Cross Archery DOA Crossbow

Cross Archery

USA --(Ammoland.com)- The battle line has been drawn and the ranks are forming. Do you want to be a part of the Cross army?

If so, get the new Cross DOA or Hero and join the fight on 5-1-12.

“With today’s crossbow market being the most vertical segment of the outdoor industry, we are compelled to fill the largest void in the market and provide a premium high performance Dealer Only line of equipment that balances the entire industry,” BJ Wolf, brand manager for Cross Crossbows, says.

You will be well-armed with the DOA, featuring a best-in-class, first of its kind, shoot-through foot stirrup increasing the power stroke to a stellar 16″, producing speeds to 385 feet per second.

The CarbonLite technology removes up to 43% of the weight from the front end so the center of gravity is moved back to the end of the stock. The DOA is comfortable and easy to shoulder all the way to your hunting location. The DOA, available in Carbon and Realtree APG, features high-velocity Whiplash cams and the Crosswire® String and Cable system.

You can always expect a smooth 3.5lb trigger pull thanks to Cross’s new ADF MIM trigger. This bow is truly a top performer and a favorite for the hunter looking for the highest level of performance and cutting edge design.

The package is complete with a quiver, three arrows, rope-cocking device, illuminated scope and sling.

Power

• 185 draw weight
• 131 ft pounds of energy
• 15 in power stroke
• 385 feet per second

Dimensions

• 8.3 lbs weight
• 37 in length
• 24 in width
• 22 in arrow length

Cross Archery HERO Crossbow

Hero
Be the hunter talked about this season with the Cross Hero in hand. Meticulously designed, this crossbow is packed with features enabling you to better your shooting performance, while keeping the comfort and efficiency you demand. You’ll love the patented Quick Detach Front End, finally making it fast and easy to breakdown a crossbow.

With the push of a button, the bow is disassembled for efficient storage, eliminating the need for an oversized case. The Hero ships with Cross’s new ADF (Anti-Dry Fire) trigger system and an adjustable cheek plate and butt stock for a custom fit to you. The Hero model features the Crosswire® String and Cable system for quieter, smoother shots and increased string life.

The package is complete with a quiver, three arrows, rope-cocking device and illuminated scope and sling. The bow just needs a Hero. It has your name written all over it….literally.

Power

• 160 draw weight
• 115 ft pounds of energy
• 15.5 in power stroke
• 350 feet per second

Dimensions

• 8.5 lbs weight
• 37.5 in length
• 26.75 in width
• 22 in arrow length

Both bows available May 1, 2012.

MADE IN THE USA!

For more information, visit them online at www.crossarchery.com

Barnett Ghost 400 Crossbow

Barnett Outdoors

Tarpon Springs, FL --(Ammoland.com)-  The most technically advanced crossbow to hit the market, the Ghost 400 is no doubt the flagship of the Barnett line, perfectly blending performance and comfort leaving nothing for want.

The Ghost 400 Carbonlite leads the industry with raw power, shooting at lightning speeds of 400+ fps. This bow features Barnett’s proprietary New Carbon Riser Technology (CRT) and it is by far the lightest and strongest in its class. Barnett has the only patent-protected, ultralight, super-strong Carbon riser available for Crossbows, and it boasts an incredible 5-to-1 safety factor.

The Ghost 400 provides one of the smoothest shots available thanks to the CNC machined aluminum flight track and the 3.5# Trigger pull. Additionally, the Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) trigger assures the safest experience available and delivers maximum accuracy down range . The Ghost 400 is also equipped with Barnett’s over-molded laminated limbs technology called AVI (Anti-Vibration Isolation). This reduces noise and vibration up to 30%. The Crosswire® strings and cable system come standard on the Barnett Ghost 400 while also submitting to Barnett’s proprietary process called Cable Armor. This process increases the longevity of the the strings and cables significantly.

The Ghost 400 package comes with three 22″ custom carbon arrows by Easton, Barnett’s new Talon crossbow sling, the New Carbon Cross® 3-arrow quiver with Hip attachment, a rope-cocking device and finally a premium paper-sighted illuminated scope.

BJ Wolf, brand manager for Barnett Crossbows, explains, “There was a lot of sweat equity put into bringing the Ghost 400 to market, but it was a labor of love. The entire team did an awesome job and was able to keep focus by remembering one of the main goals we have for every project we work on; give the consumer what they want, NOT what you think they want. The Ghost 400 will exceed your expectations all around. ”

Features at a glance:

Ultralight CRT© (Carbon) Riser
AVi – Anti Vibration Technology Limbs
Barnett Custom Composite Laminated Limbs
ADF (Anti Dry Fire) Trigger Safety System
MIM (Metal Injection Mold) Tightly Toleranced Trigger
CNC Machined Aluminum Flight Track
CNC Machined 7/8″ Picatinny Rail
Barnett Talon Crossbow Sling
Rope Cocking Device included
Allows for the Integration of a Crank Cocking Device

Specs:

8 lbs WEIGHT
38″ LENGTH
24″ WIDTH
22″ ARROW LENGTH

For more information please visit them online at www.barnettcrossbows.com

S4Gear

Eugene, OR --(Ammoland.com)- Thanks to the new patent-pending JackKnife smartphone bow mount from S4Gear, hunters will no longer have to wait to get home to see their latest adventure.

With the ability to view and share their footage filmed right from their bow, its social media live in the woods!

Mounted off of the sight mount, the JackKnife allows hunters to use their phone to film their hunts from the “hunter’s eyes”. Footage can then be used to view shot placement before tracking an animal, as a training device to review shot form and even used to incorporate split screens into final video pieces on web, TV and DVD.

“With Smartphone video capabilities that seem to be getting better by the minute, we figured there had to be a way for hunters to utilize their phones they were already taking into the woods,” stated Jerid Strasheim, VP of sales & marketing for S4Gear.

“There’s a lot of products on the market that can capture the hunt, but none of them allow you the ability to view and share the footage instantly.”

S4Gear JackKnife Smartphone Bow Mount

Designed to be universal and highly adjustable, the JackKnife’s cradle fits virtually any smartphone and can be installed on any bow with an AMO standard sight mount—right or left handed, with sight and quiver installed. The JackKnife’s cradle utilizes a protective foam lining to hold smartphones securely in place while simultaneously guarding against shock and vibration.

Installation is easy with nothing more to it than attaching the mounting bracket to a bow’s sight mount and adjusting three knobs for preferred phone placement. The swing arm hinges, adjusts or completely detaches in seconds. The compact design folds flush against the riser when not in use and still fits in most bow cases.

The JackKnife will also be compatible with S4Gear’s WingMan treestand console. Other accessories, such as a tubular mount used for attaching the JackKife to bicycle and ATV/UTV handlebars, as well as crossbow scopes and shooting sticks, will be available by spring 2012.

More information about the JackKnife smartphone bow mount can be found online at www.S4Gear.com.

S4Gear makes outdoor stuff that gets noticed. Innovative, cutting-edge equipment that supplies an air of confidence to the outdoor enthusiast. S4Gear is based in Eugene, Oregon and was born in the woods. S4Gear is dedicated to providing superior quality, craftsmanship, and technically advanced products that meet the demands of nature and those who tame it.

www.S4Gear.com

G5 Outdoors Broadhead Vault

G5 Outdoors

Memphis, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment and design is excited to unveil the addition of the Vault, a housing unit to safely store your expandable or fixed blade broadheads.

The Vault is the ultimate broadhead storage unit that will ensure your blades are safe, sharp, and secure. The aluminum top shell is reinforced with a metal exterior to provide the very best broadhead protection.

The housing unit allows for both easy and convenient broadhead transport during hunting trips or outdoor excursions.

The Vault Specs:

• Aluminum top shell
• Holds fixed and mechanical broadheads

“The new Vault gives hunters a safe and reliable way to store broadheads during hunting trips or throughout the off-season,” stated Joel Harris, Brand Manager for G5 Outdoors. “Now archery hunters have a place to keep their G5 broadheads and can be assured that their broadheads are surgically sharp for their next hunt.”

About G5 Outdoors
G5 Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5 strives to provide superior products that are Designed to Hunt through precision manufacturing and innovative design. To learn more about G5 Outdoors, visit www.g5outdoors.com or call (866)456-8836.

Millennium Unveils New Treestands at the 2012 ATA Show

Millennium Tree Stands

Pearl, Mississippi --(Ammoland.com)- Stop by the Millennium Treestand booth #613 at the 2012 ATA show in Columbus, Ohio, to see the newest additions to Millennium’s line of premium treestands.

Millennium is excited to introduce the M 25 HangOn, the M50 HangOn and the L360 Ladder Stand.

Known for producing the most comfortable stands on the market, Millennium continues to outdo itself with the creation of these three new stand models.

All three are designed to allow you to sit in comfort from sun up ’til sun down, increasing your chances for success.

Also, make sure you stop by the booth to see celebrities from Millennium’s sponsored TV shows.

• HeadHunter TV: Jan 11, 2pm
• BCQ: Jan 10, 10am
• Savage Outdoors: Jan 11, 10am

M25 HangOn Stand
The lightweight M25 HangOn Stand allows hunters to set up wherever the action heats up. Providing a deadly combination of comfort and roominess, the M25 offers remarkable maneuverability in any direction, while remaining rock solid under foot. The M25 is the ideal design for setting up a quick ambush in tight cover or for packing into unknown terrain.

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Capacity: 300 lbs
• Weight: 14 lbs
• Platform: W 25″ D 30″
• Seat Size: W 20″ D 17″
• Seat Height: 17″

M50 HangOn Stand
Lightweight, quiet and easy to use, the M50 HangOn features a convenient self-leveling seat and platform for an ideal hunting setup. The M50 accepts the CamLock Receiver system, which allows users to preset multiple stand locations for quick, easy hanging.

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Capacity: 300 lbs
• Weight: 21 lbs
• Platform: W 24″ D 30″
• Seat Size: W 20″ D 17″
• Seat Height: 17″

L360 Ladder Stand
The L360 Ladder Stand features a 360-degree swivel ComfortMax Seat and extra-large platform to give you plenty of viewing and shooting opportunities. Quickly and quietly cover the rear and sides of the stand so that your game doesn’t get the drop on you. Add the B1 Blind for added concealment.

For more information visit them online at www.millenniumstands.com

Crooked Horn RF Hook Up

RealTree

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- The Crooked Horn RF Hook Up allows you to use your binoculars and rangefinders simultaneously with limited movement and noise.

The Crooked Horn RF Hook Up, available in Realtree AP, comes with the original Bino System and the Sidekick Rangefinder Holster, which features a streamline design that is quick, quiet and convenient.

No more retractors, tethers or rangefinders flopping around. The Sidekick attaches and detaches to your Bino System in less than a minute, keeping your rangefinder handy to range distance undetected.

The Sidekick works for most compact hand-held rangefinders with a holster pocket size of 3”W x 1.5”D. Designed with Crooked Horn’s own patented quick-release buckle, the rangefinder easily connects to a 1.5” strap allowing it to slide up easily when in use, but with little movement in the field. With a small elastic sleeve covering the buckle it reduces any noise made from objects touching one another.

The RF Hook Up allows you to quickly and silently, glass, range and shoot…all in one streamline movement. If you already own the Crooked Horn Bino System, you can purchase the RF Sidekick separately and directly attach it to your existing system.

www.crookedhorn.com

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to expand the Mayhem line with the new Hot Pursuit 250 arrow.

The Mayhem Hot Pursuit 250 is Carbon Express’ 3-in-1 performance arrow for the female hunter.

The new Hot Pursuit features a BuffTuff custom front-end design, leading to the pink label and white and pink fletching and finishes with a pink BullDog nock collar for added strength.

Carbon Express Hot Pursuit 250 Arrow

Like all of the Mayhem series arrows, the Mayhem Hot Pursuit is engineered with patented K-360° Weave Technology and is designed to deliver the ultimate combination of speed, accuracy and penetration.

The Hot Pursuit 250 arrow also features the exclusive Carbon Express Built-in Weight Forward technology for superior down-range accuracy with a broadhead.

Equipped with Fusion vanes for precise broadhead placement, the revolutionary arrow has the straightness of ± 0.0035”, weight tolerance of ± 1.0 grains, and spine selection tolerance of ± 0.0025”.

The Mayhem Hot Pursuit sets a new standard for all-around female hunting performance

“We are excited to offer another arrow to the wildly popular Mayhem line,” stated Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express.

“The new Hot Pursuit 250 arrow is the ultimate hunting arrow for female hunters.”

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service, visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com or call 800.241.4833.

Quest Bowhunting

Memphis, Mich –(Ammoland.com)- Quest Bowhunting, a division of G5 Outdoors, Introduces the new Rogue Bow featuring the new Fluid Cam system, parallel limb design, and longer brace height making it extremely forgiving and smooth shot after shot.

With the release of the Rogue, Quest bridges accuracy, smoothness, and a compact design into one solid performance driven bow.

Quest Rogue Bow

At a short 31” axle to axle, this bow is the ultimate bowhunting machine. The Rogue lives up to what many archers demand out of a hunting rig. Archery hunters searching for a high speed bow with a very smooth draw cycle need not look any farther.

The new Rogue is a technology driven weapon with many additional state of the art upgrades from previous Quest bows. Whether you’re shooting from a treestand or ground blind, the Rogue proves to be the new flagship of the entire Quest bow line – it delivers everything hunters look for in a hunting bow and more.

“We designed the Rogue to deliver superior performance and put the hurt on big game without putting the hurt on your pocketbook” stated G5 President Matt Grace.

Rogue Specs:

• Speed: 315 FPS
• Weight: 4.2lbs
• Brace Height: 7 -1/2”
• Axle to Axle: 31”
• Draw Length: 26” to 30.5” Available in 1/2 increments
• Lbs: 50, 60, 70
• MRSP: $429

About Quest Bowhunting:
Quest Bowhunting is a family owned business backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. Quest Bowhunting strives to provide superior Bowhunting products that enhance the archery experience.

To learn more about Quest, visit www.questbowhunting.com or call (866) 456-8836.

G5 Outdoors Meta Ti Peep Sight

G5 Outdoors

Memphis, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment and design is pleased to unveil the addition of the new Meta Ti to their peep sight line.

Meta Ti peeps are computer numerical control (CNC) machined and fabricated from a solid piece of Titanium using precise Swiss Screw machines.

The new peep sight is specifically designed for today’s high energy and high poundage bows. The use of titanium allows this peep to be incredibly durable and virtually indestructible.

Titanium produces an anti-glare finish that will not chip or oxidize through any hunting condition – rain, sleet, or snow, the Meta Ti is sure to last. Archer’s may select between the following sizes: 3/16”, 1/4” and 5/16”.

Meta Ti Specs:

• Titanium
• Anti-Glare and Non-Oxidizing Finish
• CNC Machined
• Available in 3/16”, 1/4” and 5/16”

“The new Meta Ti is the perfect peep sight for any archer,” stated Joel Harris, Brand Manager for G5 Outdoors. “The craftsmanship and fine-detail of the peep will give shooter’s a leading edge in the field and on the range.”

About G5 Outdoors:
G5 Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5 strives to provide superior products that are Designed to Hunt through precision manufacturing and innovative design. To learn more about the new prime series of bows, visit www.g5prime.com or call (866)456-8836.

Carbon Express Covert SLS Crossbow

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to expand its premier crossbow line with the addition of the Covert SLS, a slim-line designed crossbow that allows for easy maneuvering from both ground blind and treestand.

The Carbon Express Covert SLS was designed for compact comfort. With 355 fps and 119 ft-lb of kinetic energy, it’s packed with blazing speed and incredible power. Lightweight and extremely well balanced, the SLS features a green anodized flight rail, proven carbon infused limbs on a mini-parallel CNC machined riser and premium string and cables—all to deliver accurate shots in the tightest of spaces.

And like the CX2, the SLS’s Picatinny mounting system, complete with adjustable forearm and mounting grip, provides the ultimate combination of adjustability for any shooting style and in a wide variety of hunting environments.

The Covert SLS includes:

• Quick detach 3-arrow quiver,
• 3 Carbon Express exclusive Maxima Hunter 20″ crossbolts
• Deluxe lighted scope with red/green illuminations for varying light conditions
• Rail lubricant
• Practice points

Covert SLS Specs:

• Feet per second – 355
• Kinetic energy – 119 ft-lb
• Draw weight – 185 lbs
• Power stroke – 13″

The new Covert SLS is the heart of the Carbon Express crossbow line, and, with its high-performance compact design, it will make hunting easier by helping you to shoot better.

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors, Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service, visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com or call 800.241.4833.

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to introduce the CX Precision Nock.

The New CX Precision Nock is perfectly balanced and manufactured to the highest standards of consistency; it ensures maximum transfer of power and truest flight.

From launch to impact, Carbon Express engineers every product to help archers shoot better in the field and on the range.

Carbon Express CX Precision Nock

The New CX Precision Nock is engineered with four-axis straightness to ensure alignment of both bowstring and shaft for ultimate precision and overall performance. The nock alignment has a greater effect on accuracy than even shaft straightness. All Carbon Express nocks including the New CX Precision nock, are made of polycarbonate for superior strength and durability.

New CX Precision Nock Specs:

• All nocks are within 0.001″ four axis straightness
• Perfectly balanced
• Provides a superior “launching pad” for arrow
• Delivers greater accuracy, maximum power, efficiency and laser precision.

New CX Precision Nocks are available on these Carbon Express arrows:

• Maxima Series
• Mayhem
• Pile Driver
• The Crush
• Mach 5
• Mutiny
• Predator II

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors, Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service, visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com or call 800.241.4833.

G5 Outdoors Head-Loc Quiver

G5 Outdoors

Memphis, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment and design is excited to announce the addition of the Head-Loc, a quiver that sets a new standard in quiver technology.

The majority of quivers on the market today add unnecessary noise and vibration to the bow after the shot. The Head-Loc quiver works to virtually eliminate noise and vibration with its unique state-of-the-art mounting system.

The quiver features rubber compression technology that acts as an isolator between the quiver and the bow, which greatly reduces any noise and vibration.

The Head-Loc also has an Exo-Flex hood, which is extremely quiet, lightweight, and also has superior noise and vibration absorbing properties over traditional plastic quivers. The over-all low-profile design allows the quiver to sit close to the bow, improving shot balance, and reducing the chances of catching branches while stalking through the woods.

The hood accepts both fixed and expandable broadheads. The quiver is carefully constructed using a power grip double spreader to hold arrows securely without deployment of mechanical broadheads.

Purchase a Head-Loc quiver and you are eligible to receive free rubberized tree mount brackets for life. You only pay $8 shipping and handling each.

Head-Loc Spec:

• Head-loc Rubber compression Quiver bracket.
• Fits fixed and Mechanical broadhead
• Power-grip, dual gripper.
• Exo-flex Hood, quiet and absorbs vibration and reduces noise.
• Holds 6 arrows.
• Secondary Lever lock down.
• Adjustable mount for customizing fit.
• Tree mounting bracket included.

About G5 Outdoors
G5 Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5 strives to provide superior products that are Designed to Hunt through precision manufacturing and innovative design. To learn more about G5 Outdoors, visit www.g5outdoors.com or call (866)456-8836.

Big Green Targets Gamer Field Point Target

Big Green Targets

Lamar, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Big Green Targets, the leading manufacturer of archery targets made from 100% recycled materials unveils the new “Gamer” Field Point Target that is unlike any archery target on the market.

The 100% recycled material target features two unique “game” target faces designed to create longer target life and add hours of entertainment to your shooting and measures 20 x 20 x 13 inches.

High definition screen-printed front and back target faces provide remarkably sharp and crystal clear graphics.

The front face of the archery target has variable size shooting spots that highlight different point values along with a deer skull allowing archers to create exciting competitive games while honing their shooting skills.

The back face of the archery target has a screen-printed dartboard that offers shooters the opportunity for creating endless hours of shooting fun.

Like every Big Green Target, the “Gamer” features a proprietary design consisting of a heat bonded, layered closed-cell foam outer core filled with recycled fabric that is designed to stop blazing fast arrows, they are also built with arrow ease-of-removal in mind to ensure an enjoyable shooting experience. The “Gamer” Target is Crossbow Rated to 350FPS.

“Gamer” Field Point Target Specs:

• Measures a full 20 inches tall by 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep (20 x 20 x 13)
• Crossbow Rated to 350 FPS
• Weighs approximately 25 pounds
• Suggested Retail $89.99

About Big Green Targets
Big Green Targets, a division of Poly-Green Foam, LLC is the premier supplier of recycled foam archery targets. For more information on Big Green Targets or the products they offer call (888) 390-5548 or visit www.biggreentargets.com.

Gorilla G-Series Safety Harnesses

Gorilla Tree Stands

FLUSHING, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Gorilla, Inc. a leading manufacturer of performance treestands and accessories, announces the introduction of the new G-Series (G30 and G20) safety harnesses.

The G30 and G20 safety harnesses feature more all-season comfort, adjustable easy-on and easy-off fit, with complete 360-degree range of movement.

The G20 safety harness is designed for hunters who desire an affordable harness without sacrificing the quality or comfort of the popular G30.

Even when properly wearing a full body safety harness certified to TMA standards, the force a user experiences during a fall can be significant. That is why the design team at Gorilla developed the Energy Absorbing System (E.A.S.) tethers for the G30 and G20 safety harnesses. G-series E.A.S. tethers reduce the felt fall force by nearly 40% compared to the leading competitor’s tether.

The new Gorilla G-Series will change the way you think about treestand safety harnesses. The adjustable form-fitting design goes on so easily – you’ll be suited up in seconds. Lightweight and breathable, the G-Series gives you a custom fit with maximum range of motion for all-season comfort and freedom.

NEW G30 Safety Harness:
The G30 safety harness is extremely lightweight at only 3.6 pounds and breathable. The arched back style has a waist belt-free design for a more comfortable fit that goes on in seconds. And, you’ll never miss the opportunity for a shot with its extra long tether for full 360o range of motion. The G30 safety harness also features comfortable padded shoulder straps and backrest for all day comfort.

NEW G20 Safety Harness:
The G20 safety harness is the newest addition to the G-Series. The fully adjustable straps deliver a comfortable and custom fit for hunters of all sizes. The padded shoulders, arched waist and leg straps make this harness so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing it, but you’ll feel secure knowing it’s always there to protect you in the event of a fall.

About Gorilla, Inc.
Gorilla, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories for hunters who demand comfort, strength and stealth. For more information on the G-Series Safety Harnesses, visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

Winners Choice Custom BowStrings

John Day, OR --(Ammoland.com)- Winner’s Choice, the world leader in modern bowstring technology has taken yet another giant leap forward for archers with their newest innovation, the new 8190 Xtreme Bowstring.

Owner Mike Slinkard made the announcement, “At Winner’s Choice we continue to set the standards for bowstrings and cables and the new 8190 Xtreme is by far our most advanced product yet.”

The 8190 Xtreme is made with time proven 100% Dyneema fibers like our popular 8125 material but incorporates the incredible TS90 grade Dyneema, a fiber that has never before been made available for bowstrings.

Our new 8190 Xtreme utilizes the strongest synthetic fiber on earth for bowstring construction and with it comes an impressive list of additional benefits for the archer.”

Winner’s Choice 8190 Xtreme Bowstring

8190 Xtreme Advantages:

• 15% stronger than other bowstrings!
• Requires less shoot in time (as few as 3 shots!)
• Improves consistency and accuracy with every shot!
• Patented Weatherlock™ weather proof technology!
• No creep, No peep rotation, No serving separation – guaranteed!
• Improved durability and increased string life!

Slinkard also added, 8190 Xtreme is the most advanced bowstring fiber ever introduced for the archery industry.

We take a great deal of pride in knowing our technology, materials and proprietary manufacturing methods have enabled us to produce the best bowstring ever made for quality, reliability and performance.

8190 Xtreme has enabled Winner’s Choice to once again raise the bar in bowstring quality and reliability.

For more information please contact:

Winner’s Choice Strings, Inc.
58000 Industrial Park Rd.
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-4327

www.winnerschoicestrings.com

Trophy Ridge Cypher Sight 5-Pin RealTree Camo

RealTree

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- The bow sights in this series are as strong as aluminum, but lighter and quieter.

The Trophy Ridge Cypher Sights, available in Realtree APG , are formed from Trophy Ridge’s newest technology, the Ballistix CoPolymer System, making them tough enough to handle anything your hunt can throw at them.

The Ballistix coating is soft to the touch and delivers added vibration reduction.

There are no other bow sights like them on the market.

Features of the Cypher Bow Sights:

• Ballistix CoPolymer System
• Reversible Sight Mount
• Tool-less Windage and Elevation Adjustments
• Rheostat Sight Light Included
• Micro Adjustment
• Zero Pin Gap Spacing
• Ultra Bright .019 Fiber Optic Pins
• Sight Level

Goat Tuff’s Equalizer Release Aid

Goat Tuff

Tucson, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Goat Tuff’s Equalizer Release Aid created quite a stir when it was released to the public in 2011.

And of course it would as it was the first and only release aid that helped archers increase arrow speed without increasing draw weight.

It was designed originally for short draw archers and those archers who, due to age or injury, had to shoot less poundage thereby compromising performance. It works because the archer can increase draw length from 1 to 3”.

Tests showed, on average, archers gained 10 fps for each 1” increase in draw length.

Well the word got out and more an more standard archers wanted the Equalizer because they were also able to increase arrow speed without having to increase poundage.

For 2012 Goat Tuff’s Ric Clark made more improvements to the Equalizer. These are attached and I hope you will share this with your audience. Visit: www.goattuffproducts.com

IQ Universal Bow Sight Light

IQ Bowsight

SUPERIOR, Wisc. --(Ammoland.com)- When the light is waning and the pins on your bow sight don’t seem quite bright enough to take your shot, it is time to turn on the new IQ Universal Sight Light from IQ Bowsights.

With its adjustable rheostat control, pin-brightness levels are always up to you. Adjusting the IQ Universal Sight Light to changing hunting conditions not only will significantly lower pin glare at the moments of dawn and dusk of legal shooting hours, but it will also increase your confidence in the shot.

Sealed electronics protect the IQ Universal Sight Light against cold and damp hunting conditions, while keeping it available through a simple finger twist when you most need it.

The new IQ Universal Sight Light features a night-vision preserving LED light that includes adaptors to fit 1/4-28, 3/8-32, 3/8-36 and 7/16-20 threads and works with either right- or left-hand models. Batteries and a mounting block for the IQ Bowsight are included.

The IQ Universal Sight Light will be available at retailers nationwide in January 2012, and it will retail for $24.99. Please adhere to all local or state regulations regarding the use of electronic illumination devices while hunting.

For detailed information on the IQ Universal Sight Light, IQ Bowsight and to view the detailed video and impressive commercials, visit the website at www.iqbowsights.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IQBowsight.

Victory VAP Arrow Lost Camo

Victory Archery

Poway, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Victory Archery, the leader in carbon shaft technology, announced it had signed an agreement with Mathew’s Archery for the rights to feature Lost Camo on certain Victory arrows and shafts.

Victory General Manager Tod Boretto noted, “We are pleased to announce that for 2012 Victory is an official licensee of Lost Camo.

We will be offering Lost Camo or Lost Camo AT camo patterns on our Lost Camo Edition VAP and VForce arrows and shafts. We know every hunter looking for the best, high performance arrow will appreciate the proven performance of Victory arrows and Lost Camo camouflage”.

Victory Archery – Proven by Performance

For more information contact:

Victory Archery
14145 Danielson St – Ste B
Poway, CA 92064
866-934-6565
858-218-2280

About:
Victory Archery is a leader in design and manufacturing of high-tech carbon arrows. For more information visit: www.victoryarchery.com

Muzzy CrossKill 150-grain and CrossKill 125-grain Broadheads

Muzzy Archery

Cartersville, GA --(Ammoland.com)- If you’re searching for an accurate, dependable and deadly crossbow broadhead, then settle your crosshairs on the new CrossKill Broadheads by Muzzy.

Thanks to a 1 3/16″ cutting diameter, these ultra-compact, stainless-steel ferrule 3-blade broadheads give the hunter field-point accuracy with fixed-blade reliability.

Available in 125-grain and 150-grain, the newest members of the Bone Bustin’ lineup from Muzzy are designed specifically for crossbows and offer field point flight, even at speeds over 400 F.P.S. The ultra-compact design reduces exposed blade surface while still sporting a 1 3/16″ cutting diameter.

Knowing that dependability and unwavering efficiency matter most, Muzzy has stepped up to the plate adding the CrossKill to its #1 selling line of broadheads.

For more information, check out www.muzzy.com.

Excalibur Axiom SMF Crossbow

Excalibur Crossbow

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- This new crossbow by Excalibur is amazingly accurate and reliable producing arrow speeds in excess of 305 feet per second.

The Axiom SMF generates plenty of horsepower to take on any of North America’s big game species.

With a 175-pound draw weight and 14.5” power stroke, this new crossbow is comfortable to cock, and its 6-pound-mass weight makes it easy to carry during your time afield.

The Axiom SMF is sold only as a kit, which includes a matching multiplex crossbow scope with mounting hardware, Excalibur’s rope-cocking aid, and Excalibur’s 4-arrow quiver plus 4 Firebolt arrows complete with field points.

Although reasonably priced for budget-minded hunters, the Excalibur’s new crossbow kit is one serious hunting combination. In fact, quality of manufacture, reliability and accuracy of this economical kit is comparable with Excalibur’s most expensive options.

Specs:

• Velocity: 305 FPS
• Draw Weight: 175 lbs.
• Power Stroke: 14.5″
• Mass Weight: 5.8 lbs.
• Overall Length: 37.5″
• Arrow Length: 20″
• Arrow Weight: 350 Grains
• Stock Type: Traditional
• Finish: Advantage Timber

www.excaliburcrossbow.com

Source Outdoor Group

Raleigh, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Stop struggling with dead batteries and poor quality photos when it comes to your game camera.

The PlotWatcher Pro time-lapse video camera has 20 times more battery life than similar cameras on the market and can retain even more with an external power adapter.

Day 6 PlotWatcher Pro

In fact, it can take up to 1,000,000 images and operate up to four months on one set of batteries.

Using SD card storage, the PlotWatcher Pro can save video files in 1/2 of the memory space. Its Tru Video automatically compiles images in video format, making it easier than ever before to review and enjoy your files. You can also start and stop the camera automatically based on the available light or by defining specific start and stop times based on the camera’s clock.

The 2.5″ LCD onboard gives you perfect video aiming, status messages and overall camera setup. The temperature and moon phase is also shown on each individual image.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get more convenient, it does. The PlotWatcher Pro also accepts add-on telephoto and wide-angle lenses and easily accepts a security cable.

This season, don’t sit at home or in a tree and wonder what’s out there. Now you can know the facts… just make sure you own a Day 6 PlotWatcher Pro.

For more information visit them online at

https://day6outdoors.com/products/plotwatcher-pro

Young Will has success with his Covert Crossbows.

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Crossbow hunting has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years, and I don’t think anyone can deny that the sport is here to stay.

There are more opportunities than ever, and an increasing list of states are providing special seasons or allowing crossbows to be used during traditional archery seasons. Crossbow hunting is here to stay, and after participating in the sport for the last two years, I have to say that I think it is incredibly fun.

I also like the fact that crossbow hunting brings youth into “bowhunting” at an age before they can competently use a vertical bow to harvest animals. It also will extend the hunting lifetime of older hunters who may not be able to draw a vertical bow as they become elderly. I have seen this with my two young sons as well as my father after he had heart surgery.

So enough about the virtues of crossbows in general! I own an original Carbon Express Covert 3.5 crossbow that the company came out with a few years ago. It is a great bow, my kids have racked up a ton of deer and turkeys with it, and my dad and I have also both killed turkeys with it. I couldn’t imagine it getting much better until I learned about the new CX I and 2 crossbows that are CX’s second generation.

How are these crossbows better and why should I pick them over anything else out there I asked, so I went straight to the source to find out, and I talked to Carbon Express COO John Biafore about it.

He began with, “BioSync Technology is the biggest attribute of these new crossbows that set them apart. What that technology is all about is Body-Bow- Bolt. We want the bow to fit the body, and then the bolt to work at maximum efficiency with the bow for a perfect fit all the way around. That way when someone hunts with our crossbow, he doesn’t have to be thinking about the crossbow, bolt or our equipment; he can simply concentrate on the hunt, and that’s how it should be.”

Biafore explained, “Our original Coverts were great, but we wanted them more comfortable. So we took a lot of weight out and improved the balance of the crossbow. Most of this came out of the front end of the crossbow, but it made it much more comfortable. It no longer feels like you are dragging around a log with you to a treestand or blind.”

Carbon Express now has a premium line of crossbow bolts available in their now famous Maxima line. There is a Maxima Hunter and a Kevlar coated maxima Hunter KV. What sets these bolts apart are that they have Dual Spine Weight Forward Technology just like the Maxima line of arrows, and they are properly spined for the CX crossbows. The Dual Spine Weight Forward means that the dynamic and static spine of the bolt has been considered, so this means the front end of the bolt flexes more giving forgiveness, while the back end is stiffer and recovers quicker. This is what makes an arrow or bolt perform to its maximum, and these are the most technologically sound bolts that can be bought. In short, the bolts and the crossbows being matched up will simply perform better.

So we now see what BioSync is all about. The bow is comfortable, and it shoots great. What else is so good about the CX line I asked?

Biafore answered, “We really feel that not only are these great crossbows from a technical and performance standpoint, they are also the best value on the market. The CX 1 crossbow package comes in at $499 and the CS 2 at $599. The difference is the CX 1 is a 330fps bow and the CX 2 is 360 fps. These packages both include the crossbow, a 4×32 illuminated scope, a quiver, rail lube as well as three Maxima Hunter bolts. It is a package that is ready to sight in and take to the field. Also, with these bolts, we haven’t tried to bump our speeds up, our bolts perform at our published fps speeds.”

When speaking on price, John expounded, “Carbon Express is entrenched as a high quality arrow company, but that doesn’t automatically transfer over to the new crossbow market. We know we make a great product, but we also know we have to earn the consumer’s crossbow business, so making a great valued package is what we decided was the best route to begin earning that business. We absolutely want to be best in class both in performance and price.”

My last question was besides being a great shooting crossbow that sells at an incredibly fair price, what other things might a potential buyer want to consider in the CX line?

Biafore said, “The package obviously offers a lot, but also consider that we cut no corners to get to that price. The crossbows are made with anodized aluminum flight rail, proven carbon infused limbs and premium strings and cables. There is an anti-dryfire mechanism that is very important for safety.”

After the fun my family and I have had over the past two years crossbow hunting, even though our Covert 3.5 is still incredibly accurate, I am going to have to consider one of the new CX 2’s. I have two close friends who bought them recently, and they are fantastic all the way around. After talking with Biafore and understanding more about BioSync, I am really leaning toward the upgrade. If you are in the market for a crossbow, you owe it to yourself to check the newest CX’s from Carbon Express.

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service, visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

Shiver Shield

Hubbard, Nebraska --(Ammoland.com)- McFarlane Enterprises, LLC is setting an unprecedented standard for thermal protection in outdoor gear with its revolutionary new product, Shiver Shield.

Only NASA and the military have used anything like Shiver Shield.

Shiver Shield is insulated with a 2mm layer of wind and waterproof aerogel insulation called Zero-­-Loft, offering the user Xtreme Thermal Comfort (XTC).

Aerogel holds 15 records in the Guinness Book of World Records and is now available in Shiver Shield.

“Users of Shiver Shield say they’ve never worn anything that has kept them as warm as Shiver Shield and that’s the kind of response we expect,” said Brian McFarlane, the developer. “I hope people truly appreciate the science that has been incorporated into these garments because they are like nothing that has ever been offered before.”

McFarlane didn’t release Shiver Shield to the public until he tested the garments himself. While wearing Shiver Shield, he was sprayed with -­-310F liquid nitrogen, which validated the product’s thermal capabilities.

“We’ve invested significantly into the research, development, and design of these garments to ensure they deliver the ultimate thermal protection to our customers,” said McFarlane.

“If I can wear it while being sprayed with liquid nitrogen, then it should work in any hunting or work situation where the wearer will be exposed to extreme windy and cold conditions.”

To celebrate the release of this revolutionary product, Shiver Shield has teamed up with Taylor Safaris (TaylorSafaris.co.za) of South Africa to offer the opportunity to win an African safari package. For contest rules, terms and conditions, and to enter, go to ShiverShield.com. Updates, announcements, and special promotions will be posted on the Shiver Shield website and Facebook page. The contest is void where prohibited.

ABOUT McFARLANE ENTERPRISES:
LLC Shiver Shield is a trademarked brand of McFarlane Enterprises, LLC., which was founded in 2008 with headquarters in Hubbard, Nebraska. The company supplies products into various retail and global markets. Its goal is to be recognized as a market leader in product innovation, quality, and performance through extensive research and development and application of the latest science and technologies. McFarlane Enterprises, LLC strives to operate with integrity and trust and supports the responsible and ethical use of the land, outdoors, and the animals that inhabit it. For more information contact Shiver Shield, a division of McFarlane Enterprises, LLC or view our website www.shivershield.com.

Carbon Express - So Many Arrows So Little Time

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- I was 16 years old and brimming with excitement.

Sweaty palms, shaking knees and full of anticipation, I went in to make my purchase. Was I about to buy my first car? No sir.

Even more exciting, I was about to buy my first new bow!

That fateful day at Cabelas I purchased a ready to shoot package from PSE, a basic velcro release, and a dozen Carbon Express Arrows. At the time I didn’t know much about those arrows, but little did I know that nearly 10 years later I would still be shooting the same brand.

Now obviously over that time span the Carbon Express offerings have changed, but the quality and wide selection of choices is still much the same. I believe it is that consistent quality, with numerous options that has kept me with Carbon Express for so long.

Over the years I have shot Carbon Express models such as the Terminators, Mayhems and now the Maximas and with each new arrow I was able to shoot better and evolve as an archer. And as I’ve progressed in my journey as a bowhunter, I have been able to better understand what kind of performance I need in an arrow and what specific brand or model of arrow will fulfill that. That being said, I certainly can see how it can be confusing and even intimidating for someone new to bowhunting or Carbon Express arrows to try and figure out what arrow they should purchase. No matter what brand arrow you choose to shoot, it’s important to look at the specific goals you have in mind for your arrows and choose accordingly.

So with that in mind, I wanted to share a few thoughts on why there are so many options from Carbon Express and if you choose to use CX, how you might be able to determine which one is right for you. In this article I speak to Carbon Express arrows, because that’s what I have experience with. But if you have any questions about another brand and need help determining the right arrow, let me know and I’ll do my best to find a good resource for you!

As I mentioned before, I’ve been able to grow up with Carbon Express arrows over the past decade for one simple reason. They have arrows for every situation, price range and need. As I understand it, it’s CX’s goal to provide the most options for the most demanding of bowhunters, to help them do one thing. Shoot better. Whether you specifically want to get the most penetration possible or have the most accurate arrow you can find, there is a Carbon Express arrow made specifically for that. And these arrows aren’t just thrown together with a label that says “great penetration” or whatever. They are designed and manufactured to the most exact standards, to ensure they do exactly what they’re meant to do. So with that in mind, lets look at several of Carbon Express’s premier lines of arrows and explain just what they are made to do.

Maxima Series Arrows
When it comes to top of the line hunting arrows, few are as well known and renowned as the Maxima series. These are my arrows of choice and for good reason. They’re incredibly fast, yet still strong and forgiving. Within the Maxima line, there are several variations including the Maxima Hunter, KV, Blue Streak and Blue Streak Select. All Maximas have dual spine weight forward technology, which essentially helps with energy transfer and allows your arrow to recover faster, leading to better accuracy. In addition to the dual spine technology you’ve got incredible straightness and weight tolerances that ensure that these arrows are as consistent and finely crafted as possible. Within the Maximas you’ll get the best penetration with the KV, most accuracy with the Blue Streak, tightest straightness specs with the Blue Streak Select and the most speed from a camo arrow with the Maxima Hunter. On the high end here, you’ve definitely got a lot of options, but it’s hard to go wrong with any of these.

Mayhem Series Arrows
As you go down the line you’ll get into the Mayhem series next, which I shot last year with great success. Another line of terrific shooting, well rounded arrows that are designed in fact to be a perfect trifecta of speed, accuracy and penetration. With a technology called K-360 weave, the Mayhems are able to achieve great durability and penetration without sacrificing speed. These are truly a great all around arrow.

Piledriver Series Arrows
If you’re focused strongly on getting the best penetration possible, the Piledriver series is for you. With a heavy grain per inch ratio, these arrows are incredibly durable and pack a lot of kinetic energy! You can plan on getting a lot of pass throughs with these bad boys.

Mach 5 Series Arrows
Rounding out the line-up you’ve got the Mach 5, which is the lightest and fastest of the CX arrows and the Mutiny a high velocity, super consistent arrow. Both offer great benefits that fulfill unique needs.

Choosing a brand or specific model of arrow is certainly an important decision as a bowhunter. For me, it was made by chance early in my life, but luck had it that I made a good call. I’ve been able to progress through the CX lineup throughout my life and have been impressed every step of the way. So while I can’t tell you one way or the other in regards to what arrows you should shoot, I can say with complete certainty that if you decide to shoot Carbon Express, they will have an arrow that can fit your specific needs perfectly.

When it comes to choosing an arrow, look at your price range and needs and then study your options carefully. There are plenty of good options out there, but for me Carbon Express has been the best!

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service, visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

Arrowmat Lost Camo Bullseye

ARROWMAT

USA - -(Ammoland.com)- Arrowmat LLC, creators of the innovative line of self-healing, foam rubber target faces, is proud to announce that they had reached a licensing agreement with MCP Productions, LLC.

This agreement provides Arrowmat with the right to feature the popular Lost Camo pattern on two of its newest target face designs, Lost Camo Bullseye and the Lost Lady Bullseye.

These new additions to the dynamic Arrowmat lineup will feature a traditional 5-Spot configuration with regulation sized ring patterns. Complimentary colors add an exciting and edgy look to the new faces while maintaining high visibility.

Says Arrowmat founder Blair Acker. “We were looking for a way to spice things up on one of our original prototype designs, the Camo Bullseye, when the idea first came to mind. Although a popular design from the start, the original target simply used a basic “army-style” camouflage with bright colored rings. By adding the Lost Camo pattern and making the ring sizes conform to a standard 5-Spot target, I think we’ve really done the thing some justice!”

Like the other nine designs offered by Arrowmat, Lost Camo Bullseye and Lost Lady Bullseye are designed to last for hundreds of shots and offer shooters some variety in their practice sessions.

Each Arrowmat is constructed from a heavy duty, foam rubber material and is designed to be used in conjunction with any suitable backstop capable of bringing an arrow to rest. With a 17” by 17” surface face, the Arrowmat is well suited to work with most of the foam block and bag targets currently on the market and can be attached conveniently via the grommets positioned in each corner.

Lost Camo Bullseye and Lost Lady Bullseye are officially licensed products and may be purchased at many authorized Mathews dealers.

Why Shoot Boring? – Shoot Arrowmat!

Dealer Inquiries Welcomed

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Hurricane Bag Targets CrossBolt Stop

Field Logic

SUPERIOR, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Crossbow hunting has surged enormously in popularity as an ever-growing number of states have accepted crossbows as a legal and practical means of taking game.

In response, Hurricane Bag Targets has introduced its new Crossbolt Stop to safely and effectively discharge the energy stored in a drawn crossbow after the hunt.

This lightweight, portable 12x12x12 bag target is perfect to set up inconspicuously near a treestand to discharge the crossbow before climbing down. Likewise, it’s an ideal means for still hunters to discharge a bolt before gear stowage in a vehicle.

With its new Tri-Core Technology and its high-contrast, hi-visibility Hurricane Eye aiming point, the Crossbolt Stop is unrivaled for its durability and performance. A heavy-duty handle on top makes carrying the Crossbolt Stop to your favorite treestand easy. With a pair of grommets securely fastened to the target’s top, a hunter can easily attach it to a low hanging tree branch 20 or 30 yards from a stand—well away from the game traffic lanes—in order to safely discharge a crossbow before exiting an elevated stand after the hunt has ended.

Safety, being paramount in any hunting expedition, dictates that a hunter should not climb any object with a loaded weapon in tow, and crossbow hunting is no exception, especially considering the enormous amount of energy stored in your crossbow’s limbs. Bringing Hurricane’s new Crossbolt Stop into the field will help you discharge that energy in a safe and controlled manner.

With a suggested retail price $29.99, a crossbow hunter can’t afford to hunt without the Crossbolt Stop.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK, BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic. It also manufactures GlenDel 3D Targets, Hurricane Bag Targets, Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets, Black Hole Targets and the IQ Bowsight.

For additional information, visit the company websites at www.fieldlogic.com or www.hurricanebagtargets.com.

Carbon Express Choosing The Right Arrow

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- I recently sat down and had a long conversation with carbon Express vice-president, Lennie Rezmer, that simply changed the way I look at archery.

I asked Lennie a basic question, “How do I pick the proper arrow?”, and I came away with a much deeper understanding of archery performance and equipment.

First off, I asked Lennie what he felt the three most common mistakes are that people make when choosing arrows because I am used to learning from mistakes! He gave me the below list to consider, and then he told me how to properly choose.

1. People spend a lot of money on a high performance bow, and then they go buy cheap low performance arrows to save money. The arrows will never allow that expensive bow to perform near its capability.
2. Commonly people choose their arrows without considering dynamic spine. They just go to a static spine chart and pick a shaft.
3. Many people choose an arrow that is simply too light because all they care about is speed. These arrows can be unforgiving, and if you don’t have absolutely perfect form, you likely won’t shoot well with them.

So Rezmer told us what not to do, but what should we do to make the right choice?
To even begin this process, Lennie said that we must understand static spine and dynamic spine. Static spine is how much deflection at a 28” span a shaft has with a weight of just over a pound hanging from the middle. In other words, how much bend? Dynamic spine is how much that shaft bends, or reacts, at the actual thrust from the string when the arrow is released. In essence, this is how quickly the arrow recovers or how forgiving it is.

So now that we understand the two types of spines, how do we use them? Most folks just look at their arrow length, bow poundage and come up with a static spine number and use that to pick an arrow. Lennie showed me Carbon Express’ Adjustable Weight Chart. This chart takes in all the aspects of your exact setup, considers in what dynamic spine of an arrow will do specifically, and then adjusts your poundage number so you can go to an arrow selection chart and be more accurate.

The Adjustable Weight Chart starts with your bow’s poundage, then adds or subtracts pounds for specific parts of your setup and gives you a final adjusted number. For instance, you will gain 8 pounds if your draw weight is 60lbs or higher and you have high-energy cams, but you will lose 5 lbs if your bow has 65-80% let-off. There are a number of features to be considered, then you do a calculation at the bottom of the chart and get your final number.

You can take that number to the Carbon Express Arrow Selection Guide and easily pick the properly spined arrow for your setup.

So after you have done this, there are still many different options of shafts with the various spines. I asked Lennie about this as well.

“ First, I am a big proponent of Dual Weight Forward Spine. That means that the front end of the arrow flexes more for forgiveness while the back end doesn’t flex much, resulting in faster recovery time. This really helps accuracy, especially with broadheads.”

Rezmer went on to explain, “When choosing a specific shaft, you have to decide what you are doing with that arrow. Are you target shooting and only worried about the fastest and flattest arrow flight you can get? Are you hunting big game like elk and moose? Are you mainly a whitetail and turkey hunter? All these things will determine which type arrow is best for you, and of course you must consider the price.”

Lennie gave me a couple examples of different situations and arrows that fit the bill for each. First let’s look at an adult male that wants to hunt elk. He will need a lot of kinetic energy for a big animal and proper penetration. Lennie said in this situation, the shooter needs a heavy arrow of at least 9-9.5 grains per inch to perform properly. So after finding the proper spine, he can pick a shaft type that fits. In this case it might be a Maxima Hunter KV 350 at 9.8.

If this same archer were only going to shoot whitetails and turkeys, such high kinetic energy isn’t quite as necessary, so he might want to consider lighter poundage and a shaft like the Maxima Blue Streak Select 250 that weighs in at 7.4 GPI. This will still get all the penetration needed for such animals.

Rezmer recommended for youth or lady shooters that are pulling 30-50 pounds and shooting arrows under 28” in length, they should shoot a fairly heavy arrow. He said that since they are not shooting high poundage, weight is needed for proper penetration, but also the arrow should still be light enough to fly. He recommends a shaft in the 8GPI range for these hunters.

He ended by telling me that if you are going to error, you should likely error on the side of being a bit heavy. This is especially true of novice shooters because with lighter arrows comes more speed, and speed is definitely less forgiving as far as accuracy goes. If you have any flaw in your shooting form and you are shooting a light arrow at smoking speeds, that flaw will show in the form of poor accuracy. Speed can kill both ways.

So as you can see, there is much more to choosing the proper arrow for you and your purposes than simply matching a couple of numbers on a simple chart. One thing is for sure, if you will take the time and effort to pick the right arrow, your shooting, and in hunting situations, your harvests, will definitely improve. The Carbon Express Adjustable Weight Chart makes this whole complicated process very fast and easy, and I know it has really helped me understand arrows and how to use them to my greatest advantage.

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service, visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

NuFletch Archery

Fort Walton Beach, FL --(Ammoland.com)- NuFletch has joined forces with Lumenok on an exciting new way to “light it up” by adding lighted nocks to the NuFletch product line.

The OEM nocks from Lumenok, designed especially for NuFletch, eliminate the hassles of finding nocks that fit the inner diameter of your arrow because the nock cap used on the NuFletch Spectrum Standard products are all the exact same size.

If you can fit one, you can fit them all.

This sizing ensures that the lighted nock will do its job each time you shoot the product. No more worrying about the correct fit. The CNC machined caps are all within a tolerance that makes the nocks work correctly.

NuFletch Lumenok Lighted Nock

The nock cap also serves another important purpose. It is designed to house two small coin cell batteries in the perfect position. A normal fletched arrow is hollow, and the round coin cell batteries would fall straight through. The nock cap provides the perfect solution to this problem.

If your batteries become weak, simply remove the nock from the cap and pop them out. Replace the cells with two new coin cells and you are good to go. Replacement batteries can be found at your local Wal-Mart or online at nufletch.com for a substantial discount.

NuFletch’s lighted nock is extremely bright and its simplicity ensures that it will give excellent performance in the field.

Light up the trail to your local dealer and ask about the NuFletch lighted nock or visit us at nufletch.com for more information!

For more information visit them online at www.nufletch.com.

Hunter Rescue

USA --(Ammoland.com)- You’ve heard the stories and perhaps even know someone who’s fallen from his or her treestand.

Such a fall without a safety harness can cause devastating injuries or even death.

Although harnesses are designed to stop your fall, what then? What will you do if you can’t get back into your stand?

Now you can put your fears of falling behind you with the Hunter Rescue Self Recovery Fall Arrest System. This full-body safety harness system is much more than just your basic safety harness. It was created for one and only one purpose – to allow the hunter to get to the ground in a controlled manner in the event of a fall from a treestand or other elevated platform. This system can also be used if your treestand has a catastrophic failure or if the two parts of your climbing stand become separated.

If you fall from your stand while wearing the Hunter Rescue System, you just have to locate the lanyard to the release arm and pull down. You will then travel down the rope to the ground.

Releasing the Hunter Rescue takes the same amount of force as initiating a pull up. A lighter person takes less force while a heavier person requires more. To stop, simply release the lanyard. The device will stop you automatically. It’s that simple!

The Hunter Rescue System can not only save your life, but it will provide you and your loved ones with a peace of mind that will make your hunting experience much more enjoyable.

FEATURES:

• Hunter Rescue
• Ease of Operation
• You control descent
• Reusable
• 45-300 weight range
• One moving part
• Works in all weather
• Lifetime Warranty
• Made in USA
• Universal Harness
• One size fits all
• Quick release buckles
• Made in USA

The Hunter Rescue Self Recovery System is comprised of :

• The Hunter Rescue
• A Full Body Harness for the Hunter
• A Suspension Relief Device
• 30 ft of 9 mm Life Safety Rope
• A Tree Strap
• An Aluminum Screw Link Connector

For more information visit: www.hunterrescue.com.

Bushnell Trophy XLT DOA Scope

Bushnell Outdoor Products

Overland Park, KS. --(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell Outdoor Products has made America’s best-selling riflescope available to crossbow hunters with the introduction of the Trophy XLT DOA Crossbow Scope.

It features the exclusive Dead On Accurate (DOA) reticle system, providing shooters with highly accurate extended aiming points and more confidence for longer-range shots.

The new 20in 36 mm Trophy XLT DOA Crossbow Scope includes aiming points for ranges from 20-60 yards, available in 10-yard increments. The scope can be quickly sighted in and works well with crossbows that shoot more than 300 feet per second (fps).

Fully multi-coated optics provide 91 percent light transmission for optimal brightness and clarity from sunrise to sunset. Built with a nearly indestructible one-piece tube, the scope is 100 percent waterproof, fog proof and shock proof, providing hunters with the utmost dependability in the field.

Butler Creek flip-up scope covers shield the lenses from precipitation and fogging in the field and provide an extra layer of protection during transport. The ¼ MOA fingertip windage and elevation adjustments allow hunters to quickly adjust to the elements and acquire targets with confidence.

For more information about the Bushnell Trophy XLT DOA Crossbow Scope, visit the product page online. To learn more about Bushnell Outdoor Products, visit www.bushnell.com or call 1-800-423-3537.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

Block Fusion

SUPERIOR, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- With all of the photo- and video-manipulation capabilities available today, it is hard to tell what’s real and what’s been “shopped” to look real.

So when the new commercial for the BLOCK BLACK archery targets shows jet fighters, helicopters and tanks destroying the new BLOCK BLACK targets, how’d they do it?

To make the “How Tough Is The New BLOCK BLACK?” commercials, the company employed a Hollywood pyrotechnics company and filmed dozens of live explosions for two straight days. While the tanks, helicopters and jet fighters are from stock film footage, there was a little Hollywood magic utilized in the live firing of the rockets and rocket flares followed by high-explosive detonations of BLOCK targets caught on tape. That part was all real.

“Sure we probably could have created the commercials using computer technology; however, we wanted complete realism in the explosions, just like the time-lapse video clips that show hundreds of arrows being shot into our targets,” said Mike Weinkauf, executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

“Those rockets and explosions aren’t video tricks or gimmicks. It is 100-percent real. We actually blew up the targets with high explosives and other pyrotechnics.”

This and the other award-winning BLOCK target commercials can be viewed on the newly updated website, www.blocktarget.com.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK, BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic. It also manufactures GlenDel 3D targets, Hurricane Bag targets and Shooter Buck targets. For additional information, visit the company websites at www.blocktarget.com, www.glendel.com, www.hurricanebagtargets.com or www.shooter3d.com.

Hunter Safety Systems

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- The most user-friendly design Hunter Safety System has ever offered, the Pro Series.

Available in Realtree APG, is loaded, not only with the latest upgraded safety features like saddle- style leg straps and new super strong rubber-coated leg strap buckles, but also the comfort and convenience stuff.

The eight-pocket design (with no Velcro) holds everything you need to carry.

The vest also includes Hunter Safety System’s one-of-a-kind built-in binocular/rangefinder straps.

Hunter Safety System Pro Series Safety Harness

Plus, you get the special ventilating mesh design back for cool hunting in hot weather as well as all the other great standard features you find in all of HSS’s other premium vests.

Features:

• Stronger, lighter, rubber-coated leg strap buckles for added comfort and stealth!
• Single Front Buckle reduces weight and adds convenience – even in the dark!
• Elastic Armholes for a snug fit during bow hunts.
• NEW! Drag Loop eliminates possible noise from plastic “D”-ring.
• Eight-pocket design with deeper side pockets, flapped front pockets, and “Napoleon” side-loading breast pockets that actually increase useable storage space and keep gear more secure.
• Slimmer tailoring with ventilated back mesh for cool early season hunting and 25% lighter overall weight.
• Saddle-Style Leg Straps for all day comfort and unparalleled stress reduction in the event of a fall.

www.huntersafetysystem.com

Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets The Big Shooter

Block Fusion

SUPERIOR, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Standing 33 inches tall at the shoulder and boasting a vital target area that is 25-percent larger than comparable 3D targets, the new Big Shooter Buck from Shooter Buck Archery Targets offers a realistic target that will prepare you to make the shot when a real whitetail buck appears in your sights.

The new Big Shooter Buck is an upsized version of the popular and economical Shooter Buck that was introduced last year.

It sports a 125 Pope & Young rack, detailed sculpting and is designed to stop any field tip, broadhead or expandable. The replaceable core is designed for easy arrow removal and extended use.

Weather resistant, the Big Shooter Buck comes with two steel ground stakes for increased stability. Made in the USA, the Big Shooter retails for $109.99. The core replacement retail price is $39.99.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK, BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic.

It also manufactures GlenDel 3D Targets, Hurricane Bag Targets, Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets, Black Hole Targets and the IQ Bowsight. For additional information, visit the company websites at www.fieldlogic.com or www.shooter3-D.com.

NuFletch Spectrum Standard Ferrules

NuFletch Archery

Fort Walton Beach, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Serious archers know that when it comes to accuracy, perfect arrow flight is essential.

Too often the time it takes to fletch your arrow can cause set backs and even put a damper on your practice time.

Unless you’re a glutton for punishment, those days are behind you. The folks at NuFletch have created a new way to fletch arrows that helps you at home, in the field and at the range.

NuFletch is as accurate as conventional fletching and it comes with a money back guarantee, although you won’t need it. This innovative idea from NuFletch promotes flatter trajectory, increased penetration and simplifies the essential fletching process so critical to maximize arrow performance.

The NuFletch inserts are guaranteed to provide accurate fletch placement and have instant brand name vane-swapping capabilities to easily tune your broadheads, not to mention making them easy to take down for travel in order to protect your fletching. Smart bowhunters realize that the NuFletch concept caters to all hunting situations allowing you to instantly change your fletching color and retune or move the fletching from shaft to shaft.

Perfect arrow flight produces greater impact and tighter groups.

You’ve no doubt heard it said “The proof is in the puddin’!” in this case the proof is in the performance. Combined with the convenience NuFletch brings you on all levels, you’ll see why we say, “Stop fletchin – Start shooting!”

NuFletch has worked hard to bring about a truly new product that has proven to deliver the performance you expect. Despite today’s fast pace, fletching demands time and money, but no doubt, you want to shoot more and fletch less. With NuFletch, you can do just that…more accurately, more efficiently, and a whole lot easier.”

For more information visit them online at www.nufletch.com.

IQ 4 Pin Bowsite

IQ Bowsight

SUPERIOR, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Originally introduced last year in gunmetal gray, the IQ Bowsight took the archery world by storm.

With its patented Retina Lock technology, the IQ Bowsight quickly became regarded as the world’s most accurate archery sighting system.

.It became so popular that production was excessively outpaced by demand, despite nearly quadrupling manufacturing capacity. As production finally catches up, a matte-black version is now being introduced.

The sophisticated technology of the Retina Lock provides instant feedback at a glance that will identify even the slightest torque or change in anchor point. This feedback will enforce proper form, build confidence, and most importantly, dramatically extend your effective range.

The IQ Bowsight does not use any batteries or have any exposed parts. Its four-axis adjustment ensures a perfect alignment with almost any bow on the market.

Without a doubt, it is the most sought-after bowsight in the bowhunting industry. In fact, many TV personalities have switched to the IQ Bowsight already, including Babe Winkelman, Chris Brackett, Mark and Terry Drury, Casey and Chris Keefer, Keith Beam, Jay and Tammy Gregory, Jim Shockey, Bob Richardson, Larry Woodward, Brad Rucks, Dan Schmidt, Pat Reeve, Nicole Jones, Tim Wells, Ryan Klesko, J.T. Harden, and Tom Miranda.

The new black IQ Bowsight is available in four- and seven-pin configurations in both left- and right-hand versions. It is available at retailers with suggested retail prices of $199.99 and $219.99 for the four- and seven-pin configurations, respectively.

For detailed information on the IQ Bowsight and to view the detailed video and impressive commercials, visit the website at www.iqbowsights.com.

American Leather Classics Mathews Belt

Mathews Archery

Sparta WI --(Ammoland.com)- Is your Dad a Mathews Archery fan? Is getting your Dad a Father’s Day gift difficult for you because he already has everything?

Below are a few new items that are officially licensed products of Mathews Archery and/or Lost Camo, the official camouflage of Mathews Archery.

Get your Dad a perfect gift for Father’s Day that he will never forget. Get him a licensed Mathews product.

Are you looking for a great bow sight for Father’s Day? Consider the unique Shaffer Performance Archery Opposition 4 or 6 pin sight. Most sights have the pins on one side of the sight housing. The result is a limited field of view. The Opposition sight has 3 pins on each side of the housing, resulting in a better field of view. The sight can be purchased with a light for low light hunting conditions. It is available in Mathews Archery Lost Camo or black and comes with a pivot lock mount which allows the sight to be removed from the bow in seconds when transporting the bow and put in back on quickly without adjusting the pins each time. Find out more at www.schafferarchery.com

If you are looking for a unique Father’s day gift for the Mathews fan in your life, you’ll be pleased with the Mathews Archery Lost Camo Leather belt or tri-fold wallet. Does your Dad wear a belt when shooting in archery tournaments? The Mathews leather belt will let everyone know he is a Mathews fan, thanks to the large Mathews belt buckle. The Mathews leather products can be purchased from a local Mathews retailer or directly from American Leather Classics. Find out more at www.americanleatherclassics.com

Norway Industries has teamed up with Mathews Archery to offer a Fusion Mathews vane that displays the Mathews logo on every vane. Put the Fusion Vane on an arrow and see how tight the arrows group. Find out more at www.norwayindustries.com

Hot Shot Manufacturing has an innovative new release called the Infinity. On the outside, it may look like another release but the internal workings are completely different. The Infinity features a “Lever-Link” trigger that replaces traditional roller bearings, creating a crisp shot and less trigger creep, resulting in tighter arrow groups. The extra tough actuating mechanism features less friction than roller bearings so the release will work flawlessly for years without getting stiff or difficult to pull from harsh weather or dirt from hours in the woods. My favorite feature is the fact that the release was made with a unique alloy that is essentially “self-lubricating.” The Infinity is available with a black wrist strap or in Mathews Lost Camo. Find out more at www.hotshotmanufacturing.com

The Doinker Mini Dish hunter looks like a stabilizer with a large dish or plate on the front of it. The 3-hole hub on the front of the stabilizer reduces noise and vibration and can be placed on the opposing side of the sight, quiver and rest, balancing the bow out for a more accurate shot. Customize the stabilizer by adding small weights to the Dish to eliminate vibration. The Mini Dish is available in Mathews Lost Camo. Find out more at www.doinker.com

Master Target is offering a Mathews face target. Master Targets are made of paper thin plastic that are waterproof and ultraviolet (UV) resistant. Each face target comes with a photo of an animal on it and reveals the vitals of that animal. Each Master Target face can be taped, stapled or pinned to a block style target and can withstand over 400 shots from a field point tipped arrow. Find out more at www.master-target.com

The author is a full time freelance writer and consultant in the archery industry. Mathews is one of his clients.

Schaffer Performance Archery Opposition Arrow Rest

Schaffer Performance Archery

Burnsville, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Schaffer Performance Archery is proud to introduce the Opposition Arrow Rest – a unique arrow rest that eliminates many of the problems associated with traditional full-containment drop-away arrow rests.

As bow speeds increase, arrows are leaving the string faster than the launcher arm on the arrow rest can get out of the way, resulting in the arrow coming into contact with the rest which reduces accuracy.

The Opposition Arrow Rest solves this problem with Dual Jaw Technology. The rest has two jaws: one jaw squeezes the arrow from the left, one jaw squeezes the arrow from the right. When the bow is fired, each jaw glides out of the way, allowing the arrow to pass between the jaws without touching the rest. The jaws can’t bounce back so arrow and vane contact is a thing of the past. In fact, the Opposition rest can handle arrow speeds in excess of 418 FPS!

The rest is whisper quiet, easy to paper tune and because the jaws pinch the arrow into the center of the rest, every time the bow is drawn, the arrow is locked into place. So regardless if a hunter is stalking a mule deer or shaking like a leaf aiming at the whitetail buck of a lifetime, the arrow will not shake, wobble or vibrate. It is locked into position.

The jaws on the Opposition rest are made of bomb-proof Delrin which can handle anything Mother Nature can throw at it. Other key features include custom fit riser lock side plates that fit snugly onto the riser of the bow, making the rest and riser one and eliminating the chance of the rest coming loose or vibrating during the shot.

The Opposition rest has an easy push button that allows the archer to lock the arrow in place before they draw if they choose. If the button is not pushed ahead of time, the jaws quickly squeeze the arrow upon drawing the bow.

The Opposition Arrow Rest rounds out a complete line of innovative products from Schaffer Performance Archery including the Opposition bow sight.

The Opposition Rest: It’s like putting your arrow in a vice! No wiggling, no jiggling; just super smooth performance, shot after shot.

For more information about Schaffer Performance Archery Products visit www.schafferarchery.com

Alpine Archery Bear Claw Quivers

Alpine Archery

Lewiston, ID --(Ammoland.com)- The hunters at Alpine Archery know that it is important to have a quiver that does more than just provide a way to carry your arrows to your treestand. So they designed the Bear Claw.

The Bear Claw Quiver is a universal quiver system designed with the treestand hunter in mind.

The line is available in both 3 and 5 models, both are lightweight and while inexpensive they feature a wide range of vertical adjustments so you can position where it best fits your needs.

The replaceable head quiver foam is designed with pre-cut placement holes that accept all model broadheads including mechanical models. The Bear Claw Quivers also feature a Quick Detach system and will accept all common size arrow shafts. Add the Bear Claw Screw-In Mounting System and you also have a convenient place to hang your quiver while in your treestand.

The Alpine Archery Bear Claw Quivers are available in these exciting camo finishes:

*Mossy Oak New Break-Up, Treestand & Infinity
* Realtree Hardwoods Green HD, Hardwoods HD & APG HD
* Mathew’s Lost Camo
* Skulz Camo and
* Black (5 arrow only).

Want more than just a way to haul your arrows in the field? Looking for a lightweight, treestand preferred, won’t break your wallet, fit any arrow, any broadhead, adjustable quiver? Of course you are and this is why Alpine made you the Bear Claw.

For more information please contact:

Alpine Archery
PO Box 319 – 3101 North South Highway
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-746-4717
www.alpinearchery.com

Alpine Archery

Lewiston, ID --(Ammoland.com)- For those who hunt from a treestand or ground blind the new F2 Liberator from Alpine Archery is designed to fit like a glove.

But don’t let its compact size and light weight fool you. This is an arrow spiting monster.

The F2 Liberator features a lightweight machined 6061 aluminum riser mounted with 12” parallel limbs and camoed up in Mossy Oak’s game fooling Break-Up Infinity pattern.

The axle-to-axle is a short 30” and it weighs in at a light 3.5 lbs.

Alpine Archery’s F2 Liberator Bow

It’s fitted with Large Velocitec cams with Patent Pending ‘Dynamic Load Balancing Technology’ and is available at 60 and 70 lbs with a solid 80% let-off.

The bow’s good looks are also enhanced with its comfortable two-piece Rosewood grip, brown hardware and antiqued medallion.

Made for the tight spots of treestands and blinds the F2 Liberator is anything but tight when it comes to performance.

Arrow speed is right at 315 fps at 30” draw length. We said short, we didn’t say slow.

Next time you settle in to your stand or blind make sure your fingers are wrapped around a new F2 Liberator.

The game won’t know what you’re shooting until it’s too late.

For more information please contact:

Alpine Archery
PO Box 319
3101 North South Highway
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-746-4717
www.alpinearchery.com