How to Choose a 2026 Hunting Bow | Ian Summers

How to Choose a 2026 Hunting Bow | Ian Summers

From Becoming a Bowhunter by Becoming a Bowhunter

January 30, 2026 · 2h 30m · Season 1 · Episode 170

About this episode

In this episode, Ian Summers discusses how to choose a 2026 hunting bow, focusing on performance, specifications, and personal preferences.

What do you really need to look for in a new bow? In this episode, I sit down with Ian Summers to unpack the process of choosing a 2026 model hunting bow. We get real about the 2026 bows and their stats, and what actually matters when you’re out in the bush versus what’s just clever marketing. Ian brings deep insight from years of archeryand bowhunting experience… Plus many years of running Summers Archery Solutions, where he tunes bows daily and helps to coach bowhunters and archers through better shot mechanics. We talk about the quirks and improvements of the 2026 flagship bows from top manufacturers, including Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech, Elite, Bear, PSE, Expedition, Truth, Darton and more. We also explore some of the engineering changes, personal setup preferences, and why some bows feel better in hand than others even with the same specs on paper. Whether you're upgrading your current rig or diving deep into your first major bow purchase, this episode offers grounded advice and real talk about what's worth your money… and what’s not. 🔍 What We Cover in This Episode: All Flagship bows on offer in 2026 How brace height, draw length, and axle-to-axle affect performance…

People in this episode

Host: Becoming a Bowhunter

Guest: Ian Summers

Topics covered

  • hunting bows
  • archery
  • bowhunting
  • 2026 models
  • bow setup
  • performance specs

Keywords

  • hunting bow
  • archery
  • bow setup
  • 2026 bows
  • performance
  • draw length
  • cam design
  • tuning
  • shot mechanics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Summers Archery Solutions

Products: Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech, Elite, Bear, PSE, Expedition, Truth, Darton

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