Bowtech 82nd Airborne Review

Turning over 350'/s with 350gr arrows and 30" draw, as well as the smoothness and long axle to axle. I love the 82nd. Everyone else is still trying to catch up from over 10yrs ago. Good luck with that.

I enjoy the longer ata, the speed is insane. I really like the "hump" at the end of the draw cycle. This bow ensures that you draw fully into the stops using your back and shoulder muscles. Once shooting form is perfected, wow is this bow fun.

I started with a Bear Whitetail Hunter 42 years ago. I've gone through about every major brand made. I picked up a Guardian a few years ago and when it was stolen I couldn't replace it. Once I shot the 82nd Airborne I was hooked. I hunt Whitetail and Hogs and nothing has ever survived it. Sure it has a harsh draw cycle, but I never noticed when I was hunting. I'm concentrating on my shot and the game. It's always blows through everything I hit except a tree. It buried the broad head so deep I just screwed the arrow off and left it. Its extremely accurate, fast and does a good job of stocking my walls and freezer which is all I can ask of it.

As mentioned in the review here, it's not the ultimate bow for the beginner. If you've been around the block and know what you're doing, this is still one of the best choices out there. Amazing to say 7 years after production date.

3rd compound owned, not a forgiving bow and will pull your form apart until you are as precise as the bow, so this is not a bad thing and removes bad habits. Each item is correctky enginered to ensure consistancy, hand grip moulds to you meaning your hand is always holding the bow the same, solid backwall meaning you always have the same arow length loaded, no cam slip so both limbs are still sync'd hardly any jolt, so pins and rest rarely need tuning unless knocked by the Muppet owner, if you keep the string in good condittion you reduce the need to constanly check arrow ancor and power, currently shoot under 60llb as I use this bow in the UK for 3d target and we have a speed limit, bow has never failed, always accurate and rarely needs retuning. Keep the string waxed and the screws clamped up and she will always perform the same, very trusty bow and I do not think I will change this bow unless (God forbid) she breaks.

it shoots way to fast if you have inline fletching you can't see or follow your arrow. but with this goes the + side, your game is dead no jumping this arrow. if your a target shooter don't shoot at the same spot , more that likely you'll robin hood. not good for your arrows.
I hear these guys talk about heal wall valley toe , sounds like a dance. no its just shooting for me bring home the bacon. that why I shoot Bowtech, when I leave the house I know I have a bow in my hands that I can depend on.

After 17 years compounds have changed, picked this bow up used and you would think I never stopped...Its got character, but once you know her ways, its a lot of fun...Had guys coming over to check her out at a 3d range, they couldnt believe how quite and fast, then they found out it was 5 years old and I paid a third of there new bow cost...Its a keeper.

The bow is fast and im shooting 318 fps with a 430 grain arrow ( approx arrow weight ) Draw cycle takes some getting used to and if you take a month off without shooting be prepaired to have a soar shoulder the next day. I dislike the valley of this bow if its creeps at all on you your done. You either yank your shoulder almost out of socket or punch the trigger and send an arrow god knows where. Ive done it 3 times and not once found my arrow. Its a great 3D bow and ive used it for hunting but ill be looking to trade or sell it to move to something a little less aggressive.

Like I said this was my first ever bow, I bought it used off of a buddy who replaced the limbs because he had a crack in it before i bought it. I had owned and shot it for two years. And this year on opening day of deer season I was sitting out with it and noticed a crack clear across the limb. Talk about a feeling of getting kicked in the nuts. So I took it to a dealer to get another set of new Limbs put on it. Come to find out, Bowtech stopped making limbs for this bow. "even bigger kick in the nuts." Bowtech has treated me well Though, They offered me the assasin straight up for it. And a couple other bows plus a little money. I am currently waiting for the Insanity cpxl. Cant wait for it to get here. Bowtech did not have to do this cause I was not the orinal owner of my 82nd. So I have only good Things to say about Bowtech and there Bows. Top Notch company.

i love this bow!!! speed isnt a matter when hunting as long as your bow is quiet. this bow is quiet and fast! i had problems with target panic and its helped me pull out of that. im shooting 50 yards in 2 inch groups with gold tip arrows and rage broadheads. love it!

Shoots great, feels great. Solid back wall. Only problem is you better master your FORM! In full draw, if you let off just a hair, this bow will rip your arm out of it's socket! Not for the beginner, but highly recommend for the experienced shooter.

I like speed, 82nd delivers, holy crap!! cams are a little harsh to learn but once shot for awhile not a problem. if shooting lower like 60lb draw cycle not a issue. experienced shooters that want performance will appreciate.

The bow is light and simple to tune. nothing tricky on setting up and fairly maintenance free. i own 2 of these bows and will probably never get rid of. this bow is a big block of HOT ROD bows and wants to be tested!

you can buy a newer faster bow but not by much and you will pay for it. need to shoot good arrows and spine arrows accordingly. I shoot ACC easton arrows. High end bow requires quality arrows to really appreciate this bow. Can't say enough on this bow for what it is, HOT ROD! own 2009 and 2008 82nds

I'm a speed bow guy and let me tell ya, if you are too will not be disapointed with this bow. Its very smooth for a speed bow and due to the long ATA length it is more forgiving than one might think. With a 385 gr arrow shooting 70lbs and 29" draw I was getting 317 fps with 85 ft/lbs of kenetic energy, WOW!

I have nothing but good things to say about this bow. Though it may be pretty forgiving, if you don't have a good form this bow will make it known very quickly but just keep shooting it and before you know it you'll be stacking arrows. I've ruined fletchings on arrows many times and this bow is extremely flat shooting I shoot one pin out to 35 yards, and for such a powerful bow, there is almost no handshock.

The bow's got a very harsh draw cycle. As soon as you start to pull you can feel all 70 pounds of that draw weight. It doesn't let up much either, until you get to the wall. Once you're at the wall it's letoff is just fine, but be careful because it's got a very narrow valley. Still, as long as your form is good you'll have no problem drawing, and holding, the bow.

The short brace height means you've got to have good form with your bow arm and hand or you're going to get a little fore arm slap. It's just basics, cant your hand, small bend in the elbow and your fine.

I'm a big fan of the kisser button and with the current location of the cable rod you just can't have one. Steve at B&B Archery of Manassas was able to take the original rod out and put in a custom one that's lower so I could put that kisser button in. Much better.

The bow's got a fairly loud slap when you shoot. There's a lot of power going through this bow though, so I feel like that's almost to be expected. There's a couple things I can do to it in order to minimize that noise/vibration that I still just haven't done yet.

All told, I love this bow. When the arrow hits something it's coming with a ton of bricks.

This was my first bow and I love it. At 70lbs be ready to be sore starting out but I loved the solid back wall compared to the new 2010 bows and I noticed that it seemed very dead in hand for a speed bow. Overall it's great and it's just as accurate as anything I've shot. Mine shoots 315 with an arrow weighting in at around 410 grains.