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“There is currently a shortage of 51
many electronic components, and of
course costs have gone up recently. We
have definitely had to plan ahead for
all of the delays to keep our dealers and
customers supplied with product—so
far successfully.”

As hinted, the LOWDOWN Viewer
certainly isn’t the first trail camera
SD card viewer available, and that has
been a major hurdle to overcome for
the company.

“We understand the stigma most
hunters share about the quality and
operation of past trail-cam viewers—
the frustrations many of those inferior
products have caused. The quality and
functionality of trail-cam viewers of-
fered in the past has left much to be
desired for sure. But we are confident
that once a customer tries a LOWDOWN
Viewer, they will see that our advanced
features will forever change any nega-
tive perceptions developed while using
trail-cam viewers offered in the past.
The LOWDOWN makes life easier, saves
time and is really just fun to use.”

The newest LOWDOWN Viewer, in-
cluding the latest advanced features,
couldn’t be easier to operate, even for
those who find a basic smartphone too
much to comprehend. The LOWDOWN
Viewer comes in a quality leather case,
including a folding design allowing
the case to serve as a handy kickstand.
This protects the Viewer and its 9-inch
HD color touchscreen. The touchscreen
allows more intuitive operation, while
the large screen—much larger than
typical portable SD card viewers—pro-
vides much more detail.

The unit really couldn’t be easier to
operate. Just power it up, plug in your
full-sized SD card, follow the touch-
screen prompts and begin viewing. Im-
ages and video can be swiped through
with a finger, like scrolling through
photos or texts on your smartphone.

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The new Scroll Bar feature also allows
moving from the start of your camera
card to the end, with a touch of your
finger, even when dealing with thou-
sands of images or videos. A second full-
sized SD card slot is included, allowing
users to save any images or videos for
later review or filing—and including
the zoom, freeze-frame and Snap Shot
capabilities already touched on.

When users are finished reviewing
images and videos, the capture card can
be formatted—just like you would do on
a home computer—to maximize mem-
ory space and ensure proper function
in all trail camera brands and mod-
els. This is especially important if you
are in the habit of swapping SD cards
between different trail camera brands
and models, where software compat-
ibility can become an issue. The Viewer
is compatible with SD cards up to 128GB.
And again, if users need help operating
any of these functions, the new Naviga-
tor Help System instructional video is
built right in, meaning they don’t have
to memorize or keep an instruction
manual on hand.

The guys at Hunters Mate continue to
work diligently to educate and inform
the public of the inherent advantages of
their LOWDOWN Viewer, Al Kaiser work-
ing alongside his business partner Josh
Caraway, who was instrumental in the
engineering aspects of the product, and
his younger son Adam. All involved are
dedicated to the continued growth of
Hunters Mate and the improvement
of the LOWDOWN Viewer, the next big
project involving a more refined unit
with the ability to upload images and
video from cellular trail cameras and
directly into a LOWDOWN Viewer.

Al, Josh and Adam also want you to
know that they take great pride in tak-
ing care of their customers well after
the sale is made. See what it is all about
by visiting lowdownviewer.com. IA

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MARKET TRENDS GEAR REPORT

Annihilator Broadheads

BY PATRICK MEITIN

S ome people might comment, seeing way. All agreed a broadhead that pro-
an Annihilator Broadhead for the first duced a wound channel that wouldn’t

close was needed. That is when Brown pulled through the wound
time, that they seem kind of small—including produced a sketch of the initial An- channel simultaneously.
It also introduces rapid pres-
just a .910-inch cutting diameter. nihilator Broadhead, an idea he had sure changes in an animal’s vi-
tal cavity, contributing to quicker
been mulling over for years but with- death. A year and a half of additional
R&D lead to the current Annihilator ren-
Those dimensions offer field-point out the expertise to produce a finished dition, released in May 2019.

flight, no doubt, but small is often mis- product. Brodie had a background in First of all, Annihilator Broadheads
are investment cast to form a single
construed as less lethal in some minds. management and entrepreneurship piece of 4140 alloy, high-carbon steel
hardened to Rockwell 52 hardness for
Major blood spilling is certainly my goal and offered to help Brown produce a rugged reliability and edge retention.
They include three silent, non-vented
while bowhunting my cougar-molested functioning prototype. Their goals were .038-inch thick blades. This allows
them to stand up to hard bone impacts
big-woods whitetail, which are prone to to produce a head that was field-point on large game, or be resharpened on a

string jumping and live in thick vegeta- accurate, deep driving, able to create le- flat stone after potting small game.
The three-blade design includes
tion subjected to frequent wet weather. thal, non-closing wound channels and
raised back scoops be-
Micah Brown and Brandon Brodie, provide unsurpassed strength. tween opposing cut-
ting edges that split
founders of Annihilator Broadheads, Early field testing proved promising, air during flight to al-
low pin-point accuracy with the fastest
met in an elk camp in 2017. After trail- prototypes providing long-range accu- compounds or crossbows. Those scoops
also create the aforementioned internal
ing a wounded elk, the campfire talk racy, relinquishing deep penetration devastation, coring out a wound chan-
nel that won’t collapse on the arrow, for
turned to broadhead design, with ev- and creating nasty wound channels. To deeper penetration, and gaping wound
channels that promote blood flow. They
eryone’s favorite found lacking in some better understand what was hap- produce pass-through wound channels
more than 1.5 times larger than cutting
pening, they hired a third party diameters for faster recovery. Each head
is backed by a lifetime warranty against
engineering consul- manufacturing defect.
Annihilator Broadheads are offered in
tant, who compared 100- and 125-grain (.910-inch) and 100-,
125- and 150-grain XL (1 1/16-inch), retail-
several popular broad- ing from $56.99 to $66.99. To learn more
visit annihilatorbroadheads.com. IA
head designs through

CFD simulation against an Annihilator-

tipped arrow. Other than the broad-

heads, all other factors remained equal.

What was discovered is that the An-

nihilator produces both high and low

pressure upon impact. More precisely,

a 5.56-inch compression air pressure

wave followed by a 7.79-inch low-pres-

sure tension air pocket causes blood

and visceral material to be pushed and

WebXtra ■ For additional informa-

tion on Annihilator Broadheads, please

go to insidearchery.com/Annihilator.

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By Josh Honeycutt
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ach year, competition archers step Mathews ■ Mathews recently introduced

Eup to the line, take a deep breath, the new TRX 34 and TRX 38 Gen 2. At 34
draw back and let it fly. Oftentimes, inches axle to axle, the TRX 34 is a great
crossover bow for hunters and target ar-
they stress about performance, but one chers, while the TRX 38 G2 offers ultimate
stability and forgiveness on the target
thing they shouldn’t have to worry about range. Both models offer a new 75 percent
module, which gives shooters a deeper val-
is their equipment. The gear should do ley, while the standard 80 percent mod and
70-V mods remain an option. The TRX 34
its job, every single time. has an IBO rating up to 334 fps, and the TRX
38 G2 up to 329 fps. The TRX 34 has a brace
Most years there are many new and im- height of 6.5 inches, draw length range of
proved products available to target archers. 23.5 to 30 inches and weighs 4.69 pounds.
This year is no exception, as 2022 produced The 38 has a brace height of 7 inches, draw
a crop of incredible options for those who go length range of 25 to 31.5 inches and weighs
head-to-head with other archers. Check out 4.87 pounds. Peak draw weights include
this lineup of great target archery gear. 50, 60 or 70 pounds. Both models also of-
fer additional features, including a new
TARGET BOWS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ dovetail mount, 3D damping, AVS bearings,
bridged riser, stabilizer bushing and more.
Everyone gets excited about new target bows, Color options include black, blue, white or
and the 2022 crop doesn’t disappoint. This red. MSRP is $1,849. Find additional info at
mathewsinc.com.
year, the cream rose to the top with a
complete line of excellent options. Martin Archery ■ The Legend 730 was de-

Elite Archery ■ The new Rezult signed at the request of legendary archer
Jeff Hopkins. He wanted a bow with a shoot-
36 by Elite Archery features the through riser and got it. Martin created the
company’s ASYM Tri-Track Cam Sys- double bridge, shoot-through competition
tem, VersaMod rotating module and its platform. The main bridge is located at the
award-winning S.E.T. Technology. As a re- standard location in the grip area. The low-
sult, the Rezult 36 delivers an impressive IBO er portion is a large slot that ultimately acts
speed of 330 fps with a 36-inch axle-to-axle as the secondary bridge. Combined with a
platform. Peak draw weights include 40, 50, proven NXT Cam system, it also utilizes a
55, 60, 65 and 70 pounds. Draw lengths range helix groove to reduce cam lean and allows
from 23 to 30 inches and let-off is 70 to 85 per- the archer the choice of mod stop, limb top
cent. The brace height is 6 ∕13 16 inches and the or a combination of the two. The cable guard
bow weighs 4.7 pounds. This bow is offered in versatility allows the archer to switch be-
black, gray, silver, green, orange, purple, blue tween cable guard rods with a slide or roller
and teal. MSRP is $1,549.99. Find additional guards.  Also, the rod has Martin Outdoors’
info at elitearchery.com. cable guard offset, allowing the cable guard
or roller guard to be rotated for tuning and
Athens Archery ■ Athens Archery’s Peak 38 cable loading. With the versatility and ad-
justability of the Legend, the archer can cus-
is built with the popular RT-X rotating cam tom tune all shooting aspects to their feel.
to deliver a smooth, stable and forgiving This bow measures 37.5 inches axle to axle,
platform. It also features the new TCS (Tun- includes peak draw weights of 45, 50, 60, 65
able Cable System) roller guard.  The Athens or 70 pounds and reaches speeds of 340 fps.
Limb-Lok limb pocket design balances limb Find additional info at martinarchery.com.
loads and securely locks the limbs in place,
preventing any lateral movement while also Hoyt ■ The new Invicta is built on Hoyt’s
locking the pocket to the riser.  This pocket
system provides unequalled consistency and longest, most stable riser platform and pre-
repeatability in a transition area that is criti- mier performance technologies. It offers
cal to bow performance. The bow features a nearly 50 percent less vibration and noise
38-inch axle-to-axle span and 7-inch brace than previous Hoyt compound target bows.
height. Draw length ranges from 27.5 to 33.5 This bow comes in four variations, includ-
inches, in half-inch increments, draw weight ing the 37 SVX, 37 DCX, 40 SVX and 40 DCX.
ranges from 40 to 70 pounds, including 55- The 37 SVX is 37 ¼ inches axle to axle, has
and 65-pound peak weight options. It has 80 a 7-inch brace height, weighs 4.7 pounds
to 90 percent let-off and reaches IBO speeds and shoots 330 fps (ATA). The 37 DCX is 37 ½
of 330 fps. The riser and limbs come in nu-
merous color options. MSRP is $1,099 to $1,149.
Find additional info at athensarchery.com.

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inches long, has a 7 ⅜-inch brace height, TARGET ARROWS~~~~~~~~~~~~ ing arrow. The TANK 23D offers advanced
weighs 4.7 pounds and shoots 324 fps. The front- and rear-end durability for increased
40 SVX is 40 ¼ inches, has a 7 ¼-inch brace A quality projectile is a must-have for high resilience. It is offered in three spine sizes
height, weighs 4.9 pounds and shoots 325 target scores. Fortunately, companies are to accommodate archers of all sizes. Spine
fps. The 40 DCX is 40 ½ inches, includes a successfully building top-of-the-line ar- ratings range from 350 to 500. Diameters
7 ⅝-inch brace height, weighs 4.9 pounds rows that competition archers can trust. range from .352 to .420 inches, and gpi rat-
and shoots 316 fps. Bows are offered in gray, ings range from 6.8 to 7.9 grains. Both ar-
white, green, red, blue, black or tan. Find Victory Archery ■ New V-TAC series tar- rows offer a diamond weave, bulldog nock
additional info at hoyttarget.com. collar and are 100 percent laser-checked
get arrows by Victory Archery offer an for straightness to within +/- .0025-inch
October Mountain Products (OMP) ■ The excellent lineup. The V-TAC 23, 25 and 27 maximum, not an average. These are
arrows meld the latest in carbon fiber sorted and matched by weight to within 1
new OMP Mountaineer Dusk features the weave technology from Victory’s parent grain for best-in-class consistency. They
same riser design as the Mountaineer 2.0, but company, Mitsubishi Chemical America, are offered in packages of 12, with an MSRP
with a modern twist. It is crafted with varia- with insight from Olympic gold medal starting at $184.99. Find additional info at
tions of dymondwood and padauk wood for archers and top industry professionals to carbonexpressarrows.com.
best-in-style appeal and performance, mak- create an accurate, consistent and forgiv-
ing it a great recurve bow choice. Limbs are ing arrow. A proprietary 90-degree weave Black Eagle ■ The Black Eagle PS23 is a
constructed with bamboo wood for strength allows for faster arrow recovery in flight
and flexibility, providing quick recovery and and yields supreme spine uniformity with 32-inch premium arrow with a +/- .001
fast speed. Reinforced limb tips offer Fast +/- .001-inch straightness and +/- ½-grain straightness and +/- 1-grain weight toler-
Flight string compatibility. This three-piece batch weights. Find additional info at ance. The inner diameter is .315 inches and
take-down recurve bow is designed for easy victoryarchery.com. outer diameters range from .349 to .360
storage and is equipped with sight, plunger inches. Grains per inch weights range from
and stabilizer bushings. It is equipped with Carbon Express ■ Carbon Express recently 7.1 to 9 grains and spine ratings from 250
a Flemish string and flat head limb bolts. to 500. All components are sold separately.
It is available in right- or left-handed op- announced the new TANK series arrows. MSRP is $167.99 per dozen. Find additional
tions. MSRP is $189.99. Find additional info at The TANK 23D is incredibly accurate. The info at blackeaglearrows.com.
octobermountainproducts.com. TANK 27 is, too, and combines an ultra-
heavy build with consistent 360-degree Continued on Page 60
spine resulting in a precise and forgiv-

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Victory V-TAC speed. Each shaft is crafted with pure car- able arrow components as well. This lineup
bon and no fillers to deliver the toughness of vanes was built to perform.
Carbon Express TANK 23D you’d expect from Gold Tip. Arrows ship with
both aluminum and brass inserts, so arrow Bohning ■ The Bohning Griffin Vane was
Black Eagle PS23 balance can be customized to needs. The ex-
tremely lightweight, high F.O.C. design of- designed for Olympic recurve archers. It
Easton Superdrive Micro fers hunters an easy-to-use configuration. boasts all the performance benefits of a
Force F.O.C. arrows are available with 2- and mylar-type vane without the drawbacks.
Gold Tip Force F.O.C. 2.75-inch, four-fletched vanes. These arrows Its twisted ribbon design aids in arrow ro-
also have .246-inch inside diameters, +/- .5 tation, the minimal surface area resulting
Easton ■ Easton’s new Superdrive Micro grain weight tolerance and +/- .001-inch from the cut-out profile providing a stable
straightness tolerance. It even sports mul- and accurate flight in variable, constant
4mm arrow is the latest addition to the tiple laser full-shaft straightness sorting, and zero wind shooting scenarios. The
popular Superdrive family of products. the FACT Weight System for customizable Griffin Vane measures 1 inch in length,
The Superdrive Micro is Easton’s highest FOC weight, Smart Carbon Technology (pure .21-inches tall and weighs an average of 1.2
performing all-carbon arrow designed for carbon, no fillers), legendary durability and grains. Like all Bohning vanes, the base of
all-purpose outdoor tournament use from straightness retention, includes brass and the Griffin Vane is pre-primed for optimal
target to field to 3D. It was engineered to aluminum inserts, and more. MSRP starts at adhesion. The Griffin Vane has a straight
provide the lightest grain-per-inch weights $99.99. Find additional info at goldtip.com. base that can be fletched by hand or with
possible in a given spine range. Weight tol- a standard Pro Class style jig. A small plas-
erance is +/- 1 grain. The Superdrive Micro TARGET FLETCHINGS ~~~~~~~~~ tic clamp adaptor is included for free with
is available in 11 spines from .325 to .950, each pack of Griffin Vanes. It is available in
providing a choice for the best archers Competition archers need to trust more packs of 40 with an MSRP of $39.99. Find ad-
across every division, with an extremely than just their arrow. They must have reli- ditional info at bohning.com.
tight .002-inch straightness spec. Accompa-
nying the Superdrive Micro is a full-line of Arizona Archery Enterprises (AAE) ■ Af-
glue-in target points, pin inserts, pin nocks
and direct-fit nocks. Sold in a pack of 12. ter an overwhelming demand for gray in
Components are sold separately. Find ad- its Hybrid vane line, AAE now offers MAX
ditional info at eastonarchery.com. Vanes in that color. They are made with
the proprietary Elastimax material that is
Gold Tip ■ The new Force F.O.C. (front of extremely tough, yet flexible. This allows
a high degree of helical, or fletching wrap
center) arrow is designed specifically for around the smallest-diameter shafts. The
long-range accuracy without sacrificing first vertical section of the vane is thick-
er for added vane stiffness and durabil-
ity. The vanes also offer an exceptional
adhesion (when used with the MAXweld
Primer Pen and MAX Bond glue) and a
unique ribbed design that channels the
air vortex, making the vane control the
arrow more efficiently while providing

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Bohning AAE Flex-Fletch Bohning Elevation Mettle 30-06 Outdoors
Griffin Vane Max Vane SK2 Vane Tube TQRH-SM
Quiver

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Cobra 30-06
Archery Outdoors
Pantera
The
Professional

Scott T.R.U. Ball Tru-Fire Sear X
Archery The Executive
Verge

increasing stability and accuracy. All MAX Elevation ■ Built for the podium, Eleva- TARGET RELEASES ~~~~~~~~~~
vanes are available in a wide variety of
colors, including black, blue, bright green, tion’s Mettle is a haul-it-all, water-re- Run-of-the-mill bowhunting releases serve
fire orange, hot pink, purple, red, sunset sistant, PVC-backed fabric field quiver all archery disciplines, but a target-specific
gold, white, yellow, and now gray. They featuring a spacious three-stage arrow release can help customers turn in higher
come in five different sizes and in packs of bay, scorecard sleeve pocket with score- scores, whether shooting indoor league or
40 or 100. MSRP is $12.99 and up. Find ad- card holder, pen sleeve, separate dam- cruising the summer 3D course.
ditional info at arizonaarchery.com. aged arrow bay, two stacked zippered
pockets and sleeve pocket, rounded out Scott Archery ■ Scott Archery’s new Verge
Flex-Fletch ■ The Flex-Fletch SK2 and FFP187 with ample accessory attachment points.
An exterior kickstand holder provides is a hybrid release that functions as a back-
are some of the most popular target vanes quick access and traps the bow stand tension style release in a versatile index
on the market. The SK2 really shines for against the body of the quiver, eliminat- finger design that offers maximum com-
several reasons, including lighter weight ing the need to waste a pocket for bow fort. Over the years, more and more archers
that creates higher FOCs. It comes in mul- stand storage. It has a 2.25-inch belt re- have gravitated to executing shots with
tiple colors including clear and black. Find ceiver and is designed with 3D archers in their back muscles and understand the
additional info at flexfletch.com. mind. Individual and package (belt and importance of proper shooting mechan-
pouch included) options are available. ics. The Verge decreases the learning curve.
TARGET QUIVERS ~~~~~~~~~~~~ MSRP is $84.99. Find additional info at With the ability to create a custom feel, the
elevationequipped.com. Verge’s adjustable, two-finger trigger design
To compete in target archery, you need ar- allows archers the ability to execute a shot
rows. And if you are to carry those arrows 30-06 Outdoors ■ The 30-06 Outdoors with numerous finger placement options.
onto the range, you need a dependable tar- The Verge’s single sear mechanics not only
get quiver. TQRH-SM is an excellent target quiver of- has adjustable travel settings but also the
fering heavy-duty construction, a 6-inch- ability to add a pre-shot click option to cre-
Bohning ■ The Bohning Tube Quiver is an by-8-inch external pocket and three arrow- ate a custom-tailored shot. The slim, auto
holding compartments. A belt is included. It return open hook design features a pivot-
ambidextrous, two-tube youth quiver of- comes in a right-handed model only. MSRP ing swivel connector to reduce torque while
fered in trendy colors. Offerings include is $39.95. The SK-1 is another great option, anchoring for maximum accuracy. The NCS
blue, orange or camo. It has convenient sporting a rugged Cordura style design. It Strap accommodates all hand sizes. Find
mesh storage pockets. Metal clips offer an also has two arrow-holding compartments. additional info at scottarchery.com.
added value. Color-matched youth bow cas- It comes in both right- and left-handed op-
es are also available, the quiver including tions, with an MSRP of just $11.95. Finally, T.R.U. Ball ■ T.R.U. Ball’s The Executive is an
an MSRP of $22.91. Find additional info at the TORAH is crafted from premium cow-
bohning.com. all-new, patent-pending hinge release. The
hide leather, boasts a Executive provides the ability to adjust the
Redline Bowhunting RL-1 hand-stitched traditional head length in and out, allowing the archer
look and feel, has an ac- to find a perfect draw length and keep it
Stokerized M1 cessory pocket, includes perfect when changing from D-loop to D-
loops for a belt attachment loop or bow to bow. Once the archer finds
AAE Street Rodz (belt not included), quick the perfect length with the head length ad-
attach and detach capa- justment screw, a lock screw secures that
bilities, and more. It comes setting.  The Executive  also features  T.R.U.
in right- and left-handed Ball’s  patent pending micro-adjustable
models with an MSRP of double sear mechanism that provides vary-
$79. Find additional info at ing settings in one release. The archer can
30-06outdoors.com. choose where they want to set the click

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length, click speed or no click at all—with- adjustable head can be precision-tuned to to know it is dialed in. The Sear X’s slender
out changing sears. A simple set screw ad- fire with a greater rate of speed or tipped yet ergonomically designed handle is CNC
justment provides these infinite settings the opposite direction for users who pre- machined from solid brass and finished
on this dual sear system. Both the speed fer more time with their shot sequence. with a black PVD coating for increased du-
adjustment set screw and the click length This simple yet sophisticated design works rability. MSRP is $209.99. Find additional
adjustment set screw have a lock screw flawlessly with the release system’s pat- info at feradyne.com.
to secure personal settings.  The Execu- ented four-sided variable click sear to offer
tive comes standard with an anodized red nearly limitless configurations to accom- TARGET STABILIZERS ~~~~~~~~~
aluminum head, a  Quicksilver  corrosion- modate user preference. The release’s head
resistant coating, a brass body for added and body include laser-etched alignment Stability provides higher target scores that
weight, hi-definition knurled finger beds marks so users can set their exact personal ultimately lead to more satisfaction. A
on the second and third fingers, and in a configuration and have a visual reference quality target stabilizer is a good invest-
one-size-fits-most three-finger handle. ment toward these goals.
MSRP is $299.99. Find additional info at
truball.com.

Cobra Archery ■ Cobra’s The Professional is

another example of the consistent innova-
tion being developed by the company. This
release is made from 100 percent stainless
steel that gives the desired weight and du-
rability archers demand. The patented roll-
er sear trigger system is incredibly smooth.
Until now, all manufacturers used the met-
al friction approach. This roller sear has
an extra-wide roller to disperse hook pres-
sure. The grip is an identical match to the
company’s Harvester thumb release. The
precision machined The Professional has
unique, fully adjustable hot and cold set-
tings and comes in a three-finger style. The
release has a spring-loaded hook and head
that allows it to address the D-loop from
any position. This keeps it firmly in place
and always ready. Find additional info at
cobraarchery.com.

30-06 Outdoors ■ The Pantera by 30-06

Outdoors is a brand-new, premium-quality
hand-held release. It has a super-crisp, fully
adjustable trigger, and precision-manufac-
tured jaw assembly. It’s crafted with high-
quality machined aluminum construction.
It even sports a precision-manufactured as-
sembly. All of this culminates into a truly
phenomenal release. They are offered in
three- and four-finger versions. Find addi-
tional info at 30-06outdoors.com.

Tru-Fire ■ Tru-Fire’s Sear X takes the hand-

held release concept to a new level with
the addition of an adjustable head/hook to
make fine tuning a consistent shot break
second nature. Based on the same feature-
packed and extremely adjustable handle of
the original Sear, the Sear X is just as eas-
ily adjustable, and user friendly. By simply
turning two set screws, the release’s micro

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TARGET SHOOTING MUST-HAVES ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 30-06
Outdoors
Pulling arrows can be difficult, but when you can’t get a solid grip on it, it be- Daddy
comes even more problematic. Pine Ridge Archery introduces two new arrow Chunk
pullers made from a material that is tackier to provide more grip. Each model,
the flat Maxx Grip or the tubular Big Gripper, can make a tough task easier. As an- The BLOCK
other added feature, the Big Gripper Arrow Puller has three different sized holes to Infinity
fit most field points. This allows you to give them a solid tightening before you shoot to ensure they fly their best. The
Maxx Grip and Big Gripper Arrow Pullers are simple, effective and great for archers who spend time shooting at grabby Rinehart
foam targets. They are made in the U.S.A. MSRP is $13.15 (Maxx Grip Arrow Puller) and $14.25 (Big GripperArrow Puller). Competition

Pine Ridge’s Kwik Stand Bow Support fits thin- and thick-limbed bows 1.28- to 3.14-inches wide. With the Kwik Series
Stand, the bow is within arm’s reach and secure. The Kwik Stand comes with non-marring adjustable jaws, the jaws 3D Big Horn
allowing super quiet removal and keeping the bow locked in and secure. The Kwik Stand legs are adjustable to provide
Sheep
better stance angles than many bow stands. The Kwik Stand is solid as a rock on a
gym floor, forest floor or the inside of a ground blind, making it a great stand for
all things archery and bowhunting. The Kwik Stand is an ideal option for any
shooter of any discipline and skill level. It is available in 20 color combo choices,
including black, hot pink, yellow, blue, orange and more. MSRP is $26.35.
Find additional info at pineridgearchery.com.

Redline Bowhunting ■ Redline Bowhunt- design and a front-end RL rubber dampen-
ing system. Every RL-1 stabilizer is made of
ing’s RL-1 series of carbon stabilizers are high-grade woven carbon tubes and com-
some of the most rigid and lightweight of- ponents. Sizes range from 6 to 12 inches,
ferings on the market. This line provides with a back bar accessory available. Find
everything necessary, including three cus- additional info at redlinebowhunting.com.
tomizable weights, a sleek and lightweight
Stokerized ■ The Stokerized M1 Target is
BIGshot Targets
a great small-diameter, high-performance Backyard
target stabilizer. It boasts a slim .563-inch BIGfoot
outside diameter and is manufactured from
the stiffest high modular carbon available, Maple Leaf
effectively eliminating vibration, and com- 10-Ring
pletely canceling dynamic shot movement.
The M1 Target is offered in four models to World Archery
precisely tune your target setup. It is avail- Official Target
able in 24-, 27-, 30- and 33-inch models. It
comes standard with three 1-oz black stain- Morrell
less weights, and the Dual Saturn Dampen- Yellow
er. It is proudly made in the USA and backed Jacket
by the company’s unconditional lifetime Kinetic 1.0
warranty. MSRP is $219.99 and up. Find ad-
ditional info at stokerized.com. INSIDE ARCHERY MAY 2022

Arizona Archery Enterprises (AAE) ■

AAE’s Street Rodz are specifically designed
to allow archers to maximize their stabiliza-
tion potential while remaining on a budget.
The Street Rodz features hi-modules carbon
with the fit and finish AAE customers have
come to expect. The front bars come with
three 3-ounce stainless-steel weights. The
back bar weights are available separately.
The Street Rodz is the perfect stabilizer for
youth and beginning archers. Street Rodz
bars are available in 24-, 27- or 30-inch front

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bars and 10- or 12-inch back bars. MSRP starts at $69.99. Find addi- Maple Leaf Press ■ Maple Leaf Press offers a complete line of
tional info at arizonaarchery.com.
4-Color, 10-Ring World Archery Official Targets. Each has the
ARCHERY TARGETS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ World Archery logo, is marked “Official WA Face” and produced
by “WA Face Licensee No. 1.” Maple Leaf Press has been chosen
Every archer needs a good target, whether it’s for practicing at for the Olympics, USA Archery National Target Championships,
home, something for the shop or an all-out range course. Here are many USA Archery target trial game competitions, Canadian
some incredible options for this year. Championships, Pan Am Games, Junior World Championships,
Australian and New Zealand Championships and many foreign
30-06 Outdoors ■ The Daddy Chunk 24-Inch Stacked Foam Tar- tournaments. Maple Leaf is also the first World Archery/FITA li-
censee. Get your 4-Color, 10-Ring World Archery Official Targets
get by 30-06 Outdoors is a new target for 2022. It has five sides to in different sizes including, 17-by-17, 25-by-25, 34-by-34 and 50-
shoot at. Dimensions measure 24-by-18-by-20 inches, and it offers by-50 inches. Targets are waterproof and extremely tear-resis-
official sized 10 ring, 3 spot Vegas and 5 spot sides. It even sports tant. Find additional info at mapleleafpress.com.
realistic whitetail and wild turkey target faces. It is compatible
with compound bows and crossbows, and it can withstand up to Morrell Targets ■ As bow speeds keep increasing, Morrell
10,000-plus shots with field points thanks to arrows nestling into
the foam stacks for a prolonged target life. This target is also very planned for the future and introduced the Yellow Jacket Ki-
lightweight, easy to transport, weather resistant and is made in netic 1.0. This is a completely new bag target design. It was
U.S.A. MSRP is $169 (target) and $24 (replacement cover only). Find designed to have no fps arrow speed rating. The build is unlike
additional info at 30-06outdoors.com. anything the company has ever created in the Yellow Jacket
line. Its design has two patented floating centers that are built
The BLOCK ■ The BLOCK Infinity is all about durability and offers to create twice the stopping power of any bag target available.
It has two shooting sides that are 20-by-20 inches tall by 14
increased stopping power and six-sided shooting. It incorporates inches thick. It is hand stuffed with premium material and
BLOCK’s PolyFusion Technology and is constructed around a high- weighs 65 pounds. This target is designed to stop the world’s
density layered-foam inner core encased with an exterior foam fastest and hardest-hitting crossbows. Find additional info at
wall that delivers extreme stopping power and exceptional durabil- morrelltargets.com. IA
ity, while still offering easy arrow removal. BLOCK’s exclusive tech-
nology allows the exterior face to assist in slowing arrows, while 65
letting them find a path between the internal layers to stop arrows
with friction and not force. The six-sided exterior of the Infinity
Series features six individual shooting faces with five unique de-
signs strategically placed to offset aiming areas for extended target
life. It is safe for use with field points, and both fixed and expand-
able broadheads. The true highlight, BLOCK Infinity targets can stop
standard diameter arrows at speeds up to 500 fps. Find additional
info at feradyne.com/blocktargets/.

Rinehart Targets ■ Rinehart’s Competition Series 3D Big Horn

Sheep Target combines enhanced sculpting features with the com-
pany’s renowned self-healing foam. The foam can take hits from
broadheads and field points, which pull out with ease. Should a
customer shoot the target out down the road, the ram also features
Rinehart’s patented replaceable core insert, making it simple to pop
in a new core (sold separately). Plus, the Big Horn Sheep is weather-
proof and UV resistant, which means it will stand strong through
the toughest winters and the hottest summers, and still take on
practice shots with confidence. It measures 54 inches tall and has
multiple scoring rings available. It is meticulously molded with
finely painted details from its horns to its legs. Find additional info
at rinehart3d.com.

BIGshot Targets ■ BIGshot Targets introduces the first Backyard

BIGfoot Archery Target to its RealWild 3D line. This target stands 50
inches tall, and this monster is a must have for your club, home
or even your garden. Bigshot’s RealWild 3D target line is increasing
in popularity amongst trad and compound 3D shooters looking for
unique targets such as the RealWild Armadillo and Bobcat. Check
out the complete affordable and durable RealWild 3D target line.
Find additional info at bigshottargets.com.

MAY 2022 INSIDEARCHERY.COM

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 5Q

Five Questions with GhostBlind

The GhostBlind uses revolutionary mirror-like surfaces to give hunters the ability to blend vation. Although the brands are always
available independently, they work to-
in perfectly during, “Any Hunt. Any Season. Anywhere.” We spoke with Robert Kaleta, gether with purpose.

Brand & Product Director of Summit Outdoors, to learn more about this innovative product. We also include key dealers in our fo-
cus groups therefore allowing the dealer
H ow has the GhostBlind been up- blind. The hunter who prefers to remain to have a voice. We are enthusiastic
dated and improved over the mobile and have the option to reposition and focused on creating premium qual-
years? ■ The GhostBlind has continued and set up quickly favor the GhostBlind. ity products at a fair value. Our target is
to adapt and evolve based upon the hunt- This feature works extremely well for the products that enhance the outdoor expe-
ing application in the field. For example, spring turkey hunter who is running and rience for both the professional and the
a hunter using a compound bow who gunning and often wanting to reposition new outdoor enthusiast.
needs to conceal movement from draw- to set up on a gobbler. The GhostBlind
ing their bow will gravitate towards the also works great when the wind changes How do you gather and utilize con-
46-inch-high Predator blind with the direction, or if public land pressure re- sumer feedback? ■ We gather consumer
Predator Hunting Chair. A crossbow or quires another game plan. Another user feedback through various avenues. In-
firearm user might select the 35-inch type is the guy clocking off work who teraction at national and regional trade
Phantom blind with the lower profile wants to get in a quick hunt during that
Phantom Hunting Chair. All models are last hour when a big buck might show shows is one method. We also have a
lightweight, durable and extremely por- himself. The GhostBlind is adaptable for robust system where we gather informa-
table due to the innovative construction. most every scenario, and we get tons of tion from social media posts, direct chat
The mirror panels are constructed from feedback and videos from users about engagements on our website, customer-
extruded die cut polypropylene that has their impressively close encounters with initiated product support and through
a fluted core design, which provides both wildlife that never realizes they are there. customer care forms. Of course, we also
strength and light weight for easy trans- have the direct interaction from our sales
port. With these premium materials and What role do independent shops play administrative staff and sales engineers
construction techniques, the blinds are in the business, and how do you try to on the telephone or via email. We utilize
also both waterproof and shatterproof. help them thrive? ■ GhostBlind is part the voice of the customer for continuous
of Summit Outdoors and the Shadow improvement and during consideration
Is there a certain type of hunter that Hunter hierarchy of blinds. The indepen- for any new product development.
seems to connect with the GhostBlind dent dealer is a huge part of our business
the most, or do you see it being used by strategy and our distribution model. We What are your goals for the future of the
a wide variety of hunters with differ- recently did a brand refresh with all new company, and how will you get there? ■
ent equipment in different regions? ■ retail-ready packaging for the GhostBlind Our success is the direct result of excep-
We often watch a hunter’s eyes light up product lineup. This packaging refresh tional people with the skills, work ethics
when they first see the GhostBlind. They was designed to help the dealer by draw- and great attitudes that set the company
either have been waiting to see it in per- ing attention to the product on the shelf apart from the rest. Our CEO, Joel Har-
son or they are inspired by the benefit of and to easily convey three simple things ter, has invested in assembling an effec-
being able to perfectly blend into one’s to the buyer: What is it? What does it do? tive team of people and created a special
environment. It really is a combination What is it good for? culture that sustains everyone across the
of both the younger innovative crowd enterprise. Summit Outdoors has experi-
and the more seasoned hunter looking Both GhostBlind and Shadow Hunter enced growth year after year, and we plan
for a way to do things differently. For are proudly made in the U.S.A., and that to continue with that momentum. We
example, the older generation users or brand equity helps to keep the dealer fully will continue to focus on expanding dis-
anyone who can no longer climb a tree stocked. Even during the unprecedented tribution and growing brand awareness to
or a ladder often gravitate to using the COVID-19 outbreak, Summit Outdoors was keep driving more sales to our dealers. IA
GhostBlind. The system provides able to keep the supply chain flowing
them the added stealth required and product in stock at the retail level. WebXtra ■ For more on GhostBlind
while hunting from
the ground with- “On-Time and In-Full” are core values including the extended interview, go to
out being anchored within the business. Summit insidearchery.com/ghostblind5Q
to one spot like with Outdoors also offers a variety
a traditional ground of other innovative accessory
products that are all focused

on affordable quality and inno-

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