Brodie Swisher
The best bow manufacturers in the archery industry have once again delivered on an exciting lineup of bows that continue to push the boundaries of performance, accuracy and shootability for archers and bowhunters across the country.
The 2025 bow lineup has you covered, whether you’re chasing elk in the open country out west, whitetail deer in the tight confines of a treestand or ground blind in the east or stepping up to the tournament line in the off-season.
Today’s bows are truly packed with performance, ingenuity, and hunter-friendly features like we’ve never seen before. Even better, the Mossy Oak Bottomland camo finish option has become a standard among leading bow lines across the industry.
So, let’s dive in and take a closer look at some of the best bows of 2025 – all finished in Bottomland camo - to help you choose the perfect bow for the hunting season ahead.
Mathews Lift X 29.5
Mathews continues to innovate, and their 2025 Lift series, particularly the Mathews Lift X, is generating significant buzz. Known for their precision engineering and smooth draw cycles, the Lift X bows offer a lightweight design, stability and accuracy, Limb Shift Technology for easy tuning. The Lift X comes in two axle-to-axle lengths - 29.5 inches and 33 inches. Both are available in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo finish. The price for the Lift X 29.5 is $1359 and $1469 for the 33. www.mathewsinc.com
Specs on the Mathews Lift X 29.5
Speed - Up to 348 fps
Axle to Axle - 29.5"
Weight - 3.99 lbs.
Brace Height - 6"
Draw Length - 24.5" - 30"
Draw Weight - 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 & 80#
Hoyt Alpha AX-2 29
Hoyt has long been a powerhouse in the archery and bowhunting world, known for their bullet-proof construction and performance and the range and in the woods. The Alpha AX-2 29 is praised for its compact build, rock solid design and accuracy, all in a package that finally cracks the 30” axle to axle length. The bow is perfectly suited for your rugged backcountry hunts or waiting out whitetails in the bottomlands. You’ll find it available in Mossy Oak Bottomland finish and priced at $1449.00 www.hoyt.com.
Specs on the Hoyt Alpha AX-2 29
Speed - 340 fps
Axle to Axle - 29 1/2"
Weight - 4.25 lbs.
Brace Height - 6 3/8"
Draw Length - 25" - 30"
Draw Weight - 40-80#
Elite Artus
One of the standout features of the Elite Artus is its 30-inch axle-to-axle length, and nice change from the 33” standard we’ve seen in the past. This compact design was a move to build an even better option for hunters looking for greater maneuverability in scenarios where space is at a premium. Whether you're navigating dense timber, hunkering down in a ground blind, or positioned in a treestand, the Artus allows for easy movement and quick target acquisition without compromising on power or accuracy.
Its shorter design makes it less prone to snagging on brush or bumping against your treestand. As we’ve seen in the past, the Artus comes standard with SET technology for simplified tuning. The bow is offered in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo and wears a price tag of $1299.99. www.elitearchery.com
Specs on the Elite Artus
Speed - Up to 340 fps
Axle to Axle - 30"
Weight - 4.7 lbs.
Brace Height - 6.875"
Draw Length - 25" - 30.5"
Draw Weight - 40, 50, 60, 65, 70#
Bowtech Proven 34
Bowtech consistently pushes the envelope with its cam technology, and their 2025 Proven 34 showcases their commitment to tunability and performance. The Proven 34 offers a longer axle-to-axle length, contributing to increased stability and forgiveness. It boasts all the popular, hunter-friendly technologies Bowtech is known for, including Deadlock, Timelock, Pocketlock, and Griplock.
This makes it an excellent choice for target archers or hunters who prefer a more stable platform for longer shots on their western hunts. You’ll find the Proven 34 price at $1449.
Specs on the Bowtech Proven 34:
Speed - 336 fps
Axle to Axle - 34"
Weight - 4.7 lbs.
Brace Height - 6.625"
Draw Length - 25" - 30"
Draw Weight - 50, 60, 70#
Xpedition XLite 32
This 2025 flagship bow from Xpedition Archery has quickly garnered attention for its unique blend of speed, a surprisingly smooth draw, and an incredibly lightweight design, all thanks to a groundbreaking material called Magnite.
Magnite is an innovative alloy that combines aluminum-magnesium with ceramic nanoparticles and other rare earth elements. This results in a material that offers a host of benefits over traditional aluminum and even carbon. Magnite is 30% lighter than aluminum and boasts 20 times more vibration dampening than aluminum. The XLite 32 rings up at $1899.00. www.xpeditionarchery.com
Specs on the Xpedition XLite 32:
Speed - 342 fps
Axle to Axle - 32"
Weight - 3.8 lbs.
Brace Height - 6 1/8"
Draw Length - 26" - 31"
Draw Weight - 50, 60, 65, 70, 80#
Bear Archery Persist 33
Bear Archery, with its deep roots in bowhunting, brings reliable performance and excellent value to the 2025 market. The Bear Persist 33 is a standout option and hits a sweet spot for balance between maneuverability and stability.
It's engineered for premium performance with a smooth draw cycle and is noted for being incredibly quiet and dead-in-hand. Even better, Bear is now adding accessory integeration to the mix in their lineup, helping archers get their sight and arrow rest set up and dialed in faster than ever. The Persist 33 is available in Mossy Oak Bottomland and is priced at $1249.99.
Specs on the Bear Archery Persist 33:
Speed - 340 fps
Axle to Axle - 33"
Weight - 5.1 lbs.
Brace Height - 6.25"
Draw Length - 26.5" -30.5 "
Draw Weight - 45-60#
Bear Gamekeeper RTH
Another exciting bow from Bear Archery is the Bear Gamekeeper RTH bow. This affordably priced package bow blends the rich tradition of Bear Archery, with inspiration from the conservation ethos of Mossy Oak GameKeepers. It’s a special collaboration effort that resulted in a bow that packs plenty of performance and features into a compact package that’s ready to hit the woods this fall.
The bow zips arrows at speeds up to 330 feet per second, with a forgiving 6.5-inch brace height and a compact 30-inch axle-to-axle length. The bow is easily customizable to meet your preferences with draw weights ranging from 45 to 70 pounds and a draw length range from 27 to 32 inches. This Ready-to-Hunt package includes a IMS V-Biscuit rest, Picatinny-mounted 4 pin sight, Mossy Oak Bottomlands 5 arrow quiver, stabilizer, peep sight, and wrist sling – all priced at just $679.
Specs on the Gamekeeper RTH
Speed - 330 fps
Axle to Axle - 30"
Brace Height - 6.5"
Draw Length - 27" -30"
Draw Weight - 46-60 or 55-70
Let-off – 80%
Whether you’re just getting started, or you’re a veteran bowhunter shopping for your next favorite bow, you’ll find plenty of options in the 2025 lineup of bows.
Take the time to research, visit your local bow shop, and most importantly, shoot as many bows as you can. Buy the bow that meets your needs as a bowhunter and allows you to hit the woods with confidence this fall.
