Bow GuidesReady-to-Hunt Compound Bow Packages: What Features to Look For
Adjustability, sight, rest and quiver quality: the checklist for picking an RTH package you will not outgrow in a season.
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Bow TuningHow to Adjust Draw Length on a Compound Bow
Measure, identify your cam, move the modules and re-tune: a brand-neutral guide to adjusting draw length the right way.
Bow GuidesMathews Compound Bow Packages: What You Get and Who They Fit
Sight, rest, quiver, stabilizer: what a Mathews package really includes, what it costs versus a bare bow, and who should buy one.
Bow ReviewsMathews Prima Level 1 Package: Specs, Review, and Who It Fits
Full Mathews Prima specs, what the Level 1 package adds, and why this short-draw bow is a favorite for women and smaller-framed hunters.
Bow ReviewsBear Archery Alaskan XT RTH Compound Bow Review
A 33-inch, 335 fps ready-to-hunt bow with a forgiving 6.25-inch brace height. Full Bear Alaskan XT specs and field notes.
Bow ReviewsBear Archery Whitetail Maxx RTH Compound Bow Review
A 31-inch, 339 fps whitetail bow that ships ready to hunt. Full Whitetail Maxx specs and what to know before you buy.
Bow ReviewsMathews Lift 29.5: Specs and Review of a Quiet, Stable Hunting Bow
Full Mathews Lift 29.5 specs, what the 29.5-inch platform does well, and how it compares with the Lift 33 and Lift X.
Bow TuningBear Archery Bear Paw Grip: Design, Feel, and Performance
How grip shape and wrist angle drive torque and accuracy, and how to tell whether a Bear bow grip suits your hand.
Bow Reviews2018 PSE Evolve 28: Specs, Review, and Used-Buyer Guide
A 28-inch blind and treestand bow with a 7-inch brace height. Full PSE Evolve 28 specs and a used-buyer checklist.
Bow Tuning2016 PSE Draw Length Adjustment: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Find your true draw length, decode the PSE draw length chart for your cam, and adjust modules safely, with or without a bow press.
Bow ReviewsBear Archery Persist Compound Bow: Specs and Review
340 fps in a 31-inch frame with four let-off options. Full Bear Persist specs, setup tips, and Persist vs. Persist 33.
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