Bowtech Black Knight 2 Compound Bow

The Bowtech Black Knight 2 is an early-2000s dual-cam speed bow that turned out to be a better aimer than its spec sheet promised. It rates 342 to 350 fps IBO, holds real weight at a 65 percent let-off, and stops against a hard, defined back wall - and the long riser turns all of that into the steady hold owners consistently praise, with real-world speeds in the high 280s to low 290s on hunting arrows and near 348 fps on a light target load. The cost is honest and up front: a stout, front-loaded draw and a short valley that demand disciplined form, plus a short brace on the Short configuration that rewards a clean release. Sold across 2001 and 2002 in Short and Tall brace configurations before becoming the BlackKnight Dually in 2003, it meets buyers today only on the used market, where a fresh string set matters more than the original price. In my experience a bow that holds this steady while shooting this fast is a rare combination, and it is exactly why the Black Knight 2 kept showing up on the target line. It is an excellent bow for the disciplined target and 3D shooter who wants speed without a twitchy hold, and a capable hunting bow in its Tall configuration. Buyers who want a softer draw and a more forgiving, self-correcting shot should look at the Mathews Switchback, while those chasing maximum velocity should also weigh the PSE X-Force... read full review