November 2019

Kowa Sporting Optics Hawke Sport Optics Vortex Optics Razor
TSN-880/770 Series Endurance Range Finder 4000 Rangefinder

Spotting Scopes The clean, illuminated display delivers instantaneous readouts, and
and Range Finders it features five brightness settings to match available lighting con-
ditions. A battery indicator illuminates when the battery reaches
Kowa Sporting Optics 25 percent and remains on until replacement. A diopter focuses the
display to individual eyes. The lightweight magnesium housing
owa’s TSN-880 770 Series spotting scopes are flagship models that includes strategically placed rubber armor for a solid grip in any
incorporate PROMINAR Fluorite Crystal or an P lens for some of the weather. The adjustable utility clip allows users to mount the range-
crispest, brightest viewing in the industry. They are user friendly and finder conveniently for uick access, and the auto-recoiling lanyard
lightweight. The TSN-880 Series features 88mm PROMINAR Fluorite keeps it from becoming lost. It is IP 7 waterproof rated and operates
Crystal lenses, the world’s best material for reducing chromatic aber- on an included CR2 battery. Learn more at vortexoptics.com.
ration and providing unsurpassed viewing. The TSN-770 Series has
an D objective lens with exceptional dispersion properties and a Bushnell
concave lens design for super-sharp and bright viewing. Both include
rugged magnesium bodies, dual focus uick and fine , eyepiece lock, The new Prime 1 00 1700 6x24mm Bushnell laser rangefinder is
tripod mount, completely waterproof structure and nitrogen purging
to ensure fog-free viewing. Learn more at kowaproducts.com.

Hawke Sport Optics

awke Optic’s all-new ndurance Range Finder with O D Technol-
ogy provides precision at a reasonable price. These value-packed
units combine uality optics, 6x magnification and a new high-
visibility display to produce the perfect hunting laser rangefinder.
Three models are available: the 700, 1000 and 1500. The 700 ac-
curately reads distances from 5 to 766 yards. The 1000 has 5- to
1,094-yard capabilities, and the 1500 ranges from 5 to 1,640 yards.
All are accurate to -1 yard. ach includes awke’s new O D dis-
play with highly visible, red-illuminated icons, and they also have
Standard, orizontal Distance, Angle, Rain and unt modes. Op-
tics are fully multi-coated and include B -7 prisms for exceptional
light transmission and true-color viewing. The 6x magnification
and adjustable diopter allow for more precise ranging, and the unit
is nitrogen purged to be shock- and waterproof. ndurance Range
Finders are compact and highly ergonomic, and they come with a
carry case, lens cloth, wrist strap and CR2 battery. Learn more at
hawkeoptics.com.

Vortex Optics

ortex’s Razor 4000 Rangefinder has cutting-edge optical and rang-
ing technologies, giving two-season hunters more performance
capabilities. The Razor 4000 features 4,000-yard reflective ranging
capabilities R mode at one end, 5 yards on the short side, and
it grabs range readings with precision. Premium D optics provide
clear views, and 7x magnification allows for precision deployment.

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Optics, Electronics & Knives

Bushnell Prime optimized for low-light performance to ensures pin-point ranging. The clean dis-
give bowhunters an edge on the cusp of le- play shows reticle, battery status, mode
Halo Optics XLR1500 gal shooting hours when game moves best. setting, numerical display and units of
Sig Sauer Electro-Optics These units are effective to 1,300 yards, and measurement (yards/meters). The water-
SIERRA3BDX they reach to 1,700 yards with reflective tar- resistant XLR1500 is compact and housed
gets. They offer lightning-fast responses and in aluminum for durability and comfort-
German Precision a reliable scan mode. A high-light-transmis- able one-hand use. The ½-pound unit
Optics RangeGuide sion LCD, ultra-wide band coating and fully comes with a CR2 lithium ion battery, ny-
multicoated elements provide unsurpassed lon strap, lens cloth and protective case—
resolution and contrast in low-light shoot- all with an MSRP of less than $250. It also
ing conditions. EXO Barrier coating repels includes a 1-year warranty. Learn more at
water, oil, fog, dust and debris to keep lenses halooptics.com.
cleaner. The Prime comes with a high-qual-
ity carry case and tether. Other features in- Sig Sauer Electro-Optics
clude a fast-focus eyepiece, ambi lanyard
attachments, threaded metal battery door Sig’s SIERRA3BDX 2.5-8x32mm with Bal-
and extra-large laser aperture window. The listic Data Xchange (BDX) Technology is a
ergonomic design includes non-slip rubber compact, lightweight scope that’s compat-
panels for a sure grip with gloves or when ible with today’s modern crossbows. BDX
wet. ARC (Angle/Range Compensation) pro- technology provides precise, lighted aiming
vides true range on up and downhill shots. points for various ranges, which are deter-
Learn more at bushnell.com. mined by a Bluetooth-coupled, BDX-capable

Halo Optics I O rangefinder. The technology makes
shooting simple: Range the target with a
Halo’s new XLR1500 gives two-season hunt- paired I O Rangefinder, place the SI RRA-
ers more range capabilities than any previ- 3BDX lighted holdover dot on the target and
ous alo laser rangefinder. They now pro- s ueeze the trigger. The coupled rangefind-
vide accurate ranges to 1,500 yards with er/scope BDX Ballistic Data Xchange system
+/-1-yard precision. The XLR automatically uses applied ballistics and existing environ-
compensates for elevation gains and drops mental conditions to illuminate the proper
using AI (Angle Intelligence) Technology, holdover dot. MOTACTM (Motion Activated
and it displays true ballistic yardage to Illumination) powers up when motion is
eliminate second guessing. Standard mode detected and powers down when it is not to
provides precise distance with a single push enhance battery life. SpectraCoat lens coat-
of the activation button, and it uses auto- ings offer excellent light transmission and
acquisition to latch onto targets almost sharp images, and the KinETHIC kinetic en-
instantly. Scan mode allows users to pan ergy transfer indicator alerts shooters when
across multiple targets without the need energy delivery falls below a threshold set
to reactivate the laser between differing by the hunter with the Sig BDX App. Auto
ranges. Premium optics and coating pro- LevelPlex automatically increases digital
vide low-light clarity, and 6 magnification level sensitivity on longer shots. The scope
is water- and fog-proof and covered by Sig
Sauers’s Infinite uarantee and lectronics
Limited Warranty. Learn more by visiting
sigsauer.com.

LiDCAM+ Pro German Precision Optics
Series with Wifi
erman Precision Optics PO introduced
the all-new 10x50mm Range uide. These
laser rangefinding binoculars have compact
lines, and they provide exceptional edge-to-
edge clarity and precise ranging on reflec-
tive targets out to nearly 1.75 miles. They
measure only 6.3 inches tall and weigh 35
ounces, but they accurately range reflective
targets out to 3,062 yards, trees to 1,093 yards
and a deer to 766. They have a magnesium

52 INSIDE ARCHERY NOVEMBER 2019

Phone
Skope

Bear & Son Cutlery
563 Small Stag

Bone Hunter Knife

Tactacam
Solo

chassis covered in rubber armoring, and the or video. The patented system centers the recording. That’s it! The Solo was designed
eye-safe Class 1 laser provides instant read- camera precisely every time, and there are with the best electronics available for reli-
ings with true-range angle technology that optic-adaptor options for every Apple or An- ability. One-touch operation with vibration
calculates the proper distance to the target droid smartphone. The Phone Skope is made indicator is all that is involved. The mini
after measuring the angle to the target. Scan in the USA and includes a lifetime warran- POV video camera includes ultra-high-
mode provides three readings per second via ty. Learn more at phoneskope.com. quality optics and a low-light sensor. The
an orange OLED display with nine adjust- lens is calibrated to mimic what is seen
able brightness levels. The RangeGuide also Tactacam with the human eye—not a distance-dis-
measures ambient temperature (F and C). torting “fisheye” view. In other words, a 20-
GPObright high-transmission lens coatings The fool-proof Tactacam Solo is engineered yard shot won’t look like 100 yards, thanks
and double-HD laminated 50mm objective to be easy to use, even for technophobe to the Solo’s 3X zoom lens. Various mount-
lenses provide exceptional low-light view- customers who dislike reading lengthy in- ing options come with the Solo, including a
ing. They are covered by a no-fault warran- structions. Just attach the Solo to a bow, bow stabilizer mount and scope “piggyback”
ty. Learn more at gpo-usa.com. crossbow or crossbow scope and push clamp. Learn more at tactacam.com.
the power-on auto-record button to start

Hunt-Recording
Electronics

LiDCAM

The LiDCAM+ is an ultra-lightweight cam-
era that mounts to the bill of a hat. It re-
cords 1080p high definition video with full
audio. The eyesight wide-angle lens en-
sures that users always capture their field
of vision during the moment of truth. It
connects to a smartphone via Wi-Fi, al-
lowing users to control the camera and
review their videos. It features a remov-
able, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
that provides 3 hours of record time and
8 hours on standby. A wall charger, USB
cable and easy-to-follow instructions are
included, and the company also backs the
product up with excellent customer ser-
vice and a 1-year warranty. Learn more at
lidcam.com.

Phone Skope

The unique Phone Skope is a smartphone

digital-scoping adaptor. The two-piece sys-

tem centers the smartphone’s camera over

any spotting scope, binocular or rangefinder

eyepiece, allowing users to capture images

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Optics, Electronics & Knives

Cutting-Edge inch overall, 1.7 ounces) that holds its edge, Buck Knives Inc. 110
Knives is easy to sharpen and resists rust. The Folding Hunter Pro
clip-point blade allows users to cut in hard-
Everyone who hunts needs a knife, the one to-reach places, and it also serves as a uni- Cold Steel Inc.
item that becomes vitally important after versal cutting edge. The genuine India Stag Ultimate Hunter
any successful hunt. They are essential for Bone handle with nickel silver bolsters is
everything from field dressing and skinning snazzy and also practical. It offers a sure Havalon Knives Bone Collector
animals to make them ready for the butcher, grip with or without gloves. The nickel- Signature Series Rebel
to paring down large animals into manage- silver finger guard provides confident control,
able pieces to tote them out of a rough spot. and the knife includes a handmade leather Outdoor Edge Cutlery
They also play a key role in everyday choirs sheath and a limited lifetime warranty. Corporation RazorMax
such as making kindling, cutting rope or Learn more at bearandsoncutlery.com.
eating a can of sardines in the field. This INSIDE ARCHERY NOVEMBER 2019
makes knives a hot ticket for increasing an- Buck Knives Inc.
nual sales. To follow are a dozen products
that are sure to move this selling season. Buck Knives’ 110 Folding Hunter Pro is an
update to a true classic. The 110 Folding
Bear & Son Cutlery Hunter, created in 1963, now includes an
updated S30V steel blade with Paul Bos Heat
The new 563 Small Stag Bone Hunter Knife Treatment, which results in better edge re-
by Bear Son Cutlery is a handsome fixed- tention, easier sharpening and increased
blade design made just for big-game hunt- reliability. The indestructible laminated-
ers. The American-made, 100-percent resin G10 handle is designed to last a life-
made-in-house knife includes a 2 7/8-inch time, and the knife is then finished with
440 high carbon stainless steel blade (6.25- brushed nickel silver bolsters. The knife is
4 7/8-inches closed, and it has a rugged 3
¾-inch blade. The 7.7-ounce lock-back knife
comes with a black leather sheath for easy
carrying. It includes Buck’s Forever Warran-
ty. Learn more at buckknives.com.

Cold Steel Inc.

Cold Steel’s folding, blaze-orange Ultimate
Hunter is the result of collaboration be-
tween custom knife-maker Andrew Demko
and Lynn C. Thompson. The Ultimate Hunt-
er represents the culmination of almost
three years of design evolution. Made from
American S35VN stainless steel, the Ulti-
mate Hunter is hand-ground to a razor edge
that will last an amazingly long time. It in-
cludes a CNC-machined and contoured G-10
handle with an integral finger guard and
two stainless steel clips for ambidextrous
carrying. The thumb button allows for one-
handed opening, and the drop-point design
is perfect for skinning. A Triad Lock ensures
it won’t close inadvertently. The blade is
3.5 inches long and 3.5mm thick along its
spine. It measures 8.5 inches overall when
open, and it weighs 49 ounces. Learn more
at coldsteel.com.

Havalon Knives

Havalon’s new Bone Collector Signature

Series Rebel knife offers a traditional and

modern combo. It includes a traditional

54

UTICA
USA SINCE
1910

Real Avid
Gun Tool Pro

drop point folding blade and a modern guns, but it also comes in handy when Warthog USA Inc.
uik-Change fitment on opposing sides. working on bows. It has a rock-solid frame V-Sharp Classic II ELITE
that features 0 rugged tools. Its list of
The fixed blade is made to do it all. It’s made useful tools includes a removable mag- knives are offered in a wide variety of styles,
from premium AUS-8 stainless steel, and netic storage compartment to hold small from everyday pocket knives to knives made
then it’s cryo-hardened and finished with screws, nuts and bow-axle clips. It also for military, first responders and hunters.
black titanium coating for strength and has two metal files for sharpening broad- Brands include UT Survival, Crush with ee
edge retention. The uik-Change replace- heads. Other nifty tools include a 14 2-inch-
able blade system ensures that users al- long Torx, Allen, Phillips and flat drivers Tiffany, Team Realtree, utMaster and Sir-
ways have a razor-sharp edge, and when bits, -inch bit driver, -inch bit wrench phis. Learn more at uticacutlery.com.
it’s dulled, it can be replaced in seconds. The for added tor ue, lanyard loop, 2.5-inch
Rebel comes with seven 60A blades and two claw-point knife blade, tap hammer and Warthog USA Inc.
brand-new gut-hook blades. Learn more at punch pin. The two-season hunter will
havalon.com. also appreciate the scope turret tool and Warthog’s -Sharp Classic II IT knife
choke wrench fits six gauges .410 to 10 . sharpener makes it easier and safer to
Outdoor Edge Cutlery Learn more at realavid.com. put a precise and lasting edge on any knife.
Corporation The Classic II IT comes with a wooden
Utica Cutlery Company base and features adjustable angles to ap-
Outdoor dge has developed a loyal follow- ply 20-, 25- or 0-degree edges. It holds
ing by offering replaceable-blade knives Utica Cutlery Company, a major player in twin 25-grit natural diamond rods that
that can be changed in seconds in the pocket knives and specialty edges, has up- sharpen both knife edges simultaneously
field—like the Razor Pro, RazorBlaze and dated its brand identity. The new brand, with calibrated spring tension. The frame
Razor ite DC. Outdoor dge recently intro- UTICA USA SINC 1910, reflects the new di- is constructed with steel that includes
duced its first replaceable-blade fixed-blade rection of the pocket knife division and also a durable powder-coat finish, and the
knife—the RazorMax 9.5 to 11 inches over- embraces the company’s brand heritage and unit comes with finishing steels to create
all length, 2.6 ounces . Its Patented Razor- history. Utica Cutlery has been owned and razor-honed edges. The unit has a one-year
Safe replaceable blade system, like other O operated by the same family for three gener- warranty and weighs 709 grams. It is de-
wares, allows users to replace a dull edge ations, and it is the oldest continuous same- signed to sharpen anything from thin fil-
with a spooky-sharp blade in seconds. ust site knife manufacturer in the country. Utica let to heavy hunting knives. Learn more at
push the black-oxide lock button, remove warthogusa.com.
the old blade, slip a fresh blade in, and it
locks into place automatically. The new Ra-
zorMax accepts both .5-inch drop-point or
5-inch boning fillet blades, making it more
versatile. Blades are high- uality apa-
nese 420 2 stainless steel, heat treated and
hand finished to a surgically sharp edge.
The black or blaze-orange thermoplastic
rubber TPR grip is ergonomically shaped
and non-slip. It comes with a lightweight
nylon belt sheath with a removable pouch
for storing extra blades. Learn more at
outdooredge.com.

Real Avid

es, Real Avid’s un Tool Pro is made for

NOVEMBER 2019 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 55

MARKET TRENDS BOW REPORT

Bear Archery Status EKO
BY PATRICK MEITIN

B ear Archery bows have manufactures hunting bows that are the center of the cam as cable payload
remained some of my engineered by avid bowhunters who increases during the draw cycle.
understand what is needed to get the job
The O is only found on the dealer-
favorites since scalade Sports done in the field—where it counts most. exclusive Bear egend Series Status

took over operations in 200 . No gimmicks, no unnecessary frills, O and Bear Main ine Divergent O.
just shooter-friendly, uiet, hard-hitting Included Contraband Strings are con-
structed from an ideal blend of space-age
I get to handle a respectable number of models that push arrows straight. materials to offer top performance,
stability and long-term durability—even
bows during the course of an average Bear Archery’s 2020 flagship Status O across extreme temperature fluctuations.

year, but only three to four typically make is such a bow. The company calls this Of note, the O Cam System’s high-
performance output—on a bow with
the cut as trusted hunting partners. A model the best bow Bear Archery has ever a 71-pound draw-weight and 0-inch
draw length—affected the flight of
Bear Archery bow is usually among those engineered, and I call it a true pleasure to . 40 . 50-spined arrows. The Beman
White-Out, in particular, produced a con-
select few. shoot. The Status O is packed with true spicuous kick on launch. The . 00 shafts
flew like darts and produced dead-even
That’s because Bear Archery has innovation and technologies that make launch speeds. That’s just something to
keep in mind when setting up a customer.
remained true to its iconic roots. The bowhunters more consistent and deadly. Slightly stiffer spined arrows may neces-
sary to harness the Status O’s top per-
company hasn’t forgot about those hunt- Better shooting e uals more success, hap- formance capabilities. Also of note, the
speed test numbers were established with
inspired bows that Fred Bear wielded so pier customers and true brand loyalty. a hunt-ready bow with a served-in titani-
um peep and string buss cable silencers.
effectively and the reputation he based
Align Lok Technology Riser • The
•an entire company on. Bear Archery EKO Cam The biggest news for 2020,
and a huge part of the Status’ ensured suc- Status O holds an intricately skel-
etonized riser that not only looks great,
cess, is Bear Archery’s all-new O Cam but also proves highly functional. In an
approach that has become familiar with
technology. What sets it apart isn’t just its Bear bows, the Status O riser features
two-axis milling with cutouts created
smooth-drawing and surprise-free draw through both the sides and edges. Mean-
while, some added front-edge “sculpting”
cycle, but the ability to set the cam up for in the sections adjacent to each limb
pocket create exceptional balance and a
four different let-off settings. This allows great in-hand feel at rest and especially

customers to choose between four let-off at full draw. I’m a stick-
ler for this. A bow that
percentages—75, 80, 85 and 90 percent— doesn’t sit up straight
and behave itself at full
to discover a preferred feel or achieve a draw splits attention
during the critical aim-
particular goal. Better yet, these settings ing phase of the shot
and can lead to a slight
can be accomplished at every draw length erosion in accuracy.
The Status O also fol-
Bear Archery’s completely new EKO Cam System, between 26 and 0 inches—without sac- lows the current long-
found on the 2020 Status EKO, provides four let-o rificing performance at any point in the riser short-limb trend,
settings of 75, 80, 85 and 90 percent. It accommo- spectrum. The O Cam System uses a which gives the bow
dates draw-lengths between 26 and 30 inches rotating module to change draw-length
without a ecting performance at any setting. adjustments, without a bow press.

The O Cam System also utilizes a

The advanced riser found on the Status EKO has brand-new three-track two-cam system
cutouts from both the sides and edges, as well as that creates what Bear labels ualized

aggressive frontal sculpting to remove weight inetic Orientation O . The system

without sacri cing structural integrity. helps creates perfect cam synchroniza-

tion every shot. All three

tracks, including a revo-

lutionary Spiral Cable

Track, are engineered

to eliminate cam lean

throughout the draw

cycle. They also allow

for ultra-precise adjust-

ments, and they produce

consistent, accuracy-

enhancing performance.

It does this by moving

the cable load toward

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Specifications Arrow Speed

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bear Archery Status EKO set at 71 pounds at 30 inches (peep sight installed)

Axle-to-Axle Length 29-INCH ARROWS/ SHAFT *FINISHED KINETIC ARROW

33 inches 100-GRAIN TIPS GPI ARROW WT. ENERGY SPEED

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Brace Height VICTORY XTORSION 300 12.9 532 GRS. 89.0 FT. LBS. 274.6 FPS

6 inches –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BLOODSPORT EVIDENCE 300 11.7 518 GRS. 87.8 FT. LBS. 276.3 FPS

Mass Weight –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

4.3 pounds EASTON 4MM FMJ 330 11 *502 GRS. 88.6 FT. LBS. 282.0 FPS

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Let-Off CX MAX RED SD 350 9.4 *465 GRS. 87.2 FT. LBS. 290.5 FPS

Up to 75, 80, 85 or 90 percent –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GT KINETIC KAOS 340 9.9 453 GRS. 87.0 FT. LBS. 294.1 FPS

Available Draw Lengths –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

26 to 30 inches, in ¼-inch increments BLOODSPORT JUSTICE 300 9.8 443 GRS. 87.0 FT. LBS. 297.3 FPS

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Available Draw Weights BLACK EAGLE SPARTAN 300 9.0 *439 GRS. 87.2 FT. LBS. 299.0 FPS

45-60 or 55-70 pounds –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Status EKO limbs feature indestructible laminated –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEMAN WHITE OUT 340 8.8 416 GRS. 85.6 FT. LBS. 304.3 FPS
construction that evenly distributes limb load to
increase performance. The past-parallel geometry Available Colors –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
also quiets every shot.
Realtree Edge, Veil Alpine and Stoke, GT VELOCITY PRO 340 8.2 387 GRS. 82.4 FT. LBS. 309.7 FPS
that rock-solid feel in the hand by more One Nation Midnight and Iron.
efficiently distributing bow mass, much MSRP: $999.99 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
like a tight-rope walker’s balance pole.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BLACK EAGLE CARNIVORE 350 7.5 363 GRS. 79.8 FT. LBS. 314.7 FPS
Another highly unique feature is the
all-new Align Lok level, which is integrated MSRP –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
directly into the riser. This aids bow techni-
cians or end users during set-up with a bow $999.99 VICTORY RIP XV 300 7.0 355 GRS. 85.6 FT. LBS. 329.4 FPS
vice. It also helps establish a bow-sight’s
second- and third-axis, and it works in tan- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
dem with the bow sight to keep every shot
perfectly plumb. Properly setting up a sight LIBERTY ARCHERY 320 5.9 292 GRS. 76.7 FT. LBS. 343.9 FPS
so its bubble level actually serves its purpose
on tilted ground usually involves setting up –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
a bow in a vice and applying a carpenter’s
level. The Align Lok makes that task easier. Arrow speeds established using a Caldwell Shooting Supplies Chronograph G2. *Denotes steel inserts

Limb Pockets are molded aluminum, us- FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (800) 694-9494, OR VISIT BEARARCHERY.COM.
ing a minimalist approach to reduce mass.
Limb butts are pinned into the pocket bases, cables ride on an articulating arm (set on
and the set-back limb pivot point is polymer a milled extension) that swings inward at
lined for absolute silence during the draw full draw to remove lateral riser torque.
cycle and after release. The system an- The bearing-equipped rollers reduce buss-
chors the laminated, preloaded quad limbs cable wear and eliminate friction that
securely and ensures precise alignment. translates into wasted energy.
Like other top-end Bear models, the Status
EKO is equipped with a torque-eliminating, Silencing Features • The Bear Status
friction-reducing Roller HingeGuard. Buss
EKO is essentially hunt ready out of the box,
Bear Archery’s Roller Hingeguard, part of the 2020 at least in terms of silencing features. The
Status EKO silencing regimen, eliminates lateral riser past-parallel limb geometry is just the start.
torque at full draw and reduces cable friction while This proven vibration-destroying design has
drawing and after release. become a gold standard in the industry. The
bow also includes adjustable dual SonicStop
string suppressors, which were improved
to be sleeker, smaller and lighter. Rounding
out its whisper-quiet accessories are Shock-
Wave limb silencers attached to each side of
the upper and lower cams. The overall com-
bination is quite effective, and the Status
EKO was bowhunting quiet while shooting
the heaviest through lightest test arrows.

I really can’t wait to get the Status EKO
into the field. It’s got that just-right -inch
axle-to-axle dimension that splits the dif-
ference between easy maneuverability and
automatic shooting forgiveness. It has in-
herent in-hand balance, plenty of speed and
stealth for any bowhunting encounter—
plus a lot of adjustment latitude to help the
bow fit the needs and desires of the most
finicky or demanding shooter.

WebXtra ■ Take a look at the

Bear Archery 2020 Status EKO in action at

insidearchery.com/bearstatuseko

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E ven the small and often overlooked aspects of archery have grown
more advanced and technical over the years. The little details have
become much more important, and small accessories like bowstrings
and string limb dampeners have been refined for better performance
in the field. ikewise, the parts and tools used to make arrows have
become an exact science. Here’s a rundown of some of the bow-tuning
and arrow-building accessories that are worth a closer look.

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String and Limb Dampeners String and Limb guaranteed for life. They are also ex-
Dampeners tremely lightweight at 13 grains. X-
Limbsaver Factor’s Limb Factors are made with
TwistLox Limbsaver the same material. These limb damp-
eners fit standard, thin-limb and most
Pine Ridge Archery Limbsaver continues to build upon its split-limb bows. They completely wrap
Nitro Button XL great reputation. The company’s new around the limb to remain in the correct
TwistLox limb dampeners for split-limb position, and users can adjust them up
X-Factor Outdoors bows are a result of extensive develop- and down for maximum dampening.
String Factor ment and testing. Made from Limbsav- Learn more at xfactoroutdoors.com.
er’s proprietary NA COM technology, the
Bowjax TwistLox noticeably dampens noise and Bowjax
Wide Gap vibration on compound bows by up to 75
Revelation percent. Limbsaver also made installa- Innovative silencing products from
Dampeners tion easier than ever. Simply slide it in Bowjax have gained a lot of attention
between the limbs and twist it to lock from the industry. The company offers a
60 it securely in place. The TwistLox was variety of bowstring silencers and limb
designed with two orientations in order dampeners that incorporate patented
to fit wide or narrow-spaced limb gaps. designs and high-quality materials.
Learn more at limbsaver.com. The company’s new Wide Gap Revela-
tion Dampeners use extreme shock sup-
Pine Ridge Archery Products pressing technology for today’s high-
speed bows with split limbs and a wide
Pine Ridge Archery has a prolific selec- gap. Today’s cutting-edge bows have a
tion of helpful and innovative archery tremendous amount of stored energy
accessories, and the company contin- that must transfer directly through the
ues to improve upon its many good limbs. These dampeners were made to
ideas. The Nitro Button XL comes with harness that massive amount of stored
the benefits of the original Nitro But- energy. They are available in the new
ton, but it’s a little heavier and has a Desert haki color, which is the perfect
cool new look. The Nitro Button XL can match for modern camo. Learn more at
increase the overall speed of a bow. It bowjax.com.
is an ideal accessory for archers who
want extra speed from an old bow, and Custom Strings
it also allows shooters to turbo-charge and Tuning Tools
a new bow. Nitro Button XLs can help
eliminate unwanted bow noise and vi- America’s Best Bowstrings
brations, and they can be installed in
minutes. They also come in a variety of The bowstring experts over at America’s
colors to match other accessories. Learn Best Bowstrings have recently released
more at pineridgearchery.com. custom colored Heatshrink. This is an
excellent way to add a unique touch to
X-Factor Outdoors America’s Best Bowstrings’ already pop-
ular custom bowstrings. Heatshrink is
The Limb Factor and String Factor available for bows that are equipped
from X-Factor Outdoors provide a well- with factory specific speednocks,
rounded silencing system for users. The which include nearly all modern bows.
String Factor is made with the compa- Custom colored heatshrink comes in
ny’s special “a-tech” rubber compound. many eye-catching colors such as
These string silencers are dry-rot proof,
weather proof, abrasion resistant and

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Custom Strings and Tuning Tools blue, brown, green, grey, orange, purple,
red, white and yellow. Learn more at
americasbestbowstrings.com.

America’s Best BCY
Bowstrings Heatshrink
BC is a definitive leader in the bow-
string world, and the company’s new

-99 is a solid testament to that long and
renowned legacy. The -99 combines all
the benefits and performance of the
proven 452 and 8190 blends. Its patent-
ed construction of S 99 Dyneema and

ectran delivers incredibly low creep,
high strength and plenty of speed. The

-99 is also a great match for the com-
pound and recurve bows. Learn more at

c ers.com.

BCY Rogue Bowstrings
X-99
Rogue Bowstrings is a fairly new compa-
Rogue Bowstrings R21 ny, but it’s already made a lot of waves
with its innovative approach to high
GAS Bowstrings Ghost XV performance bowstrings. The company
calls its new R21 the most technologi-
cally advanced string on the market.
Its specifically blended materials were
designed and created by the experts at
Rogue and BCY to create the ultimate
shooting experience. Rogue’s proprietary
techniques also result in a bowstring
that is completely resistant to creep,
stretching and peep rotation. All told, the
R21 will improve accuracy and perfor-
mance for beginners and experts alike.
Learn more at roguebowstrings.com.

GAS Bowstrings

AS Bowstrings has made a lot of fans
over the years, including pedition
Archery, which used AS strings on its
entire 2019 bow lineup. The company’s

host strings and cables are a AS
Bowstrings exclusive. They deliver an
incredible balance of speed and stability.
Ghost XV strings are constructed with
a premium blend of the finest BC ma-
terials. Combined with the company’s
TTS process, host strings provide

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Custom Strings and Tuning Tools and serving separation, and 60X Arrow-Building Tools & Accessories
Custom Strings ensures that all four
string colors are equally twisted. Cus-
tomers get to choose from 30 string
and serving colors. Learn more at
60xcustomstrings.com.

60X Custom Strings BCY 4 Barn Burner Custom Bowstrings .30-06
Color Custom Bow Strings Outdoors
Barn Burner Custom Bowstrings is ada- Insert
mant about offering dealers the best Weld
possible service it can. The company has
special programs for dealers of any size, AAE
and it also prides itself on its speedy Hybrid
turnaround. Barn Burner Custom Bow- Vanes
strings developed a unique process that
provides extremely high quality strings
that resist creep. The company even
created an advanced, one-of-a-kind
machine to make its strings possible.
Learn more at barnburnerstrings.com.

Barn Burner Custom Strings Last Chance Archery Allen Company
Fat Belly Bullet Points
Last Chance Last Chance Archery is renowned
Archery Power Adapter Kit for its simple to use and reliable bow Black Eagle
presses. The company’s new Power Arrows F.O.C.O.S
excellent and reliable performance. Adapter Kit allows users to convert
They come in Ghost white, but end serv- their manual press into a more conve- INSIDE ARCHERY NOVEMBER 2019
ings are available in a variety of colors. nient power-driven one. It’s compatible
Learn more at gasbowstrings.com. with the EZ Green Press, EZ Press, EZ
Deluxe Press and Standard Pack-N-GO
60X Custom Strings Press. This perfect upgrade provides
quicker transitions from shorter to
60X Custom Strings proudly offers eye- longer axle-to-axle bows. Learn more
grabbing and high-performance BCY 4 at lastchancearchery.com.
Color Custom Bow Strings. The compa-
ny’s proprietary five-stage stretching Arrow-Building Tools
process prevents creep, peep rotation and Accessories

.30-06 Outdoors

.30-06 Outdoors is well known for its
innovative stabilizers, rests, releases
and broadheads, but the company also
offers handy arrow-building products.
The company’s Insert Weld is a prime
example. This high-viscosity, rubber-
toughened insert glue firmly secures
inserts in carbon and aluminum arrow

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Arrow-Building Tools & Accessories AAE

Bohning Hybrid vanes from AAE feature the
Triple company’s revolutionary Base Dynam-
Tower Jig ics technology. Unlike most other vane
manufacturers, AAE decided to take a
closer look at the base of the vane. The
company researched the base/vane
relationship and studied how the base
could play a role in flight performance.
These years of testing revealed that
the base does indeed affect flight per-
formance, and AAE’s Base Dynamics
technology is the solution to this over-
looked factor. Hybrid vanes also use
the company’s proven and convenient
Plastifletch “ ick Stick” material.
Additionally, they feature AAE’s legend-
ary stabilization ridges for extreme ease
of fletching, durability and performance.
Learn more at arizonaarchery.com.

Easton Allen Company
Nock Out Crossbow
Half Moon Lighted Nocks Fat Belly Bullet Points from Allen are
3-D target ready. Upon contact with
Flex-Fletch Products Flame foam targets, their tapered shape cre-
Arrow Wraps and Flame Vanes ates a larger diameter impact channel
than the arrow shaft, making them
shafts. It’s shock resistant and is easier to remove than standard bullet
strength-tested to 3700 psi. It has a 90 points. Designed with Allen’s Stay-Tight
second bond time, and it’s temperature O-ring, which keeps points from vibrat-
rated from -65°F to +280°F. The com- ing loose, the Fat Belly Bullet Points are
pany also offers Fletch Weld, which a perfect option for any archer. They’re
similarly works great on carbon and available in 100- and 125-grain weights.
aluminum shafts. The Fletch Weld Learn more at byallen.com.
is a great companion for vanes and
feathers. It also bonds in 15 seconds Black Eagle Arrows
and is water resistant. Learn more at
30-06outdoors.com. Black Eagle Arrows offers a variety of in-
credible hunting and target shafts, and
the company also applies its expertise to
other arrow-building components. Black

agle’s Front Of Center Outsert System,
for instance, was designed for archers
who want more weight upfront with-
out any hassle. The F.O.C.O.S. is made of
three parts. The first is a black anodized
7075 T6 aluminum outsert, which also
has a stainless steel option. The second
is a stainless steel retention post that

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Arrow-Building Tools & Accessories acts as a footer inside the shaft. The precision bushings that fit the three
G5 Outdoors third part is a 3/32 allen head retention most common carbon bolt diameters.
G-Lock Blu-Glu screw that allows the outserts to either Learn more at eastonarchery.com.
be screwed or screwed and glued. Test-
Gateway ing revealed that this system can with- Flex-Fletch Products
Feathers stand 550 pounds per square inch of pull
Batwing without coming off. The F.O.C. provided Flame Arrow wraps from Flex-Fletch are
by the system creates a deadly combi- as effective as they are eye-grabbing.
Bitzenburger nation with Black Eagle’s Deep Impact, In addition to the flame printed on the
Fletching Instinct or X-Impact shafts. Learn more wrap, the wrap itself is flame shaped to
Jig at blackeaglearrows.com. create a simple, aesthetic crest. It can
be applied before or after fletching, and
Truflight Bohning Company the crest wrap applies in front of the
Feathers fletching. Flame Arrow wraps are also
Bohning is a well-known and trusted lightweight and easy to apply. Arrow-
supplier of many arrow-building tools builders can then complete the look
and accessories. The company’s Triple with Flex-Fletch’s Flame Vanes, which
Tower Jig is a favorite among serious sport a radical flame-shaped profile
arrow builders because it saves time, in- that looks great and flies beautifully.
creases arrow production, and provides Flame Vanes are constructed with the
easy and precise vane placement. It al- company’s exclusive “Extreme” poly-
lows users to fletch all three vanes at urethane for a consistently high spine
once with an exact 120° of separation. Its with a thin blade. They weigh a mere
1 offset arms fletch vanes up to 4 inches, 4.2 grains, and they measure 2 inches
and its right helical arms fletch vanes long and .480 inches tall. Learn more at
up to 3 inches. Bohning also recently fle fletch.ecrater.com.
added premium glue-in and screw-
in points to its active catalog. Bohning G5 Outdoors
Premium Points are proudly machined
in Lake City, Michigan. They’re con- G5’s G-Lock Blu-Glu provides a solid yet
structed with .303 stainless steel and flexible bond that’s ideal for installing
feature industry-leading manufactur- inserts and fletching on arrows. Blu- lu
ing tolerances that result in extremely provides instant adhesion in seconds.
consistent weights, shaft alignment The blue translucent formula makes
and fit. Learn more at bohning.com. it easy to see glue coverage and iden-
tify excess dripping before it’s too late.
Easton Archery Despite its signature blue color, Blu-Glu
will become practically clear once it’s
Easton’s Nock Out Crossbow Half Moon dry. Learn more at g5outdoors.com.
Lighted Nocks are a great option for im-
proving crossbow bolts. They feature Gateway Feathers
a practice mode, which allows users
to prevent the LED from turning on to The unique Batwing feather vane from
save battery life. Practice mode pre- Gateway Feathers is a fun and advan-
vents activation during travel as well. tageous option for arrow builders. It
These nocks also feature an easy off measures 2 inches long and averages 13
switch that doesn’t require tools. Users mm tall at its highest point. It weighs a
simply pull the nock straight back until mere 1.2 grains on average. The Batwing
they hear a soft click. Nock Out Cross- can be used by target archers who want
bow Half Moon Lighted Nocks include to increase arrow spin, and it’s also
great for bowhunters who use modern

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equipment and paper tune their arrows companion for archers who like to craft Arrow-Building Tools & Accessories
and broadheads to their bow. This feath- their own arrows. A strong permanent
er can be used on all types of arrow magnet makes precise and uniform K&K
shafts, and it also accommodates right- placement of three or four fletchings Archery
and left-handed archers. Learn more at a breeze on any arrow shaft, and its KSL Jet6
gatewayfeathers.com. large dial maintains perfect fletching SV Vanes
spacing every time. Archers can easily
Bitzenburger adjust the angle of their fletchings, and
the Bitzenburger Fletching Jig is also
Bitzenburger’s Fletching Jig is a perfect
constructed with metal,
making it easy to remove
glue residue. Learn more
at bitzenburger.com.

Truflight Feathers NAP QuikFletch
Blazer Vanes
Truflight Feathers re-
mains dedicated to nat- arrow launch. They keep arrows fly-
ural feather fletchings, ing straight even in windy conditions.
which served archers for They are easily and quickly installed
thousands of generations. with pre-cut wrapping tape strips that
In the business for over 50 secure the bond. The company’s new
years, the company offers wrapping tape also has measurements
feather fletchings that printed on each strip, which enable
combine extreme light- archers to wrap with the same amount
weight, high strength, of tape on each arrow. Learn more at
fold down forgiveness kkarchery.com.
and aerodynamic “grip.”
New Archery Products
very Trueflight Feather
is hand processed and If you can boil water, you can profes-
hand inspected at least sionally crest and fletch an arrow in less
three times before leav- than 10 seconds with NAP’s QuikFletch
ing the plant, and all of Blazer Vanes. These popular and easy-
the company’s gathering to-use vanes can be used in a pinch
and processing is done in the field, or comfortably at home.
entirely in the United They are guaranteed not to slip, and
States. Learn more at
trueflightfeathers.com. uikFletch tubes shrink to fit any size
of carbon or aluminum arrow shaft.
K&K Archery Learn more at newarchery.com.

K&K Archery’s KSL Jet6
SV Vanes offer advanced
aerodynamics for recurve
and compound bows. They
are engineered to initi-
ate faster and more stable
arrow flight by effectively
alleviating archer’s para-
dox in the early stages of

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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 5Q

Five Questions with Mrs. Doe Pee Bucklures

Mrs. Doe Pee Bucklures has been a key name in the scent and lure category for gross scoring typical whitetail ever taken
with a bow in the world! He produced vid-
over 30 years. We spoke with Judi Collora, owner of Mrs. Doe Pee Bucklures, to learn eos and podcasts, and he wrote monthly
articles sharing his knowledge with other
more about this company’s renowned history and mindset. hunters. In 2007, he arrowed a 200-inch
9 ½ year old buck on Oct 18, and that was
W hat inspired the creation of the to archery shops. Sam built a barn with the fifth buck to come up his scent trail.
company? ■ In 1987, Sam Collora collection floors, where he could col- He is also the only hunter to have been
on the cover of North American Whitetail
was doing taxidermy work in addition to lect the urine. Since urine is sterile and three times, but he would enthusiastically
share all he knows for others to have the
his 40-hour job in order to earn money for feces are loaded with bacteria, the stain- same good fortune. The same great estrus
urines Sam used to bring in these amazing
hunting. While his work was very good, it less steel flooring system was built so bucks during the pre-rut are available to
every bowhunter who wants to use them.
was decided that it would be better if he the two were not in contact, keeping the Our customers are the hard-core hunt-
ers who want that extra advantage in the
had a live model. At that time, the DNR of urine clean. When the deer were out of the field that Mrs. Doe Pee Bucklures offers.

Iowa was selling deer to private individu- facility getting exercise, the floors were What steps have you taken to provide
customers with safe products? ■ Animal
als and licensing folks to own them. After cleaned daily with high-pressure water. health has been important to us since 1987.
We started testing for TB in the early 1990s,
a couple years experimenting with lures, Refrigeration was used in lieu of preserva- and we still retest the herd every 3 years.
With concerns for CWD, we were test-
it was realized that Mother Nature’s way tives. Once independent archery pro-shops ing animals prior to there being an Iowa
program, and we have been on the Iowa
was best: fresh, pure and uncut. Friends introduced our products, they found that CWD monitoring program continuously
since it began in Oct 2002. We also have
and neighbors would beg Sam for his their hunters would return the following a closed herd, meaning we never bring in
any new live animals. Instead, we breed
urines. year for more because it worked. more deer with artificial insemination. In
2016, the Archery Trade Association began
What were the keys to the company’s What areas has the company improved the Deer Protection Program. Mrs. Doe Pee
early success? ■ In 1990, realizing there on the most since its founding? ■ Our Bucklures was awarded two certificates
was a market for a “better product” than Freeze Dried Products have to be our of participation: first as a urine collection
what was available, Sam started to sell greatest innovation. Not every archery facility, second as a scent manufacturing
shop had refrigeration. After working company. Most other urine-based scent
with Dr. Flanagan from the University of companies don’t own their deer and are
Iowa Pharmaceutical department, it was only licensed as a scent manufacturing
found that the pheromones survived the company. Finally, our facility has a dou-
freeze-drying method of preservation. In ble fence, which ensures that CWD can’t
1995, Sam received a patent for freeze- enter the population. The process behind
drying urines for the hunting industry. our urine collection will always begin with
While this offered a method of eliminat- a healthy herd.
ing bacterial growth in multiple combi-
nations of urines and glands, the process WebXtra ■ Learn more today
and advertisement were actually more
expensive. In August of 2019, we received about Mrs. Doe Pee Bucklures at
another patent on a scent delivery system. insidearchery.com/mrsdoe5Q
More information to come on that later!

What role does passion for archery and
the outdoors play in the company’s ev-
eryday operations? ■ Sam is a devoted
hunter, and over the years he would hunt
every day, morning and night, studying
deer and testing his products. Contrary to
what other scent companies taught, he
found that estrus urines worked great in
the pre-rut. In 1996, using our doe in estrus
urine on Oct 11—a good 5 ½ weeks before the
height of the rut—he arrowed the highest

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