Compound Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:The Nitrum turbo is a great shooting bow for those wanting the most in terms of speed and performance. It is a little disappointing to not have 80-pound limbs as an option on the turbo, but that only appeals to a small percentage of shooters. With the improvement to the stiffened offset riser, the cage... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2015 PSE Dominator Max MD is a redesign of the Dominator. The Centerlock limb pockets and the Fourth Generation X-Tech limbs, combined with the Mini Evo cams make this a very accurate and fast bow for the competition shooter. The shorter power stroke and the smooth draw make it very shootable, and... read full review

The Bottom Line:With 80% let-off, and speeds up to 332 feet per second, and a 7-inch brace height, the Brute Force really is a tempting bow on paper in regards to performance, specifications, and forgiveness. Consider the bare bow price of only $450, and it is very difficult for shooters to not give the Brute Force... read full review

The Bottom Line:The price on the Carbon Spyder ZT Turbo is the negative of this bow. Truth be told, everything else about this bow screams shootability and performance, which is a tough combination to accomplish in the same package. The stronger carbon riser, an updated cam, and every technology Hoyt has available... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Carbon ZT 30 is another great offering by Hoyt, but the price tag is sure to scare off a lot of shooters. Although there are some advancements in technology for the 2014 Hoyt Carbon Spyder 30, the difference may not be enough to justify an upgrade. With that being said, those who did not buy... read full review

The Bottom Line:With all of the stiff competition in the archery industry, Ross does an impressive job making a class of their own with bows like the Headhunter. For roughly 3/4 of the price of a typical flagship bow, this compound will let you focus on quality accessories, and has the means to impress in the spectrums... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Chill X Pro is a bow designed for serious target shooters wanting a little more performance from their bow. Although this bow will not appeal to the masses looking for a new rig, those in the market for a new target set up will love the additions made to the solid base established with the 2014... read full review

The Bottom Line:The BR 33 is a nice multipurpose bow from Bear considering they do not have a dedicated target bow division. Bear Archery has a great following, and many shooters appreciate the history and symbolism that comes from the tradition of the company. For shooters wanting performance, but demanding a smoother... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Strother Vital was introduced to the market in 2014. It was a redesign of the Wrath SHO with a slightly modified riser and new cams. With a 32" ATA, 7" brace height, and 335 fps, this bow gave the shooter a very smooth draw cycle with very minimal vibration and noise (without any noise dampening... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Ruckus Jr is a good quality entry level youth bow. It offers 12" draw adjustability from 15" - 27" and 10# - 30#. The adjustments are easily accomplished and at 30# and 27," this rig will push out a decent 219 fps. The split limb set-up with the Ruckus Cams provide the shooter with a good platform... read full review

The Bottom Line:This bow is an absolute pleasure to shoot. The technology from G5 is amazing and it puts together a sweet draw cycle. It is truly well rounded and has the attributes to be great at everything a bow can be used for. The comfort level and ease to shoot are second to none. It may not be the fastest... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Bowmadness 32 is a great bow! Unfortunately, with a $599 price tag, and it being sold in a variety of box stores, the 32 may not get the attention it deserves from those interested in a new hunting bow. Granted, there are some missing features shooters could get with a Pro Series bow, but from... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2015 Obsession Knightmare GT was designed with the hunter in mind. Although other shooters have said it is a modular cam version of the Obsession Delta 6, this bow has an attitude all of its own. With a 28 13/16" ATA and a 6" brace height, it is perfect for the ground blind or the tree stand. All... read full review

The Bottom Line:PSE is great at offering bows for every shooter regardless of their personal preferences. The Source HD is a high let off hunting bow designed with a having a smooth draw cycle in mind. A longer axel to axel measurement of 33-inches and a 7-inch brace height makes the bow pretty forgiving as well.... read full review