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Bowhunting.Net Field Evaluation Team
Dave Conrad |
Jon E. Silks |
Cory Kittle |
| Field Evaluations |
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BowFit
Archery Exerciser, by Cory Kittle
- BowFit is your answer to keeping fit, able to pull your bow, hold steady
or to handle more weight.
EVALUATION:
Arizona
E-Z FLETCH Carbon Pro & Aluminum Four Degree Offset
If you have hesitated to fletch your own arrows because you thought it was going to be a hassle, hesitate no more. EVALUATION:
Wildlife
Research Center's Scent Killer Products, by Dave Conrad
Dave tests all the Scent Killer products in the deer woods. EVALUATION:
Crossfire
Broadheads from New Archery Products, by Jon Silks
- Jon Silks takes a hard look at one of NAP's newest broadheads, the Ultra-short,
replaceable, one-piece blade-cartridge CrossFire.
EVALUATION:
Cube,
Foamlite & Compound King Target, by Jon Silks
- Put a Stop On Arrows: want something portable, easy to set up, rugged,
easy to extract arrows? See what Jon Silks has to say about these targets
from American Whitetail Targets.
EVALUATION:
Bear
Claw TS Bowquiver from Alpine Archery, by Cory Kittle
- For a product to stand out from a multitude of other similar products,
it had better have more versatility than the competition. And this treestand
bowquiver does.
EVALUATION:
Nikon
Laser 600 Rangefinder, by Jon Silks
- Some can gauge yardage accurately. Most can't. Does the Laser 600 Rangfinder
help? Jon Silks finds out.
EVALUATION:
Ox
Cart by Equinox, by Linda K. Burch
- Linda needed to cut wood, run bear baits and work food plots in remote
areas inaccessible by a tractor or truck. The Ox Cart seemed like the perfect
solution. Was it?
EVALUATION:
Magnus
Stinger Broadheads, by Dave Conrad
- Every bowhunter needs a tough, sharp, good flying, deep penetrating broadhead.
Is the Magnus Stinger that head?
EVALUATION:
Barrie
TRADITION, by Dave Conrad - Compact,
accurate, lethal. Looking for a new broadhead that really performs? See
what Dave says about the new Tradition.
FIELD
EVALUATION: Bowtech Liberty
VFT, by Dave Conrad
- Wanting a new bow for the season? Dave Conrad takes a look the
new BowTech Liberty VFT to help you decide.
EVALUATION:
Coleman
Outdoor Products, by Linda K. Burch
- Linda tests and reviews Coleman's Battery Powered Camp Shower and Camp
Coffee Maker.
EVALUATION:
Compound
King Broadhead Target from American Whitetail, by Dave Conrad
- Broadhead target that takes abuse and can stop any style broadhead. Arrows
come out easily. Self healing. It's more for half the price.
EVALUATION:
TruFire
Black Talon Release, by Dave Conrad
- Intended for string loop shooters the release is quiet, adjustable, value
priced, and has some ingenious features.
EVALUATION
- Arrowstar Climbing
Treestand by NorthStarr Treestands, by Pete Ward
- "Climbs well and is quiet when you move around on it and when you go
from sitting to standing."
EVALUATION:
Venom
Peep Sight, by Dave Conrad
- New Tether, new Cable Clip, new Peep, new Color. It's all new and Dave
puts it through its paces.
EVALUATION:
Rancho
Safari's Shaggie System, by Jon E. Silks - Rancho
Safari's 4-Season, ultra eye-deceiving, 3-D hunting garments and accessories.
Here's Jon E. Silks take on the Shaggie System.
EVALUATION:
12-LED
Lantern from Essential Gear, by Dave Conrad
- Will provide you years of outdoor service. It's 100,000 hour light source
that can take the punishment of the elements from extreme cold to extreme
heat.
EVALUATION:
BowTech
Patriot Dually VFT, by Dave Conrad - Redesigned:
a refined riser, new camo and changes in the cams, limb pockets & hush
kit. Here's how it tested.
EVALUATION:
NO
PEEP from Timberline Archery, by Jon E. Silks - "Trains
you to shoot like a champ with less effort than shooting with a peep sight
or kisser button on your bowstring.
EVALUATION:
Pro
Release C1 Torque-Free Loop, by Dave Conrad - Shoot
Torque Free? Claims of better arrow flight and no serving damage have been
made here. Dave Conrad puts the C-1 to the test.
EVALUATION
UPDATE: Nikon
Laser600, by Jon E. Silks
- "An important update to my original Evaluation! The acid test of bad
weather!"
EVALUATION:
Ultra
LED Stretch Light from Essential Gear, by Dave Conrad
- Rugged, impact resistant and compact. Super bright light, batteries last
100 hours. LED lasts100,000 hours.
EVALUATION:
Catquiver
Mini, by Dave Conrad
- Cat Got your Arrows? Rancho Safaris CatQuiver has been a favorite for
years.
EVALUATION:
DARTON
Avalanche Extreme, by Jon E. Silks
- "Scores very well and is a blast to shoot. Here is an overview of the
bow's makeup and a
thorough test of its capabilities." EVALUATION:
Stinger
Broadheads from Magnus Archery, by Dane Hackenberger - "To
my amazement, my group sizes and impact points were the same as with field
points!"
EVALUATION:
EZY
Tie On Tree Steps, by Robert Hoague
- "The 2003 season was the first time I've used Cranford Mfg's EZY Tie
On Treesteps. Frankly, I was not a fan of tie-on steps but this step changed
my mind."
EVALUATION:
Grim
Reaper Broadhead, by Robert Hoague
- During the 2003 deer season I used the Grim Reaper. Here is what I thought
of it...
EVALUATION:
Avalanche
Extreme Fall Away Arrow Rest from Cavalier Equipment, by Jon E. Silks
- "A good performer that remains in tune through abuse. A quality piece
of work that is certainly built to last. From the package to perfect
paper tears took me 30 minutes. Not bad."
EVALUATION:
Mitey
Mite Kids Bow from Stacey Archery, by Dave Conrad - "This
bow has a list of impressive features, many not even seen on some of today's
adult bows. And it will grow with your youngster."
EVALUATION:
FireTacks
from WildTech, by Jon E. Silks
- "FireTack's are in my opinion the very best in the trail marking industry.
They are advanced beyond any other. I don't use other brands anymore."
EVALUATION:
Kwik
3 Bowquiver from Kwikee Kwiver, by Jon E. Silks
- Jon and his son put the Kwik-3 through a full season of bowhunting in
all types of situations and weather conditions. Here are their impressions.
EVALUATION:
TrailTimer
EZ Cam, by Dave Conrad
This camera system is easy. All you have to do is Install the batteries, Insert the film, Mount it to a tree (cord included) and Turn it on. EVALUATION:
BowTech
Pro 40, by Robert Hoague
- BowTech sent me the Pro 40 to use this fall. Here is what I think of
it.
EVALUATION:
Severe
Whitetail Disorders Video, by Jon E. Silks - After
watching this Archer's Choice video you may find yourself wishing you could
hunt with the dynamic duo not for the hope of a big buck but because you
just know you would have the time of your life. Get the video!
EVALUATION:
Work
Horse Bow Sight - Montana Black Gold, by Jon Silks
- "How do I know the sight pins are durable? I repeatedly thrust the sight
into brush and twigs to see if the fiber would break and then I took a
pair of pliers to them."
EVALUATION:
Heater
Body Suit, by Steve Bartylla
- Once you use the Heater Body Suit you will never want to hunt in temps
below 40 without one again. Here's why.
EVALUATION:
Deer
Decoys by Montana Decoy, by Dave Conrad
"The closest to lifelike that you can use. The decoys fold up compactly, lightweight and easy to transport. They set up in seconds. And they bring deer in closer." EVALUATION:
Grim
Reaper Expandable Broadheads, by Dave Conrad - The best mechanical
head that I have tested to date. The 'Trocrazor' Tip, Grim Reaper Razortip
and 'Locknotch' blade retention system design requires less energy for
the blades to open.
EVALUATION:
Bear
N Down video by Archers Choice, by Jon E. Silks - Vikki
and Ralph Cianciarulo take you on an adventure that focuses on hunting
and useful advice to familiarize yourself with black bear.
EVALUATION:
Don't
Let The Cold Drive You Off Stand!, by Brenda Valentine
- Bitter cold has driven us all out of the woods when game was moving the
most. See what Brenda Valentine has to say about the cold.
EVALUATION:
American
Whitetail Kinetic Cube Target, by Jon E. Silks
- "The Kinetic Cube performed well on the broadhead side, taking a considerable
pounding with minimal damage."
EVALUATION:
Nikon
Laser 600 Rangefinder, by Jon E. Silks
- "The value of this unit is it's accuracy, reliability and usefulness
compared to cost. Here is why I think the Nikon Laser 600 is a great buy!"
EVALUATION:
FINE-LINE
Hunter Bowquiver, by Robert Hoague - Fine-Line's
Sam Topel has re-invented the bowquiver. Simply put, he made it better
and more useful. I love it. It makes me a better bowhunter.
EVALUATION:
NO
PEEP from Timberline Archery. by Jon E. Silks "The
No-Peep trains you to shoot like a champ with less effort than would normally
be necessary. And I was able to accurately shoot the bow rigged with the
No-Peep for 8 minutes longer than the peep sight bow."
EVALUATION:
ARIZONA
E-Z FLETCH, by Robert Hoague
- Easy to do, perfect fletching, fast, and it's fun. What more could a
bowhunter ask for? Ah, how about cost? Here too the E-Z Fletch comes out
on top.
EVALUATION:
Pro
Ears Predator 300, by Jon E. Silks
- "I made out the sound of his approach 40 yards sooner. And the sound
quality was so natural, not that tinny sound I was used to with other electronic
systems.
EVALUATION:
WildTech
Bowsling by Balcom, by Dave Conrad - The
Bowsling meets all of its expectations and performed well in being able
to quickly get your bow ready. It also takes the fatigue out of carrying
your bow while stalking, glassing or in a treestand.
EVALUATION:
Another
Year with Stick & String, by Dave Conrad - This
bowhunting video with Matt Burrows brings you exciting, up close action
of western Whitetail, Elk, Turkey, Hog, Bear, Buffalo and Mountain Lion.
EVALUATION:
Decals
Plus by Rich Walton - Make
your truck, car, trailer, motorcycle, boat, or windows, unique with Decals
Plus great looking deer, elk, bowhunters, bear decals.
EVALUATION:
McPherson
38 Special, by Art Champoux
"My shots were 227 fps, 228, 228, 229 & 229 -- with the bow at 49 lbs. with a 26-inch draw! To me that was incredible! Some of my 60 lb bows at 27" do not shoot that fast!" EVALUATION:
Mitey
Mite Kids Bow from Stacey Archery, by Dave Conrad - "This
bow has a list of impressive features, many not even seen on some of today's
adult bows. And it will grow with your youngster."
EVALUATION:
The
Alpine RAVAGE, by Dave Conrad
If you are a hunter looking for a bow that is a smooth shooter, quiet and is very maneuverable then I suggest you give the Alpine Ravage a try. EVALUATION:
Dave
Keiser's Double K Guide Service - Dave took Doug Crabtree
and I hunting for the Merriam's wild turkey on the Grand Slam bowhunt.
Here is what we thought of him.
EVALUATION:
U-Grip
and Glo-Caps from Cranford Mfg., by Dave Conrad
- No more playing spiderman when entering or leaving a treestand. U-Grip
& Glo-Caps alleviate one of the true dangers of treestand hunting.
That all-important step onto and from the treestand.
EVALUATION:
Steel
Force Premium 100 Broadheads, by Dave Conrad
- "If unable to fly close to field point precision my confidence in them
wouldn't amount to much. I was astounded as they flew with the accuracy
of my field points."
EVALUATION:
Dusk
Devil Bow Sight - Montana Black Gold, by Jon Silks
- "After mounting the Dusk Devil to my bow I proceeded to force branches,
twigs, pine needles and the like through the pin guard in an effort to
break a pin or two. It didn't happen.
EVALUATION:
Jim
Dandy Release - Jim Fletcher Archery, by Dave Conrad
- "The very smooth and fluid motion puts this release right at the top
of the class. The compact size also didn’t reduce my draw length."
EVALUATION:
7-LED
Mini Headlamp from Essential Gear - by Jon E. Silks
- "With a new set AAA batteries the unit was left on and checked regularly.
It did not stop operating until almost 27 hours! Then I dropped it on a
concrete floor from 6 feet up."
EVALUATION:
Hang
'Em High Hoist from California North, by Jon E. Silks
I found the Hang 'Em High hoist to be useful, functional, easy to operate, and convenient. EVALUATION:
3D
Supreme Rope Release from Stacey Archery, by Jon E. Silks
- "An extremely well made release that performed above my expectations.
For the archer looking for a super high-quality, hand-held rope release,
Stacey's 3D Supreme should not be overlooked."
EVALUATION:
Bodoodle
Game Dropper Arrow Rest, by Jon E. Silks
- "Attachment to my bow was a snap, set-up was simple, and arrow tuning
proved to be quick and easy. Shot after shot my arrows flew true."
EVALUATION:
ARIZONA
E-Z FLETCH Carbon Pro & Aluminum, by Jon E. Silks
- Improved for 2003, with tighter tolerances and a redesign that makes
the glue layer more uniform and keeps the arrow neat and clean.
EVALUATION:
Morrell
Carbon 6 Shooter Broadhead Target, by Dave Conrad,
"When I tune a bow for hunting, I tune for broadheads and not field points; so a broadhead target is a must. Here is how this target stacks up." EVALUATION:
Bowtec
Patriot Dually, by Dave Conrad - "I
am truly impressed with the improvements from last years Patriot. Bowtech
sure has it right when they claim they take the arch out of archery."
EVALUATION:
Beyond
Bond High Tech Glue & Accelerator from Ballistic Archery, by Dane
Hackenberger
- "It works well on both shaft types, but seems exceptionally strong on
carbon arrows. It is so fast and convenient I doubt anyone would go back
to slow cure adhesives."
EVALUATION:
Silver
Bullet Release from Pro Release Inc., by Dane Hackenberger
- "A well built, precision caliper release aid. Machining tolerances are
exact, the jaw tips close tightly when shut. I couldn't even see light
through the tips of the jaws."
EVALUATION:
CAL/GRIP
Self Locking Tie Downs, by Dave Conrad
- "A nifty tool that is very quick and easy use to secure items Securing
cargo can't get any simpler."
EVALUATION:
Nikon
Realtree Spotting Scope, by Dave Conrad
- "You can field judge the size of the antlers from ranges over 250 yards.
It allows me to leave my hunting areas undisturbed."
EVALUATION:
Bow
& Arrow Magazine, by Art Champoux
- All the articles are timely, informative and professionally done. From
recurve to the fastest compound all the ground is covered here.
EVALUATION:
MapCard: by Linda K. Burch
"Mapcard is the ticket for every kind of hunting and other maps. I compared and Mapcard maps were much better quality and more current. I give it a four star rating." |
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