Compounds Without Compromise
Similar appearances can be deceiving with this year's new crop of bows
By Bill Heavey

The 2006 compounds are hitting the racks at your local retailer right now, and you, Mr. Archery Consumer, are in luck. Every bow out there is, officially, the ultimate in speed, accuracy, forgiveness, and shootability. This is because each manufacturer is pursuing bold and innovative designs based, mostly, on what the other guys are doing. That vision has paid off in new models that are about as different as hydroponic tomatoes. Of the six tested, five had axle-to-axle lengths between 31 and 33¿¿ inches. Brace heights were all between 7 and 7¿¿ inches. If you are one of the few non-millionaire bowhunters, consider the Reflex Highlander and the Fred Bear Instinct. These will kill deer, too. Click throught the following slides for details on each bow.