Inside Archery December 2022

Specifications Arrow Speed

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mathews Phase4 29 set at 70.0 pounds at 30 inches.

Axle-to-Axle Length 29-inch Arrows/ Shaft *Finished Kinetic Arrow

29 inches 100-Grain Tips gpi Arrow Wt. Energy Speed

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Brace Height CX Triad 300 10.9 564 grains 96.5 ft. lbs. 277.6 fps

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

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Easton T64 DF 7.9 tapered 528 grains 94.3 ft. lbs. 283.7 fps

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

4.48 pounds Bloodsport Evidence 300 11.7 518 grains 94.3 ft. lbs. 286.3 fps

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Let-Off Arrow Tech MT 12.2 508 grains 92.7 ft. lbs. 286.6 fps

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Victory VAP-SS 300 9.9 473 grains 93.1 ft. lbs. 297.7 fps

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

25.5 to 30 inches CX Max RED SD 350 9.4 465 grains 93.7 ft. lbs. 301.2 fps

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Peak Draw Weights Black Eagle Spartan 340 9.9 453 grains 94.6 ft. lbs. 306.6 fps

60, 65, 70, 75 pounds –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Victory VAP 300 8.7 424 grains 94.3 ft. lbs. 316.5 fps

Available Finishes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

New Granite, First Lite Easton Hexx 330 7.9 386 grains 93.8 ft. lbs. 330.8 fps
Specter, GreenAmbush, Under
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Armour All-Season Forest,
Black, Optifade Elevated II and Black Eagle Carnivore 350 7.5 363 grains 91.2 ft. lbs. 336.3 fps

Alpine, and Realtree Edge. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Victory RIP XV 300 7.0 355 grains 91.5 ft. lbs. 340.6 fps

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$1,299 Liberty Archery 320 5.9 292 grains 87.9 ft. lbs. 368.1 fps

Mathews’ 80 or 85 percent let-off Crosscentric Cam –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
System is smooth, fast, and ultra-efficient. SwitchWeight
Technology allows draw length and 5 pounds of draw Arrows shot from a Spot-Hogg Hooter Shooter and velocity established using a Caldwell Shooting Supplies’ Chronograph G2.
weight adjustments without changing limbs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (608) 269-2728, OR VISIT MATHEWSINC.COM.

QAD Integrate MX rest directly to said er’s center, providing faster one-screw stripped to bare essentials, yet prove
dovetail and eliminates the standard attachment (standard side taps are pro- hugely functional and are exception-
mounting bracket, thus producing a vided for conventional sight systems ally stout. They are offered in 6-arrow
more streamlined mating. It also elimi- should they be needed). The concentric fixed—about 6.7 ounces—and 5-ar-
nates unnecessary parts for less weight inner-recessed/outer-standard peep- row detachable—about 10.2 ounces—
and less fuss. The dovetail itself pro- alignment rings and bubble level make models. Each is engineered around
vides vertical adjustment with single it easy to detect and eliminate torque at Mathews’ riser geometry, moving the
bolt locking settings. full draw and extended pin fibers are works 56 percent closer to the riser for
aperture-wrapped to ensure bright aim- improved bow balance. Vibrations are
The V3X had also introduced Bridge- ing points. squelched through carbon and milled-
Lock Sight Technology, LowPro Quivers aluminum construction. The fixed ver-
and the patent-pending Stay Afield Sys- LowPro Quivers are a further exam- sion is a two-piece design that bolts
tem (S.A.S.). Bridge-Lock Sight Technol- ple of perfection through elimination. through the provided riser sockets, the
ogy provides a precision slot through These Mathews-designed quivers are
the center of the riser for compatible
dovetail sight extension bars, eliminat- Mathews' Bridge-Lock Stabilizer Technology completes accessory integration, creating a complete system
ing the added side weight of a mount- that is better balanced and noticeably quieter.
ing bracket/block and anchoring it with
a single brass-tipped set screw. The sys-
tem automatically improves bow bal-
ance while again creating more stream-
lined mating. Since that introduction
using an AXCEL-manufactured sight,
many more companies have come
on board, including HHA Sports, Spot
Hogg, Black Gold, and others. Mathews’
Bridge-Lock Fixed 5-Pin Sight includes
tool-less micro-adjust elevation and
windage plus individual micro adjust-
ments of its .019-inch pins. Simple first,
second, and third axis adjustments are
provided. The sight’s ultra-high modu-
lus carbon bar dovetails through the ris-

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MARKET TRENDS BOW REPORT

detachable model includes an ultra- into each cam, using
cleaver design providing the same ri- an easily pocketable
gidity of the fixed model. Admittedly, I fluorescent orange
am generally not a fan of bow-attached servicing cable. The
quivers, but I particularly admire the cam spurs and servic-
detachable design. It isn't cheap—just ing cable allow chang-
south of $250—but it is lightweight, ing the bowstring or
rigid, works extremely well, and can be individual buss cables
removed almost instantly. quickly and easily
without a bow press—
The Stay Afield System (S.A.S.) works or installing peeps or
in conjunction with spurs integrated split-string silencers in
the field or at home.
Nano 760 technology was introduced in recent models,
providing a better balanced bow and including a Harmonic Also worth mention- The slimline grip found on the Mathews 2023 Phase4 is comfortable and designed to
Damper to absorb riser vibrations. ing, and introduced ensure consistent hand placement shot after shot.
with the 2020 VXR, are
Mathews' Silent Connection System, or SCS, allows SCS studs, Mathews’ Silent Connec- tem allows balance adjustments in 0.5-
quick and stealthy attachment of the company's tion System. These lightweight studs inch increments to offer an improved
pull-up rope and shoulder sling. are secured between the limb pockets level of harmonic tuning and balance
with small screws using the provided customization in a single bar. These
taps. In turn, this allows using the but- stabilizers are offered in 8-, 10-, and 12-
ton heads to attach Mathews’ Genuine inch lengths and eight finish options to
Bow Rope for conveniently pulling bows match Mathews bows. A standard steel-
into elevated positions, or adding a Bow insert stabilizer tap is also provided.
Sling for easy carrying.

New to the 2023 Phase4, and expand- ■ About Those Limbs
ing on the accessory integration pro- With all that put to rest, the most obvi-
cess, are Bridge-Lock Stabilizers. Like ous talking point of the 2023 Phase4 is
last year’s Bridge-Lock Sight Technol- its Resistance Phase Damping Technol-
ogy, Bridge-Lock Stabilizers dovetail ogy, or RPD limbs. This is something
through the center of the riser, slightly the industry has never seen before and
offset from centerline, to offer improved a prime example of the out-of-the-box
balance as well as a more reliable and thinking we have come to expect from
stiffer connection. The system provides Mathews. In a nut shell, Resistance
improved vibration dampening and Phase Damping Technology involves
conspicuously improved in-hand bal- essentially eight limbs arranged in a
ance. These stabilizers feature Mathew’s familiar quad-limb configuration, but
patent-pending Interlink Weight Tech- each limb set includes a band of rub-
nology, making them fast and simple to berized material running through the
add and subtract weights from with a center. This radical approach was engi-
threadless, stackable weight system re- neered to dramatically reduce limb/bow
quiring only one set screw. The milled- vibration and resulting shot noise with-
aluminum extension bar has a ventilat- out the addition of limb-dampening
ed design that moves weight outward accessories, and to work with included
and resists wind buffeting. It secures to Bridge-Lock Technology accessories to
the riser with a trident-wheel-head bolt create the quietest bow Mathews has
threaded through a riser edge. The out- brought us to date. These bows must be
board stabilizer head holds a Mathews shot to understand the real-world ef-
EHS Nano Hamonic Damper. This sys- fects, and the result is remarkable, cre-

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ating a smooth, vibration-free shooting Resistance Phase Damping Technol­ogy limbs are truly revolutionary, integrating a band of vibration-absorbing
experience like nothing Mathews has material between each twin limb set. This means the Phase4 series technically includes eight limbs.
offered before, even while shooting the
lightest arrows. This industry-first tech- es) and shorter (about 10 inches) split remove weight without sacrificing sta-
nology directly addresses excess energy limbs. Obviously, the Centerguard Ca- bility and reliability.
in the limbs, which significantly dead- ble Containment system remains a big
ens and silences post-shot vibration. feature. The roller-equipped buss cable It nearly goes without saying the
management provides a down-slanting Phase4 is powered by Mathews’ revolu-
This is in addition to the Phase4’s configuration that moves buss-cable tionary Crosscentric Cam System with
Monkey Tail string silencers top and contact points to the exact center of the SwitchWeight Technology. This is one
bottom, carbon-rod-mounted string riser for greater precision. The Reverse of the smoothest-drawing and efficient
stop anchored with twin set screws, Assist system keeps buss cables under cam systems around and also proves
heavily-preloaded/past parallel limb ge- tension to reduce post-shot strum. This remarkably free of torque for improved
ometry that cancel the jump and vibra- design also improves cam timing and accuracy. SwitchWeight Technology al-
tions of opposing limb sets, and Nano tuning ease, while increasing fletch- lows changing draw length, and peak
740 Harmonic Damper. The Nano 740 ing clearance. The milled-aluminum draw weight in 5-pound increments
Harmonic Damper is situated within an quad-limb pockets were streamlined to through an incorporated module and
extended riser web sitting well ahead without swapping limbs. SwitchWeight
of the lower limb pocket, providing not modules can be ordered with 80 or 85
only its advertised vibration control, but percent let-off ratings, each providing
also improving in-hand balance. The peak performance at any draw length.
riser itself could also be considered part
of the overall silencing program, an Ex- Okay, I have to say it: I don’t see how
tended Bridge design that allows a wid- Mathews is going to top this one. It is
er midsection, and the profile includes compound-bow technology taken to its
generous cutouts positioned for balance pinnacle, creating a hunting bow that is
and rigidity. This creates an ultra-stable super-sweet shooting and forgiving, re-
shooting platform. A slim and comfort- markably fast, and most of all, whisper
able polymer grip is included to pro- quiet right out of the box. I feel for the
mote repeatable hand placement. Mathews engineers now under pres-
sure to produce the next big thing. IA
The Phase4 follows the recent
Mathews trend of a conspicuously lon-
ger riser—27.85 inches on the Phase4
29—combined with wider (2.9375 inch-

Recent Mathews bows have longer Extended Bridge risers and shorter limbs, a design that makes models such WebXtra ■ Take a closer look at
as the 2023 Phase4 better balanced and more efficient.
the 2023 Mathews Phase4 in action!
Please visit insidearchery.com.

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BY PATRICK MEITIN

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With Q3 numbers in, we have
a solid picture of what items
topped this year’s hottest-sell-
ing products list. Added to this mix, we
have some early-release products la-
beled as 2023 wares that were released
in fall 2022. These are things sure to
stick around in the coming sales year
and remain high on archers' and bow-
hunters' wish lists. They’ve climbed
into this position by offering improve-
ments over products that came before,
providing solutions to dilemmas bow-
hunters commonly encounter in the
field, or, in some cases, proving to be
best in class for their respective catego-
ries. Additional new-for-2023 products
sit on the horizon, most to be intro-
duced at the upcoming ATA Trade Show
in Indianapolis, Indiana, but these are
the items that will command strong
demand going into the new year.

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Ani-Logics Ani-Signature Series Ani-Logics Outdoors Elite Archery SideKick Side Bar Stabi-
CRUSH Sugar Beet Block lizer Mount allows customizing bal-
Elite Carbon Micro Ani-Logics Outdoors 20-pound Ani-Sig- ance by adding a rear stabilizer with a
Stabilizer Kit 8/10" nature Series CRUSH Sugar Beet Block— seamless mounting connection. Users
part of the Whitetail Deer Attractant can create ultimate balance, stability,
NEXCAM series—provides deer with protein and and fast shot acquisition with the front
R6 Blind important minerals needed to remain and rear lightweight stabilizer. Dampen
healthy and grow larger antlers. Deer excess residual noise and vibration as
find the CRUSH Sugar Beet Block hugely well by pairing it with the new premi-
appealing and palatable, which means um Elite Carbon Fiber Micro Stabilizer
they consume it greedily. Ani-Logics to enhance your stealth and shooting
partnered with Lee and Tiffany Lakosky experience. The Carbon Micro Stabilizer
to develop block formulations offering offers balance, stability, and vibration
incredible attraction while providing dampening. Its micro carbon rod fea-
optimal protein levels.  Their scientific tures a seamless integration of damp-
reformulation starts with a grain-based ers and includes 1.5 ounces of black
protein formula and adds bone-build- stainless steel weight with the ability to
ing minerals such as calcium, phospho- add additional weights as desired. They
rus, copper, zinc, selenium, and man- are available as stand-alone or 8- and
ganese with healthy essential oils and 10-inch kits including the SideKick Side
vital vitamins added. The addition of Bar Mount. Visit elitearchery.com to
crushed sugar beets creates a massive learn more.
appeal that brings deer in and keeps
them coming back for more. CRUSH NEXCAM
Sugar Beet Blocks are a top choice to pair
with trail cameras while inventorying The NEXCAM R6 Blind is an affordable
bucks and creating a season hit list. option in hard-side blinds to keep bow-
Also look for them in Persimmon, Ap- hunters comfortable and concealed
ple, Acorn, and Wild Berry flavors. Visit while locking in game-spooking scent.
anilogics.com to learn more. Special technology introduces efficient
insulation, keeping hunters comfort-
Elite Archery able in cold or warm weather while
also muffling interior sound. The R6
Elite Archery introduced new, excit- Blind features oversized windows and
ing gear and accessories for 2023 with a 75-inch head height to allow shoot-
the SideKick Side Bar Stabilizer Mount, ing a bow or crossbow without in-
Carbon Micro 8- and 10-inch Stabilizer terference, while the careful design
Kit, and Elite 360 Padded Bow Case. The minimizes air leaks to ensure human
scent does not escape and ruin a hunt.
It accepts NEXCAM’s camouflage ghillie
cover in TRAML or RAVE camo patterns
and is compatible with the company’s
platforms and 4x4 receivers. The blind
weighs 165 pounds and measures 80-by-
78-by-78 inches and can be purchased
without a platform, with 5- or 10-foot
towers, or with 4x4 receivers. Visit
nexcam.com to learn more.

Lakewood Lakewood Products
Double 41-inch Bow Case
The Double 41-inch Bow Case by Lake-
wood now includes wider bow-storage
compartments, making it even easier

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Mountain View to load bows in the top-access design. the lightest, most vibration-free quiv-
Altra 1- and This case allows grabbing a bow with- ers around. Mounting to the top riser
2-piece out laying the case out or digging it from mounting hole, the Altra-1 is a one-piece
Quivers beneath gear piled in a pickup bed. The quiver that keeps sight and rest areas
improved design holds one compound free of clutter. It provides 1.5 inches of
Easton bow with most quiver models attached horizontal and 9.5 inches of vertical
SONIC 6.0 plus another one without a quiver. Its adjustment to customize fit and feel. A
exterior includes drag-proof ballistic ny- quick-detach knob allows silent remov-
lon/poly fabric supported by durable ABS al and hanging from a tree with mini-
plastic panels with interior foam to se- mal mounting hardware. The Altra-2 is
cure and protect valuable contents. The a two-piece quiver allowing 1.5 inches of
rectangular shape provides lots of gear horizontal and 12 inches of vertical ad-
storage. Looped zippers come together justability, while mounting to both the
and allow contents to be locked in, with top and bottom riser mounting holes
D-rings provided for tying the case down on most bow brands. The design allows
or permitting additional locking points. moving the quiver tight to the riser for
A shoulder strap is included and the great balance, while ensuring secure ar-
case holds up to 18 arrows in a dedicated row retention.  All quivers include mul-
compartment. The case is U.S.-made tiple mounting adapters to cover a wide
and comes with a lifetime warranty. variety of compound bows. Look for
It measures 41-by-13.5-by-17.5 inches them in Textured Black, Flat Dark Earth,
and provides 40-by-4.25-by-16 inches Green Beret, and Stormy Gray. Moun-
of storage space on either side. Visit tain View Products is accepting new
lakewoodproducts.com to learn more. dealers and orders via sales@moun-
tainviewproductsllc.com and ship-
Mountain View Products ping most products within 1-2 weeks. 
by Athens Archery Visit mountainviewproductsllc.com
to learn more.
Athens Archery’s Mountain View Prod-
ucts manufactures high-end archery Easton Archery
accessories compatible with most
compound bow bands and models and Easton’s U.S.-made SONIC 6.0 Match
designed to be lightweight, effective, Grade 6mm shafts have emerged as
and dependable. Launched in 2022, the strong sellers in 2022, including best-
Mountain View Products Altra series in-class +/- .001-inch straightness tol-
one- and two- piece quivers are proven erances and closely-matched weight
big hits with archers. They are one of per dozen. The Sonic 6.0 uses Easton’s

Nose Jammer Banks Outdoors Limited Edition Stump 4 360º
Wax Stick
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seamless Acu-Carbon process for 100 standard Stump 4 model and can be el- Buck Bourbon
percent consistent weight and spine evated with wooden or steel legs. With 110 Proof
consistency from shaft to shaft, dozen more than 30 square feet of interior Deer
to dozen. Light weight provides a wid- space, the family-friendly Stump 4 360° Atractant
er range of arrow-build options from is perfect for spending quality time
feathery speed setups to high-FOC, with loved ones, filming hunts, or view- Mathews
momentum-producing heavyweights. ing wildlife from every direction. Visit Bridge-Lock
They hold Easton exclusive, factory- banksoutdoors.com to learn more. Stabilizer
fletched helical fletchings—Bohning’s
2-inch Blazer vanes to tighten groups BCY Mercury 2
and ensure broadhead accuracy. They Buck Bourbon Bowstring
are offered in six spine ratings between
.250 and .600 weighing 9.5 to 5.8 gpi to Kentucky-made Buck Bourbon 110 Proof
serve just about any bowhunter. The Deer Attractant is a proprietary, pro-
6mm nocks are pre-installed and cod- tein-rich sweet feed developed to pro-
ed for spine, and Easton’s precision ST vide deer protein in a formula more
inserts are included for use with 8-32 appealing than other protein feeds.
thread broadheads and field points. Buck Bourbon 110 Proof includes an
Visit eastonarchery.com to learn more. aromatic scent that brings deer from
great distances and keeps them com-
Nose Jammer ing back for more. It is available in
8- and 25-pound bags at an affordable
Nose Jammer Wax Sticks are a new way price. This feed contains no extra addi-
to deliver the active ingredients that tives. Buck Bourbon recommends feed-
overwhelm the sense of smell of big ing 110 Proof two to four weeks before
game animals and predators. The for- the first hunt and to continue feeding it
mula contains vanillin and other natu- throughout the season. It has been field
ral aromatic compounds including lig- tested and proven effective on white-
nin, a major support structure for trees, tailed and mule deer, elk, wild hogs,
grasses, and shrubs. These compounds bears, sable, and all exotics. Note that
won’t alarm game animals, but instead it is not legal in all states and areas.
jam the olfactory system. This happens It contains grain biproducts, salt,
when those compounds are delivered at corn, eight important minerals,
concentrated levels, overloading the ol- and natural anise flavoring. Visit
factory gland found in an animal’s nose buckbourbon.com to learn more.
and helping hunters remain concealed.
Wax Sticks provide an easier, mess- Mathews, Inc.
free way to deploy Nose Jammer. Visit
nosejammer.com to learn more. Mathews’ new Bridge-Lock Stabilizer
was made to integrate with new Phase4
29 and 33 compounds bows. Utilizing
Banks Outdoors Mathews’ exclusive Bridge-Lock Tech-
nology, these new stabilizers integrate
A 2022 best seller, the Limited Edition directly into the riser creating a more
Stump 4 360° from Banks Outdoors
boasts eight silent-swinging framed HHA Tetra RYZ
windows, creating the ultimate pan-
oramic view and 360-degree hunting ex-
perience ideal for bow and gun hunters
alike. The seamless polyethylene con-
struction provides extreme durability,
weather resistance, and protection from
the elements while the spacious interior
provides maximum comfort for hunters
of all ages. This blind is available as a
full accessory-equipped Pro Hunter or

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Victory rigid connection and a better balance cal post sporting dual aiming points,
RIP-SS V1 point. They feature patent pending each backed by extended fiber optics
Maple Leaf InterLink Weight Technology and a to make them bright. The yardage dial
Three-Spot quick-disconnect knob that allows ad- also includes twin stainless steel yard-
Vertical justability in ½-inch increments. This age markers with range adjustment
Target offers a new level of harmonic tuning possible at full draw. The hunt-ready
Pine Ridge Wishbone String and customization in a single bar. In mover sight includes 2.1 inches of silky-
Dampener, Earth Tone Silencers, addition, the new Bridge-Lock Adjust- smooth travel and HHA has released
and Nitro Speed Bomb able V-Bar, paired with the new Bridge- their longest sight tapes to date to pro-
Lock Stabilizer, creates an entirely vide unrivaled long-range capabilities.
new axis of customization and adjust- The Tetra RYZ is offered in a fixed frame
ability for a rear facing stabilizer. It is with two different dovetail lengths or
also adjustable in 0.5-inch increments, with a Hoyt Picatinny frame. The me-
allowing modification of the length chanical rheostat allows pin brightness
of the rear-facing stabilizer for finer, control and the secondary/lower pin is
steadier aiming. An integrated quick- available in yellow or red (the top pin
disconnect allows for easy removal or is green in all models). Dovetail ver-
stowing the rear facing stabilizer. Visit sions offer one of the most precise fits
mathewsinc.com to learn more. to Mathews’ BridgeLock Technology ris-
ers. Visit hhasports.com to learn more.
BCY
Maple Leaf Press
Now in business 32 years, BCY is re-
nowned for providing the cutting-edge Maple Leaf Press newest products in-
materials used by some of the biggest clude a 4.25-by-13-inch, three-spot ver-
names in archery, bow, and string mak- tical target lineup. These spot targets
ing. BCY has been instrumental, keep- include a 50 percent reduction in size
ing their finger on the pulse of the fi- for 10-yard shooting that replicates 20-
ber industry and introducing the latest yard shots at standard-sized targets.
materials needed to build strings and Maple Leaf Press remains the only com-
cables for ever-more-powerful bows and pany offering official targets for World
crossbows. The company is constantly Archery, NFAA, IFAA, Vegas, Rushmore
experimenting with ways to adapt the Rumble, and others. They are the only
latest high-tech fibers to better serve official manufacturer of these faces
the bowstring market. The latest intro- in the Western Hemisphere and the
duction is the BCY Mercury 2 Bowstring, world’s only official NFAA/Vegas target
which provides a larger diameter than manufacturer. Maple Leaf Press also
the original and highly-popular Mer- supports archery with royalties, dona-
cury material. Made from high-strength tions, and sponsorships that equal ap-
Dyneema, it ensures ultra-low creep, proximately 5 percent of the company’s
total sales. Visit mapleleafpress.com to
amazing strength, learn more.
and excellent abra-
sion resistance to Victory Archery
keep today’s high-
performance cross- Victory Archery debuts the new RIP-SS
bows and compounds V1, the latest in carbon/stainless hybrid
working smoothly. arrow technology. The RIP-SS offers a
Visit bcyinc.com to bone-crushing, small-diameter shaft
learn more. featuring layers of stainless steel fused
with an advanced 90-degree 3K carbon
Odin's Innovations New Scent Beads HHA Sports weave. This arrow is lighter and faster
than its predecessor, the Xtorsion, while
The new Tetra RYZ offering a higher F.O.C. and incredible
sight from HHA momentum for fantastic penetration
Sports holds a verti-

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and downrange accuracy. The result is Odin’s Innovations Hunskemaw Crossfield
a bone-crushing arrow that is less af- 4x40 Crossbow Scope
fected by wind and capable of punching The unstoppable mo-
through tough game. They are avail- mentum seen in 2022 GhostBlind
able in Elite, Gamer, and Sport models continues apace at Predator
with straightness tolerances of +/- .001, Odin’s Innovations, with new
.003 and .006 inches, respectively, and products released and dealers reporting Bohning
with spine ratings of .250, .300, .350, brisk sales. Odin’s scent-infused biode- Cauldron
and .400. Arrows come equipped with gradable polymer pellets offer a more
SHOK SS inserts and IP nocks. Visit efficient and longer-lasting scent deliv- Jig
victoryarchery.com to learn more. ery system that is legal in every state.
They disperse scent for up to 30 days,
Pine Ridge Archery are moisture proof, and are also 100 per-
cent biodegradable. Apple, acorn, domi-
Pine Ridge has become a one-stop nant buck, doe-in-estrous, and scrape
shop for rubber bow dampening/si- blend synthetic scents have been main-
lencing accessories, now with more stays, with newer options now offered
colors than ever. The newest hues in- for black bear and hog hunters such as
clude Earth-Tone tan, olive green, and sweet corn, vanilla, jelly donut, peanut
brown, which are the latest additions butter, and cherry pie. Newer citro-
to the company’s popular Wishbones nella pellets can also be used to repel
String Dampeners, Nitro XL Button, Ni- pesky insects around stands and blinds.
tro Speed Bomb, Kisser Buttons (regular Long-lasting Odin’s scent pellets mini-
and XL), and Nitro Split Limb Dampen- mize intrusion into hunting areas. Visit
ers. These silencing rubber accessories odinsinnovations.com to learn more.
are designed to make any bow quieter
while Nitro Speed Bombs replace hard Huskemaw Optics
speed buttons. Pine Ridge rubber prod-
ucts are so effective they promise to For the accuracy-obsessed crossbow
make any bow quieter and more vibra- shooter, Huskemaw Optics’ Crossfield
tion free than before, even if it holds an 4x40 Crossbow Scope offers a better so-
existing string stop or factory damp- lution. A calibrated Arrow Drop Com-
ening options. There just is no such pensator (ADC) turret precisely matches
thing as a bow that is too quiet! Visit the trajectory of any crossbow at ranges
pineridgearchery.com to learn more. to 150 yards. High-density, multi-coat-
ed lenses offer excellent light gather-

Alpine ing abilities and bright, sharp images. three-degree helical, while allowing
Waypoint A one-piece aluminum 30mm hous- vane placement in a variety of positions
ing with cement-bedded lenses make along the shaft. Acetone can be safely
Quiver it tough, fogproof, and waterproof. used to clean the plastic parts. The Caul-
The 2-MOA version includes a custom dron Jig design allows applying three
Rhino Blinds R180 single-stack turret allowing 120-MOA vanes simultaneously, cutting produc-
Trophy Ridge per turret revolution, fast-focus eye- tion time by two-thirds. In addition,
Bridge-Lock piece, glass-etched reticle, a red/green the stout plastic frame ensures precise
illuminated dot with five intensity and repeatable fletching adhesion that
Digital settings, and turret zero stop. The op- boosts accuracy. Visit bohning.com  to
React tic weighs 20.1 ounces with 40mm ob- learn more.  
jective and 36mm ocular lenses. Visit
62 huskemawoptics.com to learn more. Alpine Products

GhostBlind / Shadow Hunter Blinds The Waypoint Quiver from Alpine offers
a sleek and rugged option designed with
The GhostBlind Predator received pack- versatility in mind and is compatible
aging upgrades for 2022 to boost sales- with nearly any compound or recurve
floor appeal and more clearly convey bow or crossbow. The quiver accom-
its features and benefits. New logos ce- modates all broadhead styles with the
ment Shadow Hunter’s cohesive brand compact molded hood design, coupled
identity. Product can be displayed hori- with lightweight rods and proprietary
zontally or vertically, with improved mounting bracket, making this quiver
visibility. Blinds are shipped in three lightweight and reliable. Other features
packs to dealers with support accesso- include a vibration-reducing bracket,
ries allowing add-on sales. GhostBlind ultra-quiet quick-detach system, in-
blends seamlessly in any terrain us- tegrated hanging loop, a hood design
ing mirror panels that are water- and that won’t dull broadhead blades, and
shatterproof. The extruded, die cut, compatibility with standard or micro
and fluted polypropylene construc- shafts. The three-arrow version weighs
tion provides strength and lighter 5.6 ounces, the four-arrow 6.4 ounces.
weight for excellent mobility and quick The quiver measures 11 inches and is
set up. Four reflective panels stand offered in black, OD green, or Realtree
46 inches high with 11-inch shoot- Edge. Visit alpineproducts.com to learn
through ports. The system includes more.
a 1.5-inch shoulder carry strap, four
stakes and tie-downs, plus two bungee Rhino Blinds
cords. Visit shadowhunterblinds.com
to learn more. The R180 See Through Blind by Rhino
Blinds has become one of the most pop-
Bohning Company Ltd. ular pop-ups in the business. The Rhino
R180 is made to include two walls of see-
Bohning celebrated 75 years serving the through mesh that allow a clear view
archery industry in 2022 and contin- outside while concealing movement
ues to go strong. The Bohning Cauldron inside the blind. Silent-slide adjustable
Jig is their latest innovation, offering windows with mesh coverings allow
easier set-up and operation and preci- hunters to arrange preferred shooting
sion fletching. Fletching a dozen new ports and the blind is covered in one of
several popular camouflage patterns.
shafts just got faster and easier with Double rows of brush loops offer fur-
the Cauldron Jig, as it is compat- ther cloaking in a variety of environ-
ible with any diameter arrow ments. Access to the blind is through
shaft. Snap-in interchange- an oversized, zipperless door. The blind
able/adjustable inserts can be is given water- and mold/mildew-re-
used to produce straight-, right-, sistant treatments and all corners are
or left-hand  fletch with two- or

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Omega III reinforced for durability. The GAS Bowstrings
GAS Bowstrings R180 will accommodate up to
Ghost XV Camo three people and setup and GAS Bowstrings made a name for itself
Vantage Point Archery takedown is fast and trouble by offering some of the best bowstrings
Single Bevel free. Visit rhinoblinds.com to in the business, and their Ghost XV
2-Blade Series learn more. strings are the best the company offers.
Ghost XV Bowstrings are ultra-consis-
Trophy Ridge tent, super reliable, and consistently
accurate. They’re made from premium
The Bridge-Lock Digital React BCY materials selected to give Ghost XV
Sight from Trophy Ridge uses bowstrings and cables an ideal balance
React Technology to quickly of speed and stability. GAS Bowstrings
establish exact pin placement uses a proprietary TTS (Total Tensioning
for various yardages and System) building process that produces
eliminate uncertainty. It is now avail- exceptional performance and extreme
able for Mathews Bridge-Lock Technol- stability to ensure peeps come back
ogy bows. The Digital React single-pin square to the eye, shot after shot. Ghost
features an LED screen that provides a XV end servings are offered in a wide se-
digital read-out of targeted distances, lection of colors and proven Powergrip
allowing archers to sight in through a center serving is added standard on this
SPEED method, requiring only one ar- bowstring series. For around 150 dollars
row to be fired through a chronograph, shooters get the best in the business.
or the conventional REACT method. The Visit gasbowstrings.com to learn more.
SPEED method requires an accurate ar-
row speed to mathematically set the
distances between pin indicators. Once
sighted in, archers can dial distance
down to half-yard increments using the
sight-housing control wheel. The sin-
gle-pin holds .010 or .019 diameter pins.
Visit trophyridge.com to learn more.

Omega Sights

The Omega III Sight system includes an
integrated 500-yard rangefinder and HD
video recording with instant playback
capabilities but weighs only 13 ounces.
The sighting system includes five inde-
pendently adjustable aiming dots which
also move laterally for precision tuning.
Its LCD screen includes a five-position
dimming feature and the rangefinder
has an integrated True Distance Calcu-
lator for compensation on angled shots.
The instant video playback feature al-
lows reviewing the shot. Included ac-
cessories are a 12-hour Rechargeable
Power Bank, sturdier mounting bracket
with improved adjustments, 32GB mi-
cro-SD card, two 3-volt batteries, two-
button remote control, sunshield, and
anti-glare LCD screen—all for less than
500 dollars. Visit omegasights.com to
learn more.

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Joey's Bowstrings Vantage Point Archery (VPA) Killer Food Plots (KFP)

Killer VPA Single Bevel 2-Blade series broad- Deepwoods Seed Blend from Killer Food
Food Plots heads are milled from a single piece of Plots offers a hardy food plot requiring
Deepwoods carbon tool or S7 tool steel and hardened minimal care. Deepwoods blend was
Seed Blend to Rockwell 56-58 for ruggedness. Each created by Killer Food Plots to provide
stout blade receives a 35-degree Single plenty of high-quality game forage
SKB Cases iSeries Ultimate Bevel edge that is easily resharpened that also requires little to no ground
Single/Double Bow Case to a razor edge. Straight-edged, Single preparation and versatility for success
Bevel edges promote deeper penetra- in minimal sunlight or poor quality
Redline RL-2 Slider Sight tion and bloodletting by creating spiral soil. This has made Deepwoods a huge-
wound channels. The carbon tool steel ly popular blend with land managers
64 broadheads receive a black oxide fin- dealing with low pH soils, areas that
ish to protect from corrosion and pre- are very dry, wet, or suffering from poor
mium S7 tool steel broadheads have an lighting conditions. It's especially ideal
OD Green DuraCoat finish for protection for those with limited access spots or
from the elements. Ferrules extend to no farming equipment. An 8-pound bag
the bone splitting tip, allowing them to covers half an acre and includes an an-
shrug off hard bone impacts. They are nual blend of KFP Winter Rye, KFP Win-
offered in heavy-duty 150-, 200-, 250-, ter Wheat, KFP Rape, KFP Radishes, and
and 300-grain right- and left-bevel op- KFP Crimson White Clover. The blend
tions with 1 1/8-inch cutting diameter. can be planted in spring or winter. Visit
More grain weights have been prom- killerfoodplots.com to learn more.
ised. Visit vparchery.com to learn more.
SKB Cases
Joey’s Bowstrings
The SKB iSeries Ultimate Single/Double
Joey's Bowstrings includes a close net- Bow Case offers extreme versatility and
work of friends inspired daily to develop equipment protection. Leave the updat-
and produce the best quality of bow- ed molded interior tray in place and the
strings available through attention to Ultimate Single/Double Bow Case will
the smallest details. Joey's Bowstrings hold a single bow and a long list of bow
accessories, arrows, and other gear. Re-
builds the best bowstring money can move the gear tray and the case easily
buy, ensuring serving separation, accommodates two fully-rigged bows
misaligned peeps, and string creep (or bow and rifle combo). The iSeries
are a thing of the past. They source Ultimate Single/Double Bow case is of-
the best materials available, using 15 fered in Small (3i-4217-USD) or Large (3i-
years of experience, customized manu- 4719-PL) models. iSeries Cases include
facturing equipment, and innovative gasket seal, six locking latches, folding/
padded handles, steel-reinforced lock
processes to provide exceptional fin- hasps, a pressure-equalization valve,
ished products. Their Alpha Series and roller wheels. These cases are
incorporates a new generation of guaranteed airline safe and impervi-
upgraded 454 to provide zero creep, ous to moisture, dust, chemicals, and
harsh treatment. Visit skbcases.com
zero serving separation, and zero peep to learn more.
rotation. The Copperhead Series uses
trusted 452X, also delivering zero creep, Redline Bowhunting
zero serving separation, and zero peep
rotation. These series are also offered in Redline Bowhunting’s RL-2 DTM Single
and 3-Pin Slider Bow Sights are the
Crossbow versions, the Alpha Se- newest additions to the company’s fam-
ries using upgraded X99 and the ily of bow accessories. They are sleek
Copperhead Series using SK99, and lightweight yet rugged, while also
creating a new gold standard including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis adjust-
for crossbow strings. Vis-
it joeysbowstrings.com
to learn more.

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Red Hot Crossbow Thorn Broadheads Crown MTM Case-Gard
Arrows from Ridgemont Outdoors BTAC-41 Traveler

Arrow Case

ments. The RL-2 DTM includes a .019 fiber optic pin and the up to 34 inches long, six of those holding broadheads. This
3-pin DTM two .019 fiber optic pins up and a .010 bottom pin means the stout 34.5-by-4.9-by-2-inch design securely and
for longer shots. The dovetail extension is compatible with safely holds six broadhead-tipped, plus three practice, ar-
Mathews’  V3X Bridge-Lock risers. Sights include tool-free rows. The two-inch-thick design slips into most bow cases,
locking adjustment knobs, precise, ultra-smooth adjustment hard or soft, and includes notched foam padding to protect
windage knobs, enclosed fiber optic rings, Quick Acquisition fletching from crushing and has a slot between the foam
RL Sight Rings, and adjustable yardage pointers. In addition, inserts available for storing small accessories. Rugged poly-
sights have a rheostat light, yardage tapes and a bubble level. propylene, made-in-U.S.A. construction comes with a five-
The sight weighs 12.5 ounces. Visit redlinebowhunting.com year guarantee. This sleek case is ideal for protecting hunt-
to learn more. ing arrows during weekend trips while protecting arrows
and bowhunters from harm. Cases are made to stack neatly
Ridegmont Outdoors and include a smoke hue with clear viewing windows. Visit
mtmcase-gard.com to learn more. IA
Ridegmont Outdoors is now your direct source for all Parker
Crossbows parts or accessories. Ridgemont Outdoors recently
purchased all Parker assets, including all proprietary pat-
ents, trademarks, molds, and tooling to manufacture Parker
parts. Most importantly, Ridgemont Outdoors acquired the
premium line of Red Hot Crossbow Accessories. This includes
popular Parker Hunter and Red Hot Crossbow bolts with cap-
ture nocks, Red Hot Crosspro Broadheads, Tri Loc crossbow
quivers, EZ Roller rope cockers, Sidewinder Crank cockers,
and Parker crossbow discharge bolts. Red Hot accessories are
compatible with nearly all other crossbow brands and mod-
els and are all still made in the U.S.A. by American workers.
Visit ridgemontoutdoors.com to learn more.

Thorn Broadheads

The Crown is Thorn Broadhead’s contribution to the fixed-
blade world but is so unique as to be like nothing else on the
market. The Crown includes a helix stack of four different
blade diameters. The bottom set are 1-inch wide, stepping
up to ⅞- and ¾-inch and culminating in a ⅝-inch set at the
top. The works is led by a conical titanium tip and blades
are .032-inch thick and made from 440 stainless steel. This
results in a broadhead that ensures field-point flight charac-
teristics and plenty of bloodletting. Blades are held in place
by four steel ball bearings that lock each blade set solidly
when the tip is fully tightened. The 100- or 125-grain heads
are ideal for today’s high-performance compounds and espe-
cially crossbows. Visit thornbroadheads.com to learn more.

MTM Case-Gard

The MTM BTAC-41 Traveler Arrow Case holds nine arrows

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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 5Q

Five Questions with HHA Sports

HHA Sports has become a bow accessory powerhouse, producing some of the most role in the daily operations at HHA.
Many of us are passionate archers
innovative and sought-after adjustable bow sights in the industry. Their sight de- that eat, sleep, and breath archery.
We also have a non-profit business,
signs continue to improve, providing archers and bowhunters with greater efficiency HHA USA, that helps get veterans
and first responders into the sport
and accuracy to help make their efforts more productive and enjoyable. We spoke of archery. We host archery shoots
around the state to raise funds to
with Jake Mancel, HHA’s Marketing & Sales Manager, to learn more. help put a bow in a veteran’s hands.

C an you tell us a little about them so popular with serious ar- How does HHA transform a prod-
HHA’s history? How did the chers and bowhunters? ■ This past uct idea from a concept and into
company get its start, and what are summer we launched the Tetra RYZ a final product? ■ As mentioned
some of the company’s highlights? and the response has been more earlier, we are all very passionate
■ Harry Hamm founded HHA Sports than we ever expected. The RYZ is a archers. We not only heed the feed-
in 1984. He was a passionate archer two-pin vertical sight that is avail- back of our dealers and customers,
and was tired of working for other able in eight different frame options.
people. His dream was to start an Archers have really gravitated to- but we look at the products our team
archery company that could support ward it because demands in the field. Each product
his family. That dream has been far of the multi-pin that leaves our doors has been test-
surpassed today, as HHA currently benefits it has ed in the harshest conditions and is
employs 40 people and is a global- in a single-pin backed with a 100 percent lifetime
ly- recognized brand in the archery platform. It also warranty.
community. Things really took off comes with our
with the introduction of the Opti- new Long Range How have independent dealers
mizer in the mid-‘90s. Some of the Tape technology, taking archers to helped HHA become the success
highlights have been the Optimizer further distances than ever before! story it is today? ■ Back in 1984 there
Ultra with to-the-yard yardage tapes was no social media, cell phones, or
in 2007, the Optimizer King Pin in How does the company’s active emails and we made it solely be-
2015, the Tetra line in 2020, and now participation and passion for ar- cause of the relationships with our
the Tetra RYZ in 2022. chery play into the everyday op- dealers. Many of those dealers are
erations of HHA Sports? ■ HHA’s still with us today, and are just as
What HHA products really stand participation in the sport of archery important as they have ever been. IA
out, and what do you think makes and bowhunting plays a significant

WebXtra ■ For more on HHA

Sports visit insidearchery.com.

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