Mathews Halon 5 Questions
Hey Y'all,
I was hoping those of you who have the Halon 5 or have atleast put some arrows thru it can answer a few questions.
1) How does the bow feel overall (full draw, after the shot, etc.)?
2) Has the BH caused any issues with accuracy?
3) Maybe post some real numbers of speeds?
4) if you could do it over again, would you order the 5 or 6 (or 7)?
I am pretty sure I will be ordering a 5 tomorrow, I just wanted to see what the general opinion on the bow was...
I was hoping those of you who have the Halon 5 or have atleast put some arrows thru it can answer a few questions.
1) How does the bow feel overall (full draw, after the shot, etc.)?
2) Has the BH caused any issues with accuracy?
3) Maybe post some real numbers of speeds?
4) if you could do it over again, would you order the 5 or 6 (or 7)?
I am pretty sure I will be ordering a 5 tomorrow, I just wanted to see what the general opinion on the bow was...
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I was at a shop last weekend watched and listened to a guy and the salesman as he tried one out. They were shooting in a lane next to me. The bow was really quiet was one thing I noticed he was saying he liked the draw cycle . 60 pounds 28 inch. 355 gr. Arrow they said it was shooting 303 fps .
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I just shot a 70 lb halon 5 at Harrisburg. Im not sure of the speed, but it seemed quick. I shot the 6 also and I don't think it felt much different. I really liked the draw cycle it was smooth, it holds at full draw really nice. I called my local shop and ordered a 5. I feel like its going to be a great hunting bow
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My shop has all 3. 5,6,7. I shot the 5 w/ 75% and 85% mods on it. I didn't care for the draw at all. It was stiff. I didn't really like any of the halons but if I had to choose between them I'd take the 6. With that being said the wake with same brace height but having the longer ata was butter. The 5 had slight kick to it but no hand shock and was very quiet. Back wall was solid, not much relaxing with that 5.
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I have one. 60 lb 28" mods
No issues with brace height
With a 395 gr arrow I'm getting 297 fps
No issues with brace height
With a 395 gr arrow I'm getting 297 fps
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I've shot one and I must say that I was really surprised. I don't even like 6" BH bows but I like the way the 5" shot. Not much hand shock. Some forward jump but not bad. The bow just had a WB on it and had not been tuned.
That said, I will never buy one. I just can't see me hunting with something like that.
That said, I will never buy one. I just can't see me hunting with something like that.
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Did you get to shoot a 5 before ordering yours?
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I've shot all three Halons. I feel the draw cycle is progressively better as the brace height grows. Not that the 5 is bad, just not as smooth as the 6 or 7. All very similar in noise and vibration. I do prefer the Wake over the 5, but as far as the Halons go, there isn't enough speed difference between the 5 and 6 to go with the 5, IMO.
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Negative, ordered it on good faith. Only other bow that interested me on the market was a Carbon Defiant Turbo and with the quality issues and delays, it narrowed my options down to the Halon 5 or 6. My local Mathews dealer has been blowing through 6's and 7's. They didn't have any 6's with 70 lb limbs so I just went ahead and ordered based on specs. I am confident in my form to handle the BH and not torque. Only think I am nervous about is getting used to a 30" ata bow again..
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Congrats on the new bow. Our shop has 6's and 7's flying out the door. Unfortunately, I haven't seen a 5 yet that I could shoot before buying. Actually went in with my mind set on the Defiant, but after shooting the Halon I knew it was the one.
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Shot the 5 at 70# yesterday at Harrisburg. Thought the draw was a bit stiff and had a pretty big dump. The back wall was really solid though and didn't notice much of a vibe at the shot. Held steady. nothing on the bow but dloop and whisker biscuit.
My bow is also 60# though, so I'm sure most at 70 will feel a bit stiff. Which is probably why I liked the 6 at 60# better.
My bow is also 60# though, so I'm sure most at 70 will feel a bit stiff. Which is probably why I liked the 6 at 60# better.
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