Ok so my first attempt at any sort of bow review which is fitting since this is the first bow I have ever set up myself as far as installing a peep, tying a nock set, and installing a d loop.
We have some friends that want to try out archery so I purchased this bow as a way to introduce them being that it will accommodate most draw lengths (16-30”) and go from 20-70 lbs depending on draw length, and is 32” axle to axle.
I purchased the ready to shoot package that includes the bow, a stabilizer, whisker biscuit style rest, 3 pin sight, and a quick detach quiver. All accessories are cbe and seem to be of decent quality. The majority of the sight is made of metal and the quiver has a quick detach which is nice. The string is a winners choice and is of good quality. It also includes a set of limb stops should you choose to use them. Ready to shoot is a misnomer however since it requires a peep and a d loop out of the box. Msrp for the rts package is I believe $699, I found this one nib for $400 shipped to my door.
Draw length adjustments are easy to make. You simply remove or loosen two torx screws per module using the supplied wrench and then rotate the mods to your desired position. Large changes in draw length require removing both screws while small changes only require removing one screw. Draw weight changes just require your typical limb bolt adjustments.
Finish of the bow is extremely nice, with a nice coating of the aluminum riser.
I have the bow set at 28” and 57 lbs. I’m shooting a 350 ish grain arrow out of it and it is hitting 257 fps.
The bow shoots really well. Draw cycle is smooth, not much of a valley at where it is currently set, some hand shock, but all in all shoots really good for a ~$500 beginners bow. It weighs right at 6 lbs with all of the accessories and 5 arrows in the quiver. It is comparable to a prima weight wise but I think it is more forgiving with the longer ata. It is also cheaper and way more adjustable.
It was getting dark and my eyes are garbage in low light but it’s still shooting a good group at 20 yards, especially for having zero tuning.
All in all if you’re looking for a beginners bow, a loaner, or something that can grow along with the shooter I think the Basin is a great buy. It’s not a flag ship by any means but it’s not the majority of the other “adjustable” bows either.
