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48 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 MARKET TRENDS GEAR REPORT A BY PATRICK MEITIN AXCEL ARCHERY Landslyde Tactical Bowhunter Sight WebXtra ■ For a closer look at this product and many others, check them out at insidearchery.com. For such bowhunters average accessories hold no appeal. They want only the best, seeking even the smallest advantage toward success, and are willing to pay for that perceived edge. That is what industry leader AXCEL Archery is all about. Of AXCEL’s many stellar products the Landslyde Carbon Pro and Landslyde sights have arguably become the most advanced and sought-after single, double or multi-pin slider sights in the business. Building on that foundation, AXCEL Landslyde Carbon Pro and Landslyde sights will now be available in a “Tactical Bowhunter” color feature for 2024. New Tactical Bowhunter Landslydes are now available in a color scheme of olive drab with contrasting black accents, including black oxide finished fasteners and washers. The Landslyde sights that have provided discriminating bowhunters with the highest performance possible just got stealthier, and well, sexier! AXCEL’s superior Landslyde features remain. The new Landslyde Tactical Bowhunter Sights still feature an ultrasmooth quick adjust knob that makes it easy to dial precise yardages, or deploy the rapid adjustment feature by pressing the elevation knob in and sliding the entire head of the sight up and/or down for large gang adjustments. s compound and carbon-arrow technologies advance meteorically, a certain cadre of bowhunters has begun demanding more from themselves, and their equipment. These bowhunters want to shoot farther and with ever-greater precision. We all talk about the joy of simply being outside in God’s creation, but reality is our time away from day-to-day responsibilities has become ever more precious. Hunting in general has become more expensive. Missing hard-earned opportunities or easy shots is no longer acceptable. They also feature a removable 2nd and 3rd axis block designed so that it holds only the weight of the scope housing of the shooter’s choice— while competitors’ designs include 2nd and 3rd axis mechanisms supporting the entire weight of the sight. This removable scope block can be changed quickly and easily for use with multiple housings or for complete removal during storage or travel. Landslyde Tactical Bowhunter sights accept all existing AXCEL metal sight tapes and come standard with eight two-sided options. Landslyde sights arrive from the factory holding one of these tapes. Two red, adjustable pointers are provided to use as a reference with a secondary aiming point, or to provide confirmation of where pins are set in relation to the metal tape, whether employing a Ranger Ring pin or a multi-pin housing. Landslyde Tactical Bowhunter sights now sport additional windage travel, eliminating the need for an offset block (though it is available if needed). Independent 1st, 2nd and 3rd axis adjustments are part of the package, and individual windage and elevation adjustments are accomplished through separate locking mechanisms. Movements are accomplished without backlash, even when changing knob direction, and AXCEL has introduced its first adjustable dead stop for no-look returns to a 20-yard setting. As always, all AXCEL products are U.S. made and at the top of their class. Check it out at axcelarchery.com. IA
50 INSIDE THE INDUSTRY LEADING ARCHERY MANUFACTURERS INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 liquid dispersal scent products. It also earned the Certified Biobased Product Label for Odin’s Innovations Liquid Scent. They were introduced to offer a more recognizable product, but still offer functional advantages. The oilbased scents coat foliage and release scent into the air. Odin’s has found that when putting oil scents on the ground near bait sites, it sticks to the feet of bear and hogs to create scent trails that help attract additional animals. Every Odin’s Innovations product follows a common theme and character: ■ Innovative: Odin’s will not bring a product to market without offering improvements within the category. ■ 100 Percent Synthetic: Odin’s uses only synthetic ingredients and material, so they are able to introduce creativity and bring scents and tools to the market that were previously unavailable. ■ Field Tested: Odin’s new product ideas are field tested to confirm efficiency and ensure positive results. ■ Waterproof: Odin’s scent products are impervious to moisture. ■ Long Shelf Life: Before the package is opened and exposed to air, Odin’s products do not deteriorate or require special handling or storage. (Only after they are in the field do they release their scent, with biodegradation complete within 6-months). ■ 100 Percent Biodegradable: Odin’s scent products leave the environment, as they say, “Better Than You Found It.” ansas-based Odin’s Innovations brought something new, something different, something better to a stagnant industry. “Innovation” .... it’s in their name. It drives the company to use new technologies, new manufacturing processes and customer feedback to create products that help their customers enjoy a successful hunting experience. And Odin’s products are legal in every state! The lure scents do not provide nutritional value, contain salt nor are they intended for consumption, so they are not considered bait in most every state. (Odin’s has spoken with a lot of wardens to confirm. But, laws change, so please check with local authorities.) The Technology ■ Odin’s Innovations introduced the market to the only long-lasting, time-released delivery method available. This isn’t just an empty claim, it was proven in a major university chemical laboratory. Odin’s scent beads are made from a biodegradable polymer that absorbs and holds synthetic scents and releases them over a 30-day period. Scent Beads are unaffected by morning dew, rain, or snow, and break down after releasing their scent, so they are environmentally friendly, too. Unique to this industry, they have been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for Odin’s Innovations Scent Beads. In 2023 Odin’s introduced a line of 12 K BY PATRICK MEITIN 100 Percent Made in the United States ■ Every one of Odin’s Innovations products are sourced and manufactured in the United States. The biodegradable polymer technology that forms a base for Odin’s No. 1 product was developed in the U.S. and is manufactured in the U.S. The packaging, the scents, and all fulfilment employ U.S. developed technology and U.S. labor. This made-inthe-USA supply chain allowed Odin’s to avoid delays many suppliers suffered during the pandemic, and the availability allows them to remain responsive and creative. Dealer Partner Relationships ■ Odin’s owner Paul Black considers a dealer relationship as a two-way street. Odin’s needs the dealer to engage with customers and discuss the value offered Odin’s Innovations A Very Different Kind of Scent Company
51 JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM by their products. Dealers need Odin’s to produce a quality product while allowing them to make a fair profit for their efforts. Odin’s “SHOP LOCAL” social media campaign resulted in more than 3,000 consumers searching the company’s website for a local dealer. Odin’s is committed to their dealers and respect that they work hard. Odin’s online pricing is above MSRP, and their products are not available in “big box” stores. Odin’s has simple, single-tier dealer pricing, along with low MOQs, allowing their dealers to offer multiple scents across every selling season— spring through winter—while still ensuring healthy inventory turns and good margins. To help with a dealer’s marketing efforts, Odin’s maintains an ODIN’S DEALER SUPPORT portal where all company promotional materials and product art are shared with their dealers. Here is what one Odin’s dealer had to say, “Odin’s dealer support is incredible. Paul you are always one step ahead in giving the dealer what they need to be successful. Programs, pricing, margin, POP display options. You have made it very easy for the dealer to be successful with Odin’s products whether the dealer knows what they need or not. You have the bases covered to enable them to put the product out on the shelf and tell the story. You have produced an ingenious product line that separates itself from the other products in its category. A new take in a saturated category that has a greater residual and less mess and consequently more applications.”
INSIDE THE INDUSTRY LEADING ARCHERY MANUFACTURERS Year-Round Profit Opportunities ■ Odin’s scent products are useful throughout the year, not just in the fall. The company’s unique technology allows them to develop a family of products in demand throughout many seasons. The dealer can display some of Odin’s products throughout the year, building the brand and generating profitable sales. In 2024 Odin’s will continue to build on the momentum created from the company’s all-new liquid dispersal and three new scent options. The liquids include a natural oil base that doesn’t soak into the soil, but coats vegetation and releases scent for more than seven days. The three new scents that will be released for 2024 will bring the total to 15 scent options to serve any hunting need, from the large whitetail-centric customer base to the growing bear and wild hog hunting market, and even citronella to help repel pesky biting insects during warm-weather forays. Odin’s says they continue to learn. The company has developed methods to make their scent products more effective, farther reaching and longer lasting. The manufacturing control available with synthetic materials provides Odin’s with endless opportunities to tinker and improve. If you are interested in becoming part of the Odin’s Innovations Dealer Network, please contact them through their website, give Paul Black a call at (316) 393-0440 or email him at paul@ odinsinnovations.com. You can also check out their entire scent-product lineup by visiting odinsinnovations.com. IA
54 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 his year’s cover stories reminded me of what I love about this industry. We spoke with engineers, marketing experts, competitive archers, farmers and hardcore bowhunters, all of whom represent successful archery manufacturers. Their resumes all may look very different, but they all love archery and bowhunting. But that’s not all they had in common. Our 2023 cover story subjects had a few other common threads running between them. Innovation It’s no secret that innovation—whether in terms of products, technologies or processes—is a hallmark of successful archery manufacturers. Though this year’s cover story subjects offer products ranging from highly technical electronics all the way to natural urines, they’ve all found ways to deliver meaningful improvements that make a difference to end users. Victory Archery is well-known for developing ground-breaking arrow technology. After all, it was the introduction of micro-diameter arrows that, in the words of General Manager Steve Greenwood, “Put Victory on the map.” And the company hasn’t stopped innovating since. In 2023, Victory introduced the RIP SS small-diameter arrow, which features stainless-steel mesh embedded into the arrow shaft. “What we’ve done is combine other technologies outside of carbon fiber,” Steve said. “We took a 3/16- inch stainless-steel mesh and embedded it into the construction of the arrow. We’ve got stainless steel that’s woven into a very, very fine mesh. We were able to fuse that into the middle of our carbon shafts even on a micro-diameter arrow. And this year I think the .204 is going to be a really hot seller for us. “People would never have imagined that you could put stainless-steel mesh on the inside of a micro-diameter arrow. For durability and performance and recovery, there’s no comparison.” Jim and Tracie Klossner of Athens Archery place an emphasis on developing products that are not only better for the consumer, but also easier for dealers to sell. “We try to deliver what our customers want, while keeping in mind what makes it easier for a dealer to set up and sell bows,” Jim said. “This year we came out with our own moveable cam system, the Accu-Tune Cam™ technology. This system does not require any kind of spacers, clips or a press, making it incredibly easy and quick to tune your bow. It allows a dealer or customer to take a bow out of the box and, within a few shots, have it tuned to their arrow, their rest and their natural grip position. Within minutes you can have T
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56 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 your center-shot set, paper or walk-back tuning done, and be out on the range or in the field, all without a press. It’s a simple Allen key adjustment.” The new cam is showcased on the company’s 2024 Axxis line of bows. “These bows are redesigned from the ground up,” Jim said. “They’re 17 percent stiffer than previous models. They not only have the new Accu-Tune Cam technology, but they actually have an upgraded module system on them compared to previous years. Our goal was to make it a simpler and more user-friendly system. They have a whole new profiled limb, as well as our new pocket system, the Limb-Lok 2.0 that takes our locking system a step further. It basically almost guarantees parallelism between the limbs. It’s a more stable, repeatable and consistent bow.” New technology is exciting, but it takes a lot of effort and knowledge to deliver that new technology at a price bowhunters can actually afford. That’s what Custom Bow Equipment, part of The Outdoor Group, prides itself on. “If you were to look at the CBE brand and say, ‘What is the product CBE would be known for currently?’ I would say it would be our Trek Pro sight,” Chief Operating Officer Josh Sidebottom said. “It’s our high-end multi-pin mover sight with all the bells and whistles: carbon dovetail extension bar; 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-axis adjustment; micro-adjustable pins. You can get it in a one-pin, three-pin or five-pin, in .010 or .019 fiber. It’s the ultimate featured hunting sight. It’s got a sliding fiber cover to help adjust fiber brightness, in addition to the rheostat light. We try to include everything somebody might want in a high-end hunting sight. “To get a product that stacks up with a Trek or a Trek Pro from a competitor, you’re going to pay more to get the features we’re offering. That’s really where CBE stands apart. We bring value in all the products that we offer.” Frustration is often the mother of invention, and that was the case for Curt and Eric Price of Burt Coyote. Curt missed a buck but didn’t realize it until he finally found his arrow. On his drive home from that hunt, he realized there had to a better way to track your arrow in flight. And there was: the Lumenok lighted arrow nock. Curt and his brother Eric tinkered with the design of their lighted arrow nock, improving it in each iteration. “The nock we first brought to market was our Prototype 13,” Curt recalled. “It was the 13th prototype we made. It lit up when it went in the arrow all the way. We tried to think of a way to turn it on and off—turning it on when it was shot out of the bow and turning it off when you got the arrow. With Prototype 13, the battery was attached to the end of the nock. I had pieces of phone wire in there. The first nocks had black shrink tube on the ends of them. We just housed all that stuff in there and then put shrink tube over it. “Later, we turned the battery around and remade the nock. The major drawback with our nock when we first started was that the contacts were rough on the arrow. But now the contacts don’t do anything to the arrow. It’s more of a pad. We learned. We’ve come so far from what we were when we first started.” A similar experience led Al Kaiser of Hunters Mate to develop the idea for the Lowdown Viewer. An avid user of trail cameras, he was frustrated by the lack of effective trail cam viewers—especially after he missed seeing his target buck in photos because of his handheld viewer’s small screen. “I knew the industry really needed a good trail camera viewer,” he said. “I had no engineering experience, no experience with electronics. But I knew the outdoors, and I knew what was needed to look at these pictures.” Al partnered with Joshua Caraway, who had the technical know-how to help him bring his vision to life. The result was the Lowdown Viewer, a high-speed trail cam viewer with the kinds of features that hunters really want. The updated Advanced Victory Archery • January 2023 Custom Bow Equipment • March 2023 Thorn Broadheads • April 2023 Continued on Page 58
58 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 Features of the Lowdown Viewer allows hunters to quickly review their photos. “The first screen size we have is called the Quick View Mode,” Al said. “It shows eight pictures at a time. You can slide through as fast as you want just to see what you have. The pictures aren’t big enough that you can study them, but they’re just big enough that you can see what’s in the picture. Hunters probably only want to look at about 10 percent of their pictures. The key is to pick out the pictures you want to look at and get rid of the rest. With the Quick View Mode, you can easily go through a hundred pictures a minute.” Andy Buchanan of Thorn Broadheads is not an engineer, but his frustration with his broadhead accuracy led him to design his own broadhead. “I shot a lot of archery tournaments back in the day, and it would frustrate me that I could be so dialed in with a field point, but when I’d try to sight-in with broadheads, they were all over the place. They never flew true. I was really a stickler for accuracy. I just always thought there was a better way to do it.” The secret to improved accuracy was Andy’s Hidden Blade Technology. “There’s nothing protruding from the ferrule,” he said. “If there’s nothing to plane in the air, it’s basically an elongated field point. That’s what makes it the most accurate broadhead in the world. We’re actually the only company that can put ‘guaranteed field point accuracy’ on our packaging.” It’s hard to improve upon Mother Nature. That’s why Sam and Judi Collora of Mrs. Doe Pee’s work hard to ensure their urines are as pure and natural as possible. To that end, the couple developed a freeze-drying process for urine. “It was a means of keeping our estrous from one year to another without chemically changing it,” Judi said. “That was very important. We had that patent for 21 years.” For 2023, Mrs. Doe Pee’s used that freeze-drying technology in the Game Changer, a small pad soaked in urine and then freezedried and packaged in a secure mylar bag to maintain freshness. “I’m excited to see how hunters use it,” Judi said. “We sold it this entire season. It’s something people can put with their hunting gear and use when they decide they need it. I think our customers are going to tell me they used it three or four times before it wasn’t effective anymore. Some will think they have to rehydrate it because it’s freeze-dried, but they don’t have to. It will pull moisture from the air.” Killer Food Plots, now owned by Rich Chrzan, also uses natural solutions to the problems hunters face. “Unlike synthetic fertilizers, our fertilizer actually improves the soil,” Rich said. “Synthetic fertilizers bind up the nutrients with salt. Salt in the soil is not good. Our fertilizer does not do that. It builds the soil. Quick-acting, natural nutrients activate the good bacteria in your soil that’s normally dormant. Those bacteria grab all the available nutrients and then offload all those nutrients into the roots of your plants. Every time that happens, your roots get deeper and deeper, which is making your plants more drought-tolerant. That’s really big for food plots.” Mitch Banks and his family found innovation when they combined their passion for bowhunting with their experience with the roto-molding process to create a line of durable archery ground blinds designed to withstand cold climates. “Our operation here is all injection and rotational molding,” Mitch explained. “We try to create products for the outdoors industry using the manufacturing capabilities we have. With roto-molding, we can create a seamless and extremely strong blind. A lot of the blinds used in Texas weren’t necessarily ready for northern climates. We created a roto-molded blind that was built to address that need. “We designed the blind for archers. We wanted to make sure the blind was tall enough that you could actually hold a bow in Killer Food Plots • May 2023 Lowdown • June 2023 Morrell Targets • July 2023 Continued on Page 60 Continued from Page 56
60 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 your hand and draw back while standing up. We added elongated windows to help with the angle of your shot. From our very first design, we went with a vertical-style window. It allows archers to make the shots they need to make. Our round design gives the blind a more natural feel with a better field of vision and strength.” Morrell Targets was founded on a radical new target design— Dale Morrell’s patented floating center—and the company continues to advance target technology. “When Dad created the patented floating center, it revolutionized the bag target world and set us apart from all the other targets,” Vice President and Marketing Director Tanner Morrell said. “Our bag targets have not changed much. The materials inside have changed, but that floating center design has been the staple since 1986. The evolution for us in terms of bag targets has been in cover designs.” Morrell recently introduced a new innovation in bag targets. “We are in the process of patenting new technology that has never been done before,” Tanner said. “It’s in the Kinetic 1.0 and the Kinetic X. We’ve seen some very good results from this new innovation.” A Focus on Dealers Industry leaders agree on one important thing—archery dealers are the lifeblood of our industry. Many of our 2023 cover story subjects have developed programs to give their dealers an advantage in a crowded marketplace. “I speak to dealers every day,” Tracie Klossner of Athens Archery said. “Jim and I have bent over backwards to have the easiest dealer program in the industry. I cannot tell you how often I hear dealers say, ‘Wow. That’s your dealer program? It’s that simple?’ Yes, it is. And that is by design. Dealers are the backbone of all of our brands, and to support them, we ensure that we have the simplest dealer program anybody will offer. We’re proud of that.” CBE knows what a dealer cares about most is their bottom line. “We operate from a place of strength in terms of being able to support their business,” Vice President of Sales Paul Guillot said. “From a margin standpoint to an innovation standpoint. We’re in a position of strength to give these dealers the ability to give themselves the pay raise they’re looking for. We’ve created programs that are an easy path to best pricing. A lot of companies try to get you to invest all your available capital into their programs to get their best pricing. I don’t. I want it to be easy for them.” At Banks Outdoors, Mitch Banks believes a large part of his job involves ensuring the success of the company’s dealers. “When we came out with the blinds, one thing I learned very quickly is a larger ticketed item like that has logistical hurdles from factory to dealer but also from dealer to consumer,” Mitch explained. “So we have programs designed for them all to compete on an even playing field. “Our dealer network is like family. They’re all part of the brand, have bought into it and have been successful with it, and I want them to continue to do that. Our ears are always open. The one thing I’ve learned through my time in the business is if Banks Outdoors • August 2023 Lumenok • September/October 2023 Mrs. Doe Pee's • November 2023 Continued on Page 62 Athens Outdooors • December 2023 Continued from Page 58
INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 you’re not listening, you’re dying. I want the people to know we’ve got their backs and we’re in it together.” Al Kaiser of Hunters Mate knows consumers need to see the Lowdown Viewer in action to truly appreciate its features. To that end, the company offers a fully equipped demonstration unit for stores the first time they order ten viewers. “We’re going to take a viewer, we’re going to set it up, it’s going to come in its leather case that doubles as a stand, we’re going to put a show card in it for them, we’re going to put a save card in it for them, and we’re also going to send them our 10-foot HDMI cable so if they have a flatscreen in the store, they can hook it up to their flatscreen,” Al explained. “That’s another feature—we’re one of the few units you can hook up to your flatscreen. Everything you can do on the Lowdown; you can do on the big screen.” Open dialogue, quality products, great margins and effective MAP policing are how Victory Archery supports its dealers. “We live and breathe archery,” National Sales Manager Jayson Bentcik said. “So with Victory, the dealers know we make a good quality product. We—the key players here at Victory making decisions—have all worked in shops, so we have an eclectic background in knowing what the consumer wants, how to manufacture a good product and, on top of that, how to take care of the dealers as well. We also learn a lot from actually sitting down and having frank conversations with them about what’s going to keep them thriving. We’ve tailored all of our programs and all of our pricing to that. “We offer the best margins in the industry for our dealers, arrow-wise. So they can make the best margins possible, keep the lights on, keep their staff well paid and employed.” “We police MAP 24/7,” Steve Greenwood added. “We’re one of the few companies that is adamant that is followed because we don’t want to destroy the brand and we want to protect our dealers. We do not sell direct to consumers like many of our competitors. We are 100 percent behind the dealers and making sure they are healthy so everyone can make money.” Getting the Word Out A company can offer the best products in the world, but if nobody hears about them, no one will buy them. Marketing is an area in which our cover story subjects shine. Marketing is especially important when you need to educate consumers on a new product category. Curt Price of Burt Coyote found sales of the Lumenok took off once hunters saw the nocks used on TV. “It was tough at first trying to get people to use the nocks, but once people started using them on TV, it was amazing,” he explained. “One day I told my boss I was going to stay home. I’d bought our first commercial on The Outdoor Channel. I almost had an anxiety attack that day. Then I saw our commercial on Continued on Page 64 Continued from Page 60
TV, and as soon as it was over, the phone started ringing. It was amazing. It was all because of that TV show. People could see that video of the nock going through animals. Our nocks are bright as hell. People always accused us of hunting at night, but we didn’t. You want to use nocks that are bright enough to see in the daytime. That’s what we make. We make nocks you can see in the daytime.” An investment in marketing helped Athens Archery achieve double-digit growth every year since the Klossners acquired it. “There was definitely an opportunity for additional marketing to get the word out on how great the Athens Outdoors brand is,” Tracie said. “We closed the gap rapidly. Inside Archery has actually been a big piece of that. Every year, we have increased our presence with Inside Archery. We’ve also partnered with multiple TV and internet media outlets. Then there’s social media. Athens Archery and Mountain View Products interact every single day on both Facebook and Instagram. All those things contribute to that double-digit growth.” Sometimes promoting a company can lead to valuable new partnerships. That’s what happened for Andy Buchanan of Thorn Broadheads, who got his product into the right hands. “One of the bigger shows was Major League Bowhunter, which Chipper Jones was involved with,” Andy said. “This past season, he ended up killing the biggest deer in Major League Bowhunter history with our new XV broadhead. I reached out to him wanting to get some good photos for social media. I mentioned that we were possibly looking for investors to grow, that it was time to pour some gas on the fire, and Chipper invited us down to hang out. A couple weeks later Chipper become part owner of Thorn Broadheads.” Sometimes, the best marketing is just demonstrating what your product is capable of. That was the case for Sam Collora of Mrs. Doe Pee’s. “After extensive testing, Sam switched to hunting with Doe in Estrus in the pre-rut,” Judi said. “He took some Doe in Estrus out, and in came this monster buck. He was smelling the scent, and Sam delivered an arrow.” “At the time I shot him, he was the largest gross-scoring typical ever killed with a bow and arrow,” Sam said. “It came to be called the Collora Buck. It gave us some momentum. People were like, ‘If he’s killing bucks like that, maybe this stuff works.’” The company got more publicity when Sam appeared on the cover of North American Whitetail. It wouldn’t be the last time Mrs. Doe Pee’s Doe in Estrus earned Sam a place on North American Whitetail’s cover. He’s now been on the cover four times. “I shot all but one of those bucks with Doe in Estrus,” he said. “And the one I didn’t use Doe in Estrus for was shot with a gun.” Some companies promote not just their own products, but archery in general. That’s the case with Morrell Targets, where Dale Morrell and the rest of the Morrell team invest heavily in youth archery in order to grow the sport. “Morrell supports youth archery, and we’re committed to helping other organizations continue to grow. For the past 20 years, we have been one of the top contributors to NASP. And we’re proud to be so heavily involved. NASP is so passionate about the impact the sport of archery has on children’s lives. We couldn’t be more honored to sponsor such a great program.” Dale also established Varsity Archery. “Varsity Archery helps introduce kids to shooting fully equipped compound bows in competitions,” he said. “It’s like NASP, but it uses a fully decked-out bow with sights and pins. It’s more evolved for hunting. It creates a bridge from NASP to the lifelong archer,” he explained. “NASP is such a great program; this is the next step up. We’re working on holding a national Varsity Archery tournament next spring.” Looking to the Future As we ring in a New Year, Inside Archery is excited to see what 2024 will bring. For those companies who, like the industry leaders covered here, are willing to emphasize innovation, the dealer base and effective marketing, the future promises to be bright. IA Continued from Page 62
66 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 MARKET TRENDS GEAR REPORT A BY PATRICK MEITIN PRO-TRACKER Friction Grip Inserts WebXtra ■ For a closer look at this product and many others, check them out at insidearchery.com. twisting stubborn arrows from foam targets. It is annoying and no doubt erodes impact consistency. I also worry a broadhead will loosen while passing through game and shed cutting edges. It has gotten to the point that I obsessively retighten tips after pulling every arrow out of sheer habit. For 2024 Pro-Tracker has devised a way to eliminate the inconvenience of loose tips and the need to tighten them after every round of shooting forever through their brand new Friction Grip Inserts. Patent-pending Friction Grip Inserts are especially engineered to make loose field tips and broadheads a thing of the past. These special inserts utilize a cuttingedge, patent-pending technology to reliably prevent point threads from unscrewing in flight or after impact with targets, promoting pin-point accuracy during practice and during target shoots, and providing peace of mind while bowhunting that broadheads will remain tight and blades firmly anchored after impact and during passthrough penetration. Each Friction Grip Insert is precision milled from top-quality 7075 aluminum, an aluminum grade that is a large step s someone who tests a lot of bows and does an inordinate amount of shooting in preparation for big bowhunts, upcoming 3-D shoots and to simply relax, loose tips have long been a way of life. This is especially pointed when shooting left-helical fletching, as I generally prefer for no particular reason other than I own three tried-and-true Bitzenberger left-helical fletching jigs and only one right. The spin imparted by the left-hand helical fletchings tends to work against standard threads, though this can also occur with right-hand fletching through violent launch vibrations and while above standard issue aluminum used in most factory-supplied inserts. The highgrade aluminum ensures exceptional durability after hard impacts with bone or hard ground following a miss, and prolongs the life of these inserts from galling or incremental wear. Pro-Tracker offers a Friction Grip Insert for just about every major arrow brand and model. A 4.2mm, 40-grain black half-out insert is compatible with .166-inch internal diameter arrows such as Easton’s 4mm FMJ and Axis Long Range, Gold Tip’s Pierce series, Altra Arrows’ Centrum 166, and Victory Archery’s VAP SS and TKO, just as examples. A black 5.2mm, 50-grain half-out insert makes the perfect pairing to .204-inch internal diameter arrows like Easton’s 5mm Axis, Gold Tip’s Kinetic Kaos, Bloodsport’s Jutice, Carbon Express’ Maxima SD series, and Victory’s RIP SS and TKO, as examples. Black 60-grain half-out inserts and green 15-grain full inserts are also available for standard-diameter 6.2mm .244-inch arrows such as Gold Tip’s popular Hunter XT and Pro, Carbon Express’ Maxima RED and D-Stroyer, and Victory’s V-Force series, just as easy examples. For customers who are tired of loose points, or just looking for a higher-quality insert less prone to galling or failure than the cheap components that often arrive from the factory with a pack of arrows, Pro-Tracker’s Friction Grip Inserts are the answer. Each 12-pack is priced competitively. Learn more at pro-tracker.com. IA
68 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 INSIDE THE INDUSTRY LEADING ARCHERY MANUFACTURERS The idea to launch CamoSpace was spawned by owner and founder Denny Reid after he noticed a troubling trend on social media. Large among that inspiration was the realization that so much of the outdoor lifestyle that we hold so dear was being banned, or at least shadow banned, on traditional social media outlets. Reid was hearing from numerous friends who were telling him they had posted a perfectly tasteful picture of, say, their kid posing with their first deer and were receiving 30-day suspensions as a result for introducing “unsuitable content.” Reid talked to more friends in the industry and many were relating similar experiences—they were unable to post images or video of their successful hunts without getting banned, or were feeling they were being shadow banned when no one could access eadquartered on the Eastern Shore of Maryland’s Dorchester County, CamoSpace shares office space with Reid Farms, Inc. This is where the idea for CamoSpace was born. In addition to CamoSpace, the company farms about 5,000 acres of corn, wheat and soybeans, a setting that has sparked an intense passion for hunting their local white-tailed and sika deer and waterfowl for all involved in the fresh endeavor. H BY PATRICK MEITIN their feed. Reid decided it was time to make a change, and the idea for CamoSpace was born. CamoSpace was created specifically so people who love the outdoors could post content depicting the lifestyle we all love, without being banned. CamoSpace is working with some of the most recognized celebrities in the hunting world, people who learned what the app was about and fully support the company’s efforts. Outdoor luminaries such as Michael Waddell of the Bone Collector gang, Chad Belding from “The Fowl Life,” and Phillip Culpepper from “Hunt Club” are already on board. CamoSpace searched the U.S. to find an app and website developer the company’s developers believed was qualified to build a quality app and who could expertly handle the traffic as the company grew. CamoSpace ultimately hired a Fort Myers, Florida, firm and they have been instrumental in helping the vision become reality. They handle the app and website and are constantly building upgrades for better performance and features. CamoSpace is all about celebrating the hunt, the catch, and the overall outdoor lifestyle. Users are free to post pictures and create their own profiles, as we are all accustomed to, but without the fear of getting banned or their pictures being taken down. CamoSpace has faced major hurdles—largest among them effectively spreading the word that they are out there and providing a social media platform for hunters, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. Part of that struggle is due to the very nature of social media, as CamoSpace is consistently shadow banned by the progressive powers that almost universally control such outlets. For instance, CamoSpace works with Michael Waddell. The Bone Collector heavyweight has more than one million followers, but after posting several videos about CamoSpace the major CamoSpace App Bringing Archers Together
69 social media sites would barely show those videos in anyone’s feed. These posts usually get only about 10,000 views out of Waddell’s enormous following, as social media algorithm will only show you what they want you to see. For instance, if you happen to look at a tractor on a market place forum, for the next few days your feed will be filled with listings for tractors. At CamoSpace you can choose a public or private feed. In the public feed you will see all the app users posts. On the private feed, only people you choose to follow will see your posts. The drive at CamoSpace all goes back to the freedom to create posts of your successful outdoor pursuits without the fear of getting banned or the pictures being taken down. This makes the app user’s social media experience much more enjoyable, because they can post with complete freedom and free of censorship. Tucker believes all Americans, and especially independence-loving outdoors people, can relate to a love of freedom and expressing themselves without the fear of censorship. Despite these obstacles CamoSpace continues to grow. As an example, CamoSpace is working on a feature that will allow users a marketplace option for buying and selling goods. Imagine the fun of peering into a hunter or fishermen’s garage and the ability to buy that person’s used outdoor equipment! CamoSpace will continue to grow only by the continued support of the outdoor community. Join CamoSpace’s growing community today and tell your friends about them. We will all become stronger by banding together as a loud group in strong support of deep hunting and outdoor traditions that, until now traditional social media outlets have not been entirely friendly to. Visit camospace.com to get involved. IA
70 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 MARKET TRENDS GEAR REPORT I BY PATRICK MEITIN PNUMA OUTDOORS CAZA™ OV Camo Pattern WebXtra ■ For a closer look at this product and many others, check them out at insidearchery.com. on stand, despite some snowy, windy, sub-zero North Idaho visuals. One company at the cutting edge of this revolution is Pnuma Outdoors. Pnuma employs the latest outdoor clothing technologies, such as Polygiene OdorCrunch (a silica-based technology) and Polygiene StayFresh (silver-ion based) to fight human odor, Primaloft Silver Insulation to keep hunters warm, and advanced DWR Fabric Treatment to repel moisture without creating gamespooking noise. Pnuma’s Highpoint Series, and Base Haven Series and merino wool base layers, make it easy to stay warm on stand, and when weather turns truly nasty the Palisade Puffy Jacket provides even more protection. The Waypoint Series offers a midweight option, while the Ventus Series is made to turn wind, the Torrent Series offering a wet-weather option that is bowhunting quiet. Pnuma also offers early-season, warm-weather options in their Renegade Series and new Renegade Swift Series. These are but highlights. The bigger news at Pnuma Outdoors is the launch of their all-new camo pattern, which you will be able to see in person for the first time at the St. Louis ATA Show. CAZA™ OV was specifically developed am old enough to remember when November and December whitetail hunts were an exercise in pure hypothermia endurance, due entirely to the inadequate clothing available in those days. This situation was compounded by the smallest amount of moisture or a cutting breeze. My most vivid memories of my initial days pursuing whitetail involve little else but chattering teeth, quivering extremities and muscles so stiff pulling my bow became painful at best, impossible at worst. All that has changed today, with high-tech materials and insulations making even the coldest, wettest, windiest weather bearable. In fact, I can’t recall a single incident in the past decade where I was truly hypothermic with a focus on treestand and elevated hunting, incorporating colors that imitate the sky peeking through tree branches and lichen on tree trunks that effectively creates macro shape and micro texture disruption. Yet while it was developed for treestand hunters, it has proven effective in a wide variety of common bowhunting settings. While testing CAZA OV in various landscapes and vegetation, Pnuma soon discovered that this new camouflage pattern performed well in a variety of big game environments, doing especially well in rocky terrain and open areas free of leaves and other foliage. This makes CAZA OV an adaptable multi-season and multi-species camouflage pattern that customers can use in a huge array of terrains and during multiple seasons. Pnuma Outdoors has added 15-plus brand new products for 2024, each designed specifically to make fall whitetail hunting from elevated positions more comfortable and efficient. Some of those products I brushed over here, but you really have to see the entire Pnuma collection, and the built-in details devised by bowhunters for bowhunters, to appreciate just how special they are. Drop by ATA booth #733 to check them out, and in the meantime visit pnumaoutdoors.com to get a preview. IA
72 72 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Delta McKenzie Targets The Bloodline Buck XL 3D archery target by Delta McKenzie is ready for any arrow or bolt. The Blolodline Buck XL provides realistic features, and can be shot from both sides and from various angles.ˎThe E-Ŏ hlex foam vital core is easily replaceable while also allowing easy arrow removal combined with maximum durability.ˎThe bodyˎcan also be replaced to extend the life of the target. The target stands 45 inches high and is 37 inches long and is compatible with field points or broadheads at speeds of up to 350-plus fps. To learn more visit dmtargets.com. Banks Outdoors The ătump 2 Phantom hard-side blind solve the age-old problem of remaining concealed without missing any action. The ‘Phantom Edition’ features tinted framed windows, concealing interior movement while allowing unrestricted viewing via 3ȴ0-degree silent-hinged windows. The oval design is ideal for bowhunting. It includes durable, UV stabilized polyethylene construction and a paintable bark-like texture. t comes with a floor mat, gun shelf and vent kit. To learn more visit banksoutdoors.com. Delta McKenzie Targets The Bloodline Buck XL 3D archery target by Delta McKenzie is ready for any arrow or bolt. The Blolodline Buck XL provides realistic features, and can be shot from both sides and from various angles.ˎThe E-Ŏ hlex foam vital core is easily replaceable while also allowing easy arrow removal combined with maximum durability.ˎThe bodyˎcan also be replaced to extend the life of the target. The target stands 45 inches high and is 37 inches long and is compatible with field points or broadheads at speeds of up to 350-plus fps. HHA Sports HHÄ’s 2024 Tetra RłŎ ŀ3 three-pin mover sight includes milled-aluminum construction and fully-adjustable indicator/yardage pointers for each pin to provide ultra-fine settings for precision shooting at 100 to 120 yards. A smaller 1 5/8- inch scope is included, which features a bubble level and neon green peep alignment ring. Ädjustments for 2nd and 3rd axis are included to ensure centered shots in steep topography and a square sight picture at full draw. HHÄ’s nfinite Ädjust Plate allows independent elevation adjustments, while microʤ macro two-stage windage adjustments are also easy to make. The side yardage wheel provides 2.1 inches of smooth vertical travel without backlash. Look for them in standard side-mount, Mathews Bridge-Lock or Picatinny options. To learn more visit hhasports.com. HHÄ’s 2024 Tetra RłŎ ŀ3 three-pin mover sight includes milled-aluminum indicator/yardage pointers for each pin to provide ultra-fine settings for precision shooting at 100 to 120 yards. A smaller 1 5/8- inch scope is included, which features a bubble level and neon green peep alignment ring. Ädjustments for 2nd and 3rd axis are included to ensure centered shots in steep topography and a square sight picture at full draw. HHÄ’s nfinite Ädjust Plate allows independent elevation adjustments, while microʤ FEATURED PRODUCTS Annihilator Broadheads Annihilator’s Single Bevel Series broadheads include 1- and 1 1ʤ1ȴ-inch-wide designs that produce 1.5- to 2-inch wound channels. The 4140 steel broadheads are available in 100-, 125- and 150-grain versions. They are built on the same platform as the original Annihilator, but include a modified grind to make them sharper, deeper penetrating and more devastating. The scooped back wedge design is scientifically proven to increase lethality and create sucking chest wounds. To learn more visit annihilatorbroadheads.com. Last Chance Archery Last Chance Ärchery offers everything an eǓcient archery pro shop needs to perform professional service work on any bow or crossbow your customers might bring through your doors and produce perfect arrows. hrom the company’s renowned EŎ, Power and Ęltimate bow presses, to their bow vices, to fletching jigs, saws and tuners, to accurate bow scales and archery-tech tools, Last Chance Ärchery makes it easy to get set up for profitable and eǓcient bow tech jobs. To learn more visit lastchancearchery.com. Ravin Crossbows Ravin partnered with Garmin to bring the industry the Ravin integrated Xero X1i Crossbow Scope. This combines Ravin’s high-performance specifications with armin’s electronic operating optic for easier use and precision shot placement. The Xero X1i provides 3.5x magnification and digital overlays to improve sighting precision up to 125 yards. Sighting in becomes easier via preloaded ballistics and pertinent functions, resulting in more ethical shots at game. The new Ravin integrated Xero X1i Crossbow Scope includes a $1,899 MSRP and is available for all Ravin models except the R1ƶ. To learn more visit ravincrossbows.com. ATA BOOTH #2239 ATA BOOTH #1113 ATA BOOTH #1809 ATA BOOTH #2411 ATA BOOTH #1619
Custom Bow Equipment (CBE) The CBE Defy Micro Rest is a cable driven drop away rest that offers easy setup and accuracy in a simplified, sleek and innovative design. The ravity Lock internal mechanism keeps arrows fully contained and secure, dropping only when fired. The BounceBack Prevention ăystem ensures complete arrow clearance and reduces residual vibration. t is available in right- or left-handed options, and includes laser engraved windage and elevation marks for precise adjustment. t includes high-grade aluminum construction and fits tight to the riser. t comes complete with ȳʤȴ4-inch Ällen wrench, cable clamp, shelf pad, two mounting screws, launcher arm felt and arrow retaining arm felt. To learn more visit custombowequipment.com. Custom Bow Equipment (CBE) The CBE Defy Micro Rest is a cable driven drop away rest that offers easy setup and accuracy in a simplified, sleek and innovative design. The ravity Lock internal mechanism keeps arrows fully contained and secure, dropping only when fired. The BounceBack Prevention ăystem ensures complete arrow clearance and reduces residual vibration. t is available in right- or left-handed options, and includes laser engraved windage and elevation marks for precise adjustment. t includes high-grade aluminum construction and fits tight to the riser. t comes complete with ȳʤȴ4-inch Ällen wrench, cable clamp, shelf pad, two mounting screws, launcher To learn more visit Lumenok Lumen-Ärrow Bolts by Lumenok pair well with the industry’s fastest crossbows. They are offered in 20- and 22-inch options, with finished weights of 321 and 341 grains, respectively. They come with flat or Lumenok Crescent ɤhalfmoonɦ nocks, and 2- or 3.5-inch Bohning vanes. The included brass inserts increase F.O.C. for added forgiveness and deeper penetration on big game. The Lumenok Lighted Crossbow Bolt Ends they hold are compatible with past and current production-model crossbolts up to .300-inch in diameter. They are available in Lumenok’s standard colors, as well as newer red. Batteries are replaceable. To learn more visit lumenok.com. JÄÂĘÄRł 2024 Âă<EÄRCHERł.COM 732024 FEATURED PRODUCTS America’s Best Bowstrings Ämerica’s Best Bowstrings’ Platinum Black ăeries is the company’s in-stock, non-custom bowstring offering. These pre-made bowstrings are built with technology bowhunters have become familiar with in the standard Platinum ăeries, like h.Ä.ă.T. ɤhiber Äccelerated ăpeed Technologyɦ and hiber-Loc. They will be available in Âinja Black. Ämerica’s Best Bowstrings reached back through multiple sales year data to compile a list of strings sold for specific make and model bows to ensure availability of the most asked-for options. This will assist ÄBB dealers and direct customers in getting needed strings faster during the preseason rush. n most cases strings are shipped the same day they are ordered. Platinum Black ăeries are covered under ÄBB’s two-year warranty, which covers peep rotation, serving separation, and creepʤstretching. To learn more visit americasbestbowstrings.com. Black Ash Outdoor Products Black Äsh Outdoor Products’ Treestand Ķingman Emergency <escender ăystem is designed to protect hunters from compression injuries and suspension trauma sustained after a fall from a treestand. t instead lowers hunters to the ground in a smooth, controlled manner, even if that person is unconscious. ăecure the unit to any commercial full-body safety harness to drastically reduce the risk of injury and even death should a fall occur. The Treestand Ķingman reduces impact force by ȴȴ percent compared to standard lanyard systems. <escent rate is adjustable and the unit meets OăHÄ 1ȳ2ȴ.502 and ÄÂă Ŏ351 safety standards. The Ķingman can be reused after deployment and is suitable for hunters weighing from 70 to 300 pounds, while weighing less than 2 pounds. To learn more visit treestandwingman.com. APA Black Mamba Pro The 3.ȳ-pound Black Mamba Pro is ÄPÄ Ärchery’s 2024 flagship bow. t includes the company’s usual standout features, like their Carry Handle, Riser hang, and Tool Center with Cam Lock pin that allows changing strings in the field and serves as a center-shot tool. The Âocking Point Älignment Ŏone, <irect Mount Ķrist ăling and Camera Mount remain. The Black Mamba Pro provides 3ȴ0 fps BO arrow speeds through its narrow Twin hlex Limbs and dual-cam system with Micro Tune system to keep it shooting straight. Ä bevy of silencing accessories make it ɴuiet. Pro-Connect Technology really sets it apart, including new center-riser sight, and ɴuick-detach stabili˘er mounts and shoulder sling. These features further add to that renowned ÄPÄ independence and convenience. To learn more visit apaarchery.com. Rhino Blinds Rhino Blinds’ 1ƶ0 Pro h< ăee Through Mesh Blind ăystem improves on the original, providing popular see-through mesh panels but introducing a multitude of improved features. Tough 300< fabric and 2-way mesh prevents wild game from seeing in, while allowing hunters to see out without obstruction. The improved roof-to-ground mesh cuts down on exterior glare while further keeping hunters concealed. The new design eliminates dead ˘ones and blind spots. The upgraded hub system keeps panels tight and flap-free in strong winds, while a full walk-through door sports a ˘ipper to help keep the blind structure tight and allow easier access. These blinds are offered in Realtreeʈ E<E or MossyOak Country <ÂÄ. They provide 5ƶ-by-5ƶ inches of floor space, 75-by-75-inch hub-to-hub dimensions and a ȴȴ-inch tall roof in a package weighing only 1ȴ pounds. To learn more visit feradyne.com/rhino-blinds/. Rhino Blinds Rhino Blinds’ 1ƶ0 Pro h< ăee Through Mesh Blind ăystem improves on the original, providing popular see-through mesh panels but introducing a multitude of improved features. Tough 300< fabric and 2-way mesh prevents wild game from seeing in, while allowing hunters to see out without obstruction. The improved roof-to-ground mesh cuts down on exterior glare while further keeping hunters concealed. The new design eliminates dead ˘ones and blind spots. The upgraded hub system keeps panels tight and flap-free in strong winds, while a full walk-through door sports a ˘ipper to help keep the blind structure tight and allow easier access. These blinds are offered in Realtreeʈ E<E or MossyOak Country <ÂÄ. They provide 5ƶ-by-5ƶ inches of floor space, 75-by-75-inch hub-to-hub dimensions and a ȴȴ-inch tall roof in a ATA BOOTH #225 Black Äsh Outdoor Products’ Treestand Ķingman Emergency <escender ăystem is designed to protect hunters from compression injuries and suspension trauma sustained after a fall from a treestand. t instead lowers hunters to the ground in a smooth, controlled manner, even if that person is unconscious. ăecure the unit to any commercial full-body safety harness to drastically reduce the risk of injury and even death should a fall occur. The Treestand Ķingman reduces impact force by ȴȴ percent compared to standard lanyard systems. <escent rate is adjustable and the unit meets OăHÄ 1ȳ2ȴ.502 and ÄÂă Ŏ351 safety standards. The Ķingman can be reused after deployment and is suitable for hunters weighing from 70 to 300 pounds, while weighing less than hang, and Tool Center with Cam Lock pin that allows changing strings in the field and serves as a center-shot tool. The Âocking Point Älignment Ŏone, <irect Mount Ķrist ăling and Camera Mount remain. The Black Mamba Pro provides 3ȴ0 fps BO arrow speeds through its narrow Twin hlex Limbs and dual-cam system with Micro Tune system to keep it shooting straight. Ä bevy of silencing accessories make it ɴuiet. Pro-Connect Technology really sets it apart, including new center-riser sight, and ɴuick-detach stabili˘er mounts and shoulder sling. These features further add to that renowned ÄPÄ independence and To learn more visit apaarchery.com. ATA BOOTH #2105
74 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS TargetTackTM TargetTacksʸ are now offered in new Pink and Lime reen colorsǁin addition to the original hunter orange offering. Loose bulk can be purchased for training centers and ranges at discounted retail prices, and wholesalers and distributors receive competitive wholesale margins for both retail packs and loose bulk for resale. Loose bulk bundling options for wholesalers and distributors are also available for those who want to package TargetTacksʸ with other items. Patent pending TargetTackʸ include an impact holdʤresistant shaft to hold targets tight, with no mess to clean up. They are reusable and will not harm arrows if hit. Learn more by visiting targettackllc.com. Scent Thief ăcent Thief hield ăpray is a breakthrough scent control technology that works to completely neutrali˘e an animal’s perception of threatening odors, giving hunters a distinct advantage. By soothing the scent-detecting region of the animal’s nose, ăcent Thief’s patented formula temporarily disables an animal’s sense of smell, leaving all other scents undetectable. ăcent Thief hield ăpray is easy to use. By simply shaking the bottle and applying generously to clothing, boots, and eɴuipment, the hunter renders themselves undetectable to animal noses. ăcent Thief hield ăpray is offered in 12- or 24-ounce spray bottles. To learn more visit scentthief.com. Mystery Ranch The Metcalf ăeries hunting pack from Mystery Ranch has been thoroughly field tested by Ķestern hunters. t is offered in three si˘es ranging from 50 to 100 liters, all including a new Ęltra-Light MT frame. These feature-rich packs sport multiple interior and exterior attachment points, roll-top closure, ˘ippered lid pockets and a side ˘ip to allow easy access to large items. The frame also has a higher OĴERLOÄ< shelf for more balanced pack outs and a taller frame height with micro-adjustable load lifted points. Ävailable colors include holiage and ăubalpine, with updated options of ɼBuckskinɾ and ɼPonderosa,ɾ in men’s and women’s frame si˘es. The Metcalf 100 is ȴ,100 cubic inches and weighs ȴ.0ȴ pounds. The Metcalf 75 is 4,575 cubic inches and weighs 5.34 pounds. hinally, the Metcalf 50 is 3,050 cubic inches and weighs 5 pounds. To learn more visit mysteryranch.com. Killer Food Plots °iller hood Plots’ Border Patrol was created for customers interested in growing food plots capable of not only attracting but keeping deer in an area. Border Patrol includes a carefully selected blend of °hP houndation, °hP ătructure, °hP Ķinter Peas, and °hP horage ăoybeans. rown together this blend delivers a fantastic ƶ- to 12-foot-high wall of growth that not only helps funnel whitetail movement but also offers concealment from predators and prying eyes. °iller hood Plots says that the inclusion of their Ķinter Peas and horage ăoybeans can produce 20 percent or higher protein levels. Border Patrol is offered in a 10-pound bag that can be used to plant a half-acre. t is compatible with a wide variety of soil types, such as sandy, rocky, clay, and loamy. To learn more visit killerfoodplots.com. ATA BOOTH #125 field tested by Ķestern hunters. t is offered in three si˘es ranging from 50 to 100 liters, all including a new Ęltra-Light MT frame. These feature-rich packs pered lid pockets and a side ˘ip to allow easy access to large items. The frame frame height with micro-adjustable load lifted points. Ävailable colors include ATA BOOTH #125 ăcent Thief hield ăpray is a breakthrough scent control technology that works to completely neutrali˘e an animal’s perception of threatening odors, giving hunters a distinct advantage. By soothing the scent-detecting region of the animal’s nose, ăcent Thief’s patented formula temporarily disables an animal’s sense of smell, leaving all other scents undetectable. ăcent Thief hield ăpray is easy to use. By simply shaking the bottle and applying generously to clothing, boots, and eɴuipKeene Outdoors et above your game with the Omega Lift, the world’s most versatile, completely collapsible, fully portable hunting blind platform.ˎThe Omega lift reaches a height of 10 feet and is compatible with a wide variety of blinds.ˎCustomers can pull the Omega Lift to their ideal hunting spot with a truck or ÄTĴ, where it can be easily set up in just a few minutes.ˎThe patented trailer design and high ɴuality rubber torsion axle makes the lift completely mobile and suitable for transport at highway speeds, so customers will never be stuck in a poor hunting location again. hour leveling jacks including 15 inches of travelˎprovide superior stability on any terrain, and two earth anchor brackets allow for additional platform security. To learn more visit keeneoutdoors.com. Boȭeǒeaƞ ÏutǞtteʁs Bonehead Outfitters offers a huge selection of hunting-, fishing- and freedom-themed T-shirts, hoodies, hats and other materials that give dealers an opportunity for additional revenue streams and give customers the style and lifestyle messaging that is sure to resonate with outdoor enthusiasts. These are highɴuality products including exceptional graphics, all designed and printed in the Ęnited ătates. Bonehead Outfitters offers ready-made graphic designs, but is also willing to work with independent dealers, national and local clubs, or special events to create custom items. This opens the opportunity to create a T-shirt design that promotes your brand or to get the word out with T-shirts customers will wear proudly. Bonehead Outfitters allows dealers to supply in-demand product to customer and rack up some additional revenue. To learn more visit Žoneǒeadoutfitters.com. ATA BOOTH #135 ATA BOOTH #629
JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 752024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Wasp Archery The new JakXV mechanical broadhead from Wasp Archery was especially designed to work flawlessly when shot from high-speed crossbows pushing bolts to more than 400 fps. The ferrule is milled from highgrade aerospace aluminum to provide unbeatable structural strength, durability and precision accuracy. The 100-grain flip-back mechanical broadhead produces a 1 ʶ-inch-wide cutting diameter and are sold in three packs. They are made in the USA. To learn more visit wasparchery.com. Stealth Outdoors Customers can use ătealth ătrips to silence nearly any bowhunting gear. ătealth ătrips offer peel-and-stick silencing material that can be used to wrap climbing sticks, tree stands, camera arms, bicycles, thermoses, you name it. They can also be employed to silence bow shelves, arrow rests, or provide a new camo appearance to nearly anything. ătealth ătrips are durable, versatile, highly water resistant, and have a great feel, especially in cold weather. They come standard with an aggressive adhesive in a wide range of standard si˘es. ătealth Outdoors also offers custom cuts. ătealth ătrips not only eliminate metal-to-metal ɼclank,ɾ but can also improve treestand stealth. nstallation is easy and long lasting. To learn more visit stealthoutdoors.com. Montana Decoy The Montana <ecoy <eer Rump offers what is likely the most portable whitetail decoy ever. This makes it easy to pack when space is at a premium, making it an ideal choice for saddle or spot-andstalk hunters. This compact whitetail decoy is so lightweight that it is easy to forget it is even along. The <eer Rump folds down to 10-by-10 inches, yet expands into a life-si˘ed whitetail posterior to provide high visibility. Two packable leg poles keep it in place and upright in windy conditions. The <eer Rump also comes with two Teaser Tails for extra motion and realism. Hunters can add scent to the tail and changing them out for changing hunting situation. This is just one of many compact, photo-realistic big-game decoys offered by the company. To learn more visit montanadecoy.com. Lowdown Viewer The newest Lowdown Ĵiewer is packed with advanced features that make viewing trail camera images and videos while in the field even faster and easier. The refined Lowdown Ĵiewer includes two full-si˘ed ă< card ports ɤone for captured images and videos, a second for storageɦ that are compatible with cards up to 12ƶB each. The generous ȳ-inch screen and new ăcroll Bar feature allows moving through a loaded ă< card ɴuickly with the swipe of a finger. The new ănap ăhot feature allows users to pause videos or ˘oom in on a still image and move the single-frame snapshot or enlarged image to the save card. The Lowdown Ĵiewer can also be used to format ă< cards and a new Âavigator Help ăystem instructional video is now built right into the Ĵiewer, making it easier to get started. The unit is rechargeable at home or in a vehicle. To learn more visit lowdownviewer.com. WildTech Gear ĶildTech’s amerip is the only food-safe adhesive-style product designed specifically to aide hunters in the removal of hair, dirt, and debris from game meat. ĶildTech amerip enhances the meat care process and is a must for anyone who is passionate about ɴuality meat care. amerip offers several uniɴue featuresƕ hood safeǁthe adhesive used on amerip meets h<Ä reɴuirements for direct food contact ɤh<Ä 175.125ɦ. Äny seasonǁthe adhesive works in both cold and hot conditions and remains tacky when contacting damp or bloody surfaces. Ęltra-light and compactǁone package weighs 2.ƶ ounces and is only 1ʤƶ-inch thick, so it can be easily transported into the field. Extremely sticky and effectiveǁthe adhesive is extremely tacky, and is very effective at lifting hair and debris from meat surfaces. Treats an entire animalǁ each pack contains 10 adhesive strips, enough to treat an entire big game carcass. To learn more visit wildtechgear.com Firststring hirststring ɤhăɦ is launching their ɼClassicɾ line for 2024, offering a ready-made lineup in old-fashioned black and white. They include hă’s proprietary blended BCł materials to ensure a high-performance product that results in ˘ero peep rotation or creep, and available off the shelf without any break-in reɴuired. These strings provide a classic look but with up-to-date modern materials. The Classic provides a perfect combination of longevity and performance, while supplying a clean look. They are available for traditional and compound bows and crossbows. hă offers multiple programs customi˘ed to fit any business model and ensure dealer successǁincluding stocking and stockbalancing programs, retail packaging, and tech counter packaging. hă also offers additional string accessories, and ships all orders within three days, if not the same day, even during the busy season. ³earn more Žy visitinǷ firststrinǷusa.com. captured images and videos, a second for storageɦ that are compatible with cards up to 12ƶB each. The generous ȳ-inch screen and new ăcroll Bar feature allows moving through a loaded ă< card ɴuickly with the swipe of a finger. The new ănap ăhot feature allows users to pause videos or ˘oom in on a still image and move the single-frame snapshot or enlarged instructional video is now built right into the Ĵiewer, making it easier to get started. The unit is rechargeable at home or in a ATA BOOTH #1935 ATA BOOTH #2122 ATA BOOTH #IZ3 ATA BOOTH #319 ATA BOOTH #1935
2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS 76 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 Antler King New and available for Spring 2024, Antler King introduces °itchen ăink, as this mixture offers everything but the kitchen sink for whitetail deer. Kitchen Sink is a premium whitetail deer feed that embodies an expertly crafted blend of high-ɴuality ingredients and an all-inone solution for nurturing thriving deer populations. Kitchen Sink includes energypacked oats and corn, staple wheat, proteinand vitamin-rich barley, proteinpacked peanuts, carbo-rich milo, fat-filled black oil sunflower seeds, roasted soy beans, sweet shredded sugar beets, protein pellets and cotton seed. All of these ingredients benefit deer health and promote higher-scoring antlers. Learn more by visiting antlerking.com. Buck.It Ready Performance Food Plot Seed Buck.t offers premium food plot seed blended for growing and hunting success. Buck.It knows what deer prefer and when they prefer and formulates their seed mixed accordingly. Buck.It mixes are delivered in buckets to make planting and transport and storage much easier than dealing with bagged seed. As Buck.It Ready Performance Food Plot Seed grows, their product options grow as well.ˎBuck.t Ready Performance hood Plot ăeed provides free shipping and allows creating your own custom seed mixes. Seed mixtures include Buck Booyah (Turnip/Radish/Kale/Collards), Fence Jumper (Clover/Alfalfa/Chicory), Double Trouble (Turnip/Rape), Forage Feast (Pea/Cereal), and many other combinations. Learn more by visiting buckitready.com. Trifecta Broadheads Trifecta Broadheads started as an idea while preparing for a brown bear hunt and contemplating a universal, tough and devastating replaceable blade broadhead design. Äfter much research, sketching, and consulting with some of the industry’s most knowledgeable bowhunters, the first CÄ< design was created. Trifecta Broadheads have been tested in flight, different target mediums, and live animals. The Trifecta uses a universal 420 stainless steel ferrule with a replaceable single bevel tip that is .040-inch thick and 3ʤƶ-inch wide. This ferrule can be used to create fixed-blade 100-, 125- and 150-grain heads, two 100-grain mechanicals and a 125-grain mechanical, both rear deploying. Cutting diameters vary from 1.25 to 2.5 inches. They are accurate, they are tough, and they penetrate well. To learn more visit trifectabroads.com. Bow Spider Bow Spider’s Compete Crossbow Spider Kit makes hands-free packing of any Picatinny-rail eɴuipped crossbow so much easier than shoulder slings. The system was specifically designed to attach to Picatinny rails, so Bow Spider cannot guarantee compatibility with crossbows that do not include a Pic rail. The Complete Crossbow Spider Kit is shipped with a Bow Spider Receiver in all of the company’s available colors, a Receiver Post, two Spacers, two Pic Rail Clamps, two Jaw Clamp Bolts, three mounting bolts, three mounting straps, one nylon belt, and a puck mounting hardware bag. The Crossbow Spider gives customers the ability to carry their crossbow on a belt or on the back of a daypack or backpack, or hang it from a wall, vehicle headrest, a tree while occupying a stand or inside a side-by-side UTV. With some crossbow models it may be necessary to utilize the two round spacers to mount the Crossbow Post to your Picatinny rail with the provided pic-rail clamps. To learn more visit Žo˹sɡider.com. ˎ Odin’s Innovations To continue the huge momentum experienced last season, Odin’s has released three brand-new scents for 2024, to be unveiled at the ăt. Louis ÄTÄ ăhow. This brings the company’s selection of synthetic scents to 15. These are included in the company revolutionary ăcent Beads ɤwhich remain effective for more than 30 days and are impervious to moisture), as well as their newer natural oil-based Liɴuid ăcents (which last seven days). All of Odin’s scent products are thoroughly field tested, and backed by the company’s unsurpassed dealer support programs. To learn more visit odinsinnovations.com. Treestand Buddy The Ladder Stand Buddy by Treestand Buddy mounts to the back bar of most ladder stands and allows users to securely anchor the stand to the tree before leaving the ground, for a safer hunting experience. The system is made from stout but lightweight aluminum and comes with a universal mounting kit compatible with most ladder-stand models. The system is removable for use with multiple stands and heavy duty ratchet straps are included. t weighs just 4.ƶ5 pounds but includes a weight rating of 300 pounds. The pilot arms are ventilated and ribbed to be strong but light, and completely encircle the tree trunk, a ratchet strap tightening the gripping teeth for a solid grip. To learn more visit theladderstandbuddy.com. Kitchen Sink is a premium whitetail deer feed that embodies an expertly crafted blend of high-ɴuality ingredients and an all-inone solution for nurturing thriving deer populations. Kitchen Sink includes energypacked oats and corn, staple wheat, proteinand vitamin-rich barley, proteinpacked peanuts, carbo-rich milo, fat-filled black oil sunflower seeds, roasted soy beans, sweet shredded sugar beets, protein pellets and cotton seed. All of these ingredients benefit deer health ATA BOOTH #3008 Trifecta Broadheads started as an idea while preparing for a brown bear hunt and contemplating a universal, tough and devastating replaceable blade broadhead design. Äfter much research, sketching, and consulting with some of the industry’s most knowledgeable bowhunters, the first CÄ< design was created. Trifecta Broadheads have been tested in flight, different target mediums, and live animals. The Trifecta uses a universal 420 stainless steel ferrule with a replaceable single bevel tip that is .040-inch thick and 3ʤƶ-inch wide. This ferrule can be used to create fixed-blade 100-, 125- and 150-grain heads, two 100-grain mechanicals and a 125-grain mechanical, both rear deploying. Cutting diameters vary from 1.25 to 2.5 inches. They are accurate, they To learn ATA BOOTH #3008 ATA BOOTH #2822 ATA BOOTH #2222 ATA BOOTH #1741
Headhunter Bow Strings Headhunter Bow Strings has been making bow and crossbow strings and cables for more than 25 years. Today Headhunter Bow Strings has produced more than 12 million bowstrings, making them one of the world’s largest independent bowstring manufacturers. Headhunter designs, engineers, and produces strings and cables for the horizontal and vertical bow market, and only supplies product to OEM’s that are building bows and crossbows. Headhunter does not supply dealers or individual archers. They are committed to providing world class products that will enhance the performance of any bow. Headhunter Bow Strings’ sole focus is producing the world’s best strings and cables. This allows their customers to focus on their core competency of making the world’s best bows and crossbows. To learn more visit headhunterbowstrings.com. 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS 77 JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM Buck Baits/DEER CAMP Coffee <EER CÄMP’s Ķhat Ä <andy Bourbon Ķhiskey hlavored coffee is crafted to perfection, making it a must-try for any coffee lover. Äwaken your senses with the tastes and smells of bourbon whiskey flavored <EER CÄMP Coffee. Please note this product contains no alcohol and uses a 100 percent Ärabica coffee blend.ˎEnjoy the caffeine to keep you in the woods.ˎreat for sipping by a bonfire or while enjoying a cigar with family and friends. Brew up memories and make new traditions in your home or cabin with this brewtiful crafted smooth tasting, low acidic, light roasted flavored coffee on a hot or cold day.ˎreat for cold brews, too! To order and see more DEER CAMP® ,oǏees visitƕˎ deercamɡcoǏee.com CamoSpace The CamoSpace App was created by Denny Reid after he reali˘ed traditional social media was banning or shadow banning posts relating to successful hunts. Camoăpace was created specifically for outdoors people to share content pertaining to the hunting, fishing and the outdoor lifestyle, without fear of being banned or shadow banned. CamoSpace works with outdoor celebrities like Michael Waddell, Chad Belding and Phillip Culpepper to get the word out and grow the app and help users celebrate the hunt, the catch, and the overall outdoor lifestyle. Users are free to post pictures and create their own profiles without the fear of getting banned or their pictures being taken down. A public or private feed can be created on the app. ďo learn more visit camosɡace.com. Pine Ridge Archery The all-new °wik ătand Tri-Pod can be adjusted to fit top-heavy and parallel-limb bows of all makes and models. While in a blind the Kwik Stand Tri-Pod leaves bows within easy reach and allows archers to grab and ready for the shot without making noise. The °wik ătand includes non-marring adjustable jaws that are nonetheless ɴuite secure. The jaws can also be removed from the bow silently. The legs are adjustable to provide better stance angles with various bows, and provide rock-solid support whether sitting on a range or forest floor. The Tripod leg is fully adjustable via a hirth gear and includes a trough to keep the lower cam out of dirt and debris. ³earn more Žy visitinǷ ɡineridǷearcǒery.com. QuivAR™ QuivAR™ is an app that is revolutionizing archery training. QuivAR™ app combines a patent-pending AR engine and LiDAR arrow detection and measurement algorithm, turning your smartphone into a robust archery tool. Post-shot, through a simple target scan, QuivAR™ can overlay lifelike internal animal anatomy on 2D and 3D targets, capture and score shots, and track statistics for analyzing your progress. Connect globally, sharing scores, sessions, and AR-enhanced experiences, while competitive features and skill-building games enrich your archery journey. Âo extra gearǁjust your bow, arrows, and a phone. With QuivAR™, turn each shot into accurate data, analyze real shot placement, and become a better archer. ³earn more at ˹˹˹.óuivÄõ.aɡɡ. Pnuma Outdoors Pnuma Outdoors was born deep in the heart of Texas with a mission of providing the absolute best gear a whitetail hunter could wish for. The new Torrent Bib by Pnuma Outdoors ensures customers’ hunts will not be ruined after getting far from a vehicle or shelter during a sudden downpour. These bibs were made with a priority on remaining as silent as possibleǁbecause as most hunters know it can be a challenge to find gear that both hushes movements and protects from unexpected inclement weather. The Torrent Collection aims to solve both problems by providing a quiet and waterproof solution incorporating Pnuma’s proprietary Selkirk™ outer fabric. New CAZA OV also help hunters disappear in elevated or open-country environments. Learn more by visiting ɡnumaoutdoors.com. ATA BOOTH #1539 ATA BOOTH #741 ATA BOOTH #733 ATA BOOTH #1805 ATA BOOTH #2223
78 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Obsession Obsession’s X6 and X7 compound models for 2024 include forged aluminum risers, 31.5-inch axle-to-axle specs, and weigh 4.8 pounds. Both allow draw-length adjustments from 24 to 26.5 inches through SD (Short Draw) modules, and 26.5 to 31 inches via LD (Long Draw) mods in ½-inch increments. The X6 includes a 6-inch brace height, the X7 a 7-inch brace, resulting in 350 and 340 fps IBO speeds, respectively. The new Two-Track XR Cam with rotating module maximizes performance at every draw length and proves quite forgiving. It provides an ƶ5 percent let-off. The ɔ-inchwide split limbs hold Axion limb silencers, other silencing features including an adjustable string stop, Teflonʤrollerequipped cable slide and cable-slide-rod dampener. To learn more visit www.obsessionbowsrefueled.com. Killer Instinct The affordable Ĵital ŀ 430 Elite is new from °iller nstinct, providing 430 fps bolt speeds through its synchroni˘ed ŀ Cam with 50 percent let-off, 1ȳ5-pound draw weight and 15-inch power stroke. The system also proves super ɴuiet. The Ĵital ŀ 430 measures just ȴ.75 inches between the axles when cocked and sports a 3.5-pound trigger. Limb silencers, dual string stops and a rubber overmolded stirrup make it silent, an AR-style stock length adjustable for shooter big and small. The 7.8-pound crossbow comes with an upgraded Lumix Speed Ring 1.5-5x32mm IR-E scope mounted in sturdy rings, detachable ɴuiver, three 20-inchʤ3ȳ0-grain Hypr bolts with field points, rope cocker and rail lube. It does not require assembly and includes a limited lifetime warranty. To learn more visit killerinstinctcrossbows.com. GAS Bowstrings High Octane Äă Bowstrings’ High Octane Blackout strings are the company’s first in-stock, ready-to-ship line of bowstrings to help feed any dealer’s busy season. High Octane Blackout strings are perfect for archers needing a fresh bowstringʤ buss cable set ɴuickly, or for those customers who do not reɴuire custom or flashy string colors to make them happy. Blackout strings are available for more than 150 popular bow models and are handmade from top-quality BCY 452x material. They include black strings, cables and speed nocks. Hugely dependable Powergrip center serving comes standard on all GAS Bowstrings, and the company’s exclusive TTS (Total Tensioning System) results in superior string performance by eliminating peep rotation, serving separation or irritating elongation. Each string set is also backed by GAS Bowstrings’ oneyear warranty, with a retail price of just $140. To learn more visit gasbowstrings.com. Carter Enterprises Carter deems the Whisper 2 the quietest hand-held release ever created, made possible through four rubber sear dampeners that eliminate auditable clicks and pings. The Magnetic Adjustment System produces ultra-crisp, creep-free trigger breaks without a travel adjustment screw, adjustments made by addingʤremoving trigger magnets. nternal parts are made from hardened 440 stainless steel. The reverse open jaw allows ɴuick hook-up and opens away from the face to eliminate stringʤloop contact. Äfter cut-away a magnet automatically resets the hook, a rear lever reset to making it ready again. The design minimi˘es string-loopʤreleasehand gap, extending draw length by a ½-inch without altering an accustomed anchor point. The two-finger design includes a full index finger ring and deep middle crescent middle finger cradle, a polymer third-finger, angle-adjustable extension easily added. To learn more visit carterenterprises.com. System produces ultra-crisp, creep-free trigger breaks without a travel adjustment screw, adjustments made by addingʤremoving trigger magnets. nter nal parts are made from hardened 440 stainless steel. The reverse open jaw allows ɴuick hook-up and opens away from the face to eliminate stringʤloop contact. Äfter cut-away a magnet automatically resets the hook, a rear lever reset to making it ready again. The design minimi˘es string-loopʤreleasehand gap, extending draw length by a ½-inch without altering an accustomed anchor point. The two-finger design includes a full index finger ring and deep middle crescent middle finger cradle, a polymer third-finger, angle-adjustable extension easily To learn more visit carterenterprises.com. ing comes standard on all GAS Bowstrings, and the company’s exclusive TTS (Total Tensioning System) results in superior string performance by eliminating peep rotation, serving separation or irritating elongation. Each string set is also backed by GAS Bowstrings’ oneyear warranty, with a retail price of just $140. gasbowstrings.com. EZY Climb/Cranford Manufacturing Cranford Manufacturing has been manufacturing high quality, U.S.-made tree steps and hunting accessories since 1ȳ74.ˎEŎł Climb is both a trademark and a function, as the company’s tree steps are super easy to start and deploy. They are also made to last forever, super safe and well-engineered.ˎEŎł ClimbˎTree ăteps ensure that every elevated hunt is more eǓcient and safer. EŎł Climb Tree ăteps allow fast and easy installation without breaking a sweat or warning every whitetail within miles of your presence. EŎł Climb produces 11 styles of steps to meet any hunter’s needs and preferences—including the Original, EŎł T, Magnum, ăilent Rod, Rod, lo Rod, <eluxe, holding and Rope ătep. EŎł Climb’s screw-in steps virtually install themselves. ďo learn more visit e˘yclimŽ.com. ˎ Obsession’s X6 and X7 compound models for 2024 include forged aluminum risers, 31.5-inch axle-to-axle specs, and weigh 4.8 pounds. Both allow draw-length adjustments from 24 to 26.5 inches through SD (Short Draw) modules, and 26.5 to 31 inches via LD (Long Draw) mods in ½-inch increments. The X6 includes a 6-inch brace height, the X7 a 7-inch brace, resulting in 350 and 340 fps IBO speeds, respectively. The new Two-Track XR Cam with rotating module maximizes performance at every draw length and proves quite forgiving. It provides an ƶ5 percent let-off. The ɔ-inchwide split limbs hold Axion limb silencers, other silencing features including an adjustable string stop, Teflonʤrollerequipped cable slide and cable-slide-rod dampener. To learn more visit www.obsessionbowsrefueled.com. Killer Instinct The affordable Ĵital ŀ 430 Elite is new from °iller nstinct, providing 430 fps bolt speeds through its synchroni˘ed ŀ Cam with 50 percent let-off, 1ȳ5-pound draw weight and 15-inch power stroke. The system also proves super ɴuiet. The Ĵital ŀ 430 measures just ȴ.75 inches between the axles when cocked and sports a 3.5-pound trigger. Limb silencers, dual string stops and a rubber overmolded stirrup make it silent, an AR-style stock length adjustable for shooter big and small. The 7.8-pound crossbow comes with an upgraded Lumix Speed Ring 1.5-5x32mm IR-E scope mounted in sturdy rings, detachable ɴuiver, three 20-inchʤ3ȳ0-grain Hypr bolts with field points, rope cocker and rail lube. It does not require assembly and includes a limited life time warranty. buss cable set ɴuickly, or for those customers who do not reɴuire custom or flashy string colors to make them happy. Blackout strings are available for more than 150 popular bow models and are handmade from top-quality BCY 452x material. They include black strings, cables and speed nocks. Hugely dependable Powergrip center serv ing comes standard on all GAS Bowstrings, and the company’s exclusive TTS (Total Tensioning System) results in superior string performance by eliminating peep rotation, serving separation or irritating elongation. Each string set Axion Archery Axion’s patented Auto Rest includes an activation cable attached to the up cable or a limb to function, allowing the launcher to stay up and guide arrows longer. The power retract mechanism engages and then pulls the launcher away up to five times faster than conventional spring-loaded arrow rests, providing maximum fletching clearance, and straight, more accurate arrow flight. Ät the end of the cycle, the internal rotary damper continues to apply pressure on the launcher, holding it down on the bow shelf until the arrow passes completely before returning to the ready position automatically. This is the industry’s only fully automatic arrow rest, including no thumb wheel to set the arrow rest and providing full arrow containment even after let-down. t has been proven to 400 fps and provides easy arrow loading. To learn more visit axionarchery.com. ATA BOOTH #2423 ATA BOOTH #3601 ATA BOOTH #2635 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 system also proves super ɴuiet. The Ĵital ŀ 430 measures just ȴ.75 inches between the axles when cocked and sports a 3.5-pound trigger. Limb silencers, dual string stops and a rubber overmolded stirrup make it silent, an AR-style stock length adjustable for shooter big and small. The 7.8-pound crossbow comes with an upgraded Lumix Speed Ring 1.5-5x32mm IR-E scope mounted in sturdy rings, detachable ɴuiver, three 20-inchʤ3ȳ0-grain Hypr bolts with field points, rope cocker and rail lube. It does not require assembly and includes a limited lifeTo learn more visit killerinstinctcrossbows.com. ATA BOOTH #3601 ATA BOOTH #1238 ATA BOOTH #841
JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 792024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Maple Leaf Press Some of Maple Leaf Press’ latest products include their reduced target line with a 3-spot vertical 4.25-by-13-inch target, and durable No Trespassing signs. The newest spot target was size-reduced by 50 percent to simulate the view of normal-sized targets at double the range and are printed on 9-point cover stock.ˎTheyˎcan be bought individually or in 25 packs, each with a ĘPC code for individual sale. Maple Leaf’s durableˎÂo Trespassing signs are printed on tough, weather-resistant polypropylene stock used on other MLP outdoor signs. The new signs include ɼwithout the consent of the landownerɾ wording forˎpeopleˎwho have been given permission to be on the property. Theˎƶ.5-by-11-inch signs can be purchased in 50 or 100 packs, the ƶ.5-by-11-inch version in 25ˎor 50ˎpacks. Äll include UPC codes. To learn more visit mapleleafpress.com. Thorn Broadheads The Titanium Terror by Thorn Broadheads is completely new for 2024 and a first of its kind design. It features dual-blade activation, which makes it compatible with the fastest, hardest-hitting compounds and crossbows—including those sending bolts downrange at speeds in excess of 500 fps. All-titanium construction makes it nail tough and the ultrasharp stainless steel expandable blades open to produce a devastating 2-inch-wide cut. Thorn Broadheads are proudly made in the USA and are backed by the company’s quality assurance. To learn more visit thornbroadheads.com. Vapor Trail Scents The Vapor Maker from Vapor Trail Scents provides the ultimate system for dispersing the company’s scent eliminator and attractant, 33 Point Buck. The 12-ounce, pump-up atomizing system was created to apply an even and thorough application of any Vapor Trail Scents products. Just eight pumps of the pressurizing handle readies the 3-foot-long hose to treat all parts of the body for a thorough head-to-toe treatment before entering the field, stand or blind. The Ĵapor Maker system allows head-to-toe coverage in about 10 seconds. The atomi˘er is contained in a camouflage, ˘ipper-top pouch with an included shoulder strap, so is easy to carry into the field, or keep on hand in a hunting truck or ATV. To learn more visit vaportrailscents.com. Thorn Broadheads are proudly made in the USA and are backed by the company’s quality assurance. To learn more visit thornbroadheads.com. Vapor Trail Scents The Vapor Maker from Vapor Trail Scents provides the ultimate system for dispersing the company’s scent eliminator and attractant, 33 Point Buck. The 12-ounce, pump-up atomizing system was created to apply an even and thorough application of any Vapor Trail Scents products. Just eight pumps of the pressurizing handle readies the 3-foot-long hose to treat all parts of the body for a thorough head-to-toe treatment before entering the field, stand or blind. The Ĵapor Maker system allows head-to-toe coverage in about 10 seconds. The atomi˘er is contained in a camouflage, ˘ipper-top pouch with an included shoulder strap, so is easy to carry into the field, or keep on hand in a hunting truck or ATV. vaportrailscents.com. Dark Owl Archery The Stealth41 custom optic by Dark Owl is a triple-pin, single-stack design including an adjustable rheostat for optimal illumination control. The design provides eight pin positions for target shooters and includes a top and bottom bubble level. Customers can choose from five triple pin sets based on actual bow speeds, plus they are available with three different peep-alignment ring colors. <ark Owl Ärchery offers custom engraving and painting, and all of the company’s products come with a lifetime warranty. Dark Owl Archery is as passionate about archery as you are and dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized products that enhance the shooting experience. They are veteran owned and their products U.S. made. To learn more visit darkowlarchery.com. Lakewood Products The ăingle 41-inch Bow Case Combo from Lakewood Products now offers wider bow storage compartments and combo options including Lakewood Arrow and Accessory Cases. This case includes Lakewood’s convenient top-loading, drop-in design that eliminates the need to lay the case on a flat surface. The case is wide enough to allow stashing bows without the need to remove the loaded quiver. The drag-proof ballistic nylon/poly fabric provides a lifetime of protection from hard use, and the durable ABS plastic and foam interior keeps contained equipment safe from harm. The top zippers join to allow adding a lock and the attached D-rings can be used to secure the case while traveling. A shoulder strap is provided. Exterior dimensions are 41-by-ƶ.75-by-17.5 inches, with 40-by4.25-by-16-inch storage capabilities. To learn more visit lakewoodproducts.com. Papa K’s Seasoning Papa °’s ăeasoning offers the perfect solution for driving year-round traǓc, providing six all-natural seasoning options to bring customers through your doors. Once customers try Papa K’s Seasonings they are sure to return for more, providing dealers an opportunity to talk about other products and drive additional sales. Papa °’s offers hugely popular 10.5- and 5.5-ounce All Purpose Unsalted, 12- and 6.5-ounce All Purpose Original, and 12- and 6.5-ounce All Purpose Spicy that compliment wild-game cooking and outdoor barbeques. To learn more visit papakseasoning.com. ATA BOOTH #3711 ATA BOOTH #2123 ATA BOOTH #2735 ɼwithout the consent of the landownerɾ wording forˎpeopleˎwho have been given permission to be on the property. 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2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS 80 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 AXE Crossbows New for 2024, the AXE400 Crossbow delivers speed, accuracy and value. This model sends crossbolts downrange at 400 fps and without the high-end price tag often associated with such performance. The AXE400 is lightweight, compact, includes an ambidextrous safety mechanism and a multi-position buttstock to fit all users. The patented Änti-<ry hire feature provides safety, and features an easy step through foot stirrup and an ergonomic/adjustable foregrip for cocking and shooting comfort. The extruded aluminum rail provides consistent accuracy and pairs perfectly with durable, 200-pound compression molded limbs. The crossbow comes with a detachable three-bolt quiver, AXE 4X32 scope, rope cocker, Quiet Crank, three Pile<River3ƶ0 crossbolts with field points, rail lube, and dual string suppressors and limb dampeners. It weighs 7.2 pounds and measures 35 inches long. MSRP is just $699.99. To learn more visit feradyne.com/axe-crossbows/. Carbon Express Carbon Express’s 2024 arrow offerings include the Maxima RE< and Maxima RE< ă< ăeries in new earth tone Stone and Drab color options to provide superior concealment on the hunt. Like past RED Series arrows these new shafts include <ynamic ăpine to manage arrow flex in flight and improve accuracy, especially with broadheads. This Tri-ăpine Technology weaves three sections of carbon together to create stiffer ends and a softer middle section for faster launch recovery and more spine latitude. They are weight matched to a single grain and include +/- .002-inch Real ătraightness. hletched six packs come with Bull <og nock collars, Launchpad nocks, precision inserts and 2.5- inch ó2i husion ŀ- vanes. To learn more visit feradyne.com/carbon-express/. Rocky Mountain Horizon is a new sight series by Rocky Mountain consisting of a 5-pin fixed, 1- or 3-pin driver and a 3-pin with floating bottom pin. They feature dovetail mounts that are also compatible with Mathews’ Bridge-Lock system. Hori˘on sights are engineered and constructed with premium-built components to be tough and reliable. Attention to detail makes them easy to use and customize, including 50 percent thinner pins set in dual tracks and bright .01ȳ-inch-diameter fiber optic pin backing. The peep-alignment ring is exchangeable, and all micro adjustments can be conducted without tools. All include a precision bubble level and a 2nd and 3rd axis adjustments. The Hori˘on ăeries also comes with affordable price tags. To learn more visit feradyne.com/rocky-mountain/. Stokerized Stokerized’s all-new Illuma Series stabilizers combines all the features customers loved in the Acrylic Series with a slick new topographic design and multiple color options to customize any archery setup. Each Illuma stabilizer features the company’s patented, high-density acrylic rod technology, which is superior in eliminating shock, vibration, and bow noise. The lluma is available in four acrylic colors ɤce Blue, hlo Orange, hlo reen, hlo Redɦ, four finishes ɤBlack, Tactical Tan, ăniper reen, Ķolf reyɦ, and three lengths ɤȴ-, ƶ- and 10-inchɦ, for a total of 4ƶ different options. Customers can also choose between 11 different color <ual Saturn Dampeners. To learn more visit stokerized.com. Vapor Trail Archery Ĵapor Trail Ärchey’s en ntegrƶŀ Low Profile Arrow Rest is a limb-driven design that includes a refined windage knob and a 1 /4 less material to create a lower profile that better accommodates Mathews’ LowPro <etachable óuiver. The ƶŀ arrow rest was specifically designed for óÄ<’s newly-popular Integrate Mounting System. This solidifies rest mating and creates a lighter, more compact arrow rest. The standard ƶŀ weighs a mere 4.1 ounces and includes advanced features like micro-adjustable windage and elevation, top or bottom limb activation and a full capture rubber over-molded carbon cage made to dampen vibrations. They are available in 14 interchangeable colors. They come with a ăHÄ pad, limb pad and activation cord. To learn more visit AXE Crossbows vaportrailarchery.com. New for 2024, the AXE400 Crossbow delivers speed, bolts downrange at 400 fps and without the high-end price tag often associated with such per formance. The AXE400 is lightweight, compact, includes an ambidextrous safety a multi-position buttstock to fit all users. The patented Änti-<ry hire feature provides safety, and features an easy step through foot stirrup and an ergonomic/adjustable foregrip The extruded aluminum rail provides consistent accuracy and pairs perfectly with molded limbs. The crossbow quiver, AXE 4X32 Pile<River3ƶ0 crossbolts with field points, rail lube, and dual It Mathews’ Bridge-Lock system. Hori˘on constructed with tough and re- them easy to use and dual tracks and bright .01ȳ-inch-diameter fiber optic pin backing. The peep-alignment ring is exchangeable, and all micro adjustATA BOOTH #2105 ATA BOOTH #2105 ATA BOOTH #2105 Nose Jammer Nose Jammer’s Silent Series Kit includes three key products that are silent to deploy and proven super deadly in the field. The Âose Jammer ăilent Series Kit includes a 4-ounce Silent Pump Spray bottle filled with liɴuid Âose Jammer, a 2-ounce rub-on Ķax ătick allowing hunters to apply the scent around stands or blinds that will then last for weeks, and 28-gram Nose Jammer Dust which provides hunter’s with wind protection while also doubling as a wind detector. Nose Jammer utilizes safe and natural ingredients to disable big game animals’ ability to detect and track human odor; ingredients that will not alarm game or harm the environment. Nose Jammer is easy to deploy and has been proven effective by respected hunters. To learn more visit nosejammer.com. Carbon learn more visit nosejammer.com. ATA BOOTH #1029
2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS 81 JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM TruFire Truhire continues to expand affordable accuracy with the Rivet handheld release. t was designed to deliver an experience similar to a sear-style handheld button release, without the sophisticated mechanisms or high price. t utili˘es a uniɴue link-style trigger system offering excellent accuracy and performance in an easy-to-use and affordable package. The Rivet includes optimi˘ed ergonomics that optimi˘es hand position for comfortable shooting. The lightweight aluminum body is hard anodi˘ed to a matte-gray finish and features an adjustable pinky groove customi˘able to a three- or four-finger configuration. The precision-milled internal trigger system limits ɼstackingɾ with high-poundage bows, and trigger travel and the thumb barrel are adjustable. To learn more visit feradyne.com/trufire/. Scent Crusher ăcent Crusher became an industry leader using ÂÄăÄ based research, employing o˘one-activated technology to eliminate odors on hunting clothing and gear. Their next generation of universal o˘one generators take the convenience and performance of o˘one to new levels via a new-and-improved ăcent Crusher design. The new universali˘ed o˘one generator simplifies the challenging process of matching which o˘one unit matches which bag, tote, luggage or space. The compact semi-round unit measures just ȴ.15-by-2.3 inches and features a carry handle, rear mounting brackets and ultra-durable design. The new generator produces up to 500mgʤh of o˘one on the high setting and 150mgʤh on low. Two-button controls and a bright LC< display make it easy to operate. t comes with a ĘăB-C charger cable. To learn more visit feradyne.com/scent-crusher/. Axion Archery The ŎP 24 Crossbow by Äxion Ärchery features an exclusive Pocketăhot latex pouch that shoots either steel pellets or arrows. t holds a built-in two-arrow ɴuiver and comes with two arrows and 20 steel pellets stored in the built-in pellet maga˘ine. The ŎP 24 is lightweight and compact, making it an ideal survival, smallgame or bowfishing tool. Other features include a protective clear polycarbonate shield and trigger safety. nterested parties should also took a look at the EŎ ălingshot ł. To learn more visit axionarchery.com. PSE-Archery PăE Carbon bows are a testament to the company’s long tradition of innovation and craftsmanship. The 2024 Mach 30 <ăǁpart of the Pro Hunting lineǁgives fans of last year’s Mach 34 a more compact and maneuverable option. t provides up-to-date ntegrate mounting ɤMăɦ, as well as a Picatinny mounting option. The Mach 30 <ă is powered by PăE’s EC2 Cams, which generate impressive speed while keeping the draw cycle smooth. The CM Cable uard system and PăE’s proprietary ɴuiver mounting system and accuracyenhancing h<ă ɤhull <raw ătability system are also part. The Mach 30 <ă is remarkably ɴuiet and vibration free while also providing a full-draw bowstring angle matching many much longer bows for easier shooting and forgiveness. To learn more visit psearchery.com. Muzzy Broadheads Mu˘˘y Broadheads’ new Trocar Ti builds on a proven design, including offset blade technology to help maximi˘e accuracy and improve broadhead flight. Âew adjustable blade technology allows the sharp and durable .03ȳ-inch-thick blades to be adjusted to either right or left offset to match fletching orientation. The Trocar Ti provides the high strength-to-weight ratio of titanium, the true-center blade retention system ensuring blades stay locked in place in a three-point contact system. The ferrule is led by a bone-splitting trocar tip. This head weighs 100 grains and cuts 1.25 inches wide. To learn more visit feradyne.com/ muzzy-broadheads/. PăE Carbon bows are a testament to the company’s long tradition of innova tion and craftsman ship. The 2024 Mach 30 <ăǁpart of the Pro Hunting lineǁgives fans of last year’s Mach 34 a more compact and maneuverable option. t provides up-to-date ntegrate mounting ɤMăɦ, as well as a Picatinny mounting option. The Mach 30 <ă is powered by PăE’s EC2 Cams, which generate impres lineǁgives fans of last year’s Mach 34 a more compact and maneuverable option. t provides up-to-date ntegrate Mu˘˘y Broadheads’ new Trocar Ti builds on a proven design, including offset blade technology to help maximi˘e accuracy and improve broadhead flight. Âew adjustable blade technology allows the sharp and durable .03ȳ-inch-thick blades to be adjusted to either right or left offset to match fletching orientation. The Trocar Ti provides the high strength-to-weight ratio of titanium, the true-center blade retention system ensuring blades stay locked in place in a three-point contact system. The ferrule is led by a bone-splitting trocar tip. This head weighs 100 grains and cuts 1.25 To learn more visit feradyne.com/ Mu˘˘y Broadheads’ new Trocar Ti builds on a proven design, including offset blade technology to help maximi˘e accuracy and improve broadhead dyne.com/scent-crusher/. ultra-durable design. The new generator produces pellet maga˘ine. The ŎP 24 is lightweight and compact, making it an ideal survival, smallgame or bowfishing tool. Other features include a protective clear polycarbonate shield and trigger safety. nterested parties should also took a look at the EŎ ălingshot ł. To learn more visit axionarchery.com. PRODUCTS PSE-Archery PăE Carbon bows are a testament to the company’s long tradition of innovation and craftsmanship. The 2024 Mach 30 <ăǁpart of the Pro Hunting lineǁgives fans of last year’s Mach 34 a more compact and maneuverable option. t provides up-to-date ntegrate mounting ɤMăɦ, as well as a Picatinny mounting option. The Mach 30 <ă is powered by PăE’s EC2 Cams, which generate impressive speed while keeping the draw cycle smooth. The CM Cable uard system and PăE’s proprietary ɴuiver mounting system and accuracyenhancing h<ă ɤhull <raw ătability system are also part. The Mach 30 <ă is remarkably ɴuiet and vibration free while also providing a full-draw bowstring tradition of innova tion and craftsman ship. The 2024 Mach 30 <ăǁpart of the Pro Hunting lineǁgives fans of last year’s provides up-to-date ntegrate mounting ɤMăɦ, as well as a BCY BCł has been in the archery business for 33 years, providing the most up-to-date materials used by the most discerning archers, bowmakers and string-makers around. BCł continues to serve as an industry touchstone in the development of string and cable materials that allows ever greater bow and crossbow performance. BCł is constantly experimenting with ways to adapt the latest fibers to the bowstring market. One of the latest is Mercury 2 Bowstring material. Mercury 2 Bowstring provides a larger diameter version of the proven Mercury original. Made from high-strength <yneema, Mercury 2 provides ultra-low creep, ama˘ing strength and excellent durability ideal for today’s high-performance crossbows and compounds. To learn more visit bcyinc.com. ATA BOOTH #2105 ATA BOOTH #2105 ATA BOOTH #2105 ATA BOOTH #1019 ATA BOOTH #2911
82 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Dead Ringer Dead Ringer Black Series Stabilizers are debuting for the New Year and include woven carbon fiber technology construction for rigidity and a small diameter to reduce weight. The design allows easily adding or removing discs from the internal system to customi˘e weight and balance. Proprietary dampening technology sucks vibration from risers for quieter shots and more pleasant shooting. They are available in 6-, 8-, and 10-inch models, feature a quickdisconnect system and are engineered to meet the demands of modern bowhunters without a premium price tag. To learn more visit deadringerhunting.com. MD 50 Gear The CariBow Handle by M< 50 ear provides a more natural and comfortable way to carry any bow, as options are made for a huge variety of current bow models. The CariBow is engineered for comfort, mobility, and to provide ideal balance. The system prevents string damage and adds very little weight to the bow or impairs its function in any way. The CariBow Handle ătrap allows hands-free toting. It is made in the USA and comes with a 30-day return policy. MăRP is $4ȳ.ȳ7 for ăhort Right Hand, ăhort Left Hand, Long Right Hand and Long Left Hand options. To learn more visit md50gear.com. KuduPoint °uduPoint introduced left bevel edges by popular demandǁin addition to the right bevel of the originals. The new left bevel versions will be available in two-blade Contour and four-blade Contour Plus, and in 100-, 125-, and 150-grain options. The blades are still made from hardened 420 stainless steel permanently swagged into a 41ȴ stainless steel ferrule. Blades include excellent edge retention and arrive hunting sharp. The 0.050-inch-thick main blade provides strength and reliability around bone, bleeder blades 17-4 stainless steel and 0.ȴ25-inch-thick. They are given a dark matte finish to reduce glare and come with a lifetime materials and workmanship guarantee. To learn more visit kudupoint.com. MD 50 Gear M< 50 ear’s The Pisser bottle is, as the company puts it, ɼThere when you need it mostNJɾ The Pisser is your customers’ answer to mobility and availability with a large volume. The latex bottle is very compact, durable, reusable, can hang upright or upside down, and is inexpensive. It features a wide, secure 2.5-inch opening and is light weight and collapsible to 2-by-3 inches to make it easy to stash in a daypack or jacket pocket. t includes a 2ƶ-ounce volume and provides a scent-free management system. Ä handle makes it easy to hang, and a hook is provided for drying it upside down. They are offered in black, grey, green, blue or orange, with an MăRP of $11.ȳ7. To learn more visit md50gear.com. 30-06 Outdoors ăighting in long-range crossbows just became easier with .30-0ȴ Outdoors’ Crossbow ăighting Target. t allows precisely dialing in long-range yardages while working within the confines of standard 20- yard ranges. t is compatible with crossbows pushing bolts from 2ƶ0 to 500 fps. The target provides vertical yardage spots mathematically spaced to correlate to a crossbowʤbolt’s specific speed and trajectory, using longerrange settings or subtensions placed on the bottom dot from 20 yards and noting impact against upper dots marked with longer ranges to check ranges from 55 to 125 yards ɤdepending on crossbow/bolt speed). This gives shooters without the space to shoot at long-range confirmation their crossbows are precisely sighted at all ranges. To learn more visit 30-06outdoors.com. ULTRAVIEW Archery The new ĘLTRÄĴEĶ ĘĴ ălider is a highly-engineered four-pin mover featuring ĘĴ3ŀL ăETMˎ140-yard sight tapes and a bevy of included accessories. The feathery sight offers sleek, precise movements via <ual<ial ergonomics, and TripleMark unified pinʤ indicator pairing. óuickBreak technology allows effortless breakdown and the ĘĴ3ŀLTM ălider Edition scope includes an integrated/removable light cartridge allowings effortless pin-countʤsi˘e modifications. The advanced lighting system is controlled by three top buttons and is 100 percent waterproof. Its 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis settings are pre-aligned and include tactile/spring-assisted feedback. Side-mount, BridgeLock and Picatinny options are offered. To learn more visit ultraviewarchery.com. 30-06 Outdoors ăighting in long-range crossbows just became easier with .30-0ȴ Outdoors’ Crossbow ăighting Target. t allows precisely dialing in long-range yardages while working within the confines of standard 20- yard ranges. t is compatible with crossbows pushing bolts from 2ƶ0 to 500 fps. The target provides vertical yardage spots mathematically spaced to ULTRAVIEW Archery The new ĘLTRÄĴEĶ ĘĴ ălider is a highly-engineered four-pin mover featuring ĘĴ3ŀL ăETMˎ140-yard sight tapes and a bevy of included accessories. The feathery sight offers sleek, precise movements via <ual<ial ergonomics, and TripleMark unified pinʤ indicator pairing. óuickBreak technology allows effortless breakdown and the ĘĴ3ŀLTM ălider Edition scope includes an integrated/removable light cartridge allowings effortless pin-countʤsi˘e modifications. The advanced lighting system is controlled by three top buttons and is 100 percent waterproof. Its 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis settings are pre-aligned and include tactile/spring-assisted feedback. Side-mount, BridgeLock and Picatinny options are offered. To learn more visit reusable, can hang upright or upside down, and is inexpensive. It features a 2ƶ-ounce volume and provides a scent-free management system. Ä handle 150-grain options. The blades are still made from hardened 420 stainless steel permanently swagged into a 41ȴ stainless steel ferrule. Blades include excellent edge retention and arrive hunting sharp. The 0.050-inch-thick main blade provides strength and reliability around bone, bleeder blades 17-4 stainless steel and 0.ȴ25-inch-thick. They are given a dark matte finish to reduce glare and come with a lifetime materials and workmanship To learn more 150-grain options. The blades are still made from hardened 420 stainless steel permanently swagged into a 41ȴ stainless steel ferrule. Blades include excellent edge retention and arrive hunting sharp. 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JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 83 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Trophy Ridge The Propel is Trophy Ridge’s newest drop-away arrow rest, activated by a top or bottom limb while providing full capture security. The rubber over-molded containment cage includes a spring-loaded, rubber-flap side loading gate, the base-mounted arrow-positioning arms and wide launcher automatically capturing and lifting the arrow during the draw cycle. The rest is super quiet and the launcher axle bearing equipped for precision. Oversized bolts make all adjustments easier, and instillation is ɴuick and simple. TR offers these rests in standard side and Integrate mounting options. To learn more visit beararchery.com. Pro-Tracker Archery Pro-Tracker Maximum Arrow Protection Collars provide enhanced arrow protection and performance. These front-of-center (F.O.C.) arrow sleeves fit over arrow shafts seamlessly without trimming, boosting arrow momentum for deeper penetration. ălip over the arrow shaft and secure with a broadhead or field point. They are engineered to maintain accuracy at 20-30 yards, and minimize adjustments at greater distances. They are offered for all arrow types, and include heat-shrink tubes for smaller shafts. Enjoy increased inertia and arrow balance without sacrificing accuracy. Ĵarious colors correspond to specific weights. To learn more visit pro-tracker.com. Easton Archery Easton’s new 4mm Parallel Pro arrow was added to the acclaimed X10 lineup for 2024, providing an easy-tuning, lightweight, 4mm shaft suited to all forms of competitive archery, including recurve, compound, target, field and barebow classes. The ŀ10 Parallel Pro sports advanced A/C construction, which includes an aluminum core wrapped with tough carbon to meet multi-use competition compliance standards worldwide. Ķeight-coded shafts accept Easton’s 4mm points, nocks, pins, and collar systems. hifteen spine ratings from .250 to .1150 are offeredǁall including top-grade tolerances and accuracy. To learn more visit eastonarchery.com. Viper Archery The new Pit Ĵiper mover sight by Ĵiper Ärchery provide toolless sight-in and 2 inches of micro-tune elevation adjustment. The aluminum gear and 2-inch Delrin rack-drive system includes adjustable tension to ensure an ultra-smooth drive system that will not slip or strip. The 2nd and 3rd axis adjustments keep shots centered across all terrains. They are offered with fixed-plate or dovetail mounting. The multi-pin housing is threaded front and rear to accept lenses/sun shades. The enclosed sightlight port directs illumination directly onto the fibers and machined-aluminum pins and tubingencased fibers are easily changed. Three snap-in peep ring options ɤlime green, yellow, whiteɦ and .010-, .015- or .01ȳ-inch fiber optic are available. To learn more visit viperarchery.com. Bear Archery For 2024 Bear Archery introduces the flagship PERSIST. The PERSIST features strategically placed in-riser dampeners, an innovative string stop with built-in dampening, and new silent shelf technology eliminates clicks from errant arrows. Integrate rest and Picatinny sight mounting options are provided, as well as an integrated wrist sling mounting, top pull-up rope attachment loop and quick-disconnect shoulder sling attachment points.ˎ<raw lengths from 25 to 30 inches and let-offs of ƶ0, ƶ5 and ȳ0 percent can be performed in a single bow via the EKO Cam. The 31-inch axle-to-axle and ȴ.5- inch brace height specs lend this bow forgiveness while pushing arrows to 340 fps. To learn more visit beararchery.com. Viper The new Pit Ĵiper mover sight by Ĵiper Ärchery provide toolless and 2 inches elevation aluminum adjustable that will shots centered across all terrains. They are offered with fixed-plate or dovetail mounting. The multi-pin light port directs illumination directly onto the fibers and machined-aluminum pins and tubingencased fibers are easily changed. Three snap-in peep ring options ɤlime green, yellow, whiteɦ and .010-, .015- or .01ȳ-inch fiber optic are available. Bear Archery For 2024 Bear Archery introduces the flagship PERSIST. The PERSIST features strategically placed in-riser dampeners, an innovative string stop with built-in dampening, and new silent shelf technology eliminates clicks from errant arrows. Integrate rest and Picatinny sight mounting options are provided, as well as an integrated wrist sling mounting, top pull-up rope attachment loop and quick-disconnect shoulder sling attachment points.ˎ<raw lengths from 25 to 30 inches and let-offs of ƶ0, ƶ5 and ȳ0 percent can be performed in a single bow via the EKO Cam. The 31-inch axle-to-axle and ȴ.5- inch brace height specs lend this 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Archery The new Pit Ĵiper mover sight by Ĵiper Ärchery toolless sight-in of micro-tune adjustment. The gear and 2-inch Delrin rack-drive system includes tension to ensure an ultra-smooth drive system slip or strip. The 2nd and 3rd axis adjustments keep shots centered across all terrains. They are offered with fixed-plate or dovetail mounting. The housing is threaded front and rear to accept lenses/sun shades. The enclosed sightlight port directs illumination directly onto the fibers and machined-aluminum pins and tubingencased fibers are easily changed. Three snap-in peep ring options ɤlime green, yellow, whiteɦ viperarchery.com. Viper Archery The new Pit Ĵiper mover sight by Ĵiper Ärchery toolless inches of elevation adjustment. aluminum gear adjustable tension will not slip shots centered across all terrains. They are offered with fixed-plate or dovetail mounting. The multi-pin housing light port directs illumination directly onto the fibers and machined-aluminum pins and tubingtion. ălip over the arrow shaft and secure with a broadhead or field point. They are engineered to maintain adjustments at greater distances. They are offered for all for smaller shafts. Enjoy increased inertia and arrow balance without sacrificing accuracy. Ĵarious Easton’s 4mm points, nocks, pins, and collar systems. hifteen spine ratings from .250 to .1150 are offeredǁall including top-grade tolerances and accuracy. To learn more visit eastonarchery.com. INSIDEARCHERY.COM Ridge’s newest drop-away arrow rest, activated by a top or bottom limb capture security. The rubber over-molded containment cage includes a spring-loaded, rubber-flap side loading gate, the arrow-positioning arms and automatically capturing and lifting the arrow during the draw cycle. The the launcher axle precision. Oversized adjustments easier, and instillation is ɴuick and simple. TR offers side and InteTo learn more Viper Archery Ĵiper Ärchery’s The Charge Rechargeable ăight Light now includes a new soft black cap and built-in 15-minute timer. This rechargeable, three-stage universal sight light fits ɗ-2ƶ-, 7/16-20- and 3/ƶ-32-inch systems, and is recharged using the provided micro-USB cord. The design is longlasting and hunting durable, and provides three stages of brightness; low, medium and high. The unit is also waterproof and is easily activated and extinguished with the press of a button. To learn more visit viperarchery.com. ATA BOOTH #2411 ATA BOOTH #405 ATA BOOTH #641 ATA BOOTH #641 ATA BOOTH #2936 ATA BOOTH #405
2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS 84 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 Moultrie Feeders Moultrie Feeder’s Universal Bluetooth Timer is compatible with the company’s Bluetooth PRO Feeder Kit and allows users to easily program the feeder timer from your phone using Bluetooth technology. Äfter connecting users can adjust feeder settings from up to 100 feet away, leaving the area scent free. While connected users can also view the battery status and determine how much feed remains and how long it might last—all while using a smartphone. The Bluetooth Timer can be purchased separately or comes preinstalled on Moultrie’s best-selling Pro Hunter II feeder kit. To learn more visit moultriefeeders.com. Moultrie Feeder The Lumen Photocell Feeder Kit by Moultrie Feeders costs less than $50, but utilizes a dawn and dusk photocell timer that throws feed two times a day. The photocell detects changing sunlight to feed just after sunrise and just before sunset, saving users the trouble of adjusting feed times as days grow shorter summer to fall, or following Daylight Savings Time--feed times automatically adjust based on light levels. Äll users are reɴuired to do is set switches to a preferred feed duration between 5 and 20 seconds. The system is compatible with all Quick-Lock hoppers (adapter included). To learn more visit moultriefeeders.com. Code Blue PST! Pure-S-Trous Aerosol Spray scents by Code Blue is now available in 3.2-ounce Whitetail Doe Estrous. This is the perfect fall scent for attracting rutting bucks. The aerosol delivery system makes it easier to apply in short bursts to foliage around stands for direct attraction or while accessing stands to create a scent trail to lure in cruising bucks. This scent product allows nomess application and is best suited to mid- to late deer seasons. To learn more visit codebluescents.com. Knight & Hale Knight & Hale’s Run-NGun 200 hunting vest is covered in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camouflage and weighs just 1.5 pounds, making it ideal for warm seasons. It features a 10-point adjustment system in the shoulder, chest, belly and lumbar areas to provide a custom fit for men, women or youth hunters. The close-fitting midsection and open arm design allows complete range of motion, and the cinching seat system holds the removable six-layer cushioned seat against the rear for easy, hands-free sitting. It can also be held tight against the back while hiking. It holds four zippered pouches, five pockets, MOLLE loops for add-on pouches, a 198-cubic-inch, bladder compatible pack and a decoy sling to keep decoy(s) secure. To learn more visit knightandhale.com. SWAT Broadheads The XMAG STX Crossbow Magnum mechanical broadhead from SWAT Broadheads is new for 2024. It includes four hardened stainless steel blades that provide 3.25 inches of total cutting edges to wreck vitals and put game down ɴuickly through ăĶÄT’s two-blade entry and four-blade exit. The tool steel faceted tip and 7075-T6 aluminum ferrule ensure reliability and bone-splitting performance. They are offered in 100- and 125-grain options, with guaranteed straightness that gives them an unlimited speed rating. To learn more visit swatbroadheads.com. Gateway Feathers ateway’s new Mako is a new twist on the ancient Japanese fletching shape known for invoking magical protection while destroying demons. This Mako evolved into a lower, more aerodynamic profile to reduce drag and noise, while also taking design cues from Yana Native American Yishi, Saxton Pope and Arthur Young. These left-wing feathers measure 3.125 inches long and are available in all Solid and Tre colors varieties, as well as custom Print˘ projects. The larger surface area provides the stabili˘ing effect of a larger feather, making them ideally suited to longbow and recurve shooting. To learn more visit gatewayfeathers.com. settings from up to 100 feet away, leaving the area scent free. While connected users can also view the battery status and determine how much feed remains and how long it might last—all while using a smartphone. The Bluetooth Timer can be purchased separately or comes preinstalled on Moultrie’s To learn more visit moultriefeeders.com. The Lumen Photocell Feeder Kit by Moultrie Feeders costs less than $50, but utilizes a dawn and dusk photocell timer that throws feed two times a day. The photocell detects changing sunlight to feed just after sunrise and just before sunset, saving users the trouble of adjusting feed times as days grow shorter summer to fall, or following Daylight Savings Time--feed times automatically adjust based on light levels. Äll users are reɴuired to do is set switches to a preferred feed duration between 5 and 20 seconds. Knight & Hale Knight & Hale’s Run-NGun 200 hunting vest is covered in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camouflage and weighs just 1.5 pounds, making it ideal for warm seasons. It features a 10-point adjustment system in the shoulder, chest, belly and lumbar areas to provide a custom fit for men, women or Code Blue PST! Pure-S-Trous Aerosol Spray scents by Code Blue is now available in 3.2-ounce Whitetail Doe Estrous. This is the perfect fall scent for attracting rutting bucks. The aerosol delivery system makes it easier to apply in short bursts to foliage around stands for direct attraction or while accessing stands to create a scent trail to lure in cruising bucks. This scent product allows nomess application and is best suited to mid- to late deer seasons. To learn more visit codebluescents.com. Knight & Hale Knight & Hale’s Run-NGun 200 hunting vest is covered in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camouflage and weighs just 1.5 pounds, making seasons. It features shoulder, chest, belly and lumbar areas to provide a custom fit for men, women or youth hunters. The close-fitting midsection and open arm design allows complete ateway’s new Mako is a new twist on the ancient Japanese fletching shape known for invoking magical protection while destroying from Yana Native American Yishi, Saxton Pope and Arthur Young. These left-wing feathers measure 3.125 inches long and are available in all Solid and Tre colors varieties, as well as custom Print˘ projects. The larger surface area provides the stabili˘ing effect of a larger feather, making them ideally suited to longbow To learn more visit from Yana Native American Yishi, Saxton Pope and Arthur Young. ATA BOOTH #1719 ATA BOOTH #1719 ATA BOOTH #1719 ATA BOOTH #1719 ATA BOOTH #2422
JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 85 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Cruzr Cruzr’s Single-Panel XC saddles feed the newest bowhunting craze with products that are strong, including a heavy-duty bridge and lineman loops that stay open and include high-viz inner lining to make them easier to see in poor light. They provide excellent back support, and are one of the most comfortable saddle designs around. Mil-Spec resin-coated webbing and tough synthetic stitching make them stout. They come with a 30-day perfect-fit guarantee and come with a 5-year warrantee. To learn more visit cruzrsaddles.com. October Mountain Products OMP’s SX Crossbow Case is the most compact crossbow case in the company’s lineup, designed to fit the smallest crossbows on the market. It is loaded with features, like a removable quiver storage pocket secured by durable hook and loop panels, two exterior mesh accessory pockets, four reenforced grab handles, high pile fleece interior, and rugged water-resistant exterior canvas fabric. It includes 30-by-14-by-10-inch dimensions to fit crossbows up to 14 inches wide. To learn more visit octobermountainprodBowJax BowJax offers one of the most effective wedge-fit limb silencers in the business, made from pliable rubber that is tough, long lasting and ultra effective at absorbing bow vibrations. They offer a limb silencer to fit any bow or crossbow model, including for those with ½-inch youth bows, 11/16-inch models such as the Bear Cruzer Lite and Elite Ritual, 15ʤ1ȴ-inch for models like the Bowtech Boss and Mathews Ĵertix, 1 1ʤƶ-inch for Horton Crossbows or Prime Black, and 1 ɗ-inch for newer Hoytsǁall models used as examples only. They are also offered a huge variety of colors. To learn more visit bowjax.com. Joey’s Bowstrings Joey’s new Omega Pro Series bowstrings resulted a year of R&D and are made from the highest quality materials and construction techniques. Omega Pro ăeries include only the finest fibers available, carefully selected for strength, stretch resistance and consistency. Strings are handmade by skilled craftsmen using state-of-the-art eɴuipment and feature a Ķifler ătring Ärmor coating process to protect from the elements and increase color life. Joey’s is confident Omega Pro Series strings will become the go-to choice for serious archers and bowhunters everywhere. To learn more visit joeysbowstrings.com. Rinehart Bowtree offers an impressive selection of ɴuality, welded steel target and bow stands and range accessories to offer more organi˘ed merchandi˘e displays and safer and more eǓcient ranges. Bowtree was brought onto the market a few months before 2020, but has not received the attention it deserves. These shop and range accessories are made in Wisconsin and are better than any other products in their category. They are designed to work, not designed to hit a price point. If you have been looking for a more eǓcient and aesthetically pleasing way to display bows, or better organize your indoor range, Bowtree products deserve a look. To learn more visit rinehart3d.com. Deception Scents Deception Scents’ new scent elimination product includes chemistry that eradicates more than 99.99 percent of pathogens, which in turn eliminates the source of odors. <eception ăcents was born out of the COĴ< pandemic. <eception performed rigorous field tests, including the use of highly-trained cadaver dogs. Laboratory tests ensured the scent eliminator is safe for hunter and hunting eɴuipment. Look for it in a 32-ounce field spray, 25-gram fast gas canister, body wash, scent locker and laundry wash. To learn more visit deceptionoutdoorgroup.com. October Mountain Products OMP’s SX Crossbow Case is the most compact crossbow case in the company’s lineup, designed to fit the smallest crossbows on the market. It is loaded with features, like a removable quiver storage pocket secured by durable hook and loop panels, two exterior mesh accessory pockets, four reenforced grab handles, high pile fleece interior, and rug ged water-resistant exterior canvas fabric. It includes 30-by-14-by-10-inch dimensions to fit crossbows up to 14 inches wide. learn more visit octobermountainprod Deception Scents’ new scent elimination product includes chemistry that eradicates more than 99.99 percent of pathogens, which in turn eliminates the source of odors. <eception ăcents was born out of the COĴ< pandemic. <eception performed rigorous field tests, including the use of highly-trained cadaver dogs. Laboratory tests ensured the scent eliminator is safe for ATA BOOTH #1605 ATA BOOTH #1034 ATA BOOTH #2019 ATA BOOTH #331 ATA BOOTH #1939
86 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS White Water Archery Ķhite Ķater Ärchery offers one of the widest variety of vinyl arrow wraps in the business, and styles sure to please any customer. Options include 31 Änimal Print, 3ƶ Änimals and Tracks, 15 Blood Trail, Camouflage, 14 Carbon hiber, eight Clear, 11ƶ Cool Themes, six Country ū Ķestern, ȴƶ hades, 15 haith, 4ȴ hlags, 31 hlames, 50 hluorescent Âeon, 54 eometric, 31 Huntress, 12 con, 10 Looks Like ăocks, 4ƶ Metallic, 31 Reflective, 3ƶ ăkulls ū Reaper, 2ƶ ăolid Color and ȳ4 Traditional wraps. To learn more visit whitewaterarchery.com. StealthRig ătealthRig can help your customers become more successful bowhunters by safely managing any bowǁ keeping it out of the way but readily available when wanted. The ătealthRig uses a powerful magnet system that allows bowhunters to carry their bow comfortably on their back, but access it nearly instantly when needed. The ătealthRig allows customers to hunt longer because of how comfortable a bow is to carry. The system keeps bows secure and balanced on the hunt, even allowing safely climbing into trees. The ătealthRig can also be used to store a bow on a truck seat. To learn more visit stealthrigllc.com. Phantom Bowstrings Phantom Bowstrings craft bowstrings from BCł 452x and Bloodline hiber Ĵecȳȳ string materials to ensure customers receive the best strings possible. Phantom Bowstrings are assembled with several secret proprietary techniɴues to minimi˘e creep and increase longevity. ăerving is applied using wands, which ensures a consistent application of pressure on the serving during instillation and even finishing. ăerving end-loops downward produces a cleaner look and eliminates the finishing knot and lumps inside the cam tracks. P2 ăeries ɤPhantom Performance ăeriesɦ is the company’s latest offering. To learn more visit phantombowstrings.com. Bowdacious Bowrest The Bowdacious Bowrest Carbon is the company’s flagship model and was designed for those who take hunting very seriously.ˎThe strength, lightness, and durability are all enhancedˎby carbon fiber.ˎThis model comes in two finishesƕ classic Carbon hiberˎand theˎătealthOut host Edition. The Bowrest supports the entire bow while at full draw, greatly increasing accuracy and the amount of time the shooter can remain at full draw. Most users are able to immediately extend their maximum effective range. t also helps to eliminate fatigue on the range. To learn more visit bowdaciousbowrest.com. Victory Archery The ĴhT target arrow from Ĵictory Ärchery is an ultra-tough 245-inch arrow constructed from 100 percent carbon fiber that provides extremely uniform concentricity, in addition to Ĵictory’s spine alignment technology for consistent accuracy. They are offered in Elite, amer and ăport options with ɯʤ- .001-, .003- and .00ȴ-inch straightness tolerances, just like other Ĵictory arrow options. Look for them in .350 ɤƶ.7 gpiɦ, .400 ɤƶ.2 gpiɦ, .500 ɤȴ.ȳ gpiɦ and .ȴ00 ɤȴ.ȴ gpiɦ spine options. Each do˘en is weight matched and hand fletched, and are treated to Ĵictory’s ce Âano Ceramic Coating for effortless extraction from high-density foam targets. Pin bushings and pin nocks are supplied. To learn more visit victoryarchery.com. Bowdacious Bowrest The Bowdacious Bowrest Carbon is the company’s flagship model and was designed for those who take hunting very seriously.ˎThe strength, lightness, and durability are all enhancedˎby carbon fiber.ˎThis model comes in two finishesƕ classic Carbon hiberˎand theˎătealthOut host Edition. The Bowrest supports the entire bow while at full draw, greatly increasing accuracy and the amount of time the shooter can remain at full draw. Most users are able to immediately extend their maximum effective range. t also helps to eliminate fatigue on the range. visit bowdaciousbowrest.com. White Water Archery Ķhite Ķater Ärchery offers one of the widest variety of vinyl arrow wraps in the business, and styles sure to please any customer. Options include 31 Änimal Print, 3ƶ Änimals and Tracks, 15 Blood Trail, Camouflage, 14 Carbon hiber, eight Clear, 11ƶ Cool Themes, six Country ū Ķestern, ȴƶ hades, 15 haith, 4ȴ hlags, 31 hlames, 50 hluorescent Âeon, 54 eometric, 31 Huntress, 12 con, 10 Looks Like ăocks, 4ƶ Metallic, 31 Reflective, 3ƶ ăkulls ū Reaper, 2ƶ ăolid Color and ȳ4 Traditional wraps. To whitewaterarchery.com. keeping it out of the way but readily available when wanted. The ătealthRig uses a powerful magnet sys tem that allows bowhunters to carry their bow com fortably on their back, but access it nearly instantly when needed. The ătealthRig allows customers to hunt longer because of how comfortable a bow is to carry. The system keeps bows secure and balanced on the hunt, even allowing safely climbing into trees. The ătealthRig can also be used to store a bow on a truck seat. learn more visit stealthrigllc.com. Bowstrings Phantom Bowstrings craft bowstrings from BCł 452x and Bloodline hiber Ĵecȳȳ string materials to ensure customers receive the best strings possible. Phantom Bowstrings are assembled with several secret proprietary techniɴues to minimi˘e creep and increase longevity. ăerving is applied using wands, which ensures a consistent application of pressure on the serving during instillation and even finishing. ăerving end-loops downward produces a cleaner look and eliminates the finishing Power-Stop Archery Targets The new 24-inch Range Target from Power-ătop is a highdensity layered polyethylene foam target tailored backyards and personal ranges. t includes 25 printed aiming spots, which can be safely shot with field points or broadheads. The large si˘e and six shootable sides provide a generous target face for more confident shooting at longer ranges and to extend target life. The target lightweight for easy setup, and is also compatible with crossbows shooting up to 350 fps. The 24-inch Range Target is made in the ĘăÄ and includes Power-ătop’s commitment to producing ɴuality archery targets. To learn more visit americanexcelsior.com. 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JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS 87 SKB Cases ă°B’s iăeries ăhaped Bow Case is the company’s first injection molded shaped bow caseǁmaking it more affordable and lighter, at just 1ƶ pounds. <espite this construction it provides the same rugged protection expected from other ă°B cases. nterior dimension are 17 inches wide and 41 inches long, and four interior anchoring straps are included. Ä floor recess provides storage for a do˘en arrows without rubbing on bowstrings or bow finish. The lid holds two straps to hold a fully loaded detachable bow ɴuiver securely, and two elastic-topped net storage pouches are made to hold molded accessory boxes ɤsold separately, item 3i-0702-1ɦ or other gear. Look for them in Black, O< reen, <esert Tan, or dealer-only Coyote Brown Pro Series. To learn more visit skbcases.com. Elite Archery Elite’s 33-inch Ethos provides arrow speeds up to 340 fps while providing a forgiving ȴ.75-inch brace height. Elite’s ă.E.T. Technology is included. The eǓcient ăP Cam with 3rd generation Ĵ3 Performance mods allows ɗ-inch draw length adjustments between 25.5 and 31 inches, and variable let-off between 70 to ȳ0 percent. Limb stance is now wider for greater stability and the dual-caged riser further refined for increased steadiness, faster target acɴuisition and more confident aiming. <elta ĴRT and Ĵibeŀ ū Ĵibration Reduction Technology ɤĴRTɦ dampeners ɴuiet the shot, and the Precision rip offers repeatable hand placement. To learn more visit elitearchery.com. T.R.U. Ball T.R.Ę. Ball took their top-selling products and gave them a tactical touch with the new-for-2024 Tactical Bowhunting ăeries. These releases include an olive green anodi˘ing on all aluminum parts and black jaws and triggers, and all the stainless steel screws and fasteners received a stealthy black nitride finish. ncluded in this initial release is the Tactical Bandit, Tactical ătinger ŀT and Tactical Outlaw ŀT models. To learn more visit truball.com. Brownell Archery Create better bowstrings and cables with Brownell’s latest innovationsƕ B50 Bowstring and ȿ4 Twisted ăerving Material. B50 Bowstring sets the standard for traditional bows. t is abrasion-resistant, durable, and guarantees consistent performance. One hundred percent polyester makes it smooth and easy to use. Brownell’s ȿ4 Twisted ăerving Material adds the finishing touch, a high-ɴuality .021-inch nylon product popular for traditional bowstring end servings. t’s also ideal for serving in peeps and nocking points. Both are offered in a wide variety of colors. To learn more visit brownellarchery.com. Bad Dawg Accessories The roundHog Max from Bad <awg Äccessories makes preparing food plots an actual one-man job. The roundHog Max plow weighs just 43 pounds and comes fully assembled. This implement includes an easy-to-use ɼtransport modeɾ that allows the roundHog Max to be towed into the most remote food plot that can also be accessed with an ÄTĴʤĘTĴ. The roundHog Max can plow from 3 to 7 mph and can even plow in reverse. t’s half as wide as a normal plow but packs just as much punch. t can be used not only for food plots,ˎbut is a great tool for creating firebreaks, especially in states reɴuiring land owners to have firebreaks around their property. The roundHog Max can also be used for duck hunting, landscaping and weed control. t reɴuires a well braced 2-inch receiver hitch. To learn more visit baddawgaccessories.com. Elite Archery a forgiving ȴ.75-inch brace height. Elite’s ă.E.T. Technology is included. The eǓcient ăP Cam with 3rd generation Ĵ3 Performance mods allows ɗ-inch draw length adjustments between 25.5 and 31 inches, and variable let-off between 70 to ȳ0 percent. Limb stance is now wider for greater stability and the dual-caged riser further refined for increased steadiness, faster target acɴuisition and more confident aiming. <elta ĴRT and Ĵibeŀ ū Ĵibration Reduction Technology ɤĴRTɦ dampeners ɴuiet the shot, and the Precision rip offers repeatable hand placement. To learn more visit elitearchery.com. string sets the standard for traditional bows. t is abrasion-resistant, ATA BOOTH #929 Helix Broadheads The hJ4 has become Helix Broadheads most popular new broadhead, taking the standard single bevel design blade that Helix is renowned for and adding two smaller bleeder blades that insert directly into the ferrule. This provides an additional cross-cut for improved blood trails. This provides a sum total of 2 1 ʤ1ȴ inches of cutting edges on the 100- and 175-grain heads, 2 1 ʤƶ inches for the 125- and 200-grain, and 2 ɗ inches for the 150- and 225-grain. Helix customers have been reɴuesting a four-blade option for some time, so following nearly a year of research and development the team at Helix Broadheads created this deadly offering for bowhunters looking for wider blood trails. To learn more visit helixbroadheads.com. ATA BOOTH #225 ATA BOOTH #3215 ATA BOOTH #543 ATA BOOTH #1119
88 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Q2i Archery Q2i has a vane so new it was yet to be named at press time. Ķhat we can tell you is that it is stiffer, tougher, thinner and lighter than past vanes from the company. The stiffer composition improves arrow steerage, and the lighter weight improved h.O.C. while also flattening trajectory. They allow no prep, no primer fletching, each including <uo-Poly black base technology for easy and remarkably durable adhesion. They will be initially offered in Raptŀ, husion ŀ 2.5, and husion ŀăL 1.75 patterns and all of ó2i’s popular colors. To learn more visit q2iarchery.com. BIGshot Targets Bshot’s Personal Pro Ĵideo Ķall is the most affordable interactive video shooting system made, a perfect addition for driving traǓc in smaller bow shops, private clubs, or for home use. <ownload video sets from ĴideoTargets. com or create your own games and video from trail camera imagesʤvideo. The base system can be set up anywhere in minutes and includes target sensors for true interactivity via Live Hunt ăoftware and Ĵideo Processor. Range wall cubes can be rearranged to shift wear points around. The 12-cube base wall measures 55-by-70 inches, but additional cubes can be installed. To learn more visit bigshottargets.com. Buck Rub Gear The Magne’ <rop Raven Claw arrow rest from Buck Rub ear doesn’t look like other drop-away rests, but is designed and manufactured to provide easy setup and tuning and super-clean arrow flight. This is a rest built by bowhunters for bowhunters. The Magne Drop Raven Claw has specially designed arrow-capture claws that hold the shaft in place when the bow is at rest, but during the draw cycle the ingenious spring-loaded design releases the arrow, the launcher than falling away following release to ensure clean arrow flight. Äfter the bowstring cut-away integrated magnets ensure the rest functions flawlessly and reliably, without the possibility of worn springs. t can be set up for right- or left-handed shooters. To learn more visit buckrubarchery.com Rungu Dualie Rungu <ualie <ouble-Ķheel e-bikes provide ÄTĴ-like ɼo Änywhereɾ performance that outclasses any comparable e-bike on the market today. Rungu’s patented double-front-wheel design is field proven, conɴuering famous trails like the Rubicon Trail, Poison ăpider, Hells Revenge, Colorado’s famous Älpine Loop and the Mojave Road in ăouthern California. Ĵoted ɼTexas Off-Road E-ÄTĴ of 2022,ɾ Rungu Dualie Double Wheel Design virtually eliminates washouts and over-the-bar wipeouts common to fat-tire e-bikes. Rungu <ualie models ship throughout the Ęnited ătates and around the world. hor purchase and dealer inɴuiries, contact salesźriderungu.com. To watch videos of how Rungu performs off-road, visit the łouTube channelʒ www.youtube.comʤcʤrungu. hor other ɴuestions email infoźriderungu.com. Rungu <ualie e-bikes are made in the ĘăÄ from imported parts. To learn more visit rungudualie.com. Altra Arrows Ältra Ärrows offer Âo ăpine Technology through high-modulus carbon fiber and the latest manufacturing processes, making nock orientation a nonfactor. hour Centrum series arrows are offeredǁ1ȴȴ, 24ȴ, 23, and 27ǁin Limited ɤɯʤ- .003-inch straightness specsɦ or Premier ɤɯʤ- .001-inch specsɦ. These numbers corelate to .1ȴȴ- and .24ȴ-inch internal specs, and 23 and 27 line-cutting diameters. Äll are weight matched to ɯʤ- 1 grain per do˘en. Centrum 1ȴȴ hold machined Ä.R.C.O.ă. ɤÄltra Reinforced Concentric Outsert ăystemɦ insertʤoutserts, the Centrum 24ȴ standard inserts, and the fat shafts a selection of Ältra target points and weight systems. The 1ȴȴ and 24ȴ arrows are offered in six packs fletched with one grey and two white ó2i RÄPT-ŀ vanes and with all components. To learn more visit altraarrows.com. Rungu <ualie <ouble-Ķheel e-bikes provide ÄTĴ-like ɼo Änywhereɾ performance that outclasses any comparable e-bike on the market today. Rungu’s patented double-front-wheel design is field proven, conɴuering famous trails like the Rubicon Trail, Poison ăpider, Hells Revenge, Colorado’s famous Älpine Loop and the Mojave Road in ăouthern California. Ĵoted ɼTexas Off-Road E-ÄTĴ of 2022,ɾ Rungu Dualie Double Wheel Design virtually eliminates washouts and over-the-bar wipeouts common to fat-tire e-bikes. Rungu <ualie models ship throughout the Ęnited ătates and around the world. hor purchase and dealer inɴuiries, contact salesźriderungu.com. To watch videos of how Rungu performs The Magne’ <rop Raven Claw arrow rest from Buck Rub ear doesn’t look like other drop-away rests, but is designed and manufactured to provide easy setup and tuning and super-clean the arrow, the launcher than falling away following release to ensure clean arrow flight. Äfter the bowstring cut-away integrated magnets ensure the rest functions flawlessly and reliably, without the possibility of worn springs. t can be set up for right- or left-handed Bshot’s Personal Pro Ĵideo Ķall is the most affordable interactive video shooting system made, a perfect addi tion for driving traǓc in smaller bow shops, private clubs, or for home use. <ownload video sets from ĴideoTargets. com or create your own games and video from trail camera imagesʤvideo. The base minutes and includes target sensors for true interactivity via Live Hunt ăoftware and Ĵideo Processor. Range wall cubes can be rearranged to shift wear points around. The 12-cube base wall measures 55-by-70 inches, but additional cubes Western Recreation Ķestern Recreation’s Ĵelociraptor Chronograph is a full-featured unit including a price the average archer can afford. t includes an aluminum alloy body, stainless steel material and support rod and industrial-grade core components. t provides stable performance and a large effective induction area. Operation is simple and a large LC< screen provides arrow speed in meters per second ɤmpsɦ, feet per second ɤfps from 5 to ȴ,500 fpsɦ or Joules readings. t includes the chronograph, tripod and light kit. To learn more visit wri-biz.net. ATA BOOTH #605 ATA BOOTH #2023 ATA BOOTH #729 ATA BOOTH #2439 ATA BOOTH #1339
JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 89 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS Bowhilt Bowhilt® Heated Bow Grips takes the chill out of cold winter bowhunting. The U.S.-made Bowhilt heated bow grip was designed with attention to detail and a passion the bowhunting experience. Bowhilt heated bow grips include a durable, soft-touch heated material that ensures hands remain cozy in the coldest conditions. Each grip is meticulously cast to provide a smooth, heated body allowing the bow hand to effortlessly slip into a repeatable position. The Bowhilt is offered in three modelsƕ Original, Ęniversal and Cross Bow heated grips, with custom fitted heated grips on the way soon. To learn more visit bowhilt.com. Insights Hunting nsights’ ăaddle ătalker backpack is ideal for saddle hunters, offering a compact and organized carrying solution. Designed to accommodate saddle hunting platforms and climbing sticks, this lightweight pack ensures hassle-free gear transportation. Its quick and quiet access design allows swift gear retrieval and its comfortable molded shoulder straps provide all-day carrying comfort. A MOLLE system allows attaching additional accessories and the pack is made with Insights’ proprietary color adaptive fabric to blend in any environment. To learn more visit insightshunting.com. Western Recreation Western Recreation’s Velociraptor Chronograph is a fullfeatured unit including a price the average archer can afford. It includes an aluminum alloy body, stainless steel material and support rod and industrial-grade core components. It provides stable performance and a large effective induction area. Operation is simple and a large LCD screen provides arrow speed in meters per second (mps), feet per second (fps from 5 to 6,500 fps) or Joules readings. It includes the chronograph, tripod and light kit. To learn more visit wri-biz.net. Bone Collector The Bone Collector BC3 runt Call was designed to produce a consistent, deep gutturalˎgrunt call that imitates a mature buck, fawn and doe bleats, all in a single call. The call includes a switchˎthat when pressed forward allows the call to imitate aˎfawn, while pushing the switch backwards produces doe vocali˘ations. The BC3 wasˎdesigned to automatically returnˎto the center grunt call positionˎto help callers avoid confusion as to which vocalization they are producing. The three-in-one call includes a great volume range and is ergonomic and compact U.S.-made call. To learn more visit bonecollector.com. Annihilator Broadheads Hypo 2 Blade Series broadheads from Annihilator include 1- and 1 1/16-inch cutting diameters that usually produce 1.5- to 2-inch wound channels. They are made from 4140ˎsteel and are offered in 100-, 125- and 200-grain options. They offer unmatched lethality and whisper ɴuiet flight in a never before imagined fix 2-blade broadhead. Ännihilator’s patented technology removes virtually all friction along the arrow shaft, introducing a total of six single bevel cutting blades, all of which extend radially out of the Annihilator’s scooped back wedged foundation with the industry’s first true Crosscut Technology. To learn more visit annihilatorbroadheads.com. Hypo 2 Blade Series broadheads from Annihilator include 1- and 1 1/16-inch cutting diameters that usually produce 1.5- to 2-inch wound channels. They are made from 4140ˎsteel and are offered in 100-, 125- and 200-grain options. They offer unmatched lethality and whisper ɴuiet flight in a never before imagined fix 2-blade broadhead. Ännihilator’s patented technology removes virtually all friction along the arrow shaft, introducing a total of six single bevel cutting blades, all of which extend radially out of the Annihilator’s scooped back wedged foundation with the industry’s first true Crosscut Technology. To learn more visit an nihilatorbroadheads.com. - nsights’ ăaddle ătalker backpack is ideal for saddle hunters, offering a compact and organized carrying solution. Designed to accommodate saddle hunting platforms and climbing sticks, this lightweight pack ensures hassle-free gear transportation. Its quick and quiet access design allows swift gear retrieval and its comfortable molded shoulder straps provide all-day carrying comfort. A MOLLE system allows attaching additional accessories and the pack is made with Insights’ proprietary color nsights’ ăaddle ătalker backpack is ideal for saddle hunters, offering a The Bone Collector BC3 runt Call was designed to produce a consistent, deep gutturalˎgrunt call that imitates a mature buck, fawn and doe bleats, all in a single call. The call includes a switchˎthat when pressed forward allows the call to imitate aˎfawn, while pushing the switch backwards produces doe vocali˘ations. The BC3 wasˎdesigned to automatically returnˎto the center grunt call positionˎto help callers avoid confusion as to which vocalization they are producing. The three-in-one call includes a great volume range and is ergonomic nsights’ ăaddle ătalker backpack is ideal for saddle hunters, offering a ATA BOOTH #2239 ATA BOOTH #3414 ATA BOOTH #729 ATA BOOTH #2031 ATA BOOTH #2035 Cooper Hunting Cooper Hunting’s 48-inch wide and 96-inch tall Bow Master+ Tree Stand Blind is designed to work in conjunction with any climber, lock-on, single or double ladder stand, or can be used as a ground blind, offering protection from the elements and concealment while antler rattling or drawing a bow. t offers an affordable option for creating a shooting house experience, and allows standing while shooting a bow. The revised Double Hexagon Rod System ensures the blind will stand up to high winds. The newest version comes with a TM100 Tree Mount/blind receiver and a zippered roof. All Velcro was replaced by quiet zippers. The stand blind is easy to set up and sturdy enough to leave out all season, and the Mossy Oak pattern will not fade with time. To learn more visit cooperhunting.com.
90 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 2024 FEATURED PRODUCTS & SERVICES Quality Archery Designs The 2024 Quality Archery Designs UltraRest Integrate MX2 is being called the MX Series on steroids. It includes a beefed-up launcher complete with built-in red silencing pads to ensure quiet draw cycles and shooting—meaning no more adhesive-backed felt to fight with or replace. Adjustments are made through oversized anchor bolts and micro-adjust knobs that allow more precise tuning than ever before. White laser-etched hash marks allow faster tuning and onthe-money adjustments. The Integrate MX2 is sleeker, stronger and includes faster reaction time to the shot. To learn more visit qadinc.com. Pro-Tracker Archery Friction Grip Inserts from Pro-Tracker Archery offer a groundbreaking leap in arrow performance. These precision 7075 aluminum inserts feature built-in O-rings to ensure a perfect fit for both broadheads and field points, and prevent tips from loosening in flight or while pulling from targets. Friction Grip Inserts are easily glued into arrows without additional tools. They also allow fine-tuning arrow weight for optimal performance. Friction Grip Inserts deliver proven performance, ensuring arrow integrity and enhancing overall shooting precision. To learn more visit pro-tracker.com. RT Outdoors RT Outdoors offers insurance for the outdoor world. They promise exceptional customer service from every one of their agents, allowing archery dealers, shop owners and manufacturers the ability to upgrade to a team that understands the archery industry. This ensures your business is correctly covered, as well as remaining a top priority. Switch to a company that wants to know you and your business and values both. Call Jame Blankenbeckler at (765) 376-5692. To learn more visit rtoutdoors.com. LinkEdge LinkEdge point-of-sale, inventory and time-clock programs provide an uncluttered interface that is easy to understand and easy. There are no complicated training manuals—just log in and get started and most users will become comfortable with the system within an hour. LinkEdge is affordable, running $100 per month, per location, with an annual commitment. This price hasn’t changed in 11 years. LinkEdge works in nearly any retail environment, and custom features for archery shops are available. LinkEdge can handle point-ofsale duties, including scanning barcodes, activating and redeeming gift cards, processing credit cards and printing sales receipts. It can also help with inventory, time clocks, bookkeeping, memberships, e-commerce and more. To learn more visit leumtech.com. Vapor Trail Scents Vapor Trail Scents’ 33 Point Buck is the company’s most popular and hottest selling scent product. Vapor Trail Scents’ 33 Point Buck is the centerpiece of the company’s scent-control system, a combination of a powerful scent eliminator and whitetail deer attractant made from 100 percent natural ingredients. 33 Point Buck is sold in a 32-ounce container, and is best deployed using the company’s Vapor Maker or Mini Vapor Maker systems. Company founder Rex Holmes, Jr. formulated 33 Point Buck from five plants gathered in the woods near his Mississippi home, so the product will not put deer on edge or cause them to become suspicious. The formula is also used in the company’s shampoo and body wash, which can also be purchased in a 4-ounce bottle. To learn more visit vaportrailscents.com. a combination of a power ful scent eliminator ATA BOOTH #2936 ATA BOOTH #115 ATA BOOTH #940 ATA BOOTH #422 ATA BOOTH #2123 Summit Treestands The Dual Threat Pro SD by Summit Treestands is a 22-pound climbing stand offering 350-pound weight rating. The design offers a 24-by-37.5-inch seat frame, and generous 20-by-36-inch platform. The Dual Threat PRO SD climber includes an adjustable shooting bar that allows rifle or crossbow hunters to steady their aim, or it can be flipped back for bowhunting. This stand includes Summit’s FasTrack Accessory System and is available in Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage. To learn more visit summittreestands.com. Mossy Oak Bottomland camou ATA BOOTH #1719
The split limbs of the Vital X 430 hold radiated limb silencers. Overall, this crossbow is remarkably quiet to shoot. The Killer Instinct Vital X 430 Elite includes a silent bolt-retainment brush that does not produce the noise blade retainers do. 92 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 MARKET TRENDS CROSSBOW REPORT Killer Instinct's Vital X 430 Elite is a quiet crossbow, some of the credit for that due to the dual string stops. The adjustable AR-style stock of the Vital X 430 Elite allows creating comfortable length-of-pull for small or large shooters. For 2024 that sort of affordable performance comes in the Killer Instinct Vital X 430 Elite. This refined model builds on Killer Instinct’s well-received Vital X, while providing a 25 fps boost in bolt speed. The Vital X 430 Elite gets that speed from a patented, fully synchronized X Cam system, an efficient reverse-draw design that requires less draw effort, includes a 50 percent letoff of its 195-pound draw weight, and a 15-inch power stroke. The X Cam can also be credited with this crossbow’s remarkable vibration-free and silent shooting characteristics. An extralarge, rubberized foot stirrup also contributes to this crossbow’s trouble-free cocking, a design that allows stepping through even while wearing heavily insulated boots. Like last year’s Vital X model, the Vital X 430 includes a narrow and easy-handling 6.75-inch axle-to-axle span when cocked (10.375 inches at rest), which also gives it great balance while taking aim and shooting. The Vital X 430 Elite includes a smoothpulling 3.5-pound trigger to accentuate accuracy. A bolt retaining brush is incorporated to keep bolts safely in place, while remaining quiet throughout the shot—no metal tuning-fork hums emanate from this system. An anti-dry-fire mechanism is included, and the safety automatically engages when the crossbow is cocked, representing two vital safety details. Further shot silence comes from 1 ½-inch long, heavily radiated limb silencers, radiated dual rubber-bumper string stops, a rubber overmolded stirrup and parallel split limbs held in precision limb pockets cast as an overall part of the aluminum riser. The Vital X 430 Elite weighs just 7.8 pounds iller Instinct Crossbows has gained a well-deserved reputation for producing high-performance crossbows that also include reasonable price tags. This gives blue collar crossbow enthusiasts with kids in school, a car payment and mortgage the opportunity to enjoy top-notch crossbow performance in the field, including the ability to extend their maximum effective range 10 or 15 yards to help tip the odds of success in their favor. K BY PATRICK MEITIN sans scope and quiver, making it easy to pack into the woods. Ergonomics are enhanced by a click-stop adjustable, AR-style stock, interchangeable AR-style pistol grip, and forward bridge grip with finger grooves. This five-position adjustable stock feature allows creating length of pulls between a measured 13⅛ to 15¾ inches, making it compatible with everyone from youth and petite women shooters to lanky basketball players. The forward grip and vented polymer finger guards ensure fingers remain safely out of the flight Killer Instinct Vital X 430 Elite
JANUARY 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 93 covers standard, non-wearing parts (such as strings) for the life of the of the crossbow to the original registered owner. The provided rope cocker allowed the advertised pleasant cocking cycle. The Vital X 430 Elite was truly fun to shoot, largely free of the loud crack and aggressive jolt many high-energy crossbows in this performance class produce. It also proved accurate enough at 20 yards following sight-in that I hesitated to use the same aiming spot for more than a single shot for fear of damaging bolt ends. I’ve certainly shot faster crossbows— not that 430 fps is anything to get snooty about!—but for the extra 25 to 50 fps you might get from shooting one of those faster models you will have to pay $50 to $60 more for every single foot per second gained. For the average crossbow hunter—one pursuing whitetails or wild hogs or black bears at woods ranges and not bent on sending bolts to 100 yards—this is all the crossbow this hunter could ever need and more. IA path of the shooting rail and cables and bowstring. An integrated lower Picatinny rail allows moving the forward grip forward or back to find a preferred balance point for ultimate shooting comfort. This Pic rail also includes enough room to accept the off-set detachable quiver mounting block that can be set up for left- or right-hand shooting. The Vital X 430 Elite arrived with a handy carry case, including extra gear pockets, plus backpack straps for easy toting. The Killer Instinct Vital X 430 Elite includes an AR-style pistol grip and adjustable forward grip. WebXtra ■ Take a closer look at the Killer Instinct Vital X 430 Elite in action at insidearchery.com. Crossbow Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Length 34½ to 37¼ inches (adjustable, incl. stirrup) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Width 10.375 inches at rest, 6.75 inches cocked –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Power stroke 15 inches –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Draw Weight 195 pounds –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mass Weight 7.8 pounds –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Finish Matte Black –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MSRP $645.99 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The lower holding the trigger guard, pistol grip mounting base and stockmounting mechanism is molded from lightweight but ultra-tough polymer, while the barrel and flight deck are CNC machined from high-grade aluminum. Sling studs are provided forward and underneath the barrel and at the heel of the minimalist buttstock. The Killer Instinct Vital X 430 Elite ships as a complete, ready-to-shoot package. The Elite in its name comes from the upgraded Lumix Speed Ring 1.5-5x32mm IR-E scope with speedcalibrated reticle, mounted in sturdy 30mm four-hole rings and clamped to the top Picatinny rail. Other package items include a quick-detach quiver, three premium 20-inch Hypr bolts weighing 390 grains and supplied with field tips, a rope cocker, rail lube and everything needed to start shooting without any required assembly. The test crossbow arrived in a nifty Killer Instinct padded case/backpack. The case includes pockets to store bolts and spare gear, provides several carry loops, and includes handy padded backpack straps that make it easy to tote to a stand or blind, or use while traveling. The Vital X 430 Elite is also compatible with Killer Instinct’s optional quick-deploy Compact DSC Narrow Sled Crank for those without the upper body strength to employ the included rope cocker. Killer Instinct backs the Vital X 430 Elite with an industry leading limited Lifetime Warranty and Customer Support that Bolt and Flight Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Test Bolt 20-inch Hypr Bolts –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bolt Weight 390 grains –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kinetic Energy 152 foot pounds –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bolt Speed 430 fps –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (810) 626-3026 OR VISIT KILLERINSTINCTCROSSBOWS.COM
94 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 MARKET TRENDS GEAR REPORT T BY PATRICK MEITIN HHA SPORTS Tetra RYZ X3 Mover Sight WebXtra ■ For a closer look at this product and many others, check them out at insidearchery.com. proved ideal for 3-D tournaments, offering a level of precision never experienced before, I just wasn’t calm enough when presented with an unexpected shot at game to remember to move the single pin to the correct position. I gave them up as a result. My more recent interest in mover sights came when HHA released models holding multiple pins, providing more versatility and yardage latitude. In three-pin models, for instance, the shooter can react instantly to common 20-, 30-, and 40-yard shots, but then also dial for much longer distances through the mover system. The ability to react to sudden shot opportunities solves past problems of missing opportunities due to a single pin being adjusted to the wrong yardage, while the ability to dial precisely for longer shots introduces versatility. HHA has proven a powerhouse in this sight class. HHA’s Tetra Series sights have become the company’s flagship models in the past several years, that lineup expanding each season with ever more hunter-friendly features and refined functionality. For 2024 this is the Tetra RYZ X3 three-pin mover. Like other HHA Tetra sights it includes rugged milled-aluminum construction he slider bow sight revolution began with single-pin designs that moved on “hinged” linkage along a sweeping rear radius. They were intended for precision 3-D target shooting, though many bowhunters adopted them due to the precision and long-range capabilities provided. This was the first time shooters were able to dial precise “tweener” ranges, say 53 yards on the dot, while also allowing point-on aiming at ranges beyond 100 yards. Like many bowhunters of the time I was intrigued and auditioned several models, including one by HHA Sports. What I discovered is that while they all around for in-field dependability and accuracy-boosting precision. The sight holds a fully-adjustable indicator/yardage pointer for each pin, which are designed to be ultra-fine to provide pin-point precision. This allows quick setup for spot-on shooting to ranges as distant as 100 to 120 yards, depending on bow/arrow speed. The Tetra RYZ X3 is equipped with a smaller 1 ⅝-inch scope, which holds a bright bubble level and neon green peep alignment ring for faster shot setup and target acquisition under pressure. The design provides 2nd and 3rd axis adjustments to ensure centered shots on steep uphill and downhill shots, and a square sight picture at full draw. Those 2nd axis adjustments are made through HHA’s Infinite Adjust Plate, which also allows independent elevation adjustments. Micro and macro two-stage windage adjustments are also easily conducted. Pin movement is controlled through a side wheel, including a cut-brass “rackand-pinion” gearing system providing 2.1 inches of vertical travel. Yardage adjustments are silky smooth and free of backlash, meaning when a shooter changes wheel direction or makes a quick adjustment, that adjustment stays put, ensuring precise shot placement. The new Tetra RYZ X3 sight is available in standard side-mount, Mathews Bridge-Lock or Picatinny-mount. Learn more by visiting hhasports.com. IA
96 INSIDE ARCHERY JANUARY 2024 Archery Manufacturers & Industry Services Once again, Inside Archery is pleased to bring you the current 2024 contact information for manufacturers and service providers in the archery industry. Bolded companies are leaders in the archery industry who have chosen to advertise with Inside Archery in this issue. Your continued patronage of these fine companies ensures that you remain on the cutting edge of archery products and technologies. Items in RED indicate Booth numbers for showgoers at the 2024 Archery Trade Show. .30-06 OUTDOORS, LLC • Booth: 3615 Phone: 614-409-9300 Website: www.30-06outdoors.com 365 ARCHERY, LLC • Booth: 531, 431 Phone: 320-241-9932 Website: www.365archery.com 3RIVERS ARCHERY Phone: 260-587-9501 Website: www.3RiversArchery.com AAE • Booth: 1709 Phone: 928-772-9887 Website: www.arizonaarchery.com ACCUBOW • Booth: 1629 Phone: 815-223-3393 Website: www.accubow.com ACORP ARCHERY PRODUCTS • Booth: 734 Phone: +92 3008619025 Website: www.acorparchery.com ACU ARCHERY USA • Booth: 2423 Phone: 606-947-811 Website: www.acuarchery.com ADJUSTABLE RED DOT • Booth: 2741, C8 Phone: 616-283-5024 Website: www.adjustablereddot.com AIM FOR A PASS THROUGH • Booth: 2923 Phone: 512-627-7739 Website: aimforapassthrough.com AIR VENTURI LTD. Phone: 216-292-2570 x271 Website: www.airventuri.com ALPHA OUTDOOR SPECIALTIES • Booth: 2538 Phone: 931-982-5803 ALPINE ARCHERY • Booth: 2219, 2119 Phone: 717-653-9074 Website: www.alpinearchery.com ALTRA ARROWS Phone: 877-503-5483 Website: www.altraarrows.com AMERICAN HUNTER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS • Booth: 2311 Phone: 877-269-8490 Website: www.bossbuck.com AMERICA’S BEST BOWSTRINGS INC. • Booth: 225 Phone: 330-893-7155 x302 Website: www.americasbestbowstrings.com AMERICAN EXCELSIOR • Booth: 1232 Phone: 800-777-7645 Website: americanexcelsior.com AMERICAN CUTTING EDGE Phone: 888-252-3372 x201 Website: www.americancuttingedge.com AMERISTEP • Booth: 2311 Phone: 877-269-8490 Website: www.ameristep.com AMS BOWFISHING | MEGAMOUTH | MUDCAT • Booth: 436 Phone: 888-541-7657 Website: www.amsbowfishing.com ANI-LOGICS OUTDOORS • Booth: 219 Phone: 507-372-4722 Website: www.anilogics.com ANNIHILATOR BROADHEADS • Booth: 2239 Phone: 425-923-4441 Website: www.annihilatorbroadheads.com ANTLER KING • Booth: 2222 Phone: 419-294-3838 x258 Website: www.antlerking.com AMZ ATLAS Phone: 800-674-9798 Website: www.amzatlas.com ANCHOR HARVEY COMPONENTS, LLC Phone: 815-238-4913 Website: www.anchorharvey.com APA ARCHERY Phone: 306-948-5101 Website: www.apaarchery.com APEX GEAR • Booth: 2311 Phone: 877-269-84900 Website: www.apex-gear.com APL ENGINEERED COMPONENTS Phone: 216-375-0188 Website: www.aplengineeredcomponents.com APOLLO CREATIVE INC. • Booth: 819 Phone: 719-495-9999 Website: www.insidearchery.com ARCHERS USA FOUNDATION • Booth: 619 Phone: 479-430-7390 Website: archersusafoundation.com ARCHERY INNOVATIONS • Booth: 2739, C7 Phone: 218-261-1624 Website: www.archeryinnovations.com ARCHERY INTERACTIVE - TECHNOHUNT • Booth: 3022, D5 Phone: 303-531-4868 Website: www.technohuntbyai.com ARCHERY LIFETIME SPORT LLC Website: www.coachlindabeck.com ARCHERY NEWSFEED • Booth: 819 Phone: 719-495-9999 Website: www.archerynewsfeed.com ARCHERY SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION Phone: 770-795-0232 Website: www.asaarchery.com ARCHERY TOOLING CORPORATION • Booth: 2631 Phone: 631-838-2190 Website: www.archerytooling.com ARCHERY TRADE ASSOCIATION Phone: 507-233-8130 Website: www.archerytrade.org ARCTICSHIELD • Booth: 2225 Phone: 320-252-2056 Website: www.arcticshieldoutdoor.com ARCUS HUNTING • Booth: 2519 Phone: 678-342-9000 Website: www.arcushunting.com ARDISAM, INC. Phone: 715-822-2415 Website: www.ardisam.com ARES ARCHERY LIMITED • Booth: IZ17 Phone: 8006-632-38900 Website: aresarchery.com ARIZONA RIM COUNTRY PRODUCTS • Booth: 1208 Phone: 480-961-7995 Website: www.ezfletch.com ARKANSAS BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION LLC Phone: 501-514-4137 Website: www.arkansasbowhunters.org