How We Score Products

A 9.0 on Archery Gear Junkie means the same thing in every review — because every score comes from the same weighted rubric.

The rubric

• Performance (35%) — measured results: speed, accuracy, consistency.
• Build quality (25%) — materials, machining, durability over the test period.
• Usability (20%) — setup, adjustability, ergonomics for the target archer.
• Value (20%) — price versus performance versus the competition.

Per-criterion scorecards

Reviews display individual field-test scores (accuracy, speed, noise, vibration, build quality, value) so you can weight what matters to YOU — a treestand hunter cares about noise more than a 3D shooter does.

What scores never include

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