Traditional Archery Discussions on the Leatherwall


PSA versus PCH

Messages posted to thread:
ca 17-May-20
bigdog21 17-May-20
bowhunt 17-May-20
pops 17-May-20
Blkwidow 17-May-20
Blkwidow 17-May-20
Tundra 17-May-20
cut it out 17-May-20
MCNSC 17-May-20
MCS 17-May-20
Bucknut 17-May-20
Therifleman 17-May-20
Warden609 17-May-20
ca 18-May-20
Brittman 18-May-20
From: ca
Date: 17-May-20




For those who own or shot both, whats the main difference, beside the shorter riser? Noise Speed Vibration Thanks

From: bigdog21
Date: 17-May-20




one diffrence is the pma and psa are cut 3/16th past center. and the pch is cut 1/8th past center. I have had all 3 and diffrent length limbs 56"--62" but my favorite by (far) is a PMA 60" my draw is 27. this bow just fits the best and I shoot it the best .. test drive all 3 to find you favorite.

From: bowhunt
Date: 17-May-20




I would say that one difference is you can get a 2 inch shorter bow with the PCH and still have the same working limb length.The only difference would be string angle which may cause more finger pinch on the shorter bow.May not be an issue at all.But for some it may be.

Massweight would be be different with the risers.You might opt for the lighter riser of the PCH or heavier one of the PSA.depending on personel preferance.

If you wanted a really short bow and perhaps have a shorter draw the 56 inch PCH might be nice for you.

If you had a longdraw like 30 icnhes or more you might opt for the 62 inch PSA.

Overall I think the 2 bows are pretty close other than riser length.

From: pops Compton's Traditional Bowhunters
Date: 17-May-20




I have both PSA 58” and a PCH 60”. both have to same draw at. To me the PCH is smoother but, both are great bows.

From: Blkwidow
Date: 17-May-20




I have a 56 inch psa and a 54 inch Both are fine for me, since I have a short draw length.To me they really feel very similar. The main difference for me is in their weight. Originally I favored the psa because its greater weight added stability to my shot. I tended to keep my form more steady. But as I have gotten older and my form more consistent I have begun favoring the pch. I appreciate it lighter and more nimble feel. The grip also feels a little bit thinner. Both have been great bows.

From: Blkwidow
Date: 17-May-20




One more thing. I found with the pch I needed to shoot a slightly longer arrow or I had to add a little more weight to the arrow point as opposed to the psa, even though the two bows are essentially the same pound pull.

From: Tundra
Date: 17-May-20




I prefer the PMA & PSA's but it is personal choice. PSA is BW best seller, but all their bows are outstanding.

From: cut it out
Date: 17-May-20




To me the PSA has always been the “best” of all there design features in one bow. If hat makes sense lol. BUT I liked the PTF the best.

From: MCNSC
Date: 17-May-20




I’ve had both, sold the PCH. Although it was a nice bow and very smooth feeling I just shot the PSA a tad better. It very well could have been that my arrows were better tuned to the PSA. I’d like to have another PCH someday though. Really just depends on what you like.

From: MCS
Date: 17-May-20




I have the PSA and the PCH they both shoot fantastic but the PSA I feel is a lot heavier.

From: Bucknut
Date: 17-May-20




It depends on your hunting style. I went with the PCH. I liked the lower mass weight and shorter profile for treestand hunting and closer range shots. For a short bow it is a shooter. I had a MA and that thing was a tank, but what a tack driver. If I were out west shooting from the ground I would have went with the PSA.

From: Therifleman
Date: 17-May-20




I shoot a 56" PCH. Compared to the light longbows i usually shoot, the PCH has a ton of mass weight and really tightens my groups. Im 5'8" 145#s with a 26.5" draw and everything about the PCH just fits me. I find the 56" bows very handy in both treestands and ground blinds while being very smooth at my draw length.

From: Warden609
Date: 17-May-20




I just got my first PCH last week. 56" model. I really like the design of the bow. I currently have two other widows on the rack. I did own a 60" PMA that shot lights out and sadly it got away, but this bow is a cool little shooter. I don't think you can go wrong, but its always better to shoot before you buy if possible. good luck

From: ca
Date: 18-May-20




Thanks all for the answers

From: Brittman
Date: 18-May-20




I had a 60in. PSA and a 58in. PCH , they were both awesome bows but I liked the PCH better . Although the PCH was shorter I could shoot it just as good as the PSA and I'm positive I could have went down to 56in. and still shot it good .





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