mathews outback case

[WallyGator12000]

Hey guys,

I just got my first bow last week, a used mathews outback for $600 dollars with all the bells and whistles, I went with a buddy of mine who is getting me into the sport and didn't have the intention of getting such a nice bow, but the other bows we were looking at were in the $400-500 range so it just made sense to pay the extra money...(By the way, Schaffer's in burnsville really were great )...But I am looking into getting a hard case for it, right now I have a soft one and I really want to take care of it. But I have learned that with the parallel limbs my bow won't fit in most cases...Anyone out there with the outback who could point me in the direction of a case that the bow fits in? Thanks!

[Deitz Dittrich]

I cant think of a brand off the top of my head.. However, more because I don't own one of the parrellel limb bows.. There has to be a hard case for it, there are too many of those bows on the market. I would do a google search and type in Mathews hard case. OR just bring your bow into a store and try them out. Which I would think would be the best idea!

[ghotierman]

Doskosport 44 or 44pro would fit. plano series or other standard cases might not match as well....

[Deitz Dittrich]

Thanks for your help ghotierman ...

[I'llTakeWhatiCanGet]

Otherwise SKB makes a real nice hard case. Pretty spendy though.

[WallyGator12000]

Thanks for the help huys, ghotierman, do you know if the Doskosport Deluxe will fit it, or will my outback only fit in the pro 44? The Deluxe is 49 1/4 x 17 1/8 x 5 1/4, while the pro44 is 44 1/2 x 20 x 8 3/4...Thanks again for the responses!

[ghotierman]

I'm guessing it'll fit in either one...the pro is a bit deeper. both of these cases are great for storing your archery accessories as well.

good luck

[Captain B.R.K]

I've got an outback and I fit it perfectly into a bow hardcase made by plano. You can pick em' up for like $29 or $39.99 at your local Gander's or what have you.

Don't seem to have a problem fittin' it in there. SNug as a bug in a rug....that sucker isn't going anywhere.

[Zarkohl]

I have also been looking for a hard sided case for but for my Bowtech Extreme,which is somewhat similar to the Outback. I recall that I found a place on the internet that makes a hard side case specifically for the Outback. Its spendy though ($200.00) but isn't your typical hardsided case. It appers to be very durable and holds your bow with the quiver and stabelizer attached. I am at work right now and don't have the info. with me. I will try and post it later tonight. This place is located in Hudson Wisc. but you have to order over the net. Jim

[WallyGator12000]

Hey thanks Jim, I would be interested in taking a look at that site. Thanks again everyone for the help!

[Zarkohl]

WGator: Sorry for not reponding earlier, having problems with my home computer. The case is made by SKB and fits Mathews Legacy and Bow Tech Patriot style bows. It is a molded hard side that has a "pallet style" slide out. It is difficult to describe, but looks very sturdy. I found it at the following HSOforum:

" www(dot)exploreproducts(dot)com/archerycasesbr5500(dot)htm " Hope this helps. Jim

[Captain B.R.K]

You guys are crazy for spending $200 on a bow case!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Capt, I respectfully disagree, you are protecting something quite valuable. My hunting rig for instace if you add everything up has to run somewhere around $1,500 with arrows, releases, sight ect... $200 on a good case to protect that I dont think is too much. I had a cheep case on my target bow for a while and it ended up scratching my limbs... sure its only cosmetic. but?

[Captain B.R.K]

I hear ya Dietz, good point. I guess after I add everything up on my bow too I'm looking at $1000-1200. The case is minimal for what I paid all together on the bow.

Glad I found a deal with my plano bow holder which does a great job. I haven't found any scratches, etc.....but then again I don't look for them either.

[WallyGator12000]

Just an update too, I got a great deal on a used hard SKB double bow case, and it fits my outback perfectly! Though, this is the long kind, not the compact one. Thanks again for all the help boys!

[Flatlander]

This is THE reason to spend the money for a good case. Imagine driving 19 hours to hunt elk in New Mexico. Three guys, 1 truck and a whole lot of stuff piled in the back. Me and 1 buddy have SKB hard cases for our bows. Third guy has a plano hard case, which I used for many years myself, until I bought my first new bow in 13 years, which is a Bowtech Patriot. Unfortunately, bad things happen sometimes, and this was no exception. When we got to Chama and unloaded everything, there seemed to have been a little shifting happening, and the center of the Plano case was mashed. Along with his sight and a few alum. arrows(another reason to shoot carbons). Fortunately, #1 buddy brought a back-up bow in his SKB. And with a little tweaking, #3 buddy was able to shoot it. So, short story just a little longer. When you have $1500 tied up in your bow, an extra $80 can make pretty darn good sense....Or, make sure someone packs up the truck a little better than we did.

Flatlander

[Captain B.R.K]

It's these stories that make sense for spending the extra $$ on something such as a bow case. Great Example!!