washable
See it at your Mathews retailer!
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®
The bow that everyone can shoot!
Now available
as a kit!
Starter kit
includes:
The Genesis®bow...
• Kids can’t outgrow it –
because there is no
specific draw length
• It’s simple to buy –
no need to measure
or fit for draw length
• It’s easy to shoot –
beginners won’t
develop bad habits
because the draw
length is always right
• Genesis bow
• 5 Easton®
aluminum arrows
• Color coordinated arm guard
• Color coordinated belt quiver
• Two targets
• Informative
Owner’s
Manual
Introducing the
Genesis®Pro…
a competitionquality bow with
an adjustable
draw stop
that lets you
customize
your draw
length
Available in
6 colors
“Zero let-off” means no specific draw length
• Higher
draw
weight
• Adjustable
draw stop
• Larger center
shot clearance
• Silver or
black riser
Because the Genesis System™ eliminates let-off
on light draw weight bows (where it’s
unnecessary), there are no specific draw length
requirements. The result is a bow that fits
virtually everyone (15" to 30") and that a young
person can’t outgrow.
Performs like a bow with higher poundage
A Genesis™ bow, set at 20 lbs. (it’s adjustable
from 10 to 20 lbs.), stores and releases energy
comparable to that of a 35 lb. recurve! Plus, with
zero let-off, it has the “holding weight”
necessary to “pull the string from your finger,”
making it easy to shoot.
(also available in
Realtree™ Camo)
Mathews is a proud supporter of the National Archery In The Schools Program
When Matt McPherson
developed the revolutionary Genesis bow,
he did so with the intent of re-introducing
archery to our nations youth. Through the
efforts of many, that is happening, especially
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919 River Road, P.O. Box 367, Sparta, Wisconsin 54656
(608) 269-2728
www.mathewsinc.com