Mathews No Cam HTR Compound Bow

The Mathews No Cam HTR launched in 2015 at $1,099 and carried into 2016 as one of the most distinctive hunting bows the brand ever made - a flagship that deliberately walked away from the speed race. Its numbers tell the story plainly: up to 330 fps IBO but closer to 303-310 fps with real hunting arrows, offset by straight, level nock travel, a firm back wall, and a shot that measures in the mid-50s dBA and dies in the hand. The 32-inch frame holds like a longer bow, the concentric-wheel draw is as smooth as anything in its class, and the three RockMod let-off options let a hunter tune the hold to the way they like to wait out an animal. What I keep coming back to is how little the HTR asks of the shooter - it does not fight your release, your grip, or your patience. It is an excellent bow for the accuracy-and-silence-first hunter, particularly strong in the treestand where a quiet, forgiving shot matters more than a flat trajectory, and it remains a smart used-market buy for that shooter today. Its compact 2016 sibling, the No Cam HTX, shrinks the same system to a 30-inch frame for tight-quarters hunters. Buyers who prioritize speed and an adjustable draw feel should also look at the Bowtech Prodigy, while those chasing a smooth draw at a lower price should consider the Elite Energy 32... read full review