Bow Reports Articles

The PSE EVO XF 33, latest in PSE’s EVO family, is surgically accurate and a sensational sequel to the original X-Force.

The Elite EnVision has a high “shootability” rating because there are so many ways to make this bow fit like a glove. And at the shot, there’s virtually no recoil.

The new flagship Prime Inline 3 epitomizes what hardcore bowhunters expect when they drop more than $1,000 on a hunting bow.

The Gearhead X16 Tactical is an excellent crossbow for hunting, and was designed to provide a lifetime of accurate shooting.

For bow buyers looking for a great value, the highly adjustable Bear Archery Legit RTH package — $449.99 — is a smart choice.

Is the Hoyt Ventum 30 the company’s smoothest, fastest and quietest compound bow ever offered? In the author’s opinion, yes.

The Prime Nexus 2 is fast, quiet and dead-in-the-hand on the shot, making it comfortable and accurate.

The Bowtech Revolt X is a remarkably smooth and fast hunting bow that tunes easily.

The compact TenPoint Shadow NXT isn’t the company’s most expensive crossbow, but it delivers tremendous dependability, speed and accuracy.

The new Tru-Fire SEAR back tension release is designed with multiple features to give bowhunters customization options that work best for them.

With the LS-6, Bear provides an option for those shooters who like a bow that is comfortable to shoot, but appreciate the feel and the advantages to be offered by a truly high-performance bow.

With "tech" right in its name, Bowtech's new Reign 7 has plenty of technological features to make any bowhunter happy.

This bow is ideal for any bowhunter who puts a priority on shootability, overall quality and value over super light weight and carbon construction.

The new Hoyt Carbon Defiant feels and performs as if it were a 34-inch bow, which makes for a more optimally located peep sight and overall better shooting form and stable shooting.

The BR33, one of three new flagships in Bear Archery, passes all the tests.

The Elite Impulse 31 surpasses the Synergy's speed and has a shorter brace height.

Designed with versatility in terms and draw weight and draw length, the Mission Hype DT is a must-see for youngsters, beginning shooters and any bowhunters looking for a pleasant-shooting bow.

The Prime Ion is not a sexy bow; the design elements of this bow are just too sensible to be all that sexy. If it were a vehicle, it would be a truck and not a sports car. It is a shooter, though.

The Intercept Supercoil LT is an important addition to the Carbon Express lineup because it offers lighter weight, better balance, a sleeker look and enhanced adjustability while retaining the speed and capacity to customize that Carbon Express crossbows are noted for.

Shooters who want the lightweight, warmth, rigidity and other advantages of a carbon-riser bow, along with the cutting-edge technology and design features that have made Bowtech a major player in the industry, will find the Carbon Icon a great bow and great value.

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.

Intentionally blurring the line between hunting bow and competition bow, the Rival retains Prime’s distinctive Parallel Cam system, significantly redesigned for 2015.

Hunters looking for an excellent all-around hunting bow should take a close look at the New Breed Blade.

Whether or not the No Cam design will influence the way bows are built in the future remains to be seen, but shooters who put a premium on forgiveness, accuracy and shootability are going to like the No Cam HTR.

An aluminum riser counterpart to Hoyt’s Carbon Spyder series bows, the Nitrum line - including the Nitrum 30 - is a noticeably well balanced and exceptionally smooth shooting bow.

For hunters who favor a bow that is fast but highly tunable, light in weight and moderate in length, the PSE Dream Season Decree is a bow that deserves serious consideration.

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.

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.

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.