Best 5 GoPro Bow Mounts of 2021 With Reviews

This official mount from GoPro itself is an excellent choice and a solid mount that will last a long time. It works with most shotguns and rifles, as well as bows and fishing rods, making it an excellent choice for just about any hunter. You can mount it either on the side or the bottom of your barrel or rod, or even the top if you want, and you can mount two cameras at once – one pointing forwards and one pointing back to yourself, or both in one direction – for an almost 360-degree view of your hunt.

GoPro also designed this mount with a special “backdoor” mount, that stabilizes the camera during recoil from the rifle, for a smooth shot every time. They also painted it matte black so as not to reflect any sunlight.

The few gripes people have with the GoPro Mount relate to the weight, as well as the lack of padding. While overall low-profile, when paired with a camera, the mount can throw off the balance of your rifle or bow and make getting an accurate shot a bit harder; practice will be important if you aren’t used to shooting with a mount. There is also a lack of padding on the mount where it attaches to the rifle or bow, and you’ll want to find some pads you can use to prevent scratches and scuffs.

But overall, this is a quality rifle/bow/rod mount from GoPro that will allow you to capture your hunt with confidence. It’s built solidly and when properly used, should last a long time.

Verdict: Best Overall

Pros

• Heavy-duty Construction
• Official GoPro Mount
• Works with bows, rifles, shotguns, fishing rods
• “Backdoor” design minimizes recoil
• Works with multiple cameras

Cons

• Heavy; can throw off shooting balance
• Lack of padding on the mount

The ZX5 is an excellent choice for a bow mount if you don’t need compatibility for a rifle too. It is constructed from machined CNC billet aluminum, meaning it is sleek, sturdy and built-to-last. The one-piece design eliminates the need for a tripod mount for the GoPro, and there are two mounting holes to choose from when attaching it to the bow.

A great design feature that Bowfinger added to the ZX5 is an offset stabilizer, which serves to counterbalance the camera on the bow, preventing balance and weight issues that you may find on other mounts (such as the GoPro Mount above). Instead, you get a clean, straight, perfectly-balanced shot with a camera mounted at all times.

One drawback to the ZX5 is that it does not work with anything besides bows; rifles, shotguns, fishing rods, will not work. This isn’t a drawback if you only bow hunt, but obviously, you’ll need to choose another if you’re a rifle hunter. It can also be uncomfortably close to your hand when mounted, especially if you like gloves.

Otherwise, the ZX5 is an extremely well-built camera mount for a bow hunter, made from strong, machined aluminum that will hold up to some rough use. The offset counterbalance is also a great addition.

Pros

• Durable CNC Aluminum Construction
• Offset Counterbalance For Even Weight, Smooth Shot
• Two Mounting Holes

Cons

• Only works with bows
• Tight fit

The Sublimeware Sportsman’s Mount is an inexpensive alternative to the GoPro Sportsman Mount, almost identical in design. Like the GoPro, it can hold two cameras at once, both front and back, while versatile enough to mount on either on your bow, gun, or fishing rod with the center-clamp bracket design. It even comes with an extension rod for taking selfie-videos of yourself if you’re into that sort of thing!

Like the GoPro mount, the Sportsman’s Mount works on barrels and rods anywhere from .4” to .9” in diameter and features the same “backdoor” design that helps minimize shock and impact. And it’s made with a matte, non-reflective black paint job, so you stay concealed.

The biggest problem with the Sublimeware, however, is that it is just not as durable as the GoPro. It’s been known to crack under heavy recoil and use, which can put a damper on your GoPro-ing fun. This is especially apparent on shotguns.

However, considering this mount retails for about 1/3rd the price of the GoPro, it may be worth giving a shot if you’re on a budget; it provides all the same features and perks.

Pros

• Inexpensive and Affordable
• Holds two cameras at once
• Extension rod for selfies

Cons

• Not Very Durable. Cracks with Recoil

This Universal Camera Clamp from Oumers is, like the Sportsman’s Mount above, a budget version of the GoPro Gun Mount. It features the same clamp design, capable of holding both front and rear-facing cameras at the same time, that can be mounted to your rifle, bow or rod barrel between .4 and .9” wide.

It will work with all GoPro cameras, and you can mount them both underneath the barrel and to the side. And on top of that, it’s very affordable – even less than the Sublimeware Sportsman’s Mount above.

Drawbacks? There aren’t many at this price range, although we wouldn’t expect build quality to be as good as some of the more expensive mounts, and its durability in the face of recoil hasn’t been proven.

But, this mount is so inexpensive and still more versatile than other, more expensive mounts, so it’s easily worth the money. We’ve crowned it our pick for a Budget Buy.

Pros

• Very Inexpensive
• Holds Front and Rear-facing cameras
• Mounts on Side and Underneath of Barrel

Cons

• Not As Durable As More Expensive Options

The last GoPro hunting mount on our list is the ASOCEA Sportsman Mount kit, which follows the same similar design of the GoPro Sportsman; it’s made from a light metal, works with most, but not all GoPro cameras, and can mount one or two at a time, both front and rear-facing, and works on barrels and rods up to 1” wide. There’s the same matte black finish, and the design helps reduce the impact from recoil picked up by the video camera.

Where the ASOCEA falls short, however, is in the build quality department; it’s not as well-made, and the clamp does not close tightly enough to stay firmly shut. When you do force it closed, the plastic may bend. It also not compatible with all GoPro cameras; the Hero5, one of GoPro’s most popular cameras, will not fit.

Seeing as it is more expensive than some other choices, like our Budget Buy, the Oumers Universal Clamp, we think the Budget Buy is worth the price more than this one. It’s got some quality issues, and if it doesn’t work with the Hero5, might be a bit lacking.

​Pros

• Versatile design
• Metal build
• Backdoor design reduces shake from recoil

Cons

• Not compatible with GoPro Hero5
• Not the best build quality