Bowtech Destroyer 340 Review
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Pros
- One of the best top quality speed bows
- Accurate rig with a forgiving brace height
- Smooth bow with a nice valley and a solid back wall
- Extremely quiet bow with little hand shock and vibration
- Modular-adjustable eccentric system (bow press is required)
Cons
- Relatively stiff draw cycle with a little hump at the end
- Plastic grip looks cheap for a top-quality bow (can be replaced)
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Editors' review
The Destroyer 340 is the flagship bow of the 2010 Bowtech line. This is a high-performance bow with aggressive styling and great shootability characteristics. While the draw cycle is relatively stiff, it's also smooth for a speed bow. With minimal shock and vibration, the Destroyer 340 is one of the quietest rigs in the speed bows world.
Grip
Archers say the plastic grip on the Destroyer 340 is comfortable but looks cheap for a high quality bow. They agree that side plates or wood grip would make this bow immaculate. While this grip will not appeal to everyone, it performs well. It's not a big deal anyway because if you don't like plastic grips you can always replace it.Eccentric system
Bowtech's new OverDrive Binary Cam system powers the Destroyer 340 to advertised IBO speeds reaching upwards of 340 feet per second. A set of interchangeable modules is available for draw lengths ranging from 26" to 31" in half-inch increments. While this is a modular-adjustable eccentric system, a bow press is required to change out modules. The Destroyer 340 offers an effective 80% let-off.| Version | Draw length | Draw weight | Arrow weight | Real IBO speed | Setup / Comments |
| 2010 | 31.0 | 70.0 | 425 | 312.0 | peep, loop, two nock sets on each end, and cat wiskers |
| 2010 | 31.0 | 68.0 | 370 | 328.0 | |
| 2010 | 31.0 | 61.0 | 386 | 308.0 | lots of silencing stuff on it |
| 2010 | 31.0 | 60.0 | 472 | 270.0 | peep, string silencers, two eliminator buttons, and loop |
| 2010 | 30.5 | 64.0 | 390 | 315.0 | |
| 2010 | 30.0 | 70.0 | 414 | 309.0 | kisser and peep on the string |
| 2010 | 30.0 | 70.0 | 415 | 312.0 |
Draw cycle / Shootability / Quietness
While the draw cycle is relatively stiff, it's also smooth enough for a speed bow as noted by many shooters. Archers say there is a little hump closer to the end of the draw cycle before it drops into the valley. Also, the back wall is pretty solid. When it comes to shock and vibration, this rig is one of the best speed bows. We were overwhelmed with the amount of feedback indicating that this bow has an amazing lack of shock and vibration. Some experts strongly agree the Destroyer 340 is one of the quietest speed bows out there.Destroyer 340 vs. Destroyer 350
| Bow | Bowtech Destroyer 340 | Bowtech Destroyer 350 |
| Version | 2011 | 2011 |
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| Brace Height | 7 " | 6 " |
| AtA Length | 32.375 " | 32.375 " |
| Draw Length | 26 " - 31 " | 25 " - 30 " |
| Draw Weight | 40 lbs - 70 lbs | 40 lbs - 70 lbs |
| IBO Speed | 340 fps | 342 fps - 350 fps |
| Weight | 3.9 lbs | 3.9 lbs |
| Let-Off | 80% effective | 80% effective |
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Shooters like comparing the Destroyer 340 with its faster brother from the series: the Destroyer 350. Specs-wise, the main differences between the two is that the Destroyer 340 has a longer brace height (7"), is 10 FPS slower than its 6" brother, and might be a better choice for shooters with longer draw lengths. Some long draw archers say a more forgiving brace height is worth more to them than a few FPS, especially when shooting from non-ideal positions.Speaking about shootability, short draw archers (up to 28") may not feel any difference between the two rigs. Therefore, such people often say they like the Bowtech Destroyer 350 much better because it's 10 FPS faster. On the other hand, many archers agree that for long draw length shooters (28"+), the Destroyer 340 is a better choice due to its shifted draw length range, forgiving brace height, and a better string angle.Another comparison factor is the draw cycle. While both rigs have a smooth (but relatively stiff) draw cycle, many shooters agree the draw cycle on the Destroyer 340 is a bit smoother.