Bowtech SR350 review
Verdict: The SR350 delivers a real 350 IBO without the punishing draw that speed bows are famous for. FlipDisc gives you a hunter mode and a speed mode on the same cam. DeadLock lets you tune at your bench with an Allen key.
What real users are saying
Below are pulled quotes from Archery Talk, Rokslide, and hands-on reviews. Attribution links to the original thread or article.
342 fps with a light arrow in Performance mode, 300 fps with a real hunting shaft. A dead-in-hand 96.9 dB shot that belies the velocity.
Outdoor Life SR350 review (outdoorlife.com/gear/bowtech-sr-350-review)
After about a year of ownership there was not a mark on the sleek black riser. Fit and finish is absolutely pristine.
Archery Talk long-term review, thread 6202942 (archerytalk.com/threads/bowtech-sr350-long-term-review)
The first half of the draw cycle is reasonably light, but as the cam rolls over into the valley, there is a noticeable hump you have to deal with.
Archery Talk long-term review, thread 6202942 (archerytalk.com/threads/bowtech-sr350-long-term-review)
Real specs
| Type | Compound (speed hunter) |
| Axle-to-axle | 33 in |
| Brace height | 6 in |
| IBO / speed | 350 fps |
| Draw weight | 40-70 lb |
| Draw-length range | see manufacturer |
| Physical weight | 4.4 lb |
| Cam system | Binary with DeadLock & FlipDisc |
| Let-off | 80-85% (FlipDisc toggle) |
| MSRP | $1,299 |
What it is good for
- Hunters who chronograph every setup and want 340+ fps with a real 450 gr arrow
- DIY tuners who want to square cams at home with the DeadLock system
- Elk hunters who want extra kinetic energy on quartering-away shots
Honest complaints from owners
Every bow has trade-offs. These come from forum threads, not marketing pages.
- Noticeable hump into the valley, not the linear draw the marketing implies
- 6 in brace height is unforgiving of form breakdown, punishes torque
- Grip is a love-it-or-hate-it Bowtech shape
Who should consider it
The intermediate-to-advanced hunter who values kinetic energy for elk or bear and wants press-free tuning at home.
Similar bows to compare
- PSE EVO EVL 34 ($1,249)
- Hoyt Ventum Pro 30 ($1,249)
- Mathews Lift X 29.5 ($1,299)
This is a consumer-sentiment review, not a purchase recommendation. Prices reflect MSRP or typical street pricing at time of publication and vary by dealer, region, and season. Verify current specs on the manufacturer’s site before buying. See the Best Hunting Bows hub for how Bowtech SR350 compares to nine other consumer favorites.