Hoyt Axius Alpha Compound Bow

The Axius Alpha is the most compact hunting bow ever designed by Hoyt, and it marks off a large number of wants for those on the market for a short hunting bow. There is a fair amount of performance with an ATA speed rating of 342 feet per second. The 4.3-pound bare bow weight is also fairly lightweight for an aluminum riser, which will make it easier to maneuver in tight spaces or on long walks in the mountains. The 29.5-inch axle-to-axle measurement may create an uncomfortable string angle for shooters at the upper end of the draw length range, but that is a personal preference some may be fine with. The suggested asking price of $1199 is more competitive than some other bows in Hoyt's lineup, when compared to the competition. However, the price may be too pricey for the compact hunting bow market, which has a lot of really amazing offerings for 2020, which are all less expensive than the Axius Alpha. There is a lot to love about the 2020 Axius Alpha. Unfortunately, the price may force shooters to look at other great shooting hunting bows with a smaller price tag... read full review