Hoyt RX8 Review (what 80lb limbs feel like)

[@GibsonGuy59]

I’m a simple man. When I see a new BB video I click on it.

[@BackyardBows]

Appreciate it brother

[@meadmaker4525]

Cool review! Let me pose a question for you: At around 78#, the RX8 was pushing those lighter arrows at over 300 FPS, which is Monster Safari territory. And those 2 bows are about the same amount of money. We all know accessory prices can vary wildly, depending on what you get, so we'll ignore that part of it. For the same amount of money and roughly the same kind of speed performance, which bow would YOU rather have? I haven't shot either one, personally, but I've seen your reviews on both, and I'm curious what you think. I still have my Hoyt Alphamax 35, which, at the time I bought it (2009), was smoother than anything else on the rack.

[@john-paultanguay2188]

I went to the bow shop yesterday I’ve been shooting Mathews for the last 5 years but yesterday I shot the lift then the rx8 then pse after shooting all 3 bows about 20 arrows each I ended up buying the rx8 it felt the best to me by a far shot

[@andychinn7674]

Thats an ugly lookin bow thank good deer dont die by lookinhg at ugly bows..Deer b dropping all over the place with this thing..

[@PAKraig]

We need a Mach 30 v RX8 comparison video ASAP! 😎

[@davidoneill615]

I shot my PSE Mach 34 side-by-side with my RX7 Ultra and prefer the PSE. I think the PSE carbon line-up is the new GOAT.

[@BackyardBows]

Excited for that one

[@mohawksniper79]

A lot of people like the PSE over the Hoyt including myself which sucks because I like the look of Hoyt's but feel is very important to myself.

[@BackyardBows]

@@mohawksniper79 I will say the Mach 34 is special , but most of the previous pse carbons not my favorites

[@328am]

I was given a 2003 Hoyt Magnatec XT a few years ago to get into hunting. I killed my first deer and shot a Turkey at 50yards. Hoyt makes a solid and long lasting product.

[@spencerrose8238]

I keep hearing this bow is an 80lbs bow that feels like a 70lbs. What's interesting is at your draw length the z1s got the same speeds at 70 as this bow at 80 with both 500 and 440 arrows. I know feel and accuracy is more important than speed but this completely changes what I think of all the guys talking about how they are shooting this bow at 80 and it will go through anything. My z1s is not an easy bow to shoot but it almost seems hoyt is going backwards on these cams.

[@michaelwhitfield5431]

I have a rx3 turbo and am getting 273 fps with a 600 grain arrow

[@zachlambert8219]

I shot a ventum pro 33 at 83lbs and it pulled smoother than most bows at 75! I loved that thing and recently sold it for a carbon era at 75lbs and love that as well. Hoyt has made 80lb very achievable for someone who shoots regularly with good form! Great content and love the videos!

[@Shawnbo812]

Is it really worth the upgrade from the 7 to the 8. Yes the 8 is a little faster but the RX7 got the better overall score. I know it’s comfort over speed but which one you taking if you had those two as your choice?

[@TORREX-A.D.]

Hi do you think you could get an 80 lb down to 65 or is it only 10 ib inc

[@BackyardBows]

Bottoms out safely around 70

[@bc4281]

I ended up going with the Alpha X30...and I freakin love it! I wasn't sure the half pound weight difference was worth the extra $$ for the RX8. Also, where I normally shoot, there's usually blustery canyon winds and this thing hardly moves. I think all the extra cut outs on the riser lower the profile to the wind...just my guess. Plus, 80 lbs on this thing feels like 70 lbs on my old bow but the speeds are so much better and I can shoot it all day.

[@wcwcgarner2717]

Great review. Hoyt made some good bows this year the Alpha 33 is a shooter.

[@timparrish1847]

Liked the review, and got a little laugh at the short draw poeple at 80lbs!!! I shoot a V3 28 at 80+lbs and love it I'm 80% sure I'm going to get an RX 8. Like some one else said an honest down to earth review And what I was looking for 80+ lbs THANK YOU

[@vincentdavi3514]

Bro, I have a 2013 Hoyt Carbon Element G3… and that thing STILL shoots awesome. I STILL group so good I can only shoot about 3-4 arrows in the same group before I start splitting arrows. Its still so silent that I can shoot a buck, reload and shoot his brother that was standing ten feet away from him. Theres been a lot of updates and since 2013, but unless I want to get a second bow to have the greatest and latest, it just ain’t worth it cause my Element ill drop a deer just as fast as an RX8. Pretty sure the deer doesn’t have an opinion on this matter lol

[@BackyardBows]

I have so many friends who still use the same bow after 10-15 years, some times u can’t change what feels good and performs

[@vincentdavi3514]

@@BackyardBows dude, I’m subscribed to a lot of channels like this, and they’re all great, but going through your videos I’m just stuck watching because your feedbacks so relevant to what i think people actually care about. You’re technical, but you don’t overdue it with some mission to sound like you built the thing and are the guy that teaches the engineers etc. like you really deliver a video that’s aimed at giving your audience what they want rather than brand or an ego. Well done sir, and I’ve already been texting your videos to lots of people. I’m a fan brotha, keep it going!

[@BackyardBows]

@@vincentdavi3514 truly appreciate that feedback thanks for taking the time much love

[@mikeftball44]

Not going to lie I am very excited to see you review the Mach 30 and the evolve 33&30. Torn between the RX-8 and Mach30 just like the fact the paw is 100 percent made in America

[@mikeftball44]

PSE is 100 made in America lol

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

Love to watch this again. RX8 might be my next bow!

[@jonathanbarksdale8595]

I love my rx7. Would pay for an 8? They seem so close? Want to shoot the lift to.

[@kevinstrickland6401]

Good review brother. That bow has the looks and feel. Try breathing a little when you draw back and hold , I keep thinking you're gonna explode 😅😅😅😅

[@selfdiscoverywithtaklaarmo3892]

Hey there, do you have any leads to get Hoyt bow from 2008,2010,2013,2014? Please let me know

[@MrFornicater]

A German Shepherd good boy by your side while you shoot in the backyard....the dream

[@BackyardBows]

He loves a good grill and shoot

[@Constitutionkiller-ye1xw]

The dog is safer than the kids in the yard down range. One slip up and he's done for.

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

Awesome I was thinking of a lift maybe this RX8 might be it!

[@matthewmcnulty698]

Love. The color. Combination of. Riser and limbs

[@josephmarino6985]

Great review sir! What was your opinion on the string angle at 30 inches?

[@jonah-n8l]

All your shots were high , so much so that if u 25’ in a tree stand on any hilly terrain you will shoot over a deer

[@BackyardBows]

Maybe but I’m not in a tree stand

[@jonah-n8l]

@@BackyardBows u deer hunt?

[@BackyardBows]

@@jonah-n8l I can’t tell if that is a serious question

[@tobpitbull]

6 1/8 brace height? Thought ultra was lower and rx8 was 7 1/16”?

[@sheyanderson4371]

Always appreciate the reviews, one of my go to channels for them. I am not a carbon bow guy, even in the slightest, but I am always happy to see a fellow hunter/shooter get hyped and excited about a bow they enjoy! Keep up the great work.

[@loganmorton9304]

Thanks for the review man. Looking at pulling the trigger on one of these. I live in New Zealand and they retail for around $3400…😢. Just seem to tick most the boxes for me.

[@BackyardBows]

😮

[@TheSteven1407]

What bows have shot faster than the Elite Omnia? IIRC, the Omnia was over 300 fps at 70# 30 DL.

[@BackyardBows]

Not many

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Which ones did it with a nice draw cycle? Not many. Including the omnia. You pay for that speed somewhere.

[@sinepari9160]

I love your honest, non-fanboy, or bullshit reviews. I keep wanting to upgrade the old RX-4 turbo, but still can't pull the trigger on a new one. I'm sure I eventually will...

[@BackyardBows]

Had a rx4 turbo for a season 👌

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

You are awesome I love the reviews!

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

I love the looks of that Bow. I’ve always wanted a Hoyt. So, you think the Xlite is not even in same ball park as this Bow?

[@BackyardBows]

I wouldn’t say that I think the x lite is top notch close comparison when u get to that level

[@TangoOne]

The Mathews Lift made the RX8 irrelevant this year. It's lighter, faster and MUCH cheaper than the RX8 (and made in America)

[@BackyardBows]

I loved the lift as well, same weight 4 lbs out the box, 10 fps slower, yes less expensive

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

Definitely a Mathew’s fan boy. This bow is over 10fps faster than the Lift.

[@o.n.e.wayhunting]

Every Lift I have tested at the shop and over a chrono when apples to apples at 29/70 has been faster than every Alpha X. I know the Alpha X is going to depend on where you are at on the mod, and if you’re at the very top, you gain about 5 extra fps. Both are excellent, but the 33” bows the Lift was both faster, quieter, and lighter. Excellent bow offerings. The 29.5 Lift and the Alpha X30 I tested were both 29/70 with a 440gr arrow and the Lift clocked 291 to the Xs 283.

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

@@o.n.e.wayhunting well this rx8 clicked 10pt faster than the lift. Idk about the alpha.

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

Also if it draws like other Mathew’s with the hard dump, no thank you! But Brandon said it has a better draw than most Marhews

[@nwk247]

Love the content, keep going strong into 2024! Do you have any experience with the pse stinger?

[@BackyardBows]

It’s in the line up

[@Alberta_MTN_Bear]

You definitely have the best reviews for archery on KZbin. Without a question. Great review

[@BackyardBows]

Appreciate the feedback 🙏

[@christianboyd876]

You going to try and review the Athens Archery Axxis?

[@BackyardBows]

In the works

[@2010elmonstruo]

Great review brother!. I learn so much from your reviews..

[@BackyardBows]

Love to hear it

[@vfonte218]

Why not do a ibo arrow? I like to see if they fudge the #'s

[@bigz5262]

Plenty of people do the IBO test already

[@zethmartz2316]

Are you going to review the pse mach 30 ds

[@BackyardBows]

Waiting on one

[@BigWulfe]

You don’t think stabilizers will be needed if you have the quiver mounted on it for hunting? It’s that stable? I have an Alpha X 33 with 70-80 limbs. I’m going to try it with out the stabilizers. Hopefully it is as stable as I’m hoping

[@castojr9704]

Love your channel! Looking forward to picking up an RX8 soon!

[@jeffspencer7489]

What is the cost benefit? I can get an Aluminum riser bow that weighs dang near the same, shoots as accurately and at a cost of 50 to 70% of carbon. All for the potential benefit of keeping your hand warmer when it’s really cold. Hard to call any carbon bow GOAT in my opininion.

[@BackyardBows]

Dam near indestructible, and GOAT category cost is irrelevant, the hold/speed combo is 10/10. Instead of just disagreeing rebuttal what’s your GOAT i personal love to here everyone’s opinion/opposition

[@NMBowhntr]

Some of us don’t care about $500 +/- differences when it comes to archery/hunting. If you love the looks and the feel, go for it I say. To each their own, there are GOAT aluminum bows, too. Just be excited to shoot your bow, and enjoy the process, and it’s a good day!😎

[@jeffspencer7489]

@@BackyardBows Never had an aluminum bow that destructed on me. Not sure many people have. Would love to see one of yours that has and how that occurs. Currently shoot the new Bowtechs and Mathews aluminum risers. All great shooting bows. I’m not into defining GOATs it seems meaningless. Here are the differences I see. All of these new flagships cost significantly less than Carbon counterparts. All as durable as carbon in any hunting and shooting situation. All as warm as carbon when I’ve been hunting and more importantly all made here in the USA for much less money getting the same thing done. Where’s the value?

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

​@jeffspencer7489 not sure where you saw him say anything about one destructing? I've had 4 carbon hoyts and not had one bit of problem with them, and you obviously don't hunt anywhere actually cold, because aluminum is not even close to comparable when it's 10-20 degrees and 10 mph wind 15 ft in the air. The difference in price is honestly around 450. New mathews, if you want to use their proprietary crap, you'll offset that cost drinking their kool-aid, and adding their stabs, sight, rest etc... so not really much difference. They're all good bows anymore, it's obviously a personal preference as to value, and weather it's worth it, and how bad you want one.

[@Shawnbo812]

Is it really worth the upgrade from the 7 to the 8? Yes the 8 is a little faster however the 7 got a better score overall. I know comfort over speed, but which one you taking if you had to pick one?

[@adamredden2007]

Would you hunt with it or the Prime?

[@BackyardBows]

Hunted with both love both

[@Holledel]

Hope you get the Darton sequel. Congrats on 2 years

[@BackyardBows]

We have sequal and consequence ordered

[@Holledel]

@@BackyardBows can’t wait. I’ve been really impressed with Darton the past couple years and I’m gonna buy the 33 when they release 80lbs limbs for them

[@HuntwithLMs]

Hoping to see a review on the Darton Consequence soon!

[@BackyardBows]

Sequal and consequence 👌

[@HuntwithLMs]

Awesome! Can't wait! @@BackyardBows

[@olehemlock]

100lbs of KE😮

[@chickimac1]

You have a live target near you! Jk😂

[@ChristianRohr-h8o]

I honestly was not that impressed when hoyt announced the 2024 bows, but after trying them out the 1/4 inch draw length adjustments, let off and backwall settings are just amazing. You can just dial in the feel of the bows just perfect. But i wish they would get rid of the stupid shim system and replace it with something like the bowtech has. I agree that they look really cool, a buddy of mine is really into all hoyt accessories and dressing the bow up, his rx7 ultra looks more like something the navy seals would use 😅. Keep up the amazing reviews.

[@Constitutionkiller-ye1xw]

Ok Rambo

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Why? How often does a bow need shimmed? Once? So extra crap to keep track of, extra weight on the limbs, just to be able to turn a screw once the whole time you own it. I don't understand why guys looking at an 1800 dollar bow, won't spend 375 on a decent press.

[@mikemellon80]

Now I have to have one. Over the years I’ve kinda always wanted a carbon hoyt. Now, It’s a need.

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Rx8 is my fourth carbon hoyt. Love it. Back wall is super solid, balance is awesome, nice when it's 20 degrees out, and you have to hold it for a bit.

[@HumbleHunts]

I don’t know man…. The 18 year old Switchback xt is the GOAT🤣🤣🤣

[@BackyardBows]

I still have my switchback as well

[@HumbleHunts]

@@BackyardBows review it!

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Yea, I'd like to see comparisons between the older models and the newer ones. ​@@HumbleHunts

[@casualobserver77]

Love your content bro. Keep up the great work.

[@BackyardBows]

Appreciate it 🙏

[@tomkovacik131]

Good video and I agree with the confidence in the GOAT! You made an interesting statement on drop away vs wisker biscuit...how about your comparison testing on how you came to this for you!

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

Yeah you can see you done got stronger Brandon!! Pumping iron, Getting Swolt!!

[@BackyardBows]

Putting in work 👌

[@salvadormurillo2239]

Great review big guy. I can’t wait to the Mach 30 review. Last week I shot the PSE and Hoyt side by side at the shop. I went home with the Mach 30. I am no expert my any means but when dropping that much coin I wanted the best for me and as I said… I went Mach 30

[@BackyardBows]

Could be my most anticipated bow this year

[@salvadormurillo2239]

@@BackyardBows just thought of this point as well. I am not running any stabilization and I have a beast of a sight in the spot Hogg xl. Just holds so nice to me. Anyways, keep up the great reviews. I value your opinion and look forward to your videos.

[@PAKraig]

Thanks for another great review. I've had my RX7 for over 2 years now and I'm still in love with it. Is the RX8 worth the purchase or just buy the new GoStix 2.0 and be happy?? 😎

[@NMBowhntr]

I put a 10” stabilizer and the Go-sticks 2.0 on my RX-7, and now my cam is out of the dirt! Absolutely love the new Go-Sticks, because I hated having my cam in the dirt. Just loosen and pull on the legs to adjust them, they are very cool, but you have to figure them out. Very well thought out, don’t think you need to upgrade unless you gotta have the 1/4” adjustment or adjustable back wall.

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Don't upgrade. Just get the 8 and keep the 7 for a backup. 😊

[@PAKraig]

@@WolfinWolvesClothing713 hate to have 2 from the same manufacturer. Don't need people calling me a fanboy 🤣

[@krisaunedi4920]

Happy New Years Brandon. I just recently got my fully loaded RX-8 in Elevated II camo. I also got the Garmin Xero A1I Pro and all of the other accessories all from Hoyt. I got it in 70lbs draw weight. I thought about getting the 80lbs but at the end of the day I thought that don't worry about the heavy poundage bow and just worry about being consistent with the bow and shot placement in my opinion is the ultimate key factor. I really do like the review that you did on this bow I would have to agree with you in all aspects of the bow. After this review from watching your vlog I just might go and buy another RX-8 in 80lbs for a moose and elk bow setup with a heavy hitting arrow. Keep up the great work we all really enjoy your content 👍

[@BackyardBows]

I’ll be over to borrow that bow 😂 sweet set up

[@krisaunedi4920]

@BackyardBows Anytime buddy that would be a crazy review to do that on your channel with the Garmin Xero A1I Pro.