

I don’t anticipate a whitetail ducking the string, and the amount of vibration is nothing a shooter won’t grow accustomed to over time.

Your hand will tickle a little, but the shooting experience, for the most part, proved solid.

It’s important to note that this should be expected from a bow with this adjustability and price tag. You will notice some post-shot vibration and a slight hum of noise.

The SS Cam wasn’t itching to go, and I could settle into my anchor and hold on target comfortably. Once at full draw, the bow held impressively well, especially for a short axle-to-axle bow. I like a backwall with a bit of valley I can pull into, and this bow provided that feel. The draw stop on the cam contacts the bow’s inner cable, which I liked, and the backwall was firm and not at all spongy. The transition to the bow’s 80 percent letoff is a tad abrupt but not uncomfortable. The SS Cam was smooth and the draw weight builds quickly. Jace Bauserman Testing the PSE Stinger MaxĪs I do with any bow, I put multiple arrows through it before worrying about a perfect tune. The PSE Stinger Max is a relatively compact bow that’s a solid choice for new folks looking to get into archery and deer hunting, or for experienced hunters who want to save some cash on their hunting gear. It doesn’t offer the same performance or features as flagship models, but it’s also about a third of the price. Is this the best compound bow on the market? Decidedly not. But, this is also a legitimate hunting bow for any archer who wants to save some money on their hunting equipment. It’s tempting to call this rig a beginner’s bow-and it would be great for a new shooter because of its adjustability and affordability. Color Options: Mossy Oak Country, TrueTimber Strata, Black, Charcoal, Muddy Girl, Purple and White.Peak Draw Weights: 55 and 70 pounds adjustable down 15 limb-bolt turns.I wanted to put the bow through my testing paces and report my findings, so here we go. It’s an affordable bow that wears a price tag under $400. But the PSE Stinger Max is not a flagship bow. I’ve yet to grip and shoot one of their top-end rigs that wasn’t up to snuff. The company is known for compound bows that provide a healthy blend of speed and comfortable shooting experience. Over the years, I’ve tested many of the manufacturer’s flagship bows, and I’m always impressed. One of the things I’ve always admired about PSE Archery is how this tried-and-true bowmaker can create multiple hunting bows to fit a wide range of budgets and shooting styles each year.
