Compound Bow Comparator

Bowtech states, "Go big or go home," when advertising the BT-Mag, and that statement is certainly true. Shooters will need to be certain they want a longer framed bow when they grab the 36-inch axel to axel bow tipping the scales at 4-6-pounds before added accessories. The BT-Mag takes what Bowtech does so well with their hunting lineup, and stretches it out a bit to make a supersized version of that bow for shooters wanting those great characteristics in a tournament rig. The pricetag is comparable to other tournament bows on the market, but that does not necessarily make it any easier to stomach. Perhaps shooters interested in a multipurpose bow will have an easier time paying the premium tournament bow price. However, some shooters are liable to shy away from even testing it out based on the sticker price alone. Another larger negative of the BT-Mag is that it only goes out to a 30-inch draw length. This bow would work phenomenally well for shooters with a longer draw cycle, and they do not even get a chance to shoot it because it does not go long enough for them. As a bow, the BT-Mag has a lot to offer shooters on the market in 2017. It shoots like a dream, holds well, and gives tinkerers a lot to do in getting the absolute most out of their rigs performance. Read full review...

The Reign 7 is a great shooting hunting bow. Shooters a bit scared of having a brace height under 7-inches will appreciate this 7-inch model of the faster 6-inch version. The cam technology is phenomenal, and will be beneficial for those wanting to tinker and mess with their bow to have the absolute best performance possible. However, for many shooters, although the technology is well integrated, it is not going to be a selling point for choosing a cam system that can do so much without needing a bow press. The Reign 7 is a great shooting bow, and should even be considered by shooters not wanting to toy with their rig. At the end of the day, a $1099 price tag is competitive with other high-end bows on the market. That price may not fit in everyone's budget, but it is a fair asking price for a bow of the highest caliber. For shooters wanting a mix of speed and forgiveness in their new hunting rig, the Reign 7 should be on the list of bows to give a try. The new finish options look outstanding, and this hunting bow can flat out shoot. Read full review...

• A longer version of the Reign series, can be used for 3D or perhaps a do it all bow
• Overdrive Binary Cam system with some added "Smartbow" technology
• 340 feet per second with a 6.75-inch brace height

• Continued improvements on the Overdrive Binary Cam System
• Great adjustment all on the cam, without needing a bow press
• Performance and forgiveness all in one compact 32 5/8-inch package 

• Draw length only goes out to 30-inches
• $1299 price tag

• Similar specifications to previous Bowtech models
• MSRP of $1099 is a bit steep for some shooters