Bowtech Revolt X80 Compound Bow

At a launch MSRP of $1399 the Bowtech Revolt X80 is a specialist, and it plays that role better than any all-rounder could. It takes the trusted Revolt X chassis, adds higher-deflection limbs, the only Weighted Cams in the 2022 lineup, and DeadLock's press-free tuning, and turns a full 80 pounds into 102 ft-lbs of kinetic energy at a 340 fps IBO rating - with real-world hunting arrows in the 450-533 grain range still holding 280-294 fps for the penetration that big game demands. The achievement is not the poundage but the manners: it draws like a 75 lb bow, sits dead in the hand, and meters a quiet 97.6 dB, so a capable hunter gains ten pounds of energy without inheriting the harsh draw and shock that heavy bows used to carry. What I keep coming back to is how thoroughly it erases the old excuse for avoiding 80 pounds. An excellent bow for the western elk, moose, and bear hunter who wants maximum downrange energy and has the frame to drive it, particularly strong for extended-range shots on large animals where kinetic energy is the margin. Buyers who want one versatile bow that spans a wide poundage range, or who shoot 60 to 70 pounds, should look at the Hoyt Ventum Pro 33 or the lighter Revolt platform instead... read full review