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Parker Delivers The Challenger, First Youth Hunting Crossbow

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MINT SPRING, VA. – Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the Challenger for 2012. Designed for youth, the Challenger is lightweight, compact, easy to cock, and perfect for every young hunter.

At an amazing weight of only 5.5 lbs, the Challenger is compact and lightweight, making it easy for the youngsters to shoulder and shoot without assistance. With an adjustable draw weight of 125 to 150 lbs, the Challenger can be customized to fit the young hunter with no special tools, no bowpress or additional parts required. The Challenger shoots a deadly 300 Feet Per Second at the maximum draw weight. The vented forearm with safety finger flange gives the added safety and balance to keep a steadier aim on the target. Parker’s highly anticipated new EZ Pull System has been engineered into each 2012 crossbow, reducing the cocking effort by over 50%, when paired with the RED HOT EZ Roller Rope Cocker; this system makes Parker crossbows the easiest to cock in the industry.

The Challenger includes a Four Arrow Quick Detach Quiver, Four Arrows with Field Points, and is available in two optics packages: (1) Single Red Dot Scope, (2) 4X Multi-Reticle Scope.

The Challenger is proudly made in the U.S.A., is backed by Parker’s Lifetime Warranty, and has a retail beginning at $379.95.

Parker Unleashes The Tomahawk With A Vengeance

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MINT SPRING, VA.- Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the Tomahawk for 2012. The Tomahawk is the Fastest, Lightest, and most Compact crossbow on the market.

The Tomahawk features Parker’s all new and proprietary Advanced Split Limb Technology with integrated Fulcrum Pocket System making it ultra compact while hurling arrows downrange at over 320 Feet Per Second (FPS). With the Bull-Pup trigger and ergonomic textured pistol grip, the Tomahawk is easy to maneuver in a treestand or ground blind. At a mere 6.5 lbs, the Tomahawk is also Ultra Lightweight and Optimally Balanced for a steadier aim on the target. Parker’s highly anticipated new EZ Pull System has been engineered into each 2012 crossbow, reducing the cocking effort by over 50%, when paired with the RED HOT EZ Roller Rope Cocker; this system makes Parker crossbows the easiest to cock in the industry.

The Tomahawk includes a Four Arrow Quick Detach Quiver, Four Arrows with Field Points, and is available in two optics packages: (1) 3 x 32 Multi-Reticle Scope, (2) Illuminated 3 x 32 Multi-Reticle Scope.

The Tomahawk is proudly made in the U.S.A., is backed by Parker’s Lifetime Warranty, and has a retail beginning at $499.95.

Contact:
Brandon Hylton
Tel: (540)-337-5426
Email: brandonh@parkerbows.com

The Barnett Predator 375 CarbonLite

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The Barnett Predator 375 CarbonLite is no doubt on the top of the food chain when it comes to crossbows. Like all the top predators, this powerhouse of a crossbow is stealthy, silent, fast and deadly. When the moment of truth arrives, you won’t have to second guess yourself with the Predator 375 CarbonLite in hand.

One of the fastest bows on the market, the Predator 375 CarbonLite features Carbon Riser Technology (CRT) providing it with the balance and feel necessary for easier transport and steadier shots. This proprietary technology has been cast into Barnett’s patented Shoot Thru Foot Riser. The Shoot Thru Riser design lengthens the power stroke of the bow without placing the cocking string beyond arm’s length, allowing for increased speeds and stored energy levels unequaled in the industry. Boasting a 5-to-1 safety factor, this ultralight, super strong riser affords the best balance available.

This extremely aggressive bow shoots a remarkable 375 fps and features an ADF (anti dry fire) Trigger System, which eliminates unintentional and costly dry fires, so its speed and dependability are never in question. In addition, thаЕ over-molded, laminated limbs reduce noise аАnд vibration up tЮП 30%. You’ll also rest easier knowing there is plenty of power in the wheel house when you need it most.

The Predator CRT’s Crosswire® premium crossbow strings are designed from a proprietary manufacturing process that blends Barnett’s fibers with the industry’s toughest-serving materials, resulting in the most stable and reliable string in the industry.

Additional features include a 3 1/2-pound trigger pull and MIM trigger (metal injected molded) trigger and an adjustable cheek piece and butt pad.

The package comes complete with a quiver and four high quality Easton arrows, an illuminated reticle scope and rope-cocking device.

The Predator is yet another reason why Barnett is the world’s number one manufacturer of crossbows.

Proudly made in the USA.

Technical Specifications:
Draw Weight: 175
Ft. Lbs of Energy: 133
Power Stroke: 15″
FPS: 375
Weight: 8 lbs
Length: 37″
Width: 24″
Arrow Length: 22″

From its inception, over a half century ago, Barnett Crossbows has led the industry with pioneering innovations and patents to become the world’s number one manufacturer of crossbows. Barnett’s engineers have created its latest range of crossbows based on the changing needs and desires of today’s hunters. Lightweight, adjustable and powerful, Barnett has brought crossbow technology to the height it stands at today. Barnett is committed to delivering high quality performance products with unparalleled service and value for all that use the Barnett Range. Built for maximum speed, efficiency and Built for the Hunt!

For more info, please visit www.barnettcrossbows.com.

The New Eclipse XT, perfect for Turkey!

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The new Eclipse XT featuring its attractive black carbon finish is a natural for blind hunting.  With turkey season just around the corner the Eclipse XT is the perfect hunting companion.   This sleek looking crossbow is no slouch in the performance department, with arrow speeds of 330 fps and a 200 lb. draw weight the Eclipse XT  can harvest anything from turkey to moose.  The Eclipse XT kit includes many optional features such as the S5 Sound Suppression System, matching carbon finish cheek piece and the popular Shadow-Zone scope including an illuminated multi-plex reticle that can be switched to either red or green.  Along with these great options the Eclipse XT kit also includes a rope cocking aid, 4 Firebolt carbon arrows, 4- 150 grain field points, 4-arrow quiver in matching carbon finish and quiver mount, everything you need to get started.  See your Excalibur dealer today and be the first to own this exciting new turkey slayer!

Introducing the Barnett Ghost 400

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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
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Trijicon Introduces Innovative New ACOG Crossbow Optic

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Wixom, MI – The family-owned company best known for supplying the U.S. military with the finest battle optics in the world is reconfirming its commitment to American sportsmen with its ACOG® Crossbow Scope. As more state game agencies recognize crossbows as legal arms for archery seasons, crossbow hunters now have a top-quality Trijicon scope for the ultimate in accuracy and precision shot placement.

The 3-power, 24 mm objective ACOG Crossbow Scope is modeled after the legendary ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) and includes features such as fully multi-coated optics, precise adjustments, Tritium-and-fiber-optic illuminated reticle, and unmatched, battle-proven durability. In addition, the Crossbow Scope contains a specially designed range-finding reticle calibrated for crossbow ballistics. Users choose one of three reticle models depending on their crossbow’s velocity.

Reticle XB1 accommodates speeds from 300-340 fps, XB2 from 340-400 fps, while XB3 accommodates speeds of 400-450. Once the proper model is chosen and zeroed so the glowing chevron is point-of-impact at 30 yards, shooters simply hold on the corresponding crosshair for pinpoint accuracy out to 80 yards in 5-yard increments.

The ACOG Crossbow Reticle utilizes the proprietary Bad River Outdoors® Ranging System. This unique and patented ranging system can help you find the distance to your quarry simply by placing the main crosshair on the rib cage/belly of an elk or deer. The distance will be quickly determined by viewing the location of the spine/back. The greatest advantage to this system is by holding the main crosshair in position on the rib cage/belly as your targeted animal moves, the hunter has the ability to observe the change of distance as the animal either approaches or descends away from your location. Then you simply use the corresponding aiming point to be consistently accurate.

Additionally, shooters can also determine ranges by using the wide stadia lines, which equal 18 inches (the average distance between a deer’s ears or the average width of an elk’s chest), at the corresponding range. Narrow stadia lines correspond to 2 inches (the diameter of the white circle around a whitetail’s eye) at the corresponding range.

The unit is mounted via a single Weaver-style base. A generous exit pupil of 8 mm and a wide field of view of 25.6 feet at 100 yards allow hunters to get on target quickly. It’s forged from T6 aluminum, weighs a scant 5.89 ounces and is waterproof to 100 meters. If that’s not enough, the ACOG Crossbow Scope is backed by Trijicon‘s superior warranty, so hunters can concentrate only on making the shot.

For more information on the ACOG Crossbow Scope and the complete array of Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets, contact Trijicon®, Inc. at (248) 960-7700 or visit www.trijicon.com.

Contact: Eddie Stevenson (210) 259-8491

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Trijicon ACOG Crossbow Scope and Reticle

Specifications

Optical System
Operating Principal Magnified, self-luminous tactical sight
Optical Magnification 3X
Theoretical Eye Relief 1.4 in (35 mm)
Functional Eye Relief 0.6 – 2.5 in (15.2 – 63.5 mm) >90% FOV
Exit Pupil 0.32 in (8.0 mm)
Field of View 4.9o, 25.6 ft @ 100 yds (8.54 m @ 100 m)
Eye Volume™ 0.15 in3 (2,504 mm3)
Parallax Vertical parallax-free
Reticle Diopter Fixed at -0.75 nominal, ± 0.25
Adjustment Range ± 0o20′ = ± 20 MOA (± 5.8 mils) minimum
Adjustment Increments 3 clicks per inch @ 100 yds, 9 clicks per inch @ 30 yards
Optical Coating Fully Multi-Layer Coating per MIL-C-14806A or Broadband Anti-Reflective Coating
Reticle Color Green
Optical Signature Zero forward emission

Power Source
Reticle Illumination Fluorescent fiber optics
Lamp Type Green or Blue-Violet Tritium lamp

Physical Specifications
Dimensions, M-16 Base 5.0″ L x 1.5″ W x 2.1″ H (127 x 38 x 53 mm)
Weight 5.89 oz (167 g)
Material – Housing 7075-T6 forged aluminum, hard coat anodized per MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 2, dull & nonreflective.

Environmental Specifications Tested per MIL-STD-810F
Temperature Range, operating -46°C (-50.8°F) to +85°C (185°F)
Corrosion Hard anodized coating protects against corrosion and battlefield chemicals
Immersion Waterproof to 328 ft (100 m)
Shock 1,100 G’s 0.2 ms

Mechanical Interface
Mount Optic attaches onto mount for MIL-STD-1913 and Weaver rail equipped weapons

Mount
Weight
(oz) (g)
Height of Mount Surface to Optical Axis (in.)
Bobro Short Weaver
2.7 76.5
2.148

Excalibur Axiom SMF Sold as a Kit

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COLUMBUS, Georgia– 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

Contact:
Dodd Clifton
Phone: (800) 992-9968
Email: pr@realtree.com

Safety & Savings HSS and Barnett Crossbows Team Up for Fall Promotion

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Safety & Savings
HSS and Barnett Crossbows Team Up for Fall Promotion

DANVILLE, AL (August 8, 2011) – From now until the end of the year, bowhunters across North America can stay safe and save money with the great promotion that Hunter Safety System has put together with Barnett Cross Bows. Simply purchase a qualifying Hunter Safety System Vest or Harness and a qualifying Barnett crossbow with a purchase price of $299 or more by the end of the year, and you will be eligible to receive a rebate check for $20. Single purchases less than $100 will receive a $10 rebate check.

In order to take advantage of this great HSS safety and savings opportunity consumers simply need to purchase any one of the Hunter Safety System qualifying vests or harnesses an a qualifying Barnett Crossbows, which can be viewed online at http://hssvest.4myrebate.com. Purchases must be completed by December 31, 2011. Complete the rebate certificate, which is conveniently available online at , http://hssvest.4myrebate.com.,  and mail it along with an original copy of the sales receipt and the original UPC barcode. Mail must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2011 and received by Feb. 15, 2012 to be eligible for the rebate. Checks will be received from HSS within eight to 10 weeks. Limit 1 rebate per household per product.  P.O. Boxes will not be honored.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be safe, shoot straight and get some of your hard earned cash back!

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Danville, Alabama, Hunter Safety System is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative deer hunting gear and hunting equipment for the serious hunter. For additional information, write to: The Hunter Safety System, 8237 Danville Road, Danville, AL 35619; call toll-free 877-296-3528; or visit www.huntersafetysystem.com.

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