“Tag: Archery Bow”

Most hunters buy bows by going to their local archery pro shop, picking out a bow, and then having the professional adorn it with expensive accessories. Like most other retail products, you’ll pay more for this personalized service, but in most cases you can be assured of a personalized fit. However, if you’ve owned a bow before or you’ve done your research and know exactly what model and size bow you’re after, you can save money by purchasing a package bow from a big box store or mail order operation.

With a 190-pound draw weight and a 13-inch powerstroke that launches a 400-grain arrow at 390 fps with 135 ft.-lbs. of kinetic energy, the Ravin R9 is one of the fastest and most powerful crossbows on the market. With an axle-to-axle width of just 6 inches when cocked, it's also one of the most compact.

Our man admits the mistakes he has made over a lifetime of bowhunting so you can avoid them when setting up your rig for this season.

The TS380, from Barnett, combines powerful limbs, high-energy cams, a 12.625-inch power stroke and a 201-pound draw weight to produce 380 fps shots with 380-grain arrows, and 121.82 ft.-lbs. of kinetic energy.

Bowtech has announced a new set of Carbon bows, with the Zion and Zion DLX.

Axe Crossbows has debuted the AX440, a crossbow that departs massively from traditional design elements to improve both maneuverability and stability in the field.

Built on the Pro Sight platform, the Black Gold Dual Trac is a single-pin sight focused on brightness, durability, and ease of adjustment.