Matrix Mega 405

[one shot scott]

Welcome to the forum Eragon and austin13

I'm curious what you guys think about the factory trigger feel on the 405? as I understand there has been some improvements to it.

[JPjunkie]

Welcome to the forum Eragon and austin13

I'm curious what you guys think about the factory trigger feel on the 405? as I understand there has been some improvements to it.

Chrome Bling

[austin13]

Thanks for the welcome. The factory trigger is better on the 405 then last year's 380. From what I understand Excalibur made improvements on all the matrix triggers this year. I still replace mine with a trigger tech. I love the 2.5 lb break makes it feel like shooting a rifle. Now if I never shot one with a trigger tech installed. I would of left.the factory trigger in. My guess is the factory trigger is about 3.5 to 4 lbs. It is a clean break. Hope this helps.

[one shot scott]

Yes, thanks! that answers my question quite well. Especially since you have had experience with the previous year's 380

[strum]

didn't know that about the 405 triggers ..wonder what they did different?

[Eragon]

I have never used a trigger tech trigger but I have and equinox and my 405. The 405 is much better than my equinox... It breaks clean does take a little pressure to pull it but it let's go nice I've no complaints. The bow does have slight bounce or recoil to it though so I recommend having it tight against your shoulder and the scope away from your eye a bit to be safe.

[Eragon]

Hey bowhunter I have not shot any broad heads out of it yet just target tips so far. I have shot them at car doors 2x4 boards and targets and the power is amazing. The 405 will shoot almost completely through a solid hard 2x4 and even split the board right open.

[bowhunter1]

Thats an awesome amount of power Eragon!!! to have that at your finger tips is great in the event the angle is not perfect ( I do'nt wait... draw a line thru the animal and clean house), as soon as i get mine i will keep you posted on the broadhead i have splitting hairs at 50yds or better. it will definitely be at least 125 grs, and as wide as possible COC. I have 125 gr. grizztricks and magnums flying really good out of my Equinox at 50 yards without going crazy with heavy brass inserts up front. just a little extra weight attached to the insert (18gr.) and blazers on the rear. hope its that easy with the extra speed of the 405

[Eragon]

Thankyou bow hunter and definitely keep me posted I'd like to take some time and start trying different broad heads through my 405 as well

[Bird]

Bird here, I am new to this forum and had some questions about the new Mega 405. I ordered mine two weeks ago and it should be shipped tomorrow morning when the shop opens, can't wait. What arrow combinations are working for you ? Accuracy ? Speed ? Broadheads ? Anything you can advise me on would be greatly appreciated. With so many possibilities, and their cost, I don't want to make the same mistakes if someone else has already tried and it didn't work. I will gladly report my testing and results as soon as my new bow arrives and I can start shooting it.

[pinshooter]

didn't know that about the 405 triggers ..wonder what they did different?

The trigger in the 405 is chrome plated. Not sure if they did it in all the triggers they only advertise the 405 having this.

[strum]

didn't know that about the 405 triggers ..wonder what they did different?

The trigger in the 405 is chrome plated. Not sure if they did it in all the triggers they only advertise the 405 having this.

thanks Pin... are the internals plated ,the latch ?..or the lever?

[pinshooter]

didn't know that about the 405 triggers ..wonder what they did different?

The trigger in the 405 is chrome plated. Not sure if they did it in all the triggers they only advertise the 405 having this.

thanks Pin... are the internals plated ,the latch ?..or the lever?

I think its jut the internals, sear etc. I'm not sure how the platting will hold up but the standard triggers are usually rough. I think they would be better off smoothing them up more instead of platting but time will tell. I will have mine this weekend. Everyone says the trigger is better. Its not like we are going to be shooting a 290 bow all the time anyway I'm getting a 330 for my every day shooter

[strum]

I agree about the smoothing up part for sure..
Thanks.
that 330, I bet, is gonna be a real winner. don't get me wrong I love my 380 and I think the 405 is going to fly off the shelves (speed sells)
but like you say ,for an everyday shooter that 330 is going to be hard to beat

[JPjunkie]

I agree about the smoothing up part for sure..
Thanks.
that 330, I bet, is gonna be a real winner. don't get me wrong I love my 380 and I think the 405 is going to fly off the shelves (speed sells)
but like you say ,for an everyday shooter that 330 is going to be hard to beat

There not flying off the shelves fast enough for me