With all of the market’s new bows, what makes one more desirable or attractive than another? According to Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal, the new Bowtech Virtue makes that easy to answer.

“I believe Bowtech has achieved the most customizable and DIY-tuning-friendly bow there is with integrated features,” McDougal said. “Pair that with the monumental weight reduction due to the AeroMag Magnesium Riser, the refined CenterMass Sight System, and the Cerakote finish, and the Virtue is a bow you just have to test out.”

The Virtue weighs only 3.7 pounds. McDougal said, “I know of no other non-carbon high-end bow that is so light.”

For more of McDougal’s impressions, check out his detailed 5.5-minute YouTube video below.

Test Bow Specs

• Axle-to-Axle Length: 32 inches
• Brace Height: 6.19 inches
• Draw Length: 28 inches
• Draw Weight: 71.8 pounds
• Let-off: 85% (Performance); 87% (Comfort)
• Bow-only Weight: 3.7 pounds 
• Accessorized Total Weight: 5.5 pounds (including sight, rest and front stabilizer)
• Velocity: 281 fps (with 468-grain Easton 6.5mm Acu-Carbon 340 arrow); 284 fps (with 456-grain CX Maxima Triad 350 arrow); 288 fps (with 441-grain Victory VAP SS 350 arrow); 306 fps (with 388-grain CX Predator 350 arrow)
• Kinetic Energy: 82.08 foot-pounds (Easton); 81.69 foot-pounds (CX Triad); 81.24 foot-pounds (Victory); 80.69 foot-pounds (CX Predator)
• Test-Bow Finish: Tac Black
• MSRP: Starting at $1,999
• Contact: www.bowtecharchery.com 

Additional Notes: The Bowtech Virtue was set up using a Last Chance Archery EZ Green Bow Press and EZ Green Bow Vise, and the draw weight was calculated using Last Chance Archery’s Digital Bow Scale. A Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph measured the arrow velocities. Other products used were Easton’s Nock and D-Loop Pliers and Pro Hex Fold-Up Allen Set. Arrows were weighed on Last Chance Archery’s Pro Grain Scale.