Darton Consequence 31 vs Bowtech Amplify
Quick take: The Bowtech Amplify costs $150 less; the Bowtech Amplify is rated 10 fps faster (335 fps ATA); the Bowtech Amplify is the lighter carry (4 lb bare).
| Spec | Darton Consequence 31 | Bowtech Amplify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 | $650 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Mid-Range Compound | Mid-Range Compound |
| ATA/IBO Speed | 325 fps | 335 fps |
| Length | 31" | 31.5" |
| Brace Height | 7" | 6" |
| Draw Weights | 50, 60, or 70 lb peak (10 lb down-adjust each) | 8-70 lb (62 lb of adjustment, no limb swaps) |
| Draw Length | 26-31.5 in (quarter-inch increments) | 21-30 in (rotating modules) |
| Let-Off | 83% | 85% |
| Mass Weight | 4.3 lb | 4 lb |
| Construction | Compound | Compound |
| Setup | Sold bare - budget for your own accessories. Draw length adjusts in quarter-inch increments across 26-31.5 in via mods, and dual draw-stop posts let you tune let-off between roughly 75 and 83 percent; 70 lb limbs back down to 60. Longer draw lengths than most rivals (to 31.5 in) make it a rare mid-price option for tall shooters, though initial setup is best done at one of Darton's smaller dealer network shops. | Sold only as the R.A.K. package - ready to hunt after draw length/weight fitting, all done with a hex key and no press. The PowerShift disc toggles Comfort, Classic and Performance draw cycles in minutes. Binary cams keep sync well, though high-volume shooters report occasional serving wear worth watching. |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (original owner) | Limited lifetime (original owner) |
Pros & cons
Darton Consequence 31
- ✓Draw cycle and holding quality that forum testers compare favorably to flagship Mathews
- ✓Quarter-inch draw-length increments - unheard-of precision at this price
- ✓Fits long-draw shooters to 31.5 in, rare below $1,000
- ✓Adjustable let-off via dual draw-stop posts
- ✓Forgiving 7-in brace height with a genuine 325-331 fps rating
- ✓Picatinny sight mount and performance mods included
- ✓Darton's engineering pedigree - its cam designs are licensed industry-wide
- ✗Small dealer network - hard to test-shoot or service in much of the country
- ✗Weak resale value versus Hoyt, Mathews or Bowtech
- ✗No factory package; $800 is for the bare bow
- ✗26-in minimum draw and 50 lb minimum peak exclude smaller-framed shooters
- ✗4.3 lb bare mass is second-heaviest in this group
- ✗Little retailer review volume - sentiment rests on enthusiast forums
Bowtech Amplify
- ✓Widest adjustability in the class: 8-70 lb and 21-30 in with no limb swaps
- ✓PowerShift lets you tune draw feel (or speed) without a press
- ✓335 fps at full settings ties for fastest in this group
- ✓Binary cam system borrowed from Bowtech's $1,200+ flagships
- ✓Complete R.A.K. package keeps out-the-door cost near $650
- ✓85% let-off makes long holds easy at full draw
- ✗6-in brace height is the least forgiving geometry in this class
- ✗Polarizing grip - reports of knuckle creep and fletching contact
- ✗Real speeds at mid-range draw settings fall far below the 335 fps rating
- ✗R.A.K. accessories are entry grade for the price
- ✗Scattered owner reports of peep-serving unraveling and tune drift
- ✗No bare-bow option if you already own accessories