Bow accessories online store and bow advices? There’s lots of innovation in 2020 from the folks at Prime, including their new ROTO Cam, which features a rotating module designed for easy and precise draw length and adjustments in ½-inch increments, with nothing more than an Allen wrench. For maximum tuning capability, Prime’s new Easy Tune Shim Kit lets you shift cams right or left during the tuning process. Prime is known for making a rock-solid riser, and it’s been redesigned this year for even more strength. I like that Prime offers its flagship bow in four different lengths (31, 33, 35, and 39 inches axle-to-axle), and I shot a few different versions of the Black. The 5 (35-inches) was the fastest of the models, but I handled it easily, and it pointed and shot very well. Just for kicks, I shot the 9 (39 inches axle-to-axle) and while noticeably slower than its shorter cousins, it was probably the quietest and deadest-in-the-hand bow I shot all day.
Like a few other bows in the list, the Revolt line offers two options for axle-to-axle length. But the big features remain the same. Bowtech releases its Deadlock Cam System with this bow. Using this system, you can move the cams left or right on the axle to position the energy right behind the arrow. Then, you simply lock it in with a screwdriver for permanent accuracy. Options for weight are more limited than most of the other bows with a range of 50-70 pounds. Arrows fly at a max speed of 335 fps. A 26- to 31-inch draw length should fit a lot of adults, and a max weight of 4.4 pounds fits well into the lighter bows on the market this year.
PSE sets the bar in terms of total number of new models for 2020 with a whopping 10 offerings. We’ll focus on the Pro series here which includes the Carbon Stealth and EVO lines, which account for seven new-for-2020 models. Let’s start with the carbon bows. The Carbon Air Stealth line is feather-light, weighing about 3.5 pounds and is available in Mach 1 (31 1/8”, 332 fps, 3.5 pounds), EC (33”, 342 fps, 3.3 pounds) and EM (34” in length with short draw-length options) configurations. The EVO NXT line features aluminum risers and laid-back limb configurations along with a redesigned grip system and a lowered stabilizer mount improved pendulum effect after the shot. The NXT 33 is 33 inches in length with a brace height of 7 inches and speeds up to 322 fps. The NXT spans 35 inches, has a 6 7/8” brace height and speeds up to 328 fps. It’s also available in a long-draw version with draw lengths up to 32 inches. The NXT 21 is, you guessed it, 31 inches in length. It has a 6 1/2” brace height and speeds up to 329 fps.
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If you’re looking for a more affordable bow, the Constrictor-Stoke is worth a good look. It pushes arrows at 410 fps and measures 10 inches across when cocked. It weights in just under 8 pounds and has an anti-dry fire device and 3 inches of adjustment in the stock. This bow is sold as a complete kit that includes the crossbow, three arrows, illuminated scope, quiver, cocking rope and string wax for an appealing $600. Look ma, no wheels! Excalibur continues its tradition of crafting crossbows that feature traditional-style recurve limbs and the Assassin 400 TD is the company’s latest addition to its Micro platform. The crossbow measures 20.5 inches when cocked and 25 inches uncocked, making it the narrowest in the Assassin line. Its overall length ranges from 30 to 33 inches (depending on stock adjustment), making this a compact system. As its name implies, the 400 TD is a take-down model that can quickly be disassembled for transport and re-assembled without impacting accuracy. The bow includes a silent Charger crank cocking system and it’s priced at $1,800.