Hunting Bow Review: Mathews Halon 32

Описание: When I was planning the 2017 ArcheryTalk Hunting Bow Project, I put in a call to Mathews and they sent over a Halon 32 for testing.

The bow is set up with a QAD Ultra Rest, Bee Stinger Counterslide stabilizer, Trophy Ridge React H5 five-pin sight and a ¼-inch peep sight.

This bow has an axle-to-axle length of 32 inches, brace height of 6 inches, IBO rated speed of 343 feet per second, and mass weight of 4.73 pounds. The bow has a retail price of $1,099.

When it comes to fit and finish, Mathews takes a back seat to no one. My Halon 32 test bow came dressed in Lost Camo XD, which looks great on the stout looking long riser. String and cables are holding up well. The end loops arent' served on this bow, which I'm not a fan of, but that's just personal preference.

Pick up the Halon 32 and it's immediately noticeable that it isn't the lightest bow around. The long riser definitely adds a bit of weight, but I love how it looks and it feels nice and stable in my hand.

The Mathews grip has never been my favorite and while I like it better on the Halon 32 than on the TRX 7 I tested earlier this year, it still doesn't feel right in my hand. I don’t think it hurts my accuracy at all – it just isn't comfortable for me.

Grip aside, the draw cycle of the Halon 32 is fantastic. It offers a really smooth, easy pull. This is a bow I could happily shoot for hours without worrying about getting fatigued. The draw is so nice that I'd consider going up a few pounds in draw weight.