Bear Archery Kodiak Magnum vs PSE Nighthawk
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two traditional recurve bows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the PSE Nighthawk — CareScore 64.8 vs 28.8.
The PSE Nighthawk takes this matchup with a CareScore of 64.8, a 36.0-point margin over the Bear Archery Kodiak Magnum. It pulls ahead most on lightest draw offered, amo bow length and street price. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bear Archery Kodiak Magnum | PSE Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price | $549.99 | $159.99 |
| Lightest Draw Offered | 35 lb | 20 lb |
| Heaviest Draw Offered | 60 lb | 50 lb |
| AMO Bow Length | 52" | 62" |
| Mass Weight | — | 2.5 lb |
| Construction(ref) | One-piece | Takedown |
| Brace Height Window(ref) | 7.0–8.0" | 7.3–7.5" |
| Handedness(ref) | Right-only | Both |
| Warranty(ref) | Unpublished | Unpublished |
| Specs won | 1 | 3 |
| CareScore | 28.8 | 64.8 |