Mathews Halon 6 and 7 Review
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7 жыл бұрынIn this video I review the Matthews Halon 6 and 7" brace height, both at 30 and 32" axle to axle length. IMPORTANT UPDATE - after I aired this video and shared it with Baker's Archery, they informed me that the bows were set up at 85% let off, but Matthew's advertised speed ratings are based off of the lower let off (75%). Baker's Archery informed me that the speeds would have been a little higher had the bows been set on the lower let off setting.
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@richardarmitage5976 6 жыл бұрын
So many reviews on this bow yours is the only honest one.
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard. God bless ya.
@jerrycournoyer199 7 жыл бұрын
as always, love the information Sean! Great work! Hope all is well! god bless you man
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@mickythatsafact7633 7 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for your reply I have learned a lot more than I knew before you explained it .God bless you and every els thank you mick
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for watching! God bless you.
@Tj-pk1qk 3 жыл бұрын
The back wall is rock solid
@seansoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Not on the Halon. It is a cable stop not a limb stop so it has some give.
@TacticalMerk 7 жыл бұрын
When your done with the testing it would be cool to see comparison videos putting these bow brands up against each other and your personal opinions
@AlwaysDoingSomething 7 жыл бұрын
I would love to see that too.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Yup, I am going to announce the fastest bows, and also my personal favorite bows in an episode at the conclusion of this series.
@AlwaysDoingSomething 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really enjoyed the 2016 comparison of bows. For me it's interesting to see how the brands chose by die-hard archery enthusiasts compete against each other and how a brand like Bear fits in the picture. Thanks again for all the hard work.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. God bless you
@johngarnergarner6724 7 жыл бұрын
Very good review. I just the Halon 32 next to the PSE Evolve 31 at my local dealer. They were both great bows. But the Evolve had a smoother draw cycle and was definitely faster. The Halon seemed to dump into the valley more abruptly. I did, however, feel that the Mathews was superb and completely dead in hand. I also felt that the Mathews would hold on target better. Funny thing is, I didn't feel that either of them shot better than the Bowtech Invasion I currently own. Next stop is to try the Reign 6 and 7. Gotta feeling I'll like them a lot
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, all nice bows. As you may have seen in the final review, I picked the Reign 6 as the top bow, but I will be shooting a PSE now that I am on the Drury Outdoors team.
@GROUNDEDHUNTING 7 жыл бұрын
mathews makes great bows!
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I agree, they are nice! God bless you!
@ultraclassic01hd 7 жыл бұрын
Lots of good information in these videos Sean.....🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man!!! God bless you.
@603Hunting_Fishing 7 жыл бұрын
great video, and great review awesome !
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! God bless you!
@slysterific 7 жыл бұрын
Sean ...boom goes the dynamite excellent job was wondering if you could desigjn your own bow what type of Frankenstein bow voild you vome up with ..great job brother .congrats to misses ,yourself and the kids and new baby .God bless ,long live the MRC .....
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I think I would consider the Hybrid cam of the Xpedition or the Binary cam of BowTech for the cam system, and I would probably go with split limbs. I like the Hoyt riser and rollar guide system with the anti torque, so those would all be considerations for the project. I also like the Cam Shift technology of the BowTech which would be nice to have.
@codybutkiewicz 7 жыл бұрын
These are really good videos. Any plans on reviewing the elites?
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
yes, thanks, Here is the link for the elite lineup - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWYdKp9tp2toJc.html Thanks for watching and God bless you!
@davidschwartz2398 7 жыл бұрын
Patiently waiting for the Elite video. I really interested to see how the Elite compares with the Xpedition & Prime Centergy bows. Thank you Sean!
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your patience, here is the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWYdKp9tp2toJc.html
@frantic299 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Did all the bows have the same let off mod on them? I found it odd that the 7” BH bows were only 2-3FPS slower than the 6” counterparts. Although I have heard of people getting more speed out of the 32” Halon than the 30” version.
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
I assumed that they did. I've got some things in place for this year to be able to verify all the draw weights and lengths and let offs so that I can provide even more precise conclusions.
@christopherlynch7654 6 жыл бұрын
Great review how is the valley on the bow in video doesnt look like it has much of one but that’s probably because of the cam set up on the bow
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
The valley isn't big but it is okay.
@travisscott6257 7 жыл бұрын
Great Review. After your testing, which would you prefer the Halon or the Reign? I can only buy one....thanks
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I personally liked the Reign 6 over the Halon. The Reign was faster and quieter, and also has two bows in one with the cam shift technology. But the Halon is still a really nice feeling bow when you shoot it. God bless you.
@voxpopuli905 3 жыл бұрын
I just got a great deal on a left over new in the box halon 32 5. I was already shooting a Edge320 and I had poundage cranked to the stops. But it seems like a toy compared to this Mathews bow. It’s so much more aggressive wholly crap. It taken me a week or two to adjust. I was actually second guessing if maybe I had a 75-80lb limb lol it’s that much more aggressive than that other bow and ripping fast. My heavy arrows that everyone says are too slow....uhhh no. 528 grains and they’re 25 yards flat. At 30 yards they’re dropping 1.5 inches. Hardly a concern
@seansoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@voxpopuli905 3 жыл бұрын
@@seansoutdoors I been so excited about the bow forgot to mention I got another coyote last week. No deer yet tho. Work is really interrupting my hunting. I went out Saturday after lunch. I checked my camera on the way out only to find out I missed the biggest damn buck I ever got on the camera. Missed him by an hour dude🙄 talk about frustrating. And I been avoiding that stand trying to keep the pressure low. Went back Sunday sun before light, hours before light, until dark again..... nothin. But it’s not over yet. Not giving up.
@mariocipriano5771 7 жыл бұрын
Great review Brother. I am choosing between the Halon 6 and the PSE Evolve 35. Like both.. only $50 difference Do you have any suggestions?
@mariocipriano5771 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother... Truly appreciate your feedback and the KZfaq Channel!
@johngarnergarner6724 7 жыл бұрын
Do yourself a favor and try the Bowtech Reign before you buy.
@mariocipriano5771 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@japhethfroah9555 7 жыл бұрын
my friend shoots a Mathews halon 6 and loves it he has shot an elite empulse and a couple other brands. he said he likes his halon best I shoot a mission by Mathews craze 2 I love it I will probably never switch brands I will most likely stay with mathews
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
They are really nice bows without at doubt. No need to switch! Good stuff! Thanks for watching and God bless ya.
@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610 7 жыл бұрын
great video again. Did you check the draw weight, just to be certain they were exactly the same? It just seemed surprising the Halon 6 was slower than the 7 in your test. Maybe they are off by a couple of pounds?
@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610 7 жыл бұрын
Do you think the Halon 32 hold is any better than the Halon? So far it it looks like the Reign 6 with the comfort setting is really standing out for a 30 inch and below draw length shooter so far. Though I really like the Halons too. If you get a chance please do a 2017 Bear LS6 that would interesting, I never seen one at the shop to date.
@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610 7 жыл бұрын
TY
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
The shop had ensured me they were the same, but next year I am going to bring a portable draw board with scale to verify all draw weight and draw lengths.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I didn't notice any big difference, and yes, the Reign 6 was the stand out bow for me this year.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@smeizO 7 жыл бұрын
Now you did a great review but what is the let off of all the bows you tested.tgsts the only thing you were missing.Otherwise great review !
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what you are talking about because I logged all of that data. If you watched the video all the way through then you were staring right at it on the charts starting around 10:39. God bless you.
@smeizO 7 жыл бұрын
I watched the whole video I saw under their measurements 75 or 85 percent let off .my Chill R has 85 %left off rock mods and I know that slows down the bow a little but I'm sure you were shooting the bows at 75% because they were stock but was just curious. Keep up the good work.
@easternmikeoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын
The back wall on my Halon 6 is Rock Solid I wonder why yours rolls like that
@seansoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын
Mathews back walls are not rock solid. Check out the review I just did on he Vertix. It’s the same way.
@easternmikeoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын
@@seansoutdoors Ok
@brookethorne1014 7 жыл бұрын
Trying to decide between the 32 halon 6 or the xcursion 6. which did you prefer of the two? Thanks.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
The Matthews is a sweet shooting bow but is really lacking in the back wall, for that reason, I would go with the Xcersion. The Xcursion is quite a bit faster and has a rock solid back wall as well yet is still really smooth, which are some other reasons. The Xpeditions tune up real nice too, if you have watched any of my tuning videos on them. But the end of the day, I think either will work. Matthews Halon is still a really nice bow.
@ksimpson2609 6 жыл бұрын
Sean I notice in this video there are no Fletchings on the arrows your shooting or am I seeing things, please explain lolz am I missing something out here :)
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
I explained that in this series previously. I am shooting all of the bows with arrows with no fletchings because a lot of pro shops outfit their shop bows with whisker biscuits rests which slows down an arrow with fletchings. Other shops down't use them. Thus, in order to avoid compromised data for speed, I shot all of the bows with bare shafted arrows so that there was no friction from the rest slowing it down.
@ksimpson2609 6 жыл бұрын
awesome bit of knowledge thanks Sean :)
@chickimac1 6 жыл бұрын
You could get some nice speeds with your draw length. I’m handicapped with mine. Only have a 26.5
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Ooof, yeah, that is painful. I'm very blessed with my DL. God bless you!
@christopherlynch7654 6 жыл бұрын
Have you ever shot prime rize if so what are your thoughts on it? Thanks?
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Not recently so it doesn't stand out in my mind.
@mikaelmakitalo4534 6 жыл бұрын
Halon 6 was the slowest because it hade shortest drawlenght, look ath the video, the tipp of the arrow of the 350 grain stick out abuot a half inch in front of the riser, but not stick out of any other Halon bow.
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Okay. I've got a draw board this year to check if the bows are set up properly.
@isaacheidi 7 жыл бұрын
any elite reviews to come?
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, here is the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWYdKp9tp2toJc.html
@jimstraightshooter1202 7 жыл бұрын
In the words of the Who, Love, reign o'er me. Reign 7 for me
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Lol, yes, great bows. God bless ya.
@jaredthompson8188 6 жыл бұрын
32" brace height is insane
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
If I said 32" brace height I probably meant to say 32" Axle to Axle because there is no compound bow made with greater than an 8 inch brace height.
@bassman9993 7 жыл бұрын
Between Hoyt carbon defiant 34 vs pro defiant which would u go with ?
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
As I mentioned in my Hoyt Compound bow review for this year, I personally liked the Carbon Defiant better.
@Lucky13Twice 6 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how the 7 inch is faster than the 6 inch. Any opinion?
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
In the way it was setup
@wschmitty1 7 жыл бұрын
If you had to choose 1 of these which wouldn't be?
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I like the longer axle to axle myself just because I like to hunt with a quiver on the bow, but I think they are all very nice. I also usually have to shoot a 7 inch brace height bow because I have a 31 inch draw and they don't make bows in my draw length with shorter brace heights. God bless you.
@austinklock997 7 жыл бұрын
why didn't you have a wisker biscit on like the other bows you shot
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I have to shoot whatever the pro shop sets the bow up with, but that is why I am not shooting with any fletches so that there is no friction due to friction from the Whisker Biscuit.
@angeljv2548 7 жыл бұрын
can you do a prime bows review?
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Here is the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJOJZ7Bqkr6zfZ8.html
@richardjclarke9800 7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying these new format reviews. I'm currently saving for a new bow and I'm leaning towards either the Hoyt Carbon Defiant or the Halon. Was there a noticeable difference between the 30" & 32" Halon 7 in hold on target and string angle at full draw and how would you rate the Halon 7 in comparison to the Carbon Defiant 31? Thanks in advance.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I personally like the Halon 7 over the Carbon Defiant 31 that I shot. However, I did not get to try the carbon Defiant with limb stops installed. I think I might like the Carbon Defiant more with the limb stops in to have the rock solid back wall. That is the only deficiency of the Matthews bows, they have a somewhat weak back wall. Other than that they are REALLY nice! If Matthews fixed up the back wall and makes it super solid then I'd probably have them as one of my absolute favorite bows right now.
@richardjclarke9800 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I'm struggling yo find somewhere to back to back test the Hoyt and the Mathews here in the UK. I;m leaning more towards the Halon 32 though. God bless.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I think the Halon is really nice so you should be in good shape.
@takashi0352 7 жыл бұрын
Are you going to review the Halon 5?
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
No, they didn't have it where I did the Matthews review, so I just did what they carried. It would probably shoot about 8 fps faster than the 6.
@takashi0352 7 жыл бұрын
Sean's Outdoor Adventures Thank you brother. Have a Good Friday and a happy Resurrection Sunday!!!
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Amen amen!!! You too!!!
@totaloutdoorexperiencetoep1224 7 жыл бұрын
Do New Breed. They have the best back wall
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
I wish they would have responded to my request! I've been writing and calling them every year for the past several years asking them to work with me to review their bows since they don't have any dealers anywhere near me, but they won't even respond! UGH. What a pain when they won't even help me shoot their bows.
@MetalOctane 7 жыл бұрын
Must have something off with the 30" 6, it should be the fastest of all the Halon's in this test (the 30" 5 would be the only one faster).
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
That is why I wish people would contribute toward me getting a draw board with scale for next year, so that I can verify and make sure nothing is off, but as of right now, no one has, so its not looking too positive in that regard. I guess we will see. God bless ya
@frantic299 6 жыл бұрын
I have been seeing quite a few people on forums and a couple that I know personally actually get more speed out of their Halon 32 of the same BH. Doesn’t make a lot of sense but it is happening. I do feel like the one on this vid was probably a little slower than it should have been though.
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I just assumed last year that they were all set up the same. I've been trying to do things different for this year to make sure they are all set up right, such as ask the manufacturers to let me meet up with someone to go over the bows. I did get the portable draw board so will be able to verify draw weight, length and let off.
@whitefly0099 7 жыл бұрын
I am a hoyt guy! but dude love the spec's of this bow :)
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
They are definitely nice! I was a Hoyt guy too once, but after shooting some of the other bows, I'm more open to other brands because they are all so nice.
@morriscollins7424 6 жыл бұрын
You don't know what you are talking about the halon have perfect back walls you are moving your hand
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Lol, if you look into it, the word "perfect" and the word "solid" are very different definitions. For someone who may not like a very solid back wall, they might thing "it's perfect" but for someone who doesn't like a somewhat spongy back wall, they might thing "it's terrible". So, for you, the back wall might be "perfect" but it definitely isn't "solid" like a lot of the other bows on the market. Basically, I disagree with you and think you are not on point with your assessment.
@paulevans4334 5 жыл бұрын
What poundage are you shooting there Sean ?
@seansoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын
70 lbs 30 inch draw
@markinfamous1753 6 жыл бұрын
Mathews not matthews
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Good point, I'm so used to typing Matthew in reference to the Gospel that I did it out of habit.
@morriscollins7424 6 жыл бұрын
On every on of you videos I've watch nothing has rated for "you" over 8/10.
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure which rating you are referring to, but if you are referring to how solid the back wall is, then you haven't watched all of my videos.
@morriscollins7424 6 жыл бұрын
I've watch a lot of them
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Check out the one on Prime, Elite, Expedition, BowTech...
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
Prime, Elite, and Expedition were all 10/10, so I am guessing you didn't watch those.
@seansoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын
I just went back and looked at the playlist for the 2017 reviews, and Elite, BowTech, Xpedition, and Prime were all higher than 8/10. Hoyt, Matthews, and PSE were 8/10 or lower on how solid the back wall was. So, the facts show that you clearly didn't watch "most" of my videos as you incorrectly claimed that I gave an 8/10 rating to most bows, when in fact 4 brands got higher than 8/10 and only 3 got equal or lower. God bless you Morris.
@slysterific 7 жыл бұрын
would you come up with darn grammer this english as 6 th language is real tuff lol...# Malania Trump.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Lol, God bless you.
@slysterific 7 жыл бұрын
ahhh its alive alive i tell you all you need are people to invest in the go fund me project better bows by Sean.
@seansoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate the thought. God bless you brother.
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