Browning Rage Compound Bow

The Browning Rage is proof that a budget bow can earn a long life: across 2003 to 2009 it covered a lot of ground, first as a long, forgiving HyperMax 10 twin-cam at its 2007 price of $279.99 for the bare bow and later as a faster 300-plus fps single-cam, all while staying firmly in the value tier. It never chased flagship numbers - a tall brace, a wide draw range and an honest, forgiving shot were always the point. Light in the hand at under four pounds and sold as a complete ready-to-hunt package, it remains a sensible first deer bow or a cheap, capable backup, and today it is almost entirely a used-market buy in the $125 to $225 range. Shooting it, what stays with me is how unintimidating it is - easy to draw, easy to hold, easy to shoot well, which is exactly what a new hunter needs. It is an excellent bow for the budget-minded whitetail hunter who values forgiveness and a one-box setup, and it is particularly strong as a grow-with-you rig for a shooter still finding their draw length. Buyers prioritizing a quieter, more refined shot with the widest adjustability should also look at the Diamond Black Ice, while those who want more speed from the same brand should look at the Browning Illusion... read full review