Compound Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:Shooters in the market for a new hunting bow owe it to themselves to test shoot an Athens Recluse. With a fully transferable warranty, shooters have the sound piece of mind they need for a relatively new bow company. Despite some experiencing finish flaws, and a metallic sound after the shot, The Recluse... read full review

The Bottom Line:This is a basic practical bow that possesses everything needed to hunt with. It has an awesome draw with the Fluid Cam that has smoothness and solid comfort at the back. The Rogue has good speed with great fit and finish. The shot is quiet with out any buzz or rattle and the generous brace height... read full review

The Bottom Line:For those skeptical about buying a bow from a company that is fairly new to the industry, forget about it with the Strother Moxie. This bow feels and shoots as well in hand as it looks of paper. With lots of useful technology, and simplistic designs, every part of the Moxie is highly efficient and... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Athens Afflixtion is a really great shooting bow that offers ample speeds, a solid back wall, and a transferrable lifetime warranty. With the ability to be a hunting rig and a target bow, many shooters will be drawn to the Afflixtions dual purpose. Despite needing new cams to change the draw length,... read full review

The Bottom Line:Athens has been in the archery industry a few years now, and the Accomplice truly shows what the company stands for. With a competitively priced bow displaying high-end craftsmanship, Barnsdale limbs, and a transferrable lifetime warranty the Accomplice has a lot to offer shooters looking to upgrade... read full review

The Bottom Line:Although shooters may pass up the Python because it is classified as a "budget bow," shooters are given tons of really nice high-end features. It is truly spectacular how great this bow draws and shoots. With desirable hunting specifications, good speed, and the ability to personalize the draw many... read full review

The Bottom Line:Overall, the Crave 31.5 is a a nice shooting hunting bow. Although the draw cycle is a little stiff, it is not a deal breaker. The IBO speed of 335 feet per second is a nice number, and the dual draw stop posts contacting both limbs makes a great feeling back wall. Ross seemed to take note of the... read full review

The Bottom Line:The G5 Quest Amp is a solid hunting rig that is smooth drawing and delivers plenty of speed. This 32" ATA, 7" brace height, 70#, 340 fps machine will send an arrow through your prey before it knows what happened. It is average for the overall weight, and it does have a little vibration when shot, but... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Ross Crave offers a lot for a decent MSRP of $749.99. Those shooting the Crave will love the smooth draw cycle and solid back wall. Holding on target is effortless, and the shot is finished with a dull thumb noise and no hand shock at all. Some shooters are leery about shooting a bow with a brace... read full review

The Bottom Line:Ross truly listened to what shooters have been asking for over the last couple of years, and that is a shorter, lighter bow that produces decent speeds. The XD is exactly that. Although there is a major push for this bow, there are some shooters that desire a longer axel to axel measurement and a little... read full review

The Bottom Line:Ross did a great job creating a youth bow with the Just Like Dad's model. The ability to change with growing shooters is the biggest advantage of the bow. With 30-pounds of draw weight adjustability and 10 inches of draw length range, the Just Like Dad's is sure to last a long time. Combined with... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Chill is smooth from the draw to the release of the arrow. With tons of draw length adjustability based on cam modules, the Chill has the potential to appeal to a lot of shooters in all sizes. A speed bow designed for hunting with a forgiving brace height of 7-inches has tons of appeal... read full review

The Bottom Line:Mathews has created another solid hunting rig based on what shooters are demanding out of a hunting bow. The short axel-to-axel measurement and lightweight package is very appealing to many hunters. With a forgiving 7-inch brace height, smooth draw, and virtually noise free, the Creed has a lot to... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mission Rally is the first venture by Mission into the world of target bows. The rig was designed from Matthews experience in building quality, high-end target bows while incorporating many of the features found throughout the Mission line-up. With a 37" ATA, a 7 1/4" brace height, and the new Opti-Mod... read full review

The Bottom Line:The PSE Rally offers 12 inches of draw length adjustment and up to 52# of draw weight adjustment. The bow comes in a very nice looking Mossy Oak Breakup Infinity making it easy to overlook the fact that it is an entry-level bow. With a 33 3/4" ATA and a 7 1/2" brace height, this rig looks every bit a... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Bear brand is an iconic brand founded by what many believe is the father of archery, as we know it today, Fred Bear. The Legend Series takes that a step further incorporating Mr. Bear himself into the branding. Shooters interested in the LS-6 performance are already aware of some compromises needed... read full review