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2007 Compound Bow Specification Database & Comparison Charts
SHORT AXLE BOWS (TREESTAND BOWS)

Whisper Creek
Darton
PSE
Browning
CSS
CSS
Fred Bear
Parker
Pearson
PSE
Martin
Parker
Alpine
Evotek
Mathews
Ross
Whisper Creek
Whisper Creek
Whisper Creek
Whisper Creek
Diamond
Parker
PSE
Darton
Diamond
Mathews
Browning
Archery Res.
Bowtech
Diamond
Reflex
Reflex
Bowtech
Mathews
 

Stealth LX
AS100
Firestorm X
Mirage
SwpMstr Pro 30 OS3
SwpMstr Pro 30 P1
Instinct
Hornet 2-Plus
Spoiler Angle*
Firestorm Lite
Cheetah Super Mag
Legend XP
Avalanche
Impact 31
Switchback XT
CR331
Doc's Devastator
Doc's Sweet Demise
Innovator
Innovator Pro
Justice
Wildfire XP
Mossy Oak X
AS300
Triumph
Ignition
Illusion
AR-31
Tribute
Rapture
Rampage
Ridgeline 32
TomKat
Mustang
 

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

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

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

295
309
310
315
312
300
306
330
312
300
310
288
310
313
315
305
305
305
310
310
308
300
308
326
315
278
319
304
328
305
310
310
315
280
 

25.63
27.75
29.00
29.88
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
30.50
30.50
31.00
31.00
31.00
31.00
31.00
31.00
31.00
31.00
31.25
31.25
31.25
31.38
31.38
31.38
31.44
31.50
31.50
31.50
31.50
31.50
31.75
31.75
 

3.6
4.0
3.7
4.1
3.8
3.8
4.1
3.5
3.5
3.3
4.2
3.5
4.0
4.0
4.3
3.8
4.3
4.1
4.3
4.5
3.6
3.8
4.3
4.1
3.6
2.9
4.0
4.2
4.2
3.6
4.0
4.3
3.8
3.2
 

8.00
6.75
7.50
7.69
6.70
6.70
7.50
6.63
7.00
8.75
7.00
8.00
6.25
7.38
7.50
7.75
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.38
7.88
7.50
7.00
7.00
6.50
7.19
8.25
7.75
7.75
7.00
7.00
8.50
5.75
 

40-70
40-70
50-70
50-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
50-70
40-70
50-70
50-70
50-70
50-70
50-70
30-70
40-80
50-70
50-70
50-70
50-70
30-70
40-70
50-70
40-70
40-70
10-50
50-70
50-70
50-100
40-70
40-70
40-70
40-70
10-50
 

24-29
24-29
25-30
25-30
23-30
22-29
23-30
25-30
23-29
26-30
25-30
26-31
25-29
24-29
25-30
26-30.5
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
24-30
26-31
25-30
26-31
19-26
25-30
25-30
26.5-30.5
27-32
25-30
25-30
27-31
19-26
 

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

$429
$529
$699
$649
$549
$549
$399
$639
$399
$379
$349
$499
$589
$639
$749
$599
$679
$579
$679
$749
$499
$329
$599
$649
$479
$299
$749
$499
$699
$399
$499
$549
$549
$529
 

74
66
74
76
66
67
76
67
68
86
72
82
67
76
77
79
74
74
73
73
77
81
78
72
73
N/A
74
84
78
80
74
74
85
N/A
 

67.7
74.2
74.7
77.1
75.7
70.0
72.8
84.7
75.7
70.0
74.7
64.5
74.7
76.2
77.1
82.6
72.3
72.3
74.7
74.7
73.7
70.0
73.7
82.6
77.1
N/A
79.1
71.8
119.5
72.3
74.7
74.7
77.1
N/A
 
 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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