Inside Archery April 2021

Scope, six bolts, integrated string stop
and six-arrow Tech Quiver. MAP price
is $3,599.99. Learn more by visiting
tenpointcrossbows.com.

CenterPoint
For 2021 CenterPoint is launching its

RAVIN R500 SERIESshortest, fastest crossbow to date, the •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Wrath 430. It measures a sleek 9 inches

between the axles while cocked (13 inch-

es at rest) and pushes bolts to 430 fps.

The 2021 CenterPoint Wrath 430 is being

sold with or without a Silent Cranking

Device and offers a blend of mobility

and performance with a value-packed

price point. The Wrath 430 is Center-

Point’s first bullpup crossbow, at a trim

28.26-inch length and weighing only 8.3

pounds. The ball-bearing bolt-retention

spring allows smoother operation, and BEARX IMPACT••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
dual string stops makes for quieter
shooting. Wrath 430 features include an

integrated folding stirrup that doubles

as a bipod, 4x32 illuminated crossbow

scope, quiver and three CenterPoint

bolts with .003 straightness tolerances.

The Stealth Black crossbow retails for

$649.99, or $699.99 with the addition

of a Silent Cranking Device. The Wrath

430 is the ideal crossbow for customers

seeking top-notch performance with-

out investing in a model retailing for

twice as much. Learn more by visiting

centerpointcrossbows.com.

S A Sports

SA Sports’ Empire Punisher 420 Package MISSION SUB-1•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
retails for an affordable $699 but pro- TENPOINT HAVOC RS440 XERO
vides impressive 420 fps performance.
SA Sports Empire Punisher 420 offers ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a bevy of top-end features and tech-
nologies, including an ultra-narrow
axle-to-axle profile of only 12 inches at
rest and 7.75 inches between the axles
when cocked. The reverse cam design
is largely responsible for generating
the Punisher 420’s impressive speeds
and 156.5 foot pounds of kinetic energy,
which make 100-yard shots feasible.
The Punisher 420 is also extremely qui-
et. The Punisher 420 comes out of the

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box equipped and ready to shoot. Its ac- high-performance crossbows. Wicked combined with the company’s patented
cessories include an illuminated multi- Ridge is known for producing precision, Torsion Drive Technology to produce an
reticle scope, quiver, three carbon bolts, high-performance crossbows. The incredibly long 24-inch power stroke
special U-Sled rope cocker and sling. Blackhawk 360 retails for just $399.99 and all the speed and long-range accu-
Learn more by visiting sa-sports.com. but sends bolts at 360 fps and includes racy a crossbow hunter could ask for.
a ready-to-shoot package. There are The Lancehead Crossbow’s unique de-
Barnett several crossbows offered in this price sign is fully covered and only 3.9 inches
range, but the new Blackhawk 360 is wide both cocked and un-cocked, which
The 2021 Barnett HyperTac Pro 430 is made in the USA and not an import. makes it one of the safest designs avail-
packed with premium features and The Blackhawk 360 provides out-of- able. Additionally, it has an integrated
cutting-edge technologies to produce the-box accuracy and is backed by tuning system that doesn’t require a
smooth, fast and easy shooting prop- TenPoint customer service. The Black- bow press, so strings and cables can be
erties. Hyper Series crossbows shoot hawk’s narrow, 175-pound bow assem- changed almost anywhere. Learn more
22-inch, .204-diameter HyperFlite bolts, bly was designed for hunting in tight by visiting lancehead.com.
the HyperTac Pro 430 pushing these quarters. It measures 15 inches wide,
bolts to 430 fps via a 14.25-inch power with a lightweight riser and machined PSE Archery
stroke. This crossbow includes an in- aluminum limb pockets fitted with 11-
tegrated crank cocking device with a inch WRX laminated limbs. The cross- The hugely affordable Coalition Frontier
quick-detach handle and a new string- bow is fueled by heavy-duty, machined by PSE Archery packs 380 fps bolt speeds
hook system guaranteeing fast and pre- 5S Cams wrapped with DynaFLIGHT 97 into a complete package retailing for
cise cocking with 7 pounds of effort. The string and cables. The Blackhawk 360 just $349.99. The compact design in-
narrow riser and 9-inch axle-to-axle features a fully integrated fore-grip cludes a length-adjustable stock to pro-
dimensions (cocked) make it extremely backed by elongated safety wings to vide shooting comfort for shooters of all
maneuverable in tight quarters. The help keep shooters’ fingers safely be- body types. The kit includes a cocking
parallel limb configuration introduces low the bowstring flight deck. A fully rope but is also compatible with PSE’s
excellent balance and quiet shooting. enclosed trigger guard provides added Cocking Winch (sold separately) for
Pre-installed string dampeners provide safety, and like all Wicked Ridge cross- easier cocking, the foot stirrup allow-
reduced recoil, vibration and shot noise. bows the safety includes TenPoint’s DFI ing use with insulated boots. The Coali-
The TriggerTech Frictionless Release (Dry-Fire Inhibitor). A Picatinny rail tion Frontier includes a 190-pound draw
Technology ($200 value) trigger includes located on the stock and beneath the weight that pushes bolts from 370 to 380
a crisp 3-pound pull, and Anti-Dry Fire barrel allows mounting additional ac- fps, producing up to 118 foot-pounds of
(ADF) and a nock sensor are added for cessories. The trigger breaks at a crisp kinetic energy. Dual string stops and
safety, in addition to finger safety re- 3 ½ pounds. One-bolt assembly creates limb dampeners keep shots quiet and
minders on the pass-through foregrip. a 35-inch-long crossbow that weighs vibration free, the anti-dry fire mecha-
The 1.5-5x32mm red/green illuminated, just 6 pounds. The Blackhawk 360 ar- nism and auto-engage safety trigger
speed-compensating scope allows pre- rives from the factory pre-sighted at keeping things safe. Overall length is
cise aiming in any condition, a multi- 20 yards and includes a black stock 33.625 inches, and the crossbow weighs
position quiver, three HyperFlite bolts and PEAK Camo limbs, 4x32 TenPoint 6.9 pounds. The Coalition Frontier is
with field points, rail lube, three Pica- Multi-Line Scope, three XX75 Alpha- supplied with everything needed to
tinny rails and instillation hardware Nock aluminum bolts, rope cocking start shooting, including a V4X32 Illu-
completing the fully assembled, ready- device and quiver. Learn more by visit- minated Reticle Scope, five-bolt quiver,
to-hunt package. The HyperTec Pro 430 ing wickedridgecrossbows.com. three 20-inch carbon bolts with field
measures 35.375/36.625 inches long by points and rail lube. Learn more by vis-
12-/18.75 inches wide (cocked/at rest) Lancehead Crossbows iting pse-archery.com.
and weighs 8.9 pounds. It includes a
Mossy Oak Terra Floodplains finish and The new Lancehead Crossbow proves Killer Instinct
a $1,299.99 MSRP. Learn more by visiting amazing things come in small pack-
barnettcrossbows.com. ages. This remarkably unique cross- The redesigned SWAT X1 from Killer In-
bow doesn’t have traditional limbs. stinct provides more power with less
W icked Ridge Crossbows Instead, it has steel “micro-limbs” that cocking effort. The SWAT X1 bullpup de-
store energy in much less space and sign is also smaller than ever while al-
Wicked Ridge’s new Blackhawk 360 are unbreakable. These micro-limbs are lowing a generous length of pull while
is one of the industry’s lowest priced pushing bolts up to 405 fps and deliv-

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ering 153 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.
The SWAT X1 crossbow measures only
24.75 inches long (without riser feet),
6.25 inches wide cocked (9.75 while at
rest) and weighs only 7.2 pounds. The
micro frame generates its impressive
speed and power through an efficient
Synchronized X Cam with 50 percent
let-off, 195-pound draw weight and
13.25-inch power stroke. The SWAT X1

CENTERPOINT WRATH 430can be cocked effortlessly with a rope •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

cocker, but also includes a Compact Si-
lent Crank. The 360-degree enclosed Ac-
cutac barrel design protects the bolt and
broadhead for added safety and the re-
fined 3-pound trigger system produces
a clean break with zero creep for easier
shooting. The SWAT X1 comes with an
Elite Package, including a Lumix Speed
Ring 1.5-5x32mm IR-E Scope, compact
Silent Crank, Quik-Draw rope cocker,
quiver, three 20-inch, 390-grain HYPR
Bolts with field tips and a stick of rail
lube. The Limited Lifetime Warranty

SA SPORTS EMPIRE PUNISHER 420covers standard, non-wearable parts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

for the life of the crossbow to the origi-
nal registered owner. The SWAT X1 in-
cludes an MSRP of $1,299.99. Learn more
by visiting killercrossbows.com.

Excalibur Crossbows

The 2021 Excalibur TwinStrike is the BARNETT HYPERTAC PRO 430
first of its kind, a crossbow with dual
sets of recurve limbs, two bowstrings, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
twin shoot-through rails, two triggers
and a 358-pound draw weight. The WICKED RIDGE BLACKHAWK 360
Over/Under Rail System and shoot-
through riser holding the two bolts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
provide a nearly instant second fol-
low-up shot. The DualFire system is at
the heart of it. It features dual triggers
that provide ultra-smooth 4-pound
cut-away. The front trigger fires the
top rail, and the back trigger fires the
bottom. Fifty-yard impact between the
two barrels is advertised to be within 1 ½
inches—and, yes, both bolts can be
fired at the same time. CeaseFire Tech-
nology ensures the crossbow won’t fire
unless a bolt is fully engaged, work-
ing in tandem with the new Excalibur

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Rhino Nock to ensure a positive, au- ter crossbow looks, ergonomics and exclusive cable brace that engages the
dible click that tells shooters when the
bolt is fully seated. The 33.4-by-21-inch efficiency. The AX440 is a highly ma- riser to move flex away from the cross-
TwinStrike weighs 7.75 pounds and
pushes bolts to 360 fps. The TwinStrike neuverable and nimble but stable bow’s center. These features center the
kit includes Excalibur’s new Over-
watch Illuminated Scope, Rebolt four- 30.5-inches long and measures less string along the same plane through-
arrow quiver and other accessories
needed to begin shooting. It includes than 12 inches between the axles when out the power stroke. The AX440 uses
an MSRP of $2,222.99. Learn more by
visiting excaliburcrossbow.com. cocked. The crossbow’s weight is cen- dual, full-length carbon guide rods,

Axe Crossbows tered over the shooter’s hand, with bal- instead of aluminum rails, and a tun-

Axe Crossbows’ AX440 for 2021 is the ance resulting from the shoot-through able roller rest up front to create a free-
latest result of the company’s thou-
sands of hours of exhaustive research stock and riser design and reverse limb floating bolt system that minimizes
and development while seeking bet-
system. With a 15-inch power stroke contact, friction and torque to further

the AX440 launches bolts to 440 fps boost efficiency, accuracy and speed.

through a proprietary Axe Cam system, The AX440 utilizes a 19.5-inch bolt sys-

linked by cables that run parallel to tem with slim .166-inch inside diame-

each other, rather than from the top ter and includes an aluminum capture

of one cam to the bottom of the other. nock for added durability, penetration

This system eliminates cam-lean, limb and safety. The AX440 comes with the

torque and is further enhanced by an new Axe scope system with reticles

optimized for this model, a compact

side-mount quiver and three proprie-

tary .166 Axe micro-diameter bolts. The

AX440 weighs 10.5 pounds and includes

an MSRP of $2,099.99. Learn more by

visiting feradyne.com/axe-crossbows/.

Gearhead Archery
LANCEHEAD CROSSBOW Gearhead Archery tapped into its deep
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• engineering background to create the

new X16, creating a crossbow that is

performance driven from the ground

up. The X16 shoots a standard nocked

arrow held with the cock vane up and

allowing the crossover cables to be

moved closer to the rail to reduce torque

and wear. Gearhead used the same

cams found on its super-short vertical

bow lineup, designs that build power

PSE COALITION FRONTIER quickly and let-off into the trigger box,
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• which reduces wear to the bowstring,

makes it super easy to cock by hand

and improves accuracy. The crossbow’s

framework is all Gearhead, including

twin side plates, a boss-and-pocket de-

sign that gives the stock and riser un-

surpassed structural rigidity. Two new

models are offered, including the X16

Target and X16 Tactical, the skeletonized

aluminum frame allowing a feathery

5.5-pound finished weight combined

KILLER INSTINCT SWAT X1 with excellent balance and exceptional
accuracy. Both are available in 70-, 90-••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
and 125-pound draw weights that pro-

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duce arrow speeds of up to 360 fps. The
X16 Target holds a Bodoodle rest that
can be paper tuned. A TriggerTech trig-
ger group is standard on both models,
providing a 2.1-pound trigger pull with
zero creep. The X16 Tactical takes down
via a precision dovetail system and in-
cludes a quality travel bag. The Target
model includes an MSRP of $1,299, the
Tactical $1,549. Dealer inquiries are al-

EXCALIBUR TWINSTRIKEways welcome. Learn more by visiting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

gearheadarchery.com.

R ocky Mountain

The crossbow line formally sold under

the Carbon Express banner is now part

of the Rocky Mountain collection, with

models expanded for 2021. The RM400

Black crossbow kit offers a solid bal-

ance of stealth, speed and stability. The

RM400 Black is based on a precision-

molded, one-piece black stock holding

a rock-solid limb system. The complete

crossbow hits the scales at 7.40 pounds

AXE AX440and comes with everything needed to

start shooting. Un-cocked the cross- ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

bow measures 18.5-by-35 inches. The

limbs are compressed to only 14.5 inch-

es wide when cocked. The 195-pound

limb system drives bolts to speeds of

400 fps (with a 380-grain Carbon Ex-

press bolt), producing 135 foot-pounds

of kinetic energy for flat trajectories

and deep penetration. The RM400 Black

includes a DFS (Dry Fire Safety) sys-

GEARHEAD X16tem that auto engages during cock- ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

ing, with dual string suppressors and

limb dampeners helping to reduce

shot noise. The large cocking stirrup

accommodates insulated boots, and

an adjustable foregrip allows creating

preferred ergonomics. Package acces-

sories include a standard-reticle 4x32

scope, rope cocking device, RM Quiet

Crank ($99.99 value and included free),

quick-detach three-bolt quiver, three

PileDriver Carbon Express bolts with

practice points and rail lubricant. The

crossbow is a bargain, with an MSRP ROCKY MOUNTAIN RM400 BLACK•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

of just $299.99. Learn more by visiting
feradyne.com/rocky-mountain/. IA

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BY PATRICK MEITIN For the most part hide-slicing, bone-splitting faceted tips
have become nearly universal, blades much sharper straight
Innovative newbies and out of the packaging, stronger 7075 aluminum or solid-steel
proven best sellers—today’s ferrules more commonplace—all wrapped around smart-
broadheads elevate performance! er engineering that ensures deeper penetration or larger
wound channels, according to needs, failproof blade reten-
I’ve always been hugely fascinated by broadheads tion and greater value in designs that prove reusable shot
of all kinds. So much so that I have been collecting after shot. The evolution continues, each year witnessing
vintage broadheads for the entirety of my 43-year- steady gains in the aspects that make broadheads more ef-
long bowhunting journey. It’s no wonder. The fective and reliable under the most demanding conditions
broadhead—despite space-age carbon arrows and and when shot from ever-faster equipment. Here are the
bowstring materials, marvels of compound-bow models your customers will be asking for in 2021.
engineering, drop-away rests and military-grade
laser rangefinders—still do the actual killing. One Titanium X
thing broadhead collecting has demonstrated is that
broadhead manufacturers and “wildcatters” have Titanium X’s (formally TRUGLO) new Quadcutter is a fixed
tried just about every approach imaginable in the four-blade broadhead designed to produce devastating
quest for a more deadly product. Many of these were wound channels and quicker game recovery. The Quadcutter
physics, materials or financial disasters, but they includes a Grade 5 titanium ferrule with milled-in cutting
did serve the very important function of showing
exactly what didn’t work. We are now to the point tip that is spin tested for balance and concen-
where there are darn few truly questionable broad- tricity. The cut-on-impact point includes four
heads left in the marketplace. sharp, beveled edges to drive through tough
hide and bone efficiently. The head features
56 a 1 3⁄16- inch cutting diameter produced by
four premium, surgical-grade stainless steel
blades. Blades are a dependable .031-inches
thick. Each three pack is provided with a spare
set of replacement blades and a broadhead
wrench. They include an MSRP of $39.99.

Titanium X also released the new Fixed
2-Blade Large Game Broadhead for 2021. The
deep-penetrating design includes a one-piece
titanium ferrule with integrated diamond-
sharpened cutting tip to slice through the
toughest hide and smash bone. The four-edged
tip is larger than the ferrule to clear a path for
the trailing arrow and maximize penetration
and ensure pass-through exit wounds. The
fixed-blade design delivers two-blade cutting
performance from a single piece of .031-inch-
thick stainless steel that slides through the
ferrule and is anchored securely. The one-
piece blade provides extra security against
lost cutting edges. Cutting diameter is 1 3/16
inches, and the overall design is engineered to
minimize energy loss on thick-skinned, large-
boned animals during penetration. Two sizes
of locking collars allow heads to be used with
standard arrows or larger crossbow bolts. The
three-pack MSRP is $49.99. Check them out at
titaniumxbroadheads.com.

C obra Archery

Cobra’s new Barbarian MXT Mechanical Tita-
nium Bolt Broadhead was designed specifically

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for hard-hitting, high-speed crossbows. the wide cutting action of a mechanical. Titanium X
The low-profile, compact inflight profile The Hybrid Nitefall offers reliably straight 2-Blade
provides field-tip accuracy and includes flight, large entry holes, deep-driving per- Large Game
a patent-pending blade retention system formance and the ability to conquer large Titanium X
sans bands, clips or O-rings. The 100- and bone. The 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum Quadcutter
125-grain versions open to 1 ½ inches and ferrule is led by a cutting trocar-style tip Cobra Barbarian FXT
the 150-grain option opens to 1 ¾ inches. and backed by scalpel-sharp blades. The Cobra
The solid titanium ferrule carries a cut- two fixed blades are 1-inch wide, ensur- Barbarian
ting trocar tip and the 420 stainless steel ing cutting action no matter what, and MXT
blades are a rugged .070-inch thick on 125- they are backed by two rear-deploying me- Bloodsport
and 150-grain models. The overall design is chanical blades that lock open to 2 inches Nitefall
nail tough, guaranteed to remain closed in after deployment. The mechanical blades Hybrid
flight and each is balance and spin tested require no O-rings or rubber bands, with G5
before packaging to ensure straight flight. the patent-pending locking system keep- Montec M3
ing mechanical blades secure in flight. G5
Cobra’s 2021 Barbarian FXT Fixed Blade Nitefall heads are sold in three-packs, MegaMeat
Titanium Bolt Broadhead is also made for with an MSRP of $39.99. Check them out at
crossbow hunting, and for those who pre- bloodsportarchery.com. Innerloc
fer or require a fixed-blade broadhead. The Devastation
three-blade design was developed specifi- G5 Outdoors
cally for today’s ultra-fast crossbow bolts.
The 100-grain head cuts 1 ¼ inches wide, G5 Outdoors’ MegaMeat Broadhead builds
the one-piece titanium ferrule including on the success of the 2017 Deadmeat, of-
a cutting trocar tip milled right in. The fering a bigger and more efficient version
420 stainless steel blades are .033-inches that produces larger wound channels. The
thick and extremely durable. Each head MegaMeat employs the same expand-
is balance and spin tested, and they come ing three-blade design as the Deadmeat
with dual bushings to make them compat- but opens to a wider 2 inches to offer 25
ible with vertical-bow arrows or crossbow
bolts. Check them out at cobraarchery.com. percent more cutting action than
the original. The ferrule features
Bloodsport 100 percent stainless-steel MIM
construction for ruggedness and
The Nitefall Hybrid broadhead by Blood- includes an integral milled cutting
sport combines the security and deep tip. Three heavy-duty blades align
penetration of a fixed blade with with the tip edges to drive deep, and the
deployment system has been refined to
open faster. The refined SnapLock collar
now features a reversed ball-and-socket
design with the ball on the collar and
the clip socket on the blade for added
security. Look for them in 100- and

125-grain configurations and
crossbow versions. Blue stan-
dard collars withstand speeds
of up to 390 fps, and red cross-
bow collars are good to 390-

plus fps. Three packs include an MSRP of
$46.95 and G5 BMP (Ballistically Matched
Point) practice heads are offered.

G5 also made improvements to its
18-year-old Montec—the new Montec M3
proving stronger, sharper and quieter
in flight. The M3 includes a non-vented,
single piece MIM stainless-steel design
that introduces improved strength while

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eliminating in-flight whistling. Each M3 .30–06 Outdoors ing No-Collar (NC) technology and a Hy-
is spin tested for accuracy, and the M3 in- podermic Trypan NC label. The Rage Hy-
cludes a higher Rockwell hardness than The BloodBath Mechanical Broadhead podermic Trypan NC includes a nail-tough
previous Montecs that results in sharper from .30-06 Outdoors is a hybrid design titanium ferrule with a deep-driving nee-
edges. Edges can be re-sharpened on a flat that includes a one-piece, cut-on-contact dle-like tip milled into its nose. The Trypan
diamond stone. The Montec M3 is also leading fixed blade backed by wider- also includes strong and sharp .039-inch-
available in a crossbow version, and BMP cutting mechanicals. The cut-on-contact thick stainless-steel blades. While reliable
practice heads are offered. The M3 is of- blade is ⁄13 16-inches wide and aids in pen- Shock Collar blade retention proved an
fered in 100 and 125 grains with a $46.95 etration by slicing thick hide and splitting improvement over the original Rage, NC
MSRP. Check them out at g5outdoors.com. encountered bones. After the broadhead technology adds even more dependability
starts through hide a pair of mechanical as blades can’t open accidently and need
Innerloc/Sullivan Industries blades are deployed to unleash a nasty no collars, rubber bands, O-rings or clips.
2-inch crosscut. The mechanical blades Blades open to 2 inches via integrated
Innerloc’s Devastation mechanical broad- are made of 420 stainless steel and care- cutting-edge, finger-like tabs at the blade
heads feature dead-reliable Dynamic fully serrated to saw through ribs and te- pivot point. Slip Cam technology allows
Blade Control and produce 2-inch cut- nacious tendon. The mechanical blades blades to effortlessly slide to an optimal
ting diameters. A 125-grain version was include a ⅝-inch-wide in-flight width to slicing attitude for deeper penetration af-
introduced for 2021, added to last year’s provide good flight from the fastest arrows ter deployment. The narrow profile and
100-grain model. Devastation broadheads and crossbow bolts. The 100-grain head in- thin ferrule provide field point-like ac-
feature a three-blade design that produces cludes aircraft-grade aluminum ferrules. curacy. The 100-grain heads are offered
massive hemorrhaging and faster game The heads also prove affordable, a $19.95 in three packs and include a $39.99 MSRP.
recovery. Innerloc’s proven Clip Loc de- MSRP netting three broadheads. Check them out at feradyne.com/rage-
sign secures the .040-inch blades in flight broadheads/.
and are tuned for reliable performance The Main Artery fixed-blade broadhead is
from even today’s fastest crossbows. Dy- a no-nonsense, 100-grain head with a cut- PVertoedruacntsIn(nVoIPv)ative
namic Blade Control technology utilizes ting chisel point and aircraft-grade alumi-
crushable DBC inserts that dampen blade num ferrule made to crush bone and drive VIP’s Veteran is a two-blade mechanical
opening and independently adjust each deep, whether shot from a compound bow with innovative features that set it apart
blade’s position in relation to encountered or crossbow. The stainless-steel blades pro- from other broadhead designs. It is cre-
resistance during penetration. This helps duce a 1-inch cut and are held in place by ated from 100 percent American materi-
to eliminate broken and deformed blades a threaded locking collar. They are sold in als by American workers. The Veteran
and maximizes penetration around bone. blister packs of three with an MSRP of $20.49. introduced the company’s Momentum
Devastation broadheads come in standard Check them out at 30-06outdoors.com. Management Technology, which preloads
and crossbow models, in 100, 125 and 150 deployment energy within the head dur-
grains. Replaceable DBC inserts are avail- Rage Broadheads ing flight and allows cutting width to
able. Check them out at innerloc.com
Rage made improvements to the deadly
Hypodermic Trypan for 2021, now includ-

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.30-06 automatically adjust after deployment—
BloodBath blades rolling around bone, for instance—
.30-06 Main Artery ensuring straight-through penetration.
The cutting titanium tip and 7075 alumi-
Rage num ferrule make these heads rugged,
Hypodermic with blades opening to a devastating 2.25
Trypan NC inches while passing through soft vital
tissues and organs.
VIP Combat
Veteran VIP’s Combat Veteran takes the Vet-
VIP Veteran eran concept to the next level, creating a
head that is partly hybrid and mostly me-
SlickTrick chanical. The four-blade design operates
Assailant around Momentum Management Tech-
SlickTrick SS3 nology, eliminating the shortcomings of
fixed and mechanical broadheads. This
Ramcat includes compressed internal springs
Diamondback that store deployment energy within the
head, instead of subtracting it from for-
Ramcat ward momentum, and allowing deployed
HydroShock blades to roll around bone for straight-
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unleashes a nasty 1 ¼-by-2-inch wound
channel. The Combat Veteran is led by
a cutting titanium tip and the ferrule is
made from tough 7075 aluminum. Check
them out at veteranip.com.

SlickTrick

SlickTrick introduced two new broadheads
for 2021, continuing the company’s tradi-
tion of combining top-grade materials,
tight tolerances and practical designs that
get the job done in the field where it counts
most. The SS3 is a monolithic three-blade
broadhead milled from a single piece of
416 stainless steel. It is designed to be high-
ly aerodynamic, including scooped ferrule
surfaces for straight flight from the fast-
est bows. The rugged all-steel construction
and chisel tip are rugged enough to with-
stand severe bone hits and remain reus-
able after a miss. The 100-grain head is
non-vented for silent flight, a three-pack
retailing for $47.99.

The Assailant is a unique hybrid broad-
head offering 2 5/8 inches of total cutting
edges. The Assailant is based on the popu-
lar ViperTrick series Super Steel ferrule,
which includes a field-proven chisel-style
tip backed by ⅞-inch fixed and 1 ¾-inch
expandable blades. Its low in-flight profile
ensures pinpoint accuracy combined with
all-steel dependability with the added in-
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Viper System. The 100-grain heads include an thick and razor sharp. The tip and blades
Spectre MSRP of $47.99 per three. Check them out include a gold Cerakote finish for lubricity
at slicktrick.net. and resistance to the elements. They are
Trophy Taker offered in 100- and 125-grain versions with
Shuttle T-Lok Ramcat Broadheads 2- and 2.25-inch cutting diameters. Each
Magnus three-pack includes a practice head and a
Black Hornet Ramcat Broadheads’ HydroShock incorpo- set of replacement blades. USA-made Spre-
Ser Razor rates proven aircraft technology, allowing ctre Broadheads include an MSRP of $44.99.
Annihilator them to fly exactly like a field point when Check them out at viperarchery.com.
Muzzy ONE shot from any bow, at any speed. The pat-
ented Airfoil System and Firenock Aero T rophy Taker
Muzzy Shank Concentric Technology provide excellent
Wac’em accuracy and eliminate heads that loosen The Trophy Taker Shuttle T-Lok is a proven
Hybrid while shooting. Back-Cut Technology fea- design that continues to receive upgrades.
tures blades sharpened both front and The heads include a “No Lost Blades” guar-
Rocky rear to do as much damage penetrating antee, as the T-shaped blade bases slide
Mountain the target as they do backing out. The head into precise slots to make failure nearly
Switchblade produces a 1 ⅜-inch cut via three .032-inch- impossible, even after encountering heavy
Northern Little Evil thick blades, and 100 percent stainless- bone, concrete and metal. Shuttle T-Lok
steel construction makes it resist corro- broadheads have developed a reputation
60 sion and stand up to harsh treatment. for incredible accuracy through concave
The one-piece stainless steel ferrule with blade edges that flair to full cutting diam-
milled-in cutting tip and Blade Over Shaft eter to create devastating entrance and
Technology ensures deep penetration and exit wounds. The sweeping blades also
breaching encountered bone. Standard increase the total amount of razor surface
and Deep-6 threads and 100- and 125-grain without increasing overall size. The ferrule
versions are offered. is 100 percent heat-treated stainless steel
and includes a milled-in cutting-edge tip.
The Ramcat 100-grain Diamondback The non-vented blades ensure quiet flight
Hybrid combines the dependability of a and maximized penetration, the spooky-
⅞-inch-wide, single-bevel-edged fixed sharp, curved edges cutting oversized en-
blade design with two 2-plus-inch cutting try and exit wounds. The 100-grain heads
mechanical blades to produce wide blood include a 1-⅛-inch cutting diameter. Check
trails and uncompromising performance. them out at trophytaker.com.
The ferrule includes concave air foil scoops
for straight flight and deep penetration. Magnus
The mechanical blades are held in flight
by an O-ring system to remain secure un- Magnus Black Hornet Ser Razor cut-on-
til impact. A three-pack retails for $34.99. contact broadheads are offered in two- and
Check them out at ramcatbroadheads.com.  four-blade versions weighing 100-, 125- or
150-grains. The chiseled, serrated edges
bS ypeVcitpreerBArrocahdehreyads of the Black Hornet Ser Razor provide the
penetration qualities of a smooth-edge de-
Viper Archery’s Sprectre Broadheads in- sign but help open much larger entry and
clude unique Magnetic-Blade-Retention exit wounds to spill additional tracking
Technology that requires no rubber bands, blood. All Magnus broadheads come with
O-rings or clips. Patent-pending magnetic a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee. If they
blade retention holds blades closed in flight are damaged at any time, the head will be
but allows foolproof deployment to ensure replaced free of charge with the submis-
massive entry and exit wounds. The Spec- sion of an emailed photograph of the dam-
tre was designed to provide field point fight aged broadhead, name and address. Check
and includes a stout and aerodynamic them out at magnusbroadheads.com.
7075-aluminum ferule. The head is led by
a hardened carbon-steel, four-edged chisel Annihilator Broadheads
tip that drives deep and splits bone. The
two scimitar-style blades are .047-inches Annihilator Broadheads are investment
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alloy steel and heat treated to be nail ensure straight flight at any speed. A five-
tough and cut on contact, the advanced pack retails for $39.99. Check them out at
design providing excellent accuracy from feradyne.com/muzzy-broadheads/.
any bow type—including crossbows—and
pass-through penetration on any game. Wac’em
The design produces a non-closing wound
channel for better blood flow and creates The Wac’em Hybrid Crossbow and Hy-
sucking chest wounds while reducing brid with SlipCam were built to deliver
drag on the arrow. The three-blade heads reliability combined with nasty wound
are easily resharpened on a flat stone. channels. The super-sharp fixed blades
They are offered in 100- and 125-grain are backed by .039-inch-thick mechani-
standard (.910-inch cutting diameter) and cal blades that open to 1 ⅝- or 1 ½ inches,
125- and 150-grain XL models (1 1/16-inch depending on model. The Hybrid with
cutting diameter). All include a patented SlipCam includes rear-deploying expand-
Back Scoop Windage design that reduces able blades with 1 ⅛-by-1 ⅝-inch cutting di-
drag through atmosphere and minimizes ameter with .050-inch-thick main blades
shear force through flesh. This also allows and stainless-steel Penetrator Tip on a
the arrow to draft behind the broadhead machined aluminum ferrule. The Hybrid
air pocket and opens a clean path for the Crossbow includes a stout stainless-steel
arrow to follow. The design also smashes ferrule, two cut-on-contact .030-inch-
through bone efficiently. Check them out thick fixed blades with two gator-style
at annihilatorbroadheads.com. expandable blades providing a 1 ⅛-by-1 ½-
inch wound channel. Hybrid Crossbow
M uzzy expandable blades are secured with a fric-
tion washer to eliminate premature open-
Muzzy’s ONE Series broadheads have been ing in the quiver. Both heads weigh 100
expanded to include 85-, 100- and 125-grain grains. Each three-pack retails for $44.95,
models. Each Muzzy ONE is machined which includes a free Red/Green Strobing
from a single block of premium stain- Nockturnal FIT Nock. Check them out at
less steel, making them one-piece tough feradyne.com/wacem/.
and precision true. The hybrid chisel/cut-
on-contact tip blasts through bone to en- R ocky Mountain
sure deep penetration, while strategically
placed blade vents allow pinpoint accura- Rocky Mountain’s 100-grain hybrid Switch-
cy. The three blades are .046-inches thick, blade broadhead starts penetration with a
the 85-grain model including a 1-inch cut- ⅞-inch-wide cut-on-contact main blade
ting diameter, the 100-grain 1.125 inches for bone-crushing reliability and deep
and the 125 1.25 inches. The heads come penetration. The leading blade is backed
razor sharp from the factory, but can be by two mechanical blades that open to 2
easily resharpened on a flat stone for lon- inches, all held in an aircraft-grade alu-
ger effective life. Three packs include an minum ferrule. The deployable blades
MSRP of $44.99. are held in place during flight with a re-
liable O-ring system. Mechanical blades
The Shank from Muzzy is the first me- are .035-inches thick. The design creates
chanical design from the company. The massive entry holes, devastating wound
two-blade expandable was built with in- channels and fast recovery. They are also
put from Brian “Pigman” Quaca to create affordable, with three packs including an
devastating wound channels. The two- MSRP of just $24.99. Check them out at
bladed, tapered aluminum-ferruled design feradyne.com/rocky-mountain/.
creates 1.75-inch cuts while also driving
deep. The over-the-top blade deployment N orthern Broadheads
combined with an acute blade angle and
Bad to the Bone trocar tip smashes bone Northern Broadheads have been field test-
and slices vitals for quick and humane ed on Australian water buffalo and are of-
kills. The concealed blade system (.75- fered in a range of wide cutting, two-blade
inch in-flight profile) and tapered ferrule designs with double- and single-bevel
edges. They are available in 100-, 125-, 150-,

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175- and 200-grain weights. The stainless-steel blades come razor chanical head holds .032-inch-thick stainless-steel blades and
sharp out of the packaging and are easy to resharpen. Thick blades includes a hardened needle point that stretches hide before
ensure dependable ruggedness. The ferrules are milled from hard- blade engagement to produce huge entrance wounds. The two
ened aluminum or solid steel, depending on weight, and anchored blades are held during flight with an O-ring, the low in-flight
with steel set screws. Single-bevel models include a unique chisel- profile ensuring excellent accuracy. The two blades open to 1 ¾
tip design that initiates broadhead twist on contact to split bone inches. The MSRP is $24.95 for a three pack. Check them out at
and inflict spiral wound channels. Most Northern heads include 1 allencompany.net.
¼-inch cutting diameters. One of the company’s most popular mod-
els is the 100-grain Little Evil, including a 1-inch cutting diameter, S IK Broadheads
6061 aluminum ferrule and 420 stainless steel blade. Check them
out at northernbroadheads.com. SIK’s F4 includes a classic cut-on-contact design with modern
flight characteristics compatible with today’s fastest bows. The
Allen Company four fixed blades are all laser-welded for extreme ruggedness,
cut from stainless steel, and given 27-degree razor edges front
Allen’s Velox Stainless Steel Fixed-Blade Broadhead is made for and rear. The stainless-steel ferrule includes rear scoops for
tough assignments on the largest game. The three .032-inch-thick added aerodynamics and deep penetration. The head produces
stainless-steel blades are anchored securely with an integral a 1.350-inch cut, with 3.350 inches of total cutting surfaces in-
threaded locking system that ensures blades stay in place even fol- cluded. Despite its rugged construction and fixed, cut-on-con-
lowing punishing bone hits. The 100-grain head is led by a cutting tact blades the broadhead provides field-point-like accuracy.
trocar-style tip milled from hardened steel for deep penetration. All
critical stress points include hardened steel for enhanced impact The 100-grain SK2 is a two-blade mechanical built around
strength. The head produces 1.125-inch cuts and retails for $24.95 patented FliteLoc Technology. This approach guarantees the
per three. signature Offset Blade Design will deploy on impact, produc-
ing a 2-inch-wide entry wound through 3.625 inches of total
The Allen Strike Helios 2-Blade Expandable Broadhead is made cutting edges. The offset blade design also produces fatal Z-like
from 100 percent steel to stand up to harsh use. The 100-grain me- wound channels that will not plug and generate more blood
flow. The offset blade design also works with fletchings to pro-
duce field-point accurate flight. The SK2 is 100 percent stain-
less steel and includes a cutting leading tip. Check them out at
beararchery.com/sik.

New Archery Products

The NAP three-blade, 100-grain Thunderhead Nitro makes an
excellent crossbow head due to a conservative 1 1⁄6-inch cutting
diameter and squat mini-broadhead profile. The compact and
all-steel head is nail tough and engineered to provide pinpoint
accuracy from even the fastest crossbows. The ultra-sharp
Diamize replaceable blades are some of the sharpest in the
industry and made in the USA. The 100 percent steel ferrule
includes a cut-on-contact leading tip. Three packs include an
MSRP of $39.99.

The DK4 Crossbow is a hybrid mechanical that includes a piv-
oting main blade and two trailing mechanical bleeder blades
held in flight with Spitfire-style spring-clip technology. The
main blade pivots around encountered bone for straight-line
penetration but stabilizes while passing through soft tissues for
maximum bloodletting. The deployable blades are guaranteed
to open on any target. The DK4 is offered in 100- and 125-grain
versions, both including a 1 ⅜-inch cutting diameter tailored
specifically for crossbows. Three packs retail for $39.99. Check
them out at newarchery.com.

Q uality Archery Designs

Exodus Broadheads from QAD have been around a while, a de-
sign so solid it has required no improvements. The 100 percent
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Allen ceptional accuracy from any compound
Velox or crossbow. They are also offered with
Allen standard, crossbow and Deep Six ferrules,
Strike Helios in 85-, 100- and 125-grain weights and with
SIK F4 full or swept blades. The USA designed and
SIK SK2 manufactured heads include .700-inch SST
ferrules with an integral RockBuster cut-
NAP Thunderhead Nitro ting/bone-splitting tip with edges aligned
with the three blade edges. Blade Over
QAD Shaft Technology provides their com-
Exodus pact lines and straight flight. The three-
Cold Steel blade fixed/replaceable design includes
Cheap Shot a 1.25-inch cutting diameter created by
Bone Saw dependable .040-inch-thick blades. Each
KuduPoint Contour + is precision spun at the factory to ensure
APRIL 2021 INSIDEARCHERY.COM concentricity. Three packs retail for $39.99.
Check them out at qadinc.com.

Cold Steel

Cold Steel’s Cheap Shot Bone Saw cost
only $2.50 each but prove bowhunting
ready and big-game deadly. The affordable
broadheads eliminate the anxiety of los-
ing or damaging expensive terminal gear
when presented with a shot at non-game
species or after a missed shot. Cheap Shot
Bone Saw broadheads include an innova-
tive matrix construction featuring a one-
piece blade cut from heat-treated stainless
steel combined with a screw-in ferrule
molded from sturdy, space-age polymer
that withstands harsh punishment. The
head includes traditional fixed-blade,
cut-on-contact lines, with blood-spilling,
bone-splitting single-bevel cutting edges
honed to surgical sharpness to produce
wound channels that won’t plug. Two
versions are offered, the first including
a standard razor’s edge, the second hold-
ing serrated cutting edges. Each weigh 125
grains and both are suitable for compound
or traditional bows. Check them out at
coldsteel.com.

KuduPoint

KuduPoint Broadheads are 100 percent
stainless steel, starting with the sturdy,
.050-inch-thick main blades with 50Rc
hardness—which include curved, single-
bevel cutting edges—and permanently
swaged 416 stainless-steel ferrule. The
curved, cut-on-contact edges start with
a narrow profile and quickly flare into
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Strickland’s ensures both excellent flight and deep middle and are locked by the threaded tip,
Helix penetration. KuduPoint recently added the 3-blade including blade “wings” that
Musacchia the Contour + model to provide an added also slide into the ferrule interior—both
NBS100 bleeder-blade crosscut. Bleeder blade in- made from .025-inch-thick stainless steel
Swat stallation is simple yet secure and require hardened to 51Rc and including an effi-
Juggernaut + Plus ferrules. These heads include stan- cient 31.5-degree attack angle that slices
Ti dard #8-32 threads, the 100-grain version instead of chops. The 4-blade includes
(125- and 150-grain models also offered) 1 ⅛ -by - 1 ⅛-inch cutting dynamics, and the
Crimson including a 1.07-inch cutting diameter. 3-blade has a 1.25-inch cutting diameter.
Talon The 8-grain, 17-4 stainless steel bleeder is Musacchia Broadhead three-packs include
Battleaxe .625-inches wide and also includes single an MSRP of $33.96 and come with a protec-
Crimson Talon G2 bevel edges. All surfaces receive a dark, tive hard plastic case. Check them out at
nonglare finish. All KuduPoints are sold musacchiabroadheads.com.
Mohican Sneak in three-packs which include a hard case
Project One with integral broadhead wrench. Check SWAT Broadheads
Wasp Mortem them out at kudupoint.com.
The Juggernaut Ti is a new design for 2021
Wasp Z-Force Strickland’s Archery from SWAT Broadheads, a unique me-
chanical/fixed blade design that was engi-
64 Helix Broadheads by Strickland’s Archery neered to provide the penetration potential
offer a deep-driving, cut-on-contact de- of a typical fixed-blade broadhead but with
sign constructed from the finest modern wide-cutting blades. The ferrule is milled
materials and manufacturing processes from the best-grade titanium available,
to be as tough as they are accurate. The providing an ideal combination of steel’s
single-bevel edges work with helical/off- brute strength and aluminum’s lighter
set fletchings for better flight, while also weight. The one-piece ferrule includes an
inflicting maximum tissue damage via integral tip with multiple facets. Two sets
spiral wound channels and splitting heavy of crosscutting .040-inch-thick blades and
bone. All edges, front and rear, are honed an aggressive blade attack angle produce
for razor sharpness. The stainless-steel 2-by- 1 ¾- inch wound channels and guar-
blades are .062-inches thick on 100-grain anteed exit wounds for wider, easy-to-fol-
models and .072-inches thick on models low blood trails. Front and rear blade sets
weighing 125 grains or more. Broadheads can be set up to act as either fixed or me-
up to 150 grains hold aircraft-grade alu- chanical blades. The 100-grain Juggernaut
minum ferrules, with stainless steel fer- Ti can also be set up as a 125-grain head by
rules used on 175- to 225-grain models. Op- adding SWAT’s W25 weight system. Check
tions include 100-, 125-, 150-, 175-, 200- and them out at swatbroadheads.com.
225-grain models with right- or left-helical
single-bevel edges. Learn more by visiting Crimson Talon
stricklandsarchery.com.
Crimson Talon G2 fixed-blade broadheads
Musacchia Broadheads feature patented Spintite Airfoil Technolo-
gy, which provides pin-point accuracy from
Musacchia’s NBS100 3- and 4-blade broad- the fastest compound bows and crossbows.
heads include ferrules turned from top- The 6-blade broadhead’s airfoil effect spin-
grade 7075 T6 aluminum, a material stabilizes arrows for zero wind planning.
much stronger than standard 6065 alu- It also creates lethal results by producing a
minum, which is then hard-coat anod- devastating spiral wound channel that re-
ized to protect from the elements and sists clogging or closing. Fixed-blade pene-
further strengthen the broadhead chas- tration is initiated by a cutting A2 tool steel
sis. The head is led by a cut-on-contact trocar tip designed to split bone. The six
trocar tip milled from 420 stainless steel razor-sharp blades are held in an aircraft-
and hardened to 42 Rc. The tip is designed grade aluminum ferrule.
to drive deep and split encountered bone.
The NBS100 4-blade includes cross-lock- Crimson Talon’s four-blade Battleaxe
ing blades that slide through the ferrule mechanical broadheads provides accura-
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combined with pass-through penetration. side scoops for improved aerodynamics. cal broadhead features a novel ball-bearing
The curved mechanical blade technol- The three rugged, spooky-sharp stainless deployment system that ensures smooth
ogy conserves kinetic energy to penetrate steel blades include a 1 ⅛-inch cutting di- and reliable blade deployment with every
deep. The 2-inch-wide mechanical blades ameter to produce field-point-like flight. shot. The three-blade design opens to cre-
open internally after the cut-on-contact Blades are anchored by a rear stainless ate a 1 ⅝-inch cut, and the rear-deploying
leading blade penetrates about ¾-inch, steel locking-ring for utmost dependabil- design conserves energy for deeper pen-
producing quick and humane kills. In- ity. Three packs include an MSRP of $32.99. etration and lethal results. Three packs in-
board center-of-gravity blade geometry clude an MSRP of just $29.99. Check them
keeps blades closed on release and helps The 100-grain Z-Force is also made from out at wasparchery.com. IA
deployment after impact. The delayed 100 percent stainless steel. This mechani-
mechanical blade deployment eliminates
deflection and ensures 100 percent open-
ing on any target. They are engineered for
compatibility with the fastest compounds
or crossbows. Both heads are offered in
100- and 125-grain versions. Check them
out at korekut.com.

Mohican Sneak

The 125-grain, 2 ½-inch-wide cutting Mo-
hican Sneak Project One fixed-blade is
unique in the broadhead marketplace.
The design features a cut-on-contact
leading tip backed by two stainless steel
“finger-like” staggered blades that provide
super-wide cutting diameters combined
with excellent flight characteristics. The
one-piece stainless steel blade material
is sandwiched inside a streamlined alu-
minum ferrule and held by twin stainless
steel set screws. This is a head that pro-
vides wide mechanical cutting action in a
fixed-blade design, ideal in states where
mechanicals are not legal—or simply for
those who want the dependability of a
fixed-blade. The staggered-blade design
means cutting edges engage indepen-
dently, producing a devastating seesawing
action for more efficient penetration and
nasty wound channels. Blade edges are
single bevel and work in conjunction with
right-hand helical to provide good flight
from most standard fletching types. Check
them out at mohicansneak.com.

Wasp Archery

The 100-grain Wasp Mortem was made
for the modern bowhunter, offering in-
destructible construction, deeper penetra-
tion and excellent flight. The fixed-blade
Mortem includes a one-piece stainless
steel ferrule lead by a cutting/hardened
trocar tip that aligns with the blades for
straight-line cutting, and it also includes

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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 5Q

Five Questions with Rocky Mountain Bowstrings

Rocky Mountain Bowstrings is a family-owned custom bowstring manufacturer that throughout all of our processes, while ad-
hering to the strict craftsmanship necessary
continues to gain national attention with its unique approach to high-quality strings. to build the highest quality bowstrings.

We spoke with Jeff Eskelson, owner of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, to learn more. How do you try to support independent
archery pro-shops? ■ We understand that
W What inspired you to purchase to wait a year before she was old enough to pro-shops are the lifeblood of our industry.
Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, and start. When she was finally able to shoot a Every archer starts somewhere, and most
how has the company changed since you bow, she fell in love with the sport, and the start with their local experts. The archery
took over? ■ In 2010 my daughter joined rest, as they say, is history. industry relies on the expertise of these
the 4H archery program in my hometown
of Meeker, Colorado. I had not yet had the She started placing in tournaments, and men and women to promote,
opportunity to visit the local pro-shop, so I at the age of 16 she earned a spot on the Ju- enhance and provide the best
went to Rocky Mountain Bowstrings with nior National Team and the adult Na- experience possible to the ar-
the intention of purchasing a bow for my tional Team. She went on to
daughter. The owner at the time was excep- compete at the collegiate chery community. Our goal
tionally knowledgeable and set us up with level as a member of is to provide a consistent,
a compound bow. I noticed another area in the Arizona State Ar- high quality product in
the building that had production equipment chery team. At A.S.U.
of some kind in a separate section. Having she was an All-American a timely manner, on which
worked as an engineer in manufacturing archer for four years and was all pro-shops can rely on.
for decades, I asked the proprietor what he the collegiate national champion her fi- We want to make the end-
was producing. Long story short, he was nal year. We met at A.S.U through mutual user happy, because if they are
producing bowstrings. He gave me a tour of friends, and eventually married. Life (and happy, then the pro-shop is success-
the facility and its operation and I told him kids!) happened, and we both drifted away ful. We aim to do this by providing high-
off handedly if he ever wanted to sell, to give from the sport, until we were lucky enough quality strings that minimize problems
me a call. Three days later we were negoti- to purchase Rocky Mountain Bowstrings. with installation and setup. Our goal is to
ating a purchase price at his kitchen table. change the way our customers think about
We never dreamt that we would have an quality, commitment, professionalism and
Having designed and built automation opportunity to work in and contribute to the customer service. We will achieve this with
equipment in every industry from semi- archery industry. Understanding the quality hard work, integrity, initiative and a highly
conductor wafer fab to automotive parts to and commitment required by our pro-shops trained, motivated staff.
Boeing airplane wings, I saw the potential and their respective shooters drives us to
to not only increase production but modify build the best products we possibly can, What are your long-term goals for the
and enhance product quality. We have up- backed with unwavering customer service. company? ■ Our primary goal is to main-
dated old machines and added new ones tain quality and attention to customer ser-
that contribute significantly to quality and What makes Rocky Mountain Bowstrings vice as we grow in the custom string mar-
the capacity that we can produce. We have stand out from the crowd? ■ Quality, deliv- ket. Our motto is “No B.S., just the best,” and
exponentially increased our ability to meet ery and customer service. that will forever be a part of our culture in
high-quality standards while maintaining quality, delivery and customer service.
speed and consistency. Quality is designed into every phase of
our production process. We ensure that our We would like to contribute to the archery
What role does passion for archery and employees are fully trained, and that they industry as a whole. We would like to con-
bowhunting play in the everyday opera- understand and are committed to our qual- tinue to promote youth in archery through
tions of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings? ■ I ity standards. We have refined our processes JOAD and local archery programs. We would
got my first (recurve) bow as a gift at the age to produce high quality strings consistently, very much like to show our support for
of 8. I enjoyed archery enough that I was able efficiently and in a timely manner. However, groups such as veterans, disabled archers
to acquire my first compound bow (a Bear all of this is for naught if we cannot support and the great people who serve our com-
Polar LTD) a few years later. There was a typ- our products. Our customer service is built munities and country in law enforcement
ical group of bowhunters in my hometown on a framework of communication, owner- and the military. Meeker has many outfit-
who shot regularly in a neighbor’s field, so ship and dedication. If you have a question ters who have programs for archers such
I was given rudimentary lessons on the fly or problem, we will be available to help. as these, and it is a privilege to assist them
and was bitten by the bowhunting bug. My however we can. IA
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