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Bow Report: Mathews Monster Wake
Bow Report: Mathews Monster Wake
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July 20, 2015

Few bows generate the controversy that Mathews’ new Monster Wake has stirred. The combination of a $1,700 price tag, a trend-defying mass weight of 5.38 pounds, a 5-inch brace height and an IBO of 352 fps at 85 percent letoff gets a lot of attention. How did the bow perform for this tester? Read on to find out.
Bow Report: Bowtech Prodigy
Bow Report: Bowtech Prodigy
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July 16, 2015

The Prodigy reflects Bowtech's commitment to an overall approach to bow design that is reflected in the shape and relative proportions of the riser, limbs and cams, as well as any technologies intended to reduce torque or noise.
Bow Report: Barnett Wildcat C6
Bow Report: Barnett Wildcat C6
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July 15, 2015
The Barnett Wildcat C6 name harkens back to the classic original wooden Barnett Wildcat from a generation ago, but apart from the name, the affordable price might be the only thing this latest incarnation has in common with the original.
Alberta Bear Hunting Gear Part 2
Alberta Bear Hunting Gear Part 2
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June 18, 2015
More tried and true gear ready for your next bowhunting excursion.
Bow Report: Bear Arena 34
Bow Report: Bear Arena 34
Posts
December 15, 2014
Bear advertises the H15 Cams as being even smoother and easier to let down while achieving speeds comparable to Bear’s previous-generation cams.
Bow Report: Elite Synergy
Bow Report: Elite Synergy
Posts
December 12, 2014
At the heart of the Synergy’s smooth performance is the Synergy Cam, a new cam that follows Elite’s tradition of twin-track cam systems.
Bow Report: Mission MXB Dagger
Bow Report: Mission MXB Dagger
Posts
November 20, 2014
Having just mounted the scope, I fired offhand at a deflated balloon on a very large 20-yard target in preparation to sight-in. To my astonishment, I pinned the balloon to the target. Assuming it was a lucky shot, I fired another bolt with the same result.
Bow Report: TenPoint Stealth SS
Bow Report: TenPoint Stealth SS
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November 17, 2014
TenPoint’s reputation has been built on top-quality, no-compromise crossbows with some truly innovative, cutting-edge features, some of which are found on every TenPoint model in production.
Bow Report: Hoyt Carbon Spyder Turbo
Bow Report: Hoyt Carbon Spyder Turbo
Posts
November 06, 2014

The Z5 Cam & 1/2 is touted as producing the same speeds as the earlier Rocket Cam, with an even smoother draw cycle. Anecdotal evidence supports that, as does the draw force curve.
Bow Report: Darton DS-3814
Bow Report: Darton DS-3814
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October 31, 2014
After nearly five years since the introduction of the original 3800, the designers at Darton have managed to develop a bow that is both tried and true and cutting-edge new.
Bow Report: BOWTECH Carbon Overdrive
Bow Report: BOWTECH Carbon Overdrive
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October 27, 2014
Can a bow that sells for just shy of $1,000 be called a bargain bow? For shooters who want the stability, durability, light weight, and look of a carbon riser bow with the high-tech features, speed, and shootability that BOWTECH is known for, the Carbon Overdrive is certainly a great bow for the money.
Bow Report: Barnett RAZR
Bow Report: Barnett RAZR
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October 18, 2014
Hunters will appreciate the Barnett RAZR’s light weight, compact size, accuracy, and speed, but in particular those hunters who enjoy spot-and-stalk hunting and therefore spend a lot of time carrying their crossbow, will find that the RAZR compares favorably to any crossbow in production.
Bow Report: Bear Venue
Bow Report: Bear Venue
Posts
October 07, 2014
Hunters who place a premium on pleasant shooting properties and low noise, with more than enough speed to hunt effectively for any species at any range, will find that the Bear Venue fills the bill nicely.
Bow Report: Carbon Express Intercept Axon
Bow Report: Carbon Express Intercept Axon
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October 01, 2014
Any crossbow shooter who is a fan of ARs will probably love the Carbon Express Intercept Axon. And because it won over a non-AR fan like me, I suspect it will appeal to a wide range of crossbow shooters.
Bow Report: Quest Radical
Bow Report: Quest Radical
Posts
September 01, 2014
The Quest Radical does exactly what it was designed to do: It delivers a solid, reliable, good-looking bow with a sufficient range of draw lengths and draw weights to grow with a young or beginning bowhunter.
Bow Report: Mission Blaze
Bow Report: Mission Blaze
Posts
August 15, 2014
Any bowhunter seeking high performance in a moderately priced bow should put the Mission Blaze on a short list of bows to consider.
Bow Report: PSE Full Throttle
Bow Report: PSE Full Throttle
Posts
August 01, 2014
For the bowhunter who shoots regularly enough to be well-conditioned, and who likes to take advantage of maximum speed for flatter trajectories and longer range, or added penetration when hunting big, dangerous game, the PSE Full Throttle is a bow well worth test driving.
Bow Report: Mathews Creed XS
Bow Report: Mathews Creed XS
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July 21, 2014
If accuracy, smooth and pleasant shooting, and quiet are high on your list of priorities, and if you are among the many bowhunters who find there is nothing to match the feel of a single-cam bow, you’ll find a lot to like and nothing to dislike in the Mathews Creed XS.
Bow Report: Hoyt Carbon Spyder 30
Bow Report: Hoyt Carbon Spyder 30
Posts
May 22, 2014
The Hoyt Carbon Spyder 30 features a carbon riser, unlike the previous Hoyt Spyder series, which did not. And though it somewhat resembles Hoyt’s carbon bows such as the Carbon Element G3, the fact is, the riser itself differs in design.
Bow Report: Prime Alloy
Bow Report: Prime Alloy
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May 19, 2014
Nothing radical about the Alloy—Prime’s Parallel cams are innovative, but the design is too obviously sensible to be considered radical.