Compound Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:The PSE Drive platform has always been one of the best values in the archery world, and this new Drive 3B does not disappoint. This rig is an awesome feeling bow, but when considering the price point, it becomes an outstanding feeling bow. The three track cam system has a super draw cycle, great speeds,... read full review

The Bottom Line:The world of compound archery equipment is amazing. Bow manufacturers understand so much of what shooters look for in a new bow is personal preference, and companies like Bear are making rigs from starter bows to high end flagship models to meet the needs of anyone interested in getting started in the... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2019 Bowtech Realm SR6 does not look overly special on paper. It looks similar to other bows Bowtech has released, with carried over technology from previous model years. However, the weighted Overdrive Binary Cam System really offers a speed increase without a speed bow feel. 352 feet per second... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Limitless may be the perfect bow for transitioning shooters through the phases of becoming an archer. The Limitless allows shooters to begin in the world of archery, and the bow can grow with them a long while before they are interested in a higher end model with a bit more speed. The MSRP of $199... read full review

The Bottom Line:2019 is a great time to be an archer. Every company is producing great shooting rigs, which allows shooters to choose a bow that fits their personal preferences. For bow companies, it has to be a bit frustrating as well, because everyone's a critic, most of the time without ever shooting the bow themselves.... read full review

The Bottom Line:Bear Archery deserves a lot more love than it has gotten recently, especially with the Kuma lineup. The Kuma bows flat out shoot, and the newly added Kuma 30 does not disappoint either. For shooters wanting a shorter, more maneuverable treestand or ground blind bow, the Kuma 30 may just be the best available... read full review

The Bottom Line:The CT5 is a great shooting bow, for a reasonable price tag considering the price of the competition. Prime also gives the original owners new strings every two years for as long as they own the bow, which is a great deal for anyone expecting to own their new bow for an extended period of time. The 35-inch... read full review

The Bottom Line:For $499, or $599 fully rigged, the Brute NXT and its binary cam system may be one of the best values in the PSE lineup, which is admittedly pretty competitive in the value offerings. This bow has 7.5-inches of draw length adjustment, and 35-pounds of draw weight without needing a bow press. The color... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Victory X is basically a Victory 37 from a few years ago, with limited finish options, and the lose of a front stabilizer mounting hole (it still has one mounting hole). However, the $949 price tag should be more than enough to get people on board with the new price for such an excellent rig. For... read full review

The Bottom Line:In an industry that is becoming increasingly dependent on advertisement telling shooters what they like, it is refreshing to see a bow like the Approach that steers away from all that, and simply performs well. If the Approach was designed several years ago, when single cam bows were at their peak of... read full review

The Bottom Line:Archers in 2019 should count their blessings because compound bows have never been so great. Each year, companies are fine tuning what was already a great shooting platform, and creating rigs made specifically for what shooters are demanding. The SS is a designed hunting bow with an ultra smooth draw... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Black Series brings a lot of really great features to the market in the Prime bow package. The Black 9 is a dedicated target bow, and is perfectly designed for shootability and forgiveness. Although Prime charges $100 for target colors on a target bow, the options of different finishes is outstanding.... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Carbon Air Stealth is a dream bow for anyone wanting the benefits of a high performance bow in addition to a carbon riser. This is a rare cam system, which continues to perform better as the let-off increases, and has a large variance in the let-off size to give shooters the feel they really want... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Perform-X 3D is a well designed 3D bow and will not let shooters down. It performs flawlessly with the shoot ability of the Evolve Cam System, has favorable specifications for 3D shooters, tons of color options, and a giant let-off range to choose from. The price tag is scary, and when looking at... read full review

The Bottom Line:Bear claims the Approach HC breaks all the "Get what you pay for" rule, and that is an understatement. The Approach HC includes some of outstanding high-end features, has great performance, and feels outstanding for any bow. When considering the $449 price tag, this bow could be fully rigged with high-end... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Helix Ultra has the ability to be shot for the entire year as it makes for a great hunting rig, 3D bow, or perhaps even a spot bow for the right shooter. The color options are fantastic, and the aluminum risers look great in each pattern. The new grip is one of the best feeling grips from Hoyt, possibly... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Echelon 37 is an outstanding target bow with the ability for shooters to tune it exactly how they want. Although it will still have an Elite draw cycle, the ability to adjust the let-off from 75-90%, in addition to choosing which draw stop style to use (limb stop or cable stop) is really outstanding,... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Perform-X is a high end target bow, specifically designed for indoor spot leagues. Although this bow could transition for some shooters into a 3D bow as well, the Perform-X will more than likely be most comfortable shooting spots, and for that the 40-inch axel-to-axel is very beneficial. The grip... read full review