Bowtech Reckoning Gen2 39 Compound Bow

Launched for the 2023 model year at a $1,799 launch MSRP and carried unchanged through 2026, the Reckoning Gen2 39 is the most stable, most tunable bow Bowtech puts on a target line. Its 39-inch riser barely moves at the shot - the least deflection of anything in its class - and behind that forgiving hold sits the brand's complete press-free toolkit: DeadLock cam tuning, TimeLock timing, an adjustable triangle draw stop that builds a limb-stop-firm wall, GripLock grip adjustment, and a let-off that dials anywhere from 65 to 85 percent. Two cam options carry the fit from 26.5 inches out to 33.5, and the chronograph confirms honest target speed, about 323 fps in Performance at a 60-pound, 300-grain setup. At 4.9 to 5 pounds bare and more set up, on a long riser the vertical limbs push cleanly forward at the shot, it is built to stand still on a line rather than to hunt or pack light. Having spent more time on its wall than its speed, what stays with me is how little the bow moves once you are anchored - it holds, and it lets you run the shot. An excellent bow for the indoor, field, and 3D competitor who values a steady hold and complete do-it-yourself tunability above all else. Buyers who want that stability in a shorter, more balanced package should look at the Bowtech Reckoning Gen2 36, while those who need a bow that hunts as well as it shoots should consider the Bowtech Proven 34... read full review