Bowtech BlackKnight Compound Bow

The BowTech BlackKnight is the bow that built a company: BowTech's first product, the one it wheeled up to a chronograph in 2000 to announce itself, and the origin of the "fastest bows in the world" reputation that still follows the brand. Priced at $749 in its 2005 form, it delivered a 342-350 fps IBO rating that owners translate into the low-to-mid 320s with real hunting arrows - genuinely fast, then and now - on a long riser that holds like a target bow. What I keep coming back to with this one is the honesty of the trade it offers: the short 5 3/4" brace, the 65% let-off, and the shallow-valley Dually cam make it a specialist that demands good form, and in return it gives you speed and a steady, low-shock shot. It is an excellent bow for the experienced speed-minded hunter or target shooter who values a flat trajectory and a rock-solid hold, and who does not mind working for it. Buyers who would rather have forgiveness, a soft draw, and an easy hold should look instead at the Mathews Switchback; those chasing the last few fps of raw speed should also weigh the PSE X-Force... read full review