APRIL 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM AR-style ambidextrous thumb safety is positioned directly above the firing hand for easier access. The new GUIDElock arrow rest system provides three points of contact, including two spring-loaded, wear-proof steel ball bearings to capture the bolt for security and pinpoint accuracy. The new ACUlock Scope Bridge is 25 times stronger than traditional scope rails for optic stability. The EVO-X Marksman Elite Scope 3.0 provides consistent impacts to 100 yards and can be dialed for bolt speeds from 380 to 550 fps. A stronger, smoother and easier-to-operate ACUslide MAXX drawing crank with Auto-Brake Gear System makes cocking this powerful crossbow effortless and safe. The TRX 515’s reverse-draw system includes a 16-inch power stroke and weighs 7.2 pounds. New PLP/Pivoting Limb Pockets create perfect limb alignment, while a new Limb Dampening Containment (LDC) System encapsulates the limb at each point of contact to further reduce noise and vibration. It includes a bow hook for easy hanging while on a stand. Other package accessories include an integrated string stop system and bubble level. Look for the TRX 515 in a Vektra camo or Moss Green soft-touch finishes. The TRX 515 has an MSRP of $3,300.00 to $3,499.99. Visit tenpointcrossbows.com for more information. Wicked Ridge ● The reverse-draw RDX 410 by Wicked Ridge is now 3 inches shorter and 10 fps faster than the previous RDX 400. It also comes with a new integrated ACUdraw Silent Cocking Device that reduces cocking effort to just 5 pounds, and a 4x32mm Pro-View 400 lighted scope with red or green illumination options and aiming strata out to 70 yards. It is also a bargain, with an MSRP of $899. The RDX 410 measures 9 inches wide and the lightweight cast aluminum riser is fitted with a slim RD pocket that reduces shot noise and vibrations. Power is provided by 11.7-inch limbs and the Reaper Cam System. The Tactical X stock is molded from glassfilled polypropylene and configured with optimal comb height and lengthof-pull, while large safety wings prevent shooters’ fingers and thumb from wandering onto the flight deck. A string stop system further reduces shot noise and vibration. TenPoint’s DFI (Dry-Fire-Inhibitor) and ultra-crisp 3 ½-pound trigger are also part of its features. The RDX 410 measures 29 inches long, weighs 7.25 pounds, and is finished in Peak XT camo. The ready-to-hunt package includes the aforementioned scope and ACUdraw Silent Cocking Device, three Match 400 Carbon Alpha-Nock bolts and quiver. Visit wickedridgecrossbows.com for more information. IA Scorpion Venom Archery ● Scorpion Venom’s Crossbow Rail Lube is a waterproof and odor-free chemical formula that provides extreme slickness without a tacky makeup that would attract dust and debris. The formula also eliminates wax buildup and friction that would eventually lead to serving wear. It requires only one or two passes of the mess-free applicator to provide long-lasting protection. The Crossbow Care Kit from Scorpion Venom combines performance-enhancing formulas for all crossbow needs, including Arrow Release Fluid for easier extraction of bolts from tough foam targets, waterproof/odorless Polymeric Bowstring Fluid to coat and lubricate strings and cables while also restoring string colors, and the aforementioned Crossbow Rail Lube to create a slippery microfilm on crossbow rails to reduce friction and wear without debris-attracting tack. Learn more by visiting scorpionvenom-archery.com.
52 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 Now in its 20th year, the annual Kinsey’s Dealer Show was conceived to bring archery retailers, manufacturers, and industry members together from across the United States to kick off the sales year. The Show has become a must-attend event for those interested in establishing allimportant business relationships and building their businesses. The Kinsey’s Dealer Show was held at the Lancaster Convention Center in Lancaster Pennsylvania, February 22 to 24, 2024, which allowed the growing show to be housed under a single roof. Kinsey’s dealers were able to place orders with the industry’s largest arKinsey’s 2024 Dealer Show Review
APRIL 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 53 chery manufacturers, and also with firearms companies that Kinsey’s has successfully integrated into their business model in the past year. The Lancaster Convention Center put many cafes and restaurants—available for lunch and dinner meetings—within easy walking distance of the Show, in addition to convenient stores and small-town nightlife. Yet the Kinsey’s Dealer Show is primarily an order-writing event, in addition to entertaining highlights that make this a welcomed working vacation, such as Casino Night, new product launches, Dealer Appreciation Night, which includes product awards and prize drawings, and a buffet style meal. The Kinsey’s Dealer Show continues to grow and will prove the place to be in February 2025! IA left to right: ■ Jamie Massie, Sales Rep at QAD (left) and Lisa Royer, Kinsey’s Inc Sales Manager–Independent Retail & International announce one of many giveaways throughout the KDS. ■ Al Perelli (2nd from left) talks with dealers from Country Archery at the KDS 2024. ■ Justin Gorman, CEO of Kinsey’s Inc, personally greets attendees at the Kinsey’s Dealer Show. Gorman has worked closely with Inside Archery for 10-plus years, and guided Kinsey’s Inc. to new heights. ■ The second day of the Kinsey’s Deal Show includes a Dealer Appreciation Night, where show-goers are treated to dinner and a concert while honoring long-time members and winning prizes. ■ Jason Hanson of Killer Instinct (left) was on hand to discuss the latest crossbow lineup. ■ Casino Night at the Kinsey’s Dealer Show has become an attendee favorite, dealers able to win poker-style chips to redeem for prizes and money to spend at the show.
clockwise from top left: ■ Bear Archery was on hand at the 2024 Kinsey’s Dealer Show to give attendees hands-on access to the company’s latest bow models and answer any dealer questions. ■ Feradyne Outdoors (Kimber O’Dell, General manager of Hunting Accessories, right, and Chris James, General Manager of Archery, left) chat with attendees about all things Feradyne. ■ Ken Morris shows off new arrows from Victory Archery ■ Dale Howe is ready to talk up the latest from October Mountain Products and Blackheart. ■ Pure Archery Group’s Excalibur Crossbows never fails to attend the Kinsey’s Dealer School, showing off their new models for 2024 to the event’s many attending dealers. ■ Jacob Carpenter from Scent Thief was in attendance at the Kinsey’s Dealer Show 2024 to talk to interested dealers about the company’s advanced, one-of-a-kind scent-elimination products and effective point-of-purchase display options. 54 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 Kinsey’s 2024 Dealer Show Review
APRIL 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 55 clockwise from top left: ■ On-site registration for the Kinsey’s Dealer Show was fast and efficient, with sign-up desks located at the entrance of the Show so attendees could secure badges on the way into the event. ■ Brad Lockwood, owner of Viper Archery and Koola Buck, was happy to show off his company’s latest products for 2024, including some of the most advanced bow sights in the business. ■ Jennifer Mazur, ATA Senior Director of Outreach & Education, took the time to chat with Kinsey’s Dealer Show attendees about the organization’s Bow Technician Certification Program. ■ Representing CenterPoint Crossbows’ Velocity Outdoors, Kevin Casey was manning the company’s booth to walk dealers through the unique innovations and advanced technologies that make the brand popular with customers. ■ Kinseys Annual Dealer Appreciation Night and Award Ceremony has become a staple at KDS every year, sponsors of Kinseys throw out products as giveaways throughout the event. ■ Nathaniel Dearolf runs the annual Kinseys Dealer Show Plinko Game, where dealers can win prizes.
56 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 2024’s Cutting-Edge Broadheads No matter what style of broadhead your customer is looking for, 2024 has them covered. BY PATRICK MEITIN
APRIL 2024 57 INSIDEARCHERY.COM T o me, no single piece of bowhunting equipment is more fascinating, or important, than the broadhead. The broadhead, after all, does the actual killing, slicing through hide, hopefully blasting through bone, and reaping destruction on vital organs for fast and humane kills while also leaving plenty of trailing blood behind for easier recovery. I am always anxious to see the latest designs, looking for something that flies just a little straighter, cuts a little wider, penetrates a little deeper, and promises ever more reliability on punishing hits. Customers seeking the ideal broadhead for the type of game and bowhunting conditions they most frequently face have more options than ever today; from ever more reliable replaceableblade designs to deeper-driving cut-on-contact models, to more efficient and deadly mechanicals. Inside Archery has assembled the examples we believe check all the boxes and ensure steady sales going into the 2024 bowhunting season. Fixed/Replaceable-Blade THORN BROADHEADS • Thorn’s single fixedblade design is the “Crown of Thorns,” a unique design that guarantees straight flight and wide blood trails. The Crown uses four sizes of blades arranged in a helix stack, starting with a conical titanium tip backed by a ⅝-inch-wide blade and working up to ¾-, ⅞- and 1-inch blades while moving toward the ferrule. The .040-inch-thick 440 stainless steel blades are secured by four steel bearings that lock each blade into place. The Crown is streamlined enough for crossbow work, and the box packaging serves as a handy storage case. Go to thornbroadheads.com to learn more. QUALITY ARCHERY DESIGNS (QAD) • Exodus broadheads from QAD are a proven fan favorite that has required no improvements for many years. They are available with Standard, Crossbow, or Deep Six ferrules, in 85-, 100-, and 125-grain weights, and with full or swept blades. All are made from tip-toferrule stainless steel and produce a 1 ¼-inch cutting diameter. The shaving-sharp .040-inch-thick blades are ultra-durable, including .70-inch-long spurs that lock inside a steel ring and into the insert interior, while the swept attack angle and Blade Over Shaft Technology produces a short profile that ensures straight flight and deep penetration. The heavy-duty SST ferrule holds up to punishing hits. Go to qadinc.com to learn more. MUZZY BROADHEADS • Muzzy’s newest refinement of the proven Trocar design, the Trocar Ti, continues to deliver deep penetration and pinpoint accuracy at any speed. Offset blade technology remains, maximizing accuracy, but new adjustable blade technology allows the spooky-sharp .039-inch-thick blades to be used either right or left offset to match a preferred fletching helical/ offset orientation. The stout titanium ferrule holds a three-point contact center blade retention system and a cutting tip. Look for them in three packs holding standard 100-grain, or 100- and 125-grain crossbow models—all including a 1.25-inch cutting diameter. Go to feradyne.com/muzzy-broadheads/ to learn more. SIK BROADHEADS • The SIK F3 holds three .035-inchthick stainless steel blades honed to a razor’s edge. The design ensures extreme strength and durability and includes an offset blade design with a 1 3 ∕16-inch cutting diameter that creates a wound channel that won’t close. A knurled/threaded rear locking collar anchors the blades solidly and the all-steel one-piece ferrule includes a sleek, bonecrushing hybrid tip. The SIK razor-sharp Winged Blade Design and offset Core Cutting Technology ensure wide blood trails. The all-steel construction and cutting tip ensure dependability on the toughest targets, while also providing field-point accuracy. Go to beararchery.com to learn more. TRIFECTA BROADHEADS • Trifecta is the result of months of exhaustive R&D and an additional six years of development and testing for flight, penetration, and big-game success. Trifecta Broadheads include a tank-tough 420 stainless steel ferrule and a .040-inch-thick single-bevel tip insert that is ⅜-inch wide and cuts 90 degrees to the main blade.
58 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 Trifecta’s most popular fixed-/replaceable model is the 100-grain Fixed Blade. This design includes a 1.25-inch-wide cutting diameter made of a one-piece blade that slides through the ferrule center and is anchored by steel screws. The steel ferrule and thick blade make a formidable combination. Go to trifectabroadheads.com to learn more. DEAD RINGER • The Triple Acuti from Dead Ringer represents the Latin word for sharp. This three-blade replaceable-blade design includes a 1.25-inch cutting diameter to create devastating wound channels and wide blood trails for easier recovery. The integrated trocar tip cuts on contact to initiate deep penetration. The ferrule is milled from carbon steel for ruggedness, creating a 100-grain broadhead, though the included weight collars can be used to convert it to a 125-grain head. Go to deadringerhunting.com to learn more. REK BROADHEADS • The U.S.-made REK FX4 is a nail-tough fixed-/replaceableblade broadhead designed to tackle the toughest big game animals. This fourblade broadhead includes a rugged 7075-grade aluminum ferrule with standard 8 ∕32-inch threads and holds a hardened 416 stainless-steel leading tip that cuts on impact. It sports a 1 ⅛-inch main blade diameter and ¾-inch bleeder blade that provide 1.875 inches of total cutting edges that create wide blood trails. The stainless steel blades are .039-inch thick. The FX4 weighs 100 grains and is touted as providing field-point accuracy compatible with today’s fastest compounds and crossbows. Go to rekbroadheads.com to learn more. .30-06 OUTDOORS • The Little Giant Broadhead from .30-06 Outdoors is a fixed-blade design with a manufacturer-suggested retail price of just $13.99 per three, delivered in a blister pack. The 3-blade design includes a low-profile 1-inch cutting diameter and blade vents for straight flight at any compound or crossbow speed. Its cutting diameter is created by the three .017-inch thick blades held in place at the rear with a knurled and threaded steel locking ring. The milled aluminum ferrule is treated to a chrome-plating finish and led by a tool-steel cutting chisel tip. Go to 30-06outdoors.com to learn more. WASP BROADHEADS • Wasp’s HAVALON HV broadhead is based on a compact and aerodynamic high-grade aluminum ferrule holding the company’s trademark stainless steel trocar Stainless Smart Tip (SST) that promotes the design’s easytuning, true-flying nature and dependability through bone. This ferrule holds three .035-inch-thick Havalon stainless steel blades with a surgical-sharp 1 3 ∕16- inch cutting diameter. The blades are easily replaced and Wasp provides six replacement blades with each three-pack of broadheads. They are now offered in both 100- and 125-grain options. Go to wasparchery.com to learn more. Fixed/Cut-On-Contact G5 OUTDOORS • G5 Outdoors’ Montec M3 is now stronger, sharper, and quieter than the popular original. The 100-percent MIM (Metal Injection Molding) stainless steel, one-piece M3 includes non-vented blades to increase strength and eliminate the possibility of whistling in flight, adding more consistency and accuracy. Every G5 broadhead is spin-tested for accuracy assurance. The stainless steel M3 includes a higher Rockwell hardness than previous Montecs for sharper edges and superior edge retention. They can be resharpened on a flat diamond stone. G5 offers standard and crossbow versions, each three-pack including a BMP (Ballistically Matched Point) practice head, which provides the exact ballistics and flight as the broadheads. The Montec M3 is now offered in 100- and 125-grain options. Go to g5outdoors.com to learn more. BEAR ARCHERY • Bear Archery now offers three traditional-targeted cut-on-contact broadheads—Double- and Single-Bevel Razorheads and new Three-Bladed Razorheads. The latest Razorhead design (the original Fred Bear design arriving in 1956) includes VWS (Variable Weight System) including an interchangeable insert 2024 Broadheads Thorn Crown of Thorns QAD Exodus Muzzy Trocar Ti SIK F3 Trifecta 100-grain Fixed Blade Dead Ringer Triple Acuti
APRIL 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 59 system that allows bowhunters to customize broadhead weight from 150, 175, 200, or 250 grains. All these one-piece broadhead designs (ferrules are separate pieces) are constructed from high-grade stainless steel, engineered to provide optimum penetration on game and split bone. One hundred fifty-grain heads come by using the heads as a glue-on option, sans screw-in adaptors. These broadheads also come with three sets of inserts and three like-weight field points to match the created broadhead weight. The magnesium creates a 175-grain head, the aluminum insert a 200-grain and the stainless-steel insert a 250-grain head—all inserts compatible with standard aluminum or carbon inserts/outserts. Two-blade options include the buyer’s choice of double- or single-bevel cutting edges. Go to beararchery.com to learn more. NEW ARCHERY PRODUCTS (NAP) • NAP’s new Deep-Cuts cut-on-contact broadheads are offered in vented and non-vented options and designed for the toughest, sturdiest big game. These rugged broadheads include .040-inchthick, double-bevel blades providing a streamlined 1 1∕16-inch cutting diameter offset by ¾-inch-wide bleeder blades. The curved, onepiece main blade design promotes true arrow flight under the most demanding conditions. Go to newarchery.com to learn more. VANTAGE POINT ARCHERY (VPA) • The Omega from VPA is a nail-tough single-bevel broadhead that is easy to sharpen, accurate and deep driving. The single-bevel edges split bone and create nasty spiral wound channels with 56-58 Rockwell hardness. The Omega successfully combines the desirable features of a single bevel head with the edge strength of a double bevel head through patent-pending LAYFLAT sharpening technology that promotes easy sharpening, as the ferrule acts as a guide rather than a hindrance during the process. These heads are machined from S7 tool steel treated with a black oxide coating for durability and include a smoothly integrated ferrule, sharp Tanto tip for bone breaching, and a diamond cross-section blade for superior cutting performance. The Omega sports a 1 1∕16-inch cutting diameter and are offered in 125-, 150-, 175-, 200-, 250-, 300- and 350-grain right- and left-bevel options. Go to vparchery.com to learn more.
60 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 HELIX BROADHEADS • Helix Broadhead’s four-blade FJ4 has become a big hit since its introduction last year following continued customer requests. The FJ4 is based on the brand’s standard single-bevel blade and includes two 15∕16-inch-thick bleeder blades inserted directly into the ferrule. The stepped-contour, cut-on-contact design flies true and slices through game like butter. The 100- and 175-grain models provide 2 1 ∕16 inches of total cutting edges, the 125- and 200-grain versions 2 ⅛ inches of cutting edges, and the 150- and 225-grain models 2 ¼ inches. Aluminum ferrules are found on 100- to 150-grain models, and stainless steel ferrules on 175- to 225-grain versions. Go to helixbroadheads.com to learn more. ANNIHILATOR BROADHEADS • Annihilator’s Katana is a 100 percent steel, onepiece cut-on-contact design including 12 total cutting edges—six forward and six rear. The broadhead’s Crosscut Technology shoves mass through the ramp/scoop, creating a “non-rotating” wound channel that locks the head on its original path, which means it doesn’t bleed energy like a traditional two-blade design can. Annihilator’s patented technology also covers the entire arrow shaft for impressive penetration with little to zero drag on the arrow shaft. Also, traditional two-blades are designed to twist or rotate to help with penetration and crack bone and make way for the arrow. Annihilator’s technology simply blows a hole through the bone and allows the arrow to keep doing what it is supposed to—drive forward with no friction. The Katana is available in three sizes, 100-grain/1-inch cut, 125-grain/1-inch cut, and 200-grain/1.25-inch cut. Go to annihilatorbroadheads.com to learn more. TOULOU BROADHEADS • New Toulou Broadheads provide a classic look with a modern and lethal twist. Toulou heads are engineered to provide 180 degrees of rotation every 12 to 14 inches of penetration, while also imparting gyroscopic 2024 Broadheads REX FX4 .30-06 Little Giant Wasp HAVALON HV
APRIL 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM stability for long-range accuracy. The one-piece heads are made from S7 tool and include single-bevel edges to split bone. The Tacti-Black finish is an electroless nickel alloy that permeates to the substructure of the metal, increasing the rockwell hardness of the surface and adding corrosion protection while creating a Teflon-like feeling that adds smoothness for even greater penetration. The edges are easy to resharpen. USAmade Toulou Broadheads are packaged in a U.S.-made reusable metal tin. Toulou is launching 100-grain heads immediately, with 125-, 150-, 175- and 200-grain versions scheduled to arrive later in 2024. Left- and right-bevel edges are offered. Go to touloubroadheads.com to learn more. MANGUS BROADHEADS • Mangus’ new Single Bevel 150-grain is the company’s first single-bevel design since the company started manufacturing replaceableblade/cut-on-contact broadheads 40 years ago. The Mangus new Single Bevel 150-grain two-blade broadhead includes a .059-inch-thick, razor-sharp main blade to take on the toughest targets. It is ideal for traditional shooters or bowhunters tackling rugged dangerous game and seeking maximum penetration. The design promises to breach heavy bone and create a blood-letting spiral wound channel. Like all Magnus broadheads, the Single Bevel 150-grain comes with a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee if bent or broken. Customers need only take a picture and email it to the company at customerservice@magnusbroadheads. com to receive a replacement. Go to magnusbroadheads.com to learn more. KUDUPOINT • In addition to original rightbevel broadheads, KuduPoint recently introduced left-bevel broadheads due to customer demand. The new left-bevel versions will be available in two-blade Contour and four-blade Contour Plus, and in 100-, 125-, and 150-grain options. The blades are still made from hardened 420 stainless steel, permanently swagged into a 416 stainless steel ferrule. Blades include excellent edge retention and arrive hunting sharp. The .050-inch-thick main blade provides strength and reliG5 Montec M3 Bear Three-Bladed Razorhead NAP Deep-Cuts VPA Omega Helix FJ4 Annihilator Katana
62 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 ability around bone, the .625-inch-thick bleeder blades are made of 17-4 stainless steel. All KuduPoint Broadheads are treated to a dark matte finish to reduce glare, and all come with a lifetime materials and workmanship guarantee. Go to kudupoint.com to learn more. WASP ARCHERY • Wasp’s latest member of the cut-on-contact SharpShooter family is a 200-grain version offered for traditional and dangerous game hunters. This heavyweight SharpShooter creates greater F.O.C. to produce improved ontarget punch and deeper penetration. The SharpShooter 200 is the first single-bevel broadhead (right hand) in the Wasp lineup. Go to wasparchery.com to learn more. Mechanical THORN BROADHEADS • The all-new Titanium Terror from Thorn is the company’s latest addition to an ever-growing lineup. As part of the new XV Series of expandable broadheads, this design is built to withstand serious abuse. The Terror is 100 percent titanium, including the new conical Rip-Tip, ferrule, and the blades. This creates a broadhead that includes a speed rating up to 500 fps and beyond, making it ideal for today’s high-performance crossbows or pneumatic air-bows, though it is well suited to conventional bows as well. The new Tim Gillingham signature series GI (Glue-In expandable broadhead) includes original hidden blade technology and was designed for .166-inch micro-diameter arrow shafts like the Gold Tip Kinetic Pierce. The GI’s design allows users to skip insert/outsert systems to eliminate weight and alignment imperfections and create a streamlined arrow. The Gillingham version includes a 2-inch cutting diameter and weighs 110 grains. It includes a new green anodized finish. It includes a thread-tapped stem to allow weight customization using Gold Tip’s FACT weight system. Go to thornbroadheads.com to learn more. INNERLOC BROADHEADS • Innerloc’s 125-grain, three-blade Devastation mechanical broadhead produces a gapping 2-inch cutting diameter created by its stainless steel, .040-inch-thick blades. The Devastation features Innerloc’s proven Clip Loc design, which is tuned to secure the blades in flight and offer failsafe deployment when shot from today’s fastest crossbows. Patent pending “Dynamic Blade Control” technology utilizes crushable DBC inserts that dampen blade deployment and independently adjust each blade’s position after encountering resistance such as bone. This helps prevent blade breakage or bending while also aiding in deeper penetration. Devastation broadheads can also be purchased in 100- and 150-grain standard or crossbow versions, and each package comes with replaceable DBC inserts. Also offered are 25- and 50-grain weight adaptors. Go to innerloc.com to learn more. DEAD RINGER • Dead Ringer’s aptly named Just Nasty 2.0 is a two-blade, carbon steel design that creates massive wound channels, cutting ¾-inch on contact and deploying to create a 2-inch terminal and exit wound. The broadhead features adjustable speed grooves, so it works as well when fired from a vertical bow as it does a crossbow pushing bolts at up to 450 fps. The broadhead can be shot as a 100-grain or 125-grain head by adding the included weight collar. The 100/125-grain Dead Ringer Great White cuts a 1-inch entrance wound on contact and then opens to 2.5 inches to create wide and short blood trails. The Great White is designed for optimal performance on both vertical bows and crossbows up to 600 fps. The 100/125-grain adjustable broadhead delivers field-tip 2024 Broadheads Toulou Broadhead Magnus Single Bevel KuduPoint Contour Plus Wasp SharpShooter Thorn Titanium Terror
APRIL 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM accuracy. Go to deadringerhunting.com to learn more. G5 OUTDOORS • G5’s new all-stainless steel T2 Expandable is an ultra-tough two-blade mechanical design created in collaboration with John Dudley of NockOn Archery. The T2 broadhead introduces a range of features that make it huntready, including rugged dependability in a barbless, bone-crushing package. Important features include the new Zip-Tip that enhances arrow tracking and minimizes deflection upon entry and through bone for improved penetration and accuracy, and a Socket Lock Retention System utilizing G5’s reliable, non-rattling balland-socket retention system. The T2 produces a 2-inch cutting diameter via two super-stout blades. The rearward-opening blades optimize cutting upon impact while reducing overhang for deeper penetration. This head weighs 100 grains. Go to g5outdoors.com to learn more. SIK BROADHEADS • The SK2 two-blade mechanical from SIK uses patented FliteLoc Technology to ensure the signature Offset Blade Design deploys on impact, creating a 2-inch offset entry wound via its 3.625 inches of cutting edges. All is anchored into a stainless steel ferrule holding a cutting tip. SIK promises field-tip accuracy. Go to beararchery.com to learn more. RAGE BROADHEADS • Rage Broadheads’ new Rage Black Series utilizes patented Shock Collar technology—back by popular demand. Shock Collar technology is now available on updated versions of three popular models—the Rage Blade Tip SC, Rage Chisel Tip SC, and the allnew Trypan +P. Like all Rage broadheads, each version features Slip Cam rear deploying blade technology engineered to open with minimal energy waste. Shock Collar break-away peddle design holds blades in place and allows them to open smoothly on impact to create a wide slap cut through expanded hide to inflict massive entry wounds. Each pack of two-blade broadheads includes three 100-grain broadheads and a second set of red high-energy Shock Collars for crossbow use. Blades are .039 inches thick and SIK SK2 G5 T2 Expandable Dead Ringer Great White Dead Ringer Just Nasty 2.0 Innerloc Devastation Thorn Tim Gillingham Signature GI
64 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 made from 420 stainless steel. The Blade Tip SC includes an aluminum ferrule with hardened steel Bone Busting chisel tip; Chisel Tip SC an aluminum ferrule; and the Tripan +P a titanium ferrule with an integral Bone Busting chisel tip. Blades are now also 67 percent sharper than previous models. Go to feradyne.com/ rage-broadheads/ to learn more. VIPER ARCHERY PRODUCTS • Viper Archery’s Spectre broadhead represents a revolutionary mechanical design, including Magnetic Blade Technology to hold blades closed until impact, without O-rings, rubber bands, or locking collars. The blades deploy instantly on impact to create aggressive entry and exit wounds. The Cerakote-finished blades include a swept profile to promote maximum penetration and are scary sharp and durable. The ferrule sports an aerodynamic four-edged, carbon-steel chisel tip. They are available in 100- or 125-grain models, with every package holding four broadheads and a weight-matched practice head. Go to viperarcheryproducts.com to learn more. WASP ARCHERY • The Jak-X Velocity from Wasp is the company’s latest offering, introduced for 2024 and designed specifically for modern crossbows. This three-blade mechanical was engineered to resist premature deployment, even when shot from crossbows pushing bolts to more than 425 fps. The broadhead provides a 1 ¾-inch cutting diameter while flying true and driving deep. Go to wasparchery.com to learn more. AFTERMATH BROADHEAD • The Aftermath Broadhead is built for destruction. The design delivers devastating wound channels combined with straight flight and a design requiring no O-rings. It holds 0.035-inch-thick stainless steel blades that produce a 2 ⅛-inch cut. Weighing 2024 Broadheads Rage 2-Blade Chisel Tip SC Rage Trypan +P
APRIL 2024 INSIDEARCHERY.COM 100 grains, this broadhead opens inside the animal. The blades are sharpened front and back and include support arms that move with the blades to add five times the structural strength. Once deployed, the blades lock open to rip and cut with forward or reverse movement, ultimately inflicting maximum damage. The patent pending ball joint locking mechanism adds strength and reliability, too. Go to ghilliemonsteroutdoors.com to learn more. SLICK TRICK • The new Slick Trick Torch features an aerodynamic, field pointaccurate flight pattern in an expandable head that deploys on impact for massive entry and exit holes. Its slim ferrule and titanium leading tip was designed for extreme precision and deep penetration, while the surgical-grade, rear-deploying expandable blades provide devastating 2-inch entry and exit wounds. The stainless steel blade retention system ensures blades remain closed in flight without O-rings or bands at the highest velocities, and the all-new double-faceted internal Deadbolt Deployment mechanism deploys the blades on impact to create easy-to-follow blood trails. Go to slicktrickbroadheads.comto learn more. SWAT BROADHEADS • SWAT’s newest “Drain Your Game!” mechanical broadhead is the XMAG STX. It includes a bonesplitting tool steel trocar tip design leading a 7075-T6 aluminum ferrule and the company’s two-blade entry, four-blade exit wound dynamics. The hardened stainless steel blades are held in the ferrule with screws (not pins), emerge from the packaging razor sharp and provide 3.75 inches of total cutting edges. The guaranteed straight design includes an unlimited speed rating for today’s fastest compounds and crossbows. They are offered in 100- and 125-grain options. The new SWAT STX is a similar design, which includes a slightly more conservative 3.25 inches of total cutting edges ensuring deeper penetration with compounds and crossbows delivering a bit less energy on target. Go to swatbroadheads.com to learn more. IA Viper Spectre Wasp Jak-X Velocity Aftermath Broadhead Slick Trick Torch SWAT XMAG STX
66 INSIDE ARCHERY APRIL 2024 Five Questions with Rutt’s Mini Mounts INSIDE THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 5Q Rutt’s Mini Mounts are just that, a miniaturized version of any trophy, allowing hunters to create lasting mementos to be placed on a desk or hung from a vehicle’s rear view mirror. Rutt’s Mini Mounts can turn shoulder mounts into euro mounts, euro mounts into shoulder mounts, sheds into full mounts, full mounts into sheds, and everything in between. We spoke with Rutt’s Mini Mounts’ owner, Jake Walsh, to learn more. est Mini Mount being around 2 inches, and our largest being around 9 inches. What was the inspiration behind launching Rutt’s Mini Mounts and how did the company get its start? ■ I was lying in bed one night after both my father and I had enjoyed a successful hunting season. I really wanted him to be able to enjoy the mount of my deer, and me to enjoy the mount of his. Then I thought, “I wonder if I can make replicas of them so that we can both have them?” I jumped out of bed and stayed up all night working with a Euro mount. I had to figure out a process, and I did. Since then, we have made countless replicas for people across the globe. Besides the obvious whitetailed deer, what other species is Rutt’s Mini Mounts able to reproduce? ■ We can make replicas of any species that you are able to record the needed video of. From antlered, horned, gilled, feathered and predatory animals. We can do it all! What kind of feedback have you received from your customers regarding Rutt’s Mini Mounts? ■ Our customer’s from around the world have loved their Mini Mounts. The overwhelming support from the hunting community has been incredible. We love to be able to provide a service to this community that allows hunting memories to live on in unique ways. Sample reviews include these: “Amazing communication, great guy to deal with. Makes sure he’s giving you the best product he can. 100/10 recommend him if you’re looking for a custom mini mount of your animal!”—Garret S. “Really cool product, great communication, great quality and fast turnaround time.”—Bryant A. Learn more about Rutt’s Mini Mounts at ruttsminimounts.com. IA structions of the original deer with just a photo for an affordable price. Can you explain the basic process of producing a Rutt’s Mini Mount? ■ It’s simple! Using your phone or any camera, simply record a 360-degree video of your animal and submit it to our website (ruttsminimounts.com). Thats it! We can then make your mini replicas in any style you’d like— Euros, shoulders, racks, etc. Each Mini Mount is hand painted, meaning there will never be two that are exactly the same. They are 1 of 1, just like the animals they represent. We have many sizes, styles and accessories to choose from, with our smallhat is “Rutt’s Mini Mounts?” ■ Rutt’s Mini Mounts makes miniature replicas of your animals and trophy mounts so that you can carry your favorite hunting memories with you. You can make Mini Mounts to share with others who were on your hunting trip to keep those memories close. Mini Mounts can be used to display your trophy on your desk, a shelf, or hanging from your rearview mirror. To create them, all we need is a video of the animal. It’s very simple! Additionally, with our “Mini Mimic” service, we are also able to restore lost memories. Some customers have had their mounts lost in a fire, or they have a photo of an unrecovered deer. With those instances, we can create close reconW