Mathews No Cam HTX Compound Bow

The HTX is a short bow, which is limiting the market to those wanting a compact hunting bow. However, the combination of the larger cams and the longer riser make it feel more like a longer bow then most short models. The HTX is not all that special on paper, but it really shines during at the shot and overall feel of the bow. The No CAM system makes the bow a great shooting bow, even though it has one the slow side of the IBO ratings. Most shooters are not going to buy the HTX based on the specification charts. However, the feel of the bow is going to win over some shooters and let them The feel on the shot is great, it fits a large range of shooters, and it is backed by some of really great technologies offered out of the Mathews' factory. Shooters at the longer end of the draw length range may need a longer framed bow to keep the comfort level of a more preferable string angle, but those willing to compromise a bit on that for a compact bow will not have to worry about the HTX feel. The MSRP of $999 is totally competitive with other top end models, but it is still not an easy amount of money to save up for many shooters. It is hard to find anything wrong with the HTX offering, especially considering those interested have already considered the potential negatives of shooting a more compact model. Those wanting a dedicated hunting bow should give the HTX an honest chance, and shooters will be surprised at how well they shoot a slower rated hunting bow just based on the comfort of the draw cycle... read full review