Bowtech Core SS | Compound Bow Review

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5 ай бұрын

I test the new Bowtech Core SS - Super Smooth compound bow. I discuss the feel of the bow, and compare it to the Core SR also a new release from bowtech. We discuss the feel of the bow, and shoot it through a chronograph with a variety of arrows. We discuss the speed of the bow and if it's a issue for hunting, and shoot the bow at 18m to see the groupings of the bow.
Core SS Bow Specs:
Mass Weight 4.5#, Draw length 36-31" Speed 337 fps, Axle to Axle 31.5" Brace Height 6.25"
Link to Website:
www.archeryshop.com.au/Listin...

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@timothymibroda3926 5 ай бұрын

I had ordered the Mathews lift, but decided to let the money go I put down on it and go with the Bowtech Core SS. I love your reviews mate; you are the most thorough reviewer of bows on KZfaq...keep it up!

@michaelcolthart4006 5 ай бұрын

You chose poorly.

@timothymibroda3926 5 ай бұрын

I'm satisfied with my choice. Either way, I'm the one shooting it and spending the money...so, I think what I think is more important than your comment...cheers@@michaelcolthart4006

@The-Jokes-on-You 5 ай бұрын

Mathews deserves criticism on the obsurd requirements of buying multiple mods aftermarket to change your bow set up especially for how much they cost.

@jaysonsulser6099 5 ай бұрын

And for the fact they keep putting that horrible grip on these bows….. but now with a 350$ shot sense!!!

@rockdogguide 5 ай бұрын

The main plus to the Mathew’s mod system is the ability to change the poundage. I like having a 60# low let off bow that can go all the way to 80# with high let off in a matter of minutes. The whole draw length thing is a pain in the ass for the shop not the owner of the bow. Would it be nice to have rotating mods? Not at the cost of loosing poundage changes. And yeah I realize you can wind down limbs to get some adjustment but you’re not going from 80 to 55 pounds on the same limbs.

@The-Jokes-on-You 5 ай бұрын

@@rockdogguide i guess if your into that sort of thing but then you're changing your sights/sight tapes, arrows, etc. I can't think of a scenario I would want to do that drastic of a change, or if I did I'd buy heavier poundage limbs at close to the same price of said mods. To each their own though as long as it get you out shooting.👍

@rockdogguide 5 ай бұрын

I like 60# 80% for the majority of my target shooting. For hunting I like 80# with 85%. I run two site tapes. I didn’t realize you could get a set of limbs for a hundred bucks, however it’s definitely not a five minute job swapping limbs…

@michaelcolthart4006 5 ай бұрын

They deserved praise for it. It’s more efficient and stable than rotating mods and/or making limb adjustments and way easier/cheaper than swapping limbs. Not sure where your getting your numbers, but we do the first mod swap for free, after than it’s $35 to swap and $60 to purchase whereas a new set of limbs will be in the $250 area (installed). Mathews bows are on par with all the other major manufacturers’ flagship bows so that criticism is just dumb. And shot sense is optional…..smh.

@thenameiwantedwastaken 5 ай бұрын

*as a Mathews fan and shooter* The Mathews module system is dumb. Their efficiency argument MAY be true but that $120 set of modules just means you don’t loose 3-5fps The argument goes out the window if you’re making your draw longer or let off lighter too It’s not quite as dumb as having to swap the cams for a DL adjustment, but it’s still dumb Bowtech have me VERY interested when it comes to upgrade. The Reckoning 36 might be right up my alley

@chrisbowman2030 5 ай бұрын

Exactly, i saw a comparison on YT between a new Mathews and a flagship bow with rotating mods (Bear, PSE?). Unfortunately i can't remember which video it was. With same poundage, same draw length and arrow both bows delivered almost the the same speed, the one with rotating modules even 1-2 fps faster. 120$ for the mods is hilarious, here in Europe i saw them for 150€ hanging in the shop. In my opinion it's just a way to rake in more money. A guy in my club bought an older Mathews for 300€. He had a hard time finding the right module for his draw length and the he paid 150€ for it with shipping.

@garretbellah8615 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never owned a bowtech, but the core ss is the best bow I’ve ever shot. I literally couldn’t put it down. Thanks for the best reviews as always Steven 👌

@user-wc6re6dp7r 5 ай бұрын

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@capricornmagic63 4 ай бұрын

You mean you had it in your hand and tried to release your grip on the bow and couldn't do it? cos that's what ' I literally couldn't put it down ' means

@garretbellah8615 4 ай бұрын

@@capricornmagic63 yeah that’s exactly what I mean the bowtech glued itself to my hand with their proprietary grip lock technology for 2024 if you didn’t know what that was for 🤙

@brookvalleylife724 5 ай бұрын

Someone who hates the wind like me . Everything you said are my exact words about shooting in the wind😮

@chrisetchells2803 Ай бұрын

Good review, helped me decide to get one of these.

@marcschafer7728 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! Bowtech is also No. 1 for us this year🤘

@theamazinggoldfish8713 5 ай бұрын

Definitely on my list of future purchases. We just had an Australian pastor, "Andrews Sedric", preached in Mobile Alabama at my church Pathway. He was awesome. Thanks for the review I will have to try that bow tech. 🏹🤠👍

@b4bluey 5 ай бұрын

Bloody Good Review >> Thank You

@benjamintice7335 5 ай бұрын

Ever since my Evolve 35 (which your reviews convinced me to buy) I've been a PSE guy, and I still love them. However, if I was in the market for a new bow, the Core SS would be high on my list. Thanks for the great reviews!

@seniorvendetta96 5 ай бұрын

Agree about bowtech's string. I own bowtech solution since it came out and just about august last year that i get serving separation around the cam. I shot average amount of arrows with hot condition in malaysia and i think it does have a brilliant string life to it. Now i got the gas bowstring as a replacement and will compare it to stock string

@michaelschnitzer4054 5 ай бұрын

I think the advantage of the timing adjustment on the cam is super useful for tiny adjustments. If u can’t get it as perfect as u want with twisting or in twisting cables a smidge of a turn and bam. All the adjustments available on these new bowtechs has me wanting One. Only problem is I want the new Darton and slit as well so it looks like I’ll just keep shooting my spectre e

@kaneng1930 5 ай бұрын

The Timelock allows certain degree of drawlength adjustment in addition to timing adjustment

@andrewleppien6500 5 ай бұрын

You might want to check out Athens new bows for 2024, they also have the tuning technology in the cams like Bowtech.

@c.r.rg9529 Ай бұрын

For a beginner who has had 2 shoulder injuries and a major shoulder surgery after the 2nd. Would you recommend Mathews image 50# draw weight or a bowtech core ss 60# tuned down with room to move up as draw strength improves?

@chrisennis1915 5 ай бұрын

Good reviews as always, still shooting me PSE Evo XF 33 with EC cam. What’s your thoughts on Joel Turner?

@michaelc1839 5 ай бұрын

Joel helped me alot. I did the paid online course before I went over to the states for TAC. Mental discipline is Joel turner.

@user-nx8vp5sy5d Ай бұрын

limb stops are solid, especially when you accidentally cut the string and stop breakes the limb, also hard to get cam lean right since it bends the limb puting the timing and cam lean out. not an issue using finger release forcing a shoot. love the older bows, going back to real bows pre 2010 non gimic bows

@andydillon447 5 ай бұрын

I have ordered a core ss which is on a slow boat from USA to UK .I always watch your reviews which are great and helped with my choice .As you have the core ss can you tell me if you can a just the draw length with out a bow press ,I have emailed Bowtech but 0 back from them 😞

@dpdog88 5 ай бұрын

Can you reveiw the new lift? Id like to see your thoughts on the bow. It seems the core ss and the lift 29.5 are going for the same buyers

@ArjanHarre 5 ай бұрын

I love my SS34 ... It is easily the best bow I've owned. The Question is. Should I upgrade to the Core SS?

@Bluesplayer789 5 ай бұрын

6:03 how long have bowtech gone away from the polymer limb pockets? Good move for them!

@lucysoutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Steve.... Athens Archery has a brand new, patent pending, Accu-TuneTM Cam Technology, like but not the same design as the Bowtech

@sahhull 5 ай бұрын

It's difficult getting an Athens Archery bow outside of the USA

@stickboy6772 5 ай бұрын

Bowtech=💫 has lots of adjustability but unsure if it accomplishes anything. Mathews=👹 got it.

@sardond 5 ай бұрын

You mention it feels like a 7 inch brace height , but is that because of the low Reflex number on this bow? I believe its about 1/2 inch.

@ILhunter23 5 ай бұрын

So the bow feels so steady because it’s a 6.25 brace ht with only .5 inches of reflex . Wide limbs probably help too.

@user-wc6re6dp7r 5 ай бұрын

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@vaazig 5 ай бұрын

Im old enough to remember when naming anything SS was a big no no, especially a weapon.

@stephenwallace2423 5 ай бұрын

Steve - you want to "burnish" your string, not blemish it. You know your customer will demand warranty or a discount if there are any blemishes on the bow..... 😉

@peterp1143 5 ай бұрын

327 grain arrow at 275fps??? That's a very slow bow

@jaysonsulser6099 5 ай бұрын

60lbs bow

@SlimPickins_07 5 ай бұрын

It's on comfort. It will pick up around 10fps on performance. Still not blazing fast but it's not supposed to be, that's what the SR is for. Still not bad for a 60lb bow at 29

@Nitro2Nitro 4 ай бұрын

297 fps with the 327 gn arrow, not 275

@peterp1143 4 ай бұрын

Check video time at 13:01. 327 grains at 275 fps.

@loki8284 5 ай бұрын

Is there a Bowtech rep sitting just off-camera holding a lighter under Stephen's contract? Nothing wrong with praising a good piece of equipment but Stephen is absolutely fawning over this bow. Stephen, next video.......blink twice for "help ", three times so we know you're safe.

@carstenherbst2934 5 ай бұрын

This Bow is not for Germany ! Not because of the bow, but because of the Name ! SS is a forbidden name here in Germany because of the History of the Nazi´s... Bowtech should rename it for the German Market !

@ViperXYZ98 5 ай бұрын

Even the SS design looks suprsingly similar from a distance

@carstenherbst2934 5 ай бұрын

@@ViperXYZ98 Yes, so i fear to be not able to buy this bow here in Germany... I wonder why BowTech gives such names to a Bow, are the not interested in History ???

@ViperXYZ98 5 ай бұрын

prob just an oversight and not intentional! @@carstenherbst2934

@jyk4 5 ай бұрын

What, that's crazy if two letter combination gets criminalized. Germans are out of their mind. It's not a bowtech h1tler

@jyk4 5 ай бұрын

What, that's crazy if two letter combination gets criminalized. Germans are out of their mind. It's not a bowtech h1tler

@user-nx8vp5sy5d Ай бұрын

buy a twin cam bow, buy a bow press as a needed item, never needed it with solo cams and most bows dont shoot faster. i have a mathews and a bowtec that are out of spec. mathews still usable but not travelling 300km to get them fixed when i can change sting and cable for 120 buck mailed with only a pen needed

@user-nx8vp5sy5d Ай бұрын

super shit vs super rough. too many screws to not be reliable

@user-wc6re6dp7r 5 ай бұрын

I'm looking for some second hand Hoyt Hoyt ultra elite Hoyt alpha elite Hoyt Contender Elite Hoyt vantage pro XT2000 limbs