Compound Bow Comparator

The Halon 7 may be the most popular of the Halon series bows given the acceptable speeds and largest brace height of the bunch. 335 feet per second in a compact 30-inch axel-to-axel package makes for a really enticing hunting bow for shooters wanting the smallest, hardest hitting rig available. The $1099 suggested price tag along with the heavy bare bow weight of 4.55-pounds might be deterrents when it comes time to purchase the Halon 7 for some initially interested. However, the shooting experience from the large concentric cams combing the No Cam and AVS technologies will win a lot of shooters over to the Mathews flagship hunting offering for 2016. Read full review...

The Halon 6 should be a popular bow in the hunting world for Mathews. There are some shooters wishing to see a longer axel to axel flagship bow from Mathews, but the Monster Wake for 2015 may be close enough to a longer Halon for Mathews to even consider building one in the future. For those skeptical of the No Cam for 2015 based on the slightly sluggish speed, the Halon 6 should be considered an improvement with the engineering of that cam system combined with the beloved AVS cam system. The Halon 6 is a shooter, and despite its compact size, actually feels like a bigger bow than the amount of space it takes up. The weight will be a point many haters will gravitate towards, but in all honestly a few ounces should not make a giant difference in most situations. Those wanting a great performing bow from one of the most respected names in the business should give the Halon 6 a shot. Read full review...

• IBO rated speeds up to 335 feet per second
• 30-inch axel to axel measurement with large cams makes it compact with a longer feel
• Most forgiving Halon model in the lineup

• Speed of 345 feet per second with a comfortable draw cycle
• 5-inches of draw length adjustment between 25.5-30.5
• Short bow with a longer feel

• 4.55 pounds may be a bit heavy for the compact design
• $1099 price tag

• 4.5-pound bare bow may not be what some want in a hunting bow
• MSRP of $1099