Bow Reports

In the author’s opinion, pinpoint accuracy and unrivaled comfort intersect right here with the Elite Ethos.

PSE’s latest carbon ride, the PSE Mach 30 DS, blends sensational styling and smoothness with stability that’s unparalleled in its class.

The ultra-compact TenPoint TX 440 crossbow blends power and pinpoint accuracy in a high-quality build.

According to Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal, PSE's latest carbon ride, the PSE Mach 30 DS, blends sensational styling and smoothness with stability that's unparalleled in its class.

The new flagship Excalibur REVX is light, well-balanced, dependable and deadly accurate.

Prime bolsters field-proven technologies with a few new updates, yielding its finest bow yet.

Bowtech’s new hard-hitting Core SR perfectly blends proven technologies with new advancements to deliver exactly what most bowhunters want in a hunting bow.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new Bowtech Core SR. In this video, he discusses many of the bow’s top features, including CenterMass and GripLock technologies, as well as the innovative DeadLock Cams and new TimeLock system.

The author field tests a Barnett Whitetail Hunter 400XTR during two deer seasons in Wisconsin, and along the way learns that this model overdelivers in almost every way.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal explains the many new features on the 2024 Mathews LIFT 29.5, including the SwitchWeight X Cam, reengineered riser, top-mounted axle, MATCH bowstring and cable set, and Engage Grip with Shot Sense accessory. Check out his full review here!

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal has never had an easier time sighting in a bow out to 50 yards. It took about 15 minutes with the new-for-2024 Bear Archery Persist. Check out his full review here!

In the author’s opinion, the Barnett Recruit XP sets the bar for value crossbows.

The 90-year-old company’s latest flagship bow, the Bear Archery Persist, delivers the feature-driven performance that dedicated bowhunters demand.

A few subtle enhancements to an already proven platform move the Hoyt needle forward.

The Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock checks the right boxes for bowhunters who have about $750 to spend.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new smooth-shooting Hoyt VTM 31. Despite being a short hunting bow, it has tons of stability.

You’ve probably never seen something so remarkable in the crossbow world.

With a killer new cam system, one of the industry’s finest grips and a new sight mount, Athens Archery has launched an ideal bowhunting bow.

Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new-for-2023 Athens Elevate. He loved the bow’s draw cycle, and was also impressed with several other features.

After running the Wolverine through its paces, the author believes it is the perfect tribute to Excalibur’s 40 years in the recurve crossbow business.

With stability built right in and a new cam system, Prime Archery’s latest launch — the Prime REVEX 2 — is a winner.

Bowhunting World’s Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new-for-2023 Prime REVEX 2. Spoiler: With stability built right in and a new cam system, it’s a winner.

Bowhunting World’s Field Editor Darron McDougal says Bowtech’s latest carbon marvel, the Carbon One, raises the technology and performance bars.

During brutally cold conditions in northern Wisconsin, the ultra-reliable Excalibur Assassin Extreme recurve crossbow proves to be fast, accurate and comfortable to shoot.

Bowtech’s latest carbon marvel raises the technology and performance bars.

The culmination of past innovations with two new and notable advancements make Mathews’ new flagship bow the one to beat in 2023.

Bowhunting World’s Field Editor Darron McDougal says the Mathews Phase4 29 is the culmination of past innovations with two new and notable advancements, making the company’s new flagship bow the one to beat in 2023.

The 2023 Elite Omnia delivers the same shootability as past models, but with greater customization and extra velocity.

Hoyt’s 2022 flagship, the Ventum Pro 30, is tough, tactical and deadly.