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Mathews warranty for bows & crossbows

40/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 9 of 22 brands
The short version

Mathews doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole bow (excluding strings, cables and suppressors) covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 22 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.

From Mathews's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
  • Partial coverageWhole bow (excluding strings, cables and suppressors)Only if you registerLifetime
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
  • Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original registered owner only; it does not pass to a new owner.
  • Register the bow within 3 months of buying it, online or through your dealer.
  • Claims are handled through a Mathews authorized retailer, not directly with Mathews.
  • Strings, cables, rubber dampeners, cosmetic damage and dry fires are not covered.

How other brands compare for bows & crossbows

Compare all 22 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for bows & crossbows.

  1. WalmartMost items90 days
  2. Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
  3. Bass Pro ShopsTreestands, blowguns, mouth calls, and reconditioned bows and crossbowsNo returns
  4. Rural KingMidwest storesFirearms, ammunition, crossbows and compound bowsNo returns
  5. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesFirearms, bows, ammunition, reloading powder and primersNo returns

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for bows & crossbows where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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