Bear Legend 30 Compound Bow

The Bear Legend 30 takes the Legend line's standout trait - a DHC-XR cam that spans 14 to 70 pounds and 18 to 31 inches - and repackages it in a handier 30-inch frame with a more forgiving 6.5-inch brace, launched at $529.99 bow-only and $629.99 ready-to-hunt. It backs its 320 IBO with an honest 288 fps at a 350-grain arrow, holds a comfortable 85% let-off, and stays quiet at 97 dB, while the adjustable cable keeps it crisp even dialed way down. What I keep coming back to is the pair of upgrades over the XR - the standard roller guard and the Bear Paw grip - that make a mid-priced bow draw and hold like something dearer. An excellent bow for the household or the tight-quarters hunter who wants Legend-line range in a compact, forgiving size, particularly strong inside 40 yards from a blind or treestand. Buyers who want a longer, slightly faster version of the same platform should look at the Bear Legend XR, and those after the lowest-cost widest-range bow should also look at the Diamond Edge 320... read full review