APA King Cobra Compound Bow REVIEW

In this video, I review the APA King Cobra compound bow. I shot the bow through a chronograph at 70 pounds, 30 inch draw, with 350 grain arrows, 450 grain arrows, and 550 grain arrows. I then dropped the weight to 65 lbs and shot the compound bow through the chronograph with a 325 grain arrow, a 425 grain, and 525 grain arrow. I also collected decibel meter readings and vibration meter readings. To get on my list for compound bow giveaways as well as other things like tree stand giveaways, be sure to subscribe to this youtube channel as well as my newsletter on my website www.seansoutdo... God bless you.

[@G273Outdoors]

Another great informative bow review! There was a time 10-15 years when i got a bow and liked it and didn't even consider a new bow for years and during that time when bow technology (for some bow manufactures, not all) kind of came to a stand still. Some companies would just change one or 2 things and say it was a "new bow". I hadn't heard of APA bows until you discussed them and now after seeing a couple reviews on them, well I will definitely check them out at the show. I was thinking about how people get "stuck" on a certain "brand" and stick with it and not look at anything else that might be better and it reminded me of growing up in a "Chevy" family and we only bought Chevys until one day my wife comes home with a FORD. What? Well, i drove that Ranger for 10 years without any issues and well, now I own a F150 and love it. Sorry, got off track there, lol. Great review!!!!!!

[@seansoutdoors]

I hear you on that. I grew up a "Hoyt" guy. Then in 2012, before I even started doing reviews, I decided to shoot every bow I could and get the one I liked best. I ended up with my first BowTech, lol. I then transitioned over to Xpedtion (easiest bow I have ever tuned to get bullet holes kzbin.info/www/bejne/r57YfJidjLV9a6s I'm curious to see which bow I like best at the end of this review season. Also, I think we will all go over as a group and shoot some of the bows at the show. Looking forward to meeting up with you and the gang. God bless ya brother.

[@robertcerda92]

I like all the features on this bow. Just the carrying handle alone is great.

[@seansoutdoors]

Yeah nice bows

[@PBuffdaddy00]

I am very new in the archery world. I subbed your channel because I found the very simple shooting tips super helpful. I am learning more and more about the sport and hunting aspects of it. I am learning so much about different types and brands of bows. I appreciate all the great information, Sean! This channel is awesome. I think it's also refreshing to see a believer's channel, too. I really enjoy not having to worry about any cursing or non-family friendly stuff with this channel. Keep it coming, and God bless, brother.

[@seansoutdoors]

That is great, David! So glad to hear it! Praised be Jesus for calling me to do this channel. God bless you.

[@bjoern2876]

Greetings from Germany. I love your videos. They really teached me a lot of things about to set up my bow.

[@seansoutdoors]

Hello!!!! Thanks for the comment! Great to hear from you. Glad my videos have helped. God bless you!

[@joelow6086]

I am impressed by the bow features and performance. Intend to get one when I can afford it. Meanwhile, thank you Sean for your honest review.

[@seansoutdoors]

👍👍👍

[@geoffguthrie9549]

Great video, I like the format and information! God Bless!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you do. It is a lot of work to do these, and I cut out most of the lengthy, time consuming, data collection, but I'm glad people like the result.

[@geoffguthrie9549]

I can only imagine, I am still a novice, so when I got a good deal on a Martin bow a few years ago I was super excited. However, I don't know much about upgrading the sites, whisker biscuit, stabilizer, or tuning so pretty good is enough for me right now. Thanks for putting in work in case someone is ready to upgrade! God Bless!

[@dmgiss]

Great review, on a great speed bow...Keep it up!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks, yeah, fast bow

[@gushowlett4161]

I been waiting for this one. Thanks I wish they where available in my area.

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks, Gus. God bless ya.

[@proberts683]

Great videos, super informative. Appreciate your opinions and how-to's

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks Peter. Glad you think so. God bless you.

[@bishoparchery]

Sean, Do you know if they have the little 28 inch Mamba Air with the limb based draw stops and titanium hardware in that shop for you to test run as well? The string stops now, I have to creep tune them all for me, which is fine but hoping to see what the limb stops would do as I'm bombing these APA down a couple hundred yards with heavy broadheads for practice and think the limb stops might help the APA out even more on high low POI with the true dual cam system. Keep up the great footage brother and God Bless!

[@seansoutdoors]

They didn't have them on hand at that shop I don't think. It is a new shop, maybe 6 months old. I'll see what they have at the Great American Outdoor show and see what I can shoot there. Only a week from today. Yeah, that soft back wall isn't going to be helpful for accuracy at long distances as you can accidentally vary how hard you are holding on the back wall which in turn can translate to vertical misses down range at long distances.

[@Brennan-cu5es]

Good review Sean !

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks

[@stevenmabey8834]

My Diamond Dead Eye has a soft coating on it too

[@seansoutdoors]

Great

[@IATG-tl3jf]

Do you think the soft touch material will slow the transfer of coldness to the hand? I find that my bow can cool my hand even through gloves while carrying it into the woods.

[@seansoutdoors]

I'm not sure, but it probably wouldn't be too much.

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

I have a 90lb King Cobra. While fast, your vid suggest not really close to 370 IBO particularly since you are testing at IBO standards.

[@seansoutdoors]

Yeah, I don't know where they are getting the 370 from because this bow isn't going to shoot 370 feet per second as it is.

[@coreykolenosky5974]

Great review.....did you happen to put the bow on a Draw board to measure the actual Draw length?

[@seansoutdoors]

Yes

[@coreykolenosky5974]

It was 30" in true or long or short?

[@seansoutdoors]

APA tend to run about a half inch long.

[@markychaz]

Hey Sean quick question? Does the draw length on these bows run true to the size or are they a bit long?

[@seansoutdoors]

They run around a half inch long in my experience.

[@garyfaulk9802]

Sean how does that little pin help you field press the bow? Thanks Gary

[@seansoutdoors]

You step on the handle and pull on the string about 10 inches away from the bow, and then the pin slides through one of the holes in the cam (there are a series of about 7 holes) and then you ease down on the string and the pin goes against the limb and can't go any farther and the strings and cables go limp. Sorry I forgot to demonstrate that. God bless you.

[@garyfaulk9802]

Thanks Sean

[@kennethblizzard3446]

I shoot a mathews monster mr5 with 70 pound draw I shoot a 425 grain arrow and I get an average speed of 340 fps The only bad thing about the bow it's heavy I may try this king cobra and see how it compares I also have a mathews safari 80 pound draw 450 grain arrow 350 fps with my hunting arrow but again heavy hopefully the king cobra will be lighter

[@seansoutdoors]

Wow that's fast

[@kevinthomas3698]

I got a bow for Christmas. It is a used bow and has limb stops. But when we adjust the limb stop to try and make the draw length longer I hit the back wall before the limb stop ever even hits the limb. If you know how to fix this I would appreciate if you told me or if I am doing something wrong. Thanks

[@seansoutdoors]

Depending on the bow, you may need different modulus to change the draw length. You usually don't change draw length by moving limb stops. Moving limb stops do alter draw length a small amount, but it is more for changing let off. look into what kind of bow it is and what is required to change draw length.

[@homerwhite6324]

How well are these bows tuned in from the factory? I apologize if you said and I missed it. I have a 14 month old daughter I’m trying to keep up with while watching your reviews. Lol

[@seansoutdoors]

I don't know how well the come from the factory. The guy at Brush Mountain goes over the bows really well before putting them up for sale so I think he fine tuned them all. However, the APA bows are so awesome for working on. You don't even need a bow press and can do it all right there yourself. I wish I had one to do some tutorials on, but I don't, and it isn't in my budget to buy one. Even still, they are pretty nice bows.

[@homerwhite6324]

I really liked them in your reviews. I wonder how hard it would be to get strings and replacement parts for them since they’re not to common in the US?

[@seansoutdoors]

You could probably get them anywhere. There are lots of places that make custom strings.

[@homerwhite6324]

Thanks Sean. Your response time is off the chain. Wish I could message you direct.

[@seansoutdoors]

lol, thanks! God bless you

[@varag_h1720]

Hey Sean, how is 2020 king cobra sounds to you! I'm interested to buy one. Thank you

[@seansoutdoors]

It's probably nice

[@onemonth8644]

Where can you find this bow, can’t even find it online

[@seansoutdoors]

Have you checked APA's website?

[@1RobHunter1]

At 450gr arrow at 310fps = 96 lbs of kinetic energy at bow and 81lbs of kinetic energy at 70 yards.

[@seansoutdoors]

Enjoy it

[@greekmaster1001]

Do you need a press to adjust the DL?

[@seansoutdoors]

No

[@leifbrge6449]

what to get too a new alle new.The best of the best. elk mose?

[@seansoutdoors]

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. Could you clarify?

[@JustSticker]

what release are you using?

[@seansoutdoors]

Fletcher Outsider release amzn.to/2O95uqo

[@JustSticker]

Sean's Outdoor Adventures that's a cool concept. needs a buckle for the hunting part IMO

[@seansoutdoors]

Oh, sorry, I copied the wrong link. Mine has a buckle. I would never use a release with a Velcro strap. Here it is amzn.to/2uY1Hn6

[@stevenv5390]

Is the finish like bowtech in velvet?

[@seansoutdoors]

I've never felt the BowTech velvet finish but I have heard it is the same basic thing by the guy who ran this shop, only he said that BowTech had problems getting their finish to stay on the bow. I can't verify this because I have not experience with it.

[@stevenv5390]

Sean's Outdoor Adventures It was true. Within one year my grip was white where my palm sat when drawing the bow, and it was peaking off the riser where I walked through brush.I think I was shooting a admiral at the time.

[@thistledewoutdoors3331]

3db in car audio is essentially Twice as loud !!!

[@seansoutdoors]

Thanks

[@blackfeatherarchery]

How much does this bow cost?

[@seansoutdoors]

I think it's a little over $1,000 US dollars

[@blackfeatherarchery]

@@seansoutdoors That's a decent price.

[@donmohring2126]

What is the price range of these bows

[@seansoutdoors]

$1000

[@Golderak33]

still pretty impressive bow overall, I was sure for something at that speed wasn't going to go for around $500.

[@603Hunting_Fishing]

hey sean !!! if you get a chance can you please check out Auto-Lock Broad heads they are made in the US, New Hampshire possibly do a review

[@seansoutdoors]

I'm so busy right now that you will have to remind me of that one in about two months. I'm currently overwhelmed trying to get my compound bow reviews done and edited along with several other video series I've recorded but haven't edited at all yet. Sorry, God bless you

[@bigboybassin5609]

Don't trust the hanger I did and my bow fell off the rack and bent the cam

[@seansoutdoors]

thanks

[@dlh30m]

I had an APA Mamba m6. And I always get my bows at 70#. And pulling that Mamba at 70# was a bear. How was was the King Cobra to pull back. Was it very stiff?

[@seansoutdoors]

I didn't think it was bad at all. For a speed bow it was pretty smooth compared to some of the other bows i've shot.

[@Turks8806]

I have a Mamba Air that is set at 73.8lb draw, i imagine pulling back your m6 is somewhat of a dream in comparison. lol

[@seansoutdoors]

awesome

[@jonpatterson5668]

Is it as loud as it sounds..... or is that the arrow hitting th target?...... you might have just answered it

[@seansoutdoors]

It's the sound of the target. It wasn't a loud bow, I didn't think. God bless you.