(Photo courtesy of Timothy Kent)
January 07, 2022
By Jace Bauserman
Go Light — Carbon Express Maxima Sable RZ Carbon Express Maxima Sable RZ The latest add to Carbon Express’ legendary Maxima line is the Sable RZ. A lightweight hunting arrow that features TriSpine Technology with 360-degree spine consistency, this .244-inch inside-diameter hunting arrow ups speed and flattens trajectory. Made of 100 percent carbon, the innovative shaft gives bowhunters a solid strength-to-weight ratio and ensures laserlike flight and deep penetration. Available as one dozen bare shafts or a half-dozen fletched with 2-inch Quadel vanes in black and gray, all Sable RZ arrows come with inserts, Launchpad nocks and shaft-protecting Bulldog nock collars. Spine sizes include 350, 400 and 500. $164.99 per 12 (shafts); $89.99 per 6 (fletched) | feradyne.com/carbon-express
Fletch Them Fast — Bohning Cauldron Three-Vane Fletching Jig Bohning Cauldron Three-Vane Fletching Jig Time, perhaps more than ever, is at a premium. Thankfully, you can build arrows quickly with Bohning’s new Cauldron. A three-vane fletcher, the Cauldron makes it easy to switch inserts for different fletch orientations (straight, 1-degree left offset, 1-degree right offset, 3-degree left helical, 3-degree right helical) without the need for any tools. This jig accepts all arrow diameters, and you can fletch arrows with the nocks on to ensure perfect indexing. $110 | bohning.com
Sinfully Sweet — Dead Ringer Sinister Series Dead Ringer Sinister Series Built off the success of Dead Ringer’s .006 lineup, the new batch of .003 full-carbon arrows and bolts should strike fear into the hearts of whitetail deer. Universal arrows and bolts created with consumer input, the Sinister Series consists of a ±.003-inch straightness 350 spine arrow shaft, 22-inch bolt, 20-inch bolt and a 20-inch lighted bolt. Prices Unavailable | deadringerhunting.com
Why Ruin A Good Thing? — Gold Tip Airstrike Gold Tip Airstrike If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. This has been the mantra at Gold Tip the past few years, and for 2022, the Airstrike once again wears the manufacturer’s carbon crown. Designed for speed and jaw-dropping accuracy, this .204-inch inside-diameter arrow sports an extreme front-of-center (FOC) balance point. Another huge Airstrike feature is the high-modulus carbon from which it’s created, and Gold Tip’s exclusive Dyna-Tek Slick Shield Coating helps with penetration and arrow removal from foam targets. The Airstrike is offered in multiple spine sizes. $119.99-$209.99 | goldtip.com
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Celebrate Good Times — Easton 5MM FMJ Autumn Orange 100 Year Limited Edition Easton 5MM FMJ Autumn Orange 100 Year Limited Edition Easton likes to celebrate, and it has good reason to do so — the manufacturer has been building the industry’s best arrows for 100 years. For 2022, the company is cloaking its tried-and-true 5MM FMJ in Autumn Orange. This limited offering gives archers a modern arrow with throwback nostalgia to the days when they were tailing grandpa around the woods. The 5MM FMJ Autumn Orange is available in spine sizes of 250, 300, 340 and 400. HIT inserts are included and 5MM X Nocks come installed. $119.99 per 6, fletched | eastonarchery.com
Track Your Shot — TenPoint Alpha-Blaze Lighted Nock TenPoint Alpha-Blaze Lighted Nock Track your shot and get help finding your bolt if needed with the Alpha-Blaze Lighted Nock, designed for use with TenPoint’s CenterPunch bolts. At the shot, this LED nock connects with the new aluminum bushing in the bolts, activating the light. Deactivating the nock is then as simple as pulling the nock out until it turns off, which means you don’t need any special tools. The Alpha-Blaze features a deep bowstring groove; large, smooth radius base and elongated ears that help it fit seamlessly with the string, resulting in smoother flight and enhanced accuracy. $39.99 (three-pack nocks only); $109.99 (three-pack of bolts) | tenpointcrossbows.com
Built For Bowfishing — Muzzy Bowfishing Carbon Composite Arrow Combo Muzzy Bowfishing Carbon Composite Arrow Combo Muzzy’s all-new bowfishing arrow setup is designed to hit hard and help you land more fish! It all starts with the 3-pronged, stainless steel head designed to punch through flesh and scales, with barbs that will hold tight. The heavyweight arrow features an 80 percent fiberglass and 20 percent carbon makeup, creating the perfect balance of strength and weight. At the other end, the lighted, waterproof, green LED nock is a beacon in the dark, aiding with shot tracking and retrieval. The setup, available with or without a bottle slide, provides a powerful punch, thanks to its 1,400-grain weight. $39.99 ($34.99 without Bottle Slide) | feradyne.com/muzzy-bowfishing
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I Wanna Go Fast — Easton Sonic 6.0 Easton Sonic 6.0 Built for speed and accuracy, Easton’s all-new Sonic 6.0 sizzles. Created from scratch using Easton’s seamless Acu-Carbon process to ensure weight and spine perfection, the 6.0 has a lighter overall weight that allows you to build the arrow exactly like you want. This arrow comes with a factory-fletched helical that uses Easton’s accuracy-enhancing, 2-inch Bully Vane, and the arrow can be constructed for lightweight speed setups or high FOC heavyweights. The Sonic 6.0 is available in six spine sizes — 250, 300, 340, 400, 500 and 600 — and comes with pre-installed 6mm nocks. $89.99 per 6, fletched | eastonarchery.com
Get Batty! — Gateway Feathers 2-Inch Left-Wing Batwing Gateway Feathers 2-Inch Left-Wing Batwing A staple in the arrow-building arena, Gateway has added to its famous Batwing line for 2022 with the 2-inch Left-Wing Batwing. Available in Lemon Lime and numerous other solid colors, this fletch is the first-ever Batwing available in a left-wing option. Designed for compounds, recurves and longbows, Batwings are renowned for their ability to achieve maximum spin when fletched with a helical twist. They also provide excellent speed and stability. $5.99 per 12; $22.99 per 50; $41.99 per 100 | gatewayfeathers.com
Deadly Accurate — Wicked Ridge Match 400 Wicked Ridge Match 400 The Match 400 is a 400-grain carbon bolt with a new stainless steel insert that’s designed to produce even tighter groups. The bolt offers an improved 14 percent FOC, which reportedly generates 20 percent tighter groups than previous generations. Each bolt is also inspected for straightness to within ±.004-inch. The Match 400 comes in three- and six-packs with TenPoint’s Alpha-Nock HP; Alpha-Brite lighted nocks are also available. $39.99 per 3; $69.99 per 6 | wickedridgecrossbows.com
Better & Brighter — Lumenok Crescent Crossbow Nock Lumenok Crescent Crossbow Nock With its super bright LED technology, Lumenok’s Crescent Crossbow Nock was designed to help horizontal bowhunters better track their shots and retrieve their bolts. Now, the lighted nock has been redesigned to make function and performance even better. The all-new Crescent Nock features an improved nock shank for easier installation, as well as a deeper V-Nock system to better capture the bowstring. It’s available in different sizes and comes in three colors: orange, green or pink. $31.49 per 3 | lumenok.com