Darton Cyclone Compound Bow

The Darton Cyclone is a quietly excellent value hunter: 330-335 fps from a forgiving 30-inch chassis, a DualSync cam you can retune on your own bench with nothing but hex keys, and a Ready-to-Hunt package at a $949.99 launch MSRP (or $689.99 bare) that does not cut the corners these kits usually cut. It holds its tune, holds on target better than a fast bow has any right to, and shoots smoother than it draws. The only real asks are a draw cycle that is deliberate rather than glassy and a brand you may have to seek out at a specialty shop, now that it is discontinued. In my time with it the thing that stuck was how planted it stayed on the shot - fast bows are usually busy, and this one simply is not. An excellent bow for the deer and hog hunter who values speed, forgiveness, and do-it-yourself tuning over a famous name, and particularly strong from the treestand and the ground blind. Buyers who need a wider draw-length or draw-weight range to fit a growing or shared household should also look at the Diamond Edge 320... read full review