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2007 Compound Bow Specification Database & Comparison Charts
LONG AXLE LENGTH BOWS (FINGER SHOOTER BOWS)

PSE Pro
Hoyt
PSE Pro
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
Hoyt
Darton
APA Innov.
PSE Pro
PSE
PSE Pro
Hoyt
Hoyt
PSE
Bowtech
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
CSS
Mathews
Mathews
Hoyt
Hoyt
Hoyt
Hoyt
Hoyt
Martin
Hoyt
Mathews
Hoyt
Hoyt
Martin
Hoyt
Hoyt
Reflex
 

Mojo 3D NH
38 Pro C2
Mojo 3D NP
Challenger 39 OS2
Challenger 39 OS3
Challenger 39 P1
Contender 39 OS2
Contender 39 OS3
Contender 39 P1
System 39 OS2
System 39 OS3
System 39 P1
38 Pro
Pro 5000
Anaconda VT
Mojo NP
Big Five Pro
Mojo NH
Pro Elite XT 3000 C2
Ultra Elite XT 3000 C2
Big Five
Constitution
Challenger 41 OS2
Challenger 41 OS3
Challenger 41 P1
Contender 41 OS2
Contender 41 OS3
Contender 41 P1
System 41 OS2
System 41 OS3
System 41 P1
Conquest 3
Conquest 4
Pro Elite XT 3000
Ultra Elite XT 3000
38 Pro XL C2
Pro Elite XT 3500 C2
Ultra Elite XT 3500 C2
Cougar Elite
38 Pro XL
Conquest Apex
Pro Elite XT 3500
Ultra Elite XT 3500
Scepter 4 Elite
Montega
Montega Wheel
Caribou
 

N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
 

Hybrid
Hybrid
Single
Twin
Hybrid
Single
Twin
Hybrid
Single
Twin
Hybrid
Single
Hybrid
Hybrid
Twin
Single
Twin
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Twin
Binary
Twin
Hybrid
Single
Twin
Hybrid
Single
Twin
Hybrid
Single
Single
Single
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Twin
Hybrid
Single
Hybrid
Hybrid
Twin
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
 

Solid
Split
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Split
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Split
Split
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Solid
Split
Split
Split
Split
Split
Solid
Split
Solid
Split
Split
Solid
Split
Split
Split
 

317
305
308
310
305
300
290
285
280
300
295
290
300
292
330
296
297
308
300
312
308
320
305
300
295
285
280
275
295
290
285
310
310
295
305
291
290
305
315
286
310
283
298
305
280
270
280
 

38.38
38.50
38.50
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.00
39.25
39.50
39.50
39.63
39.63
40.25
40.50
40.50
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.00
41.38
41.38
41.75
42.00
42.00
42.00
42.25
42.25
42.75
42.75
43.00
44.25
44.25
45.50
 

3.7
4.5
3.8
3.9
3.9
3.9
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
4.5
4.4
4.4
4.0
4.6
4.0
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.2
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.9
3.9
3.9
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.4
4.4
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.7
4.8
4.1
4.7
5.0
4.7
4.8
4.1
4.8
4.8
4.8
 

7.00
8.25
6.81
7.00
7.00
7.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.38
8.75
7.50
8.44
7.88
8.13
8.75
7.38
6.13
8.25
7.50
7.50
7.50
9.50
9.50
9.50
8.50
8.50
8.50
7.00
7.00
8.63
7.38
8.75
9.25
8.13
6.50
9.00
8.00
9.25
8.00
8.00
9.25
9.25
8.50
 

40-70
40-80
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-80
30-70
30-70
40-70
70-100
40-70
40-80
40-80
70-100
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
30-70
30-70
40-80
40-80
40-70
40-70
40-70
50-70
40-70
30-70
40-70
40-70
50-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
 

26-30
26-32
26-31
28-33
26-33
25-32
29-34
27-34
26-33
29-34
27-34
26-33
25-33.5
25.5-33.5
27-32
27-32
27-32
27-31
27-33
26-33.5
25-30
27-30.5
29-34
27-34
26-33
28-35
28-35
27-34
30-35
28-35
27-34
24-32
24-32
26-34.5
25-33.5
27.5-33.5
28.5-34
27-34.5
25-33
26.5-33
25-32
27-34.5
26-34.5
27-32
27.5-33
27.5-34
27-31
 

65/80%
65%
65/80%
60-80%
60-75%
60-80%
60-80%
60-75%
60-80%
60-80%
60-75%
60-80%
65/75%
80%
70%
65/80%
65%
65/80%
65%
65%
65%
65-80%
60-80%
60-75%
60-80%
60-80%
60-75%
60-80%
60-80%
60-75%
60-80%
60/65/80%
60/65/80%
65/75%
65/75%
65%
65%
65%
65/80%
65/75%
65%
65/75%
65/75%
65/80%
65/75%
65%
65/75%
 

$699
$759
$699
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$759
$789
$859
$699
$899
$699
$1,049
$1,049
$899
$749
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$599
$699
$849
$1,049
$1,049
$759
$1,049
$1,049
$849
$759
$1,199
$1,049
$1,049
$899
$789
$789
$549
 

80
92
80
82
83
83
100
100
101
91
91
92
94
101
88
95
91
92
99
87
78
97
90
90
91
107
108
108
98
99
99
85
88
100
89
102
106
96
82
105
95
108
97
96
111
112
107
 

78.1
82.6
73.7
74.7
72.3
70.0
65.4
63.1
60.9
70.0
67.7
65.4
80.0
66.3
84.7
68.1
98.0
73.7
80.0
86.5
105.3
79.6
72.3
70.0
67.7
63.1
60.9
58.8
67.7
65.4
63.1
74.7
74.7
77.3
82.6
65.8
65.4
72.3
77.1
63.6
74.7
62.3
69.0
72.3
60.9
56.7
60.9
 
 Axle-to-Axle Measurements

As the name suggests, bows are measured for length from the center of one cam axle (a round metal rod connecting the cam to the bow's limb) to the other.  Please note that a bow will actually stand 3-5" taller than it's published axle-to-axle length.  This is because the cams extend well beyond the axles.  So if you are buying a new bow and need the bow to fit into a particular case, or storage space, you should take this into account.

How Long Should You Go?

There is no right or wrong here.  But the traditional wisdom is that longer bows are more forgiving, stable, and accurate.  This isn't to say that a short-axle bow cannot be shot accurately.  It just means that your technique will need to be more exacting - particularly at longer ranges.

Nonetheless, the most popular bowhunting bows are 31-34" long.  Bowhunters largely regard bows under 31" as too short, and bows over 34" as too long.  There seems to be some magic in the 31-34" bow.  The most popular units of the last few years (Mathews Switchback, Bowtech Allegiance, Hoyt Trykon, Browning Illusion, Diamond Liberty, etc.) all fall into this axle-to-axle length range.  So it's no surprise that nearly half the bows on the market for 2007 now have similar axle-to-axle lengths.		 (Under 32") Short Axle Bow

Short axle bows are very popular with Eastern treestand hunters and those who want a compact, lightweight, and maneuverable bow.  These bows are best shot with a mechanical release and require a little more practice for best long-range accuracy.
(32" to 38")  Mid Axle Length Bow

Mid axle length bows represent the majority of the market and include most of today's most popular units.  The mid-axle length bow offers a good blend of maneuverability and long-range accuracy.  Popular choice for recreational shooters, bowhunting newcomers, 3D enthusiasts, and those who hunt from both the ground and a treestand.  Mid-axle length bows are sometimes referred to as "crossover" bows, as many shooters buy this type of bow to serve double-duty as both their primary hunting and their 3D competition bow.
(Over 38") Long Axle Bow

Longer axle bows are sometimes called "finger-shooter" bows, as they offer a less acute angle at full draw for a more comfortable finger release. Long axle bows are usually the choice of serious competition archers and/or dedicated finger shooters, but they are often considered "too long" for treestand hunting. However, many shooters still prefer the added stability of the longer axle bow.
 
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