2016’s Best New Bowhunting Gear: 6 Spectacular Bows

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Bowtech BT-X
Bowtech BT-X

BT-X

Bowtech’s newest speed bow is quiet, well balanced and shoots at 350 fps, but the real story is its adjustability. PowerShift technology provides draw cycles from easy to moderate to aggressive, and a dial on the cams allows 10 micro-adjustments. The bow weighs 4.2 pounds and measures 31 inches between axles, with a draw length between 27 and 31 inches. There’s also a version with 28-inch cams, and a 25½- to 28-inch draw length.

Bowtech Archery
1-888-689-1289; www.bowtecharchery.com

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ATA vs. IBO:

Why do some bow manufacturers attribute their fps ratings to ATA and some to IBO? It all depends which guidelines they follow. The ATA rating comes from the Archery Trade Association, while the IBO number is determined by the International Bowhunting Organization guidelines.