Mathews ARC 30 vs PSE Sicario Carbon FDS
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two compound bows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Mathews ARC 30 — CareScore 63.8 vs 59.6.
The Mathews ARC 30 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 63.8, a 4.2-point margin over the PSE Sicario Carbon FDS. It pulls ahead most on street price and brace height. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Mathews ARC 30 | PSE Sicario Carbon FDS |
|---|---|---|
| IBO Speed | 348 fps | 357 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.00" | 5.25" |
| Mass Weight | 3.99 lb | 3.90 lb |
| Street Price | $1,359 | $2,099 |
| Axle-to-Axle | 30.00" | 33.00" |
| Let-Off | 85% | 85% |
| Draw Weight | 55–80lb | 60–80lb |
| Draw Length Range | 25.0–30.5" | 24.5–30.0" |
| Specs won | 2 | 3 |
| CareScore | 63.8 | 59.6 |