Bowtech CP28 Compound Bow

The Bowtech CP28 is a compact hunting bow that solves the short-bow problem instead of just accepting it. At a $1,199 launch MSRP it delivers the full Bowtech toolkit in the shortest DeadLock frame the brand makes: press-free cam tuning on the shooting line, a FlipDisc that swaps between a smooth 87% Comfort draw and an 85% Performance setting worth several more fps, and an aluminum riser that brings the shot to a quiet 96.4 dB with no hand shock. The oversized cam is the difference-maker - it keeps a 28-inch bow pinch-free and smooth-drawing where lesser short bows get cramped and harsh, and real chronograph runs hold above 260 fps even with heavy 500-grain hunting arrows. What sold me on it is the intent: this is a bow with a clear job, and it does that job - close, quiet, tight-quarters hunting - better than a general-purpose bow ever could. It is an excellent choice for the ground-blind, saddle, and still-hunter who shoots from cramped positions and wants a maneuverable, easy-tuning, dead-quiet compact. Buyers who want the quietest premium feel should also look at the Mathews V3X 29, and those who prioritize speed and a slightly longer hold should look at the Hoyt Ventum 30... read full review