Innholdsfortegnelse for Equipment Annual 2019 i Deer & Deer Hunting

1 Mathews Vertix www.MathewsInc.com Measuring 30 inches between the axles and capable of speeds up to 343 fps, the Mathews Vertix boasts the torque-reducing Engage Grip and features patentpending SwitchWeight Technology. This innovative feature allows the shooter to adjust peak draw weight with the simple change of a module. The 6-inch brace height Vertix is powered by Mathews’ legendary Crosscentric Cam system, and 3D Damping Technology dramatically reduces post-shot noise and vibration. The Vertix has a fighting weight of 4.67 pounds and a draw-length range of 26 to 30. inches, and it’s offered in peak draw weights of 60, 65, 70 and 75 pounds. MSRP: $1,099. 2 Hoyt REDWRX Carbon RX-3 www.Hoyt.com Sporting a new grip that adjusts laterally to ensure picture-perfect hand placement, Hoyt’s Carbon RX-3 weighs 3.9 pounds,…

Putting out trail cameras isn’t rocket science, but then again, there is a learning curve to using them to your best advantage. How many times have you retrieved your cameras, brimming with excitement over all of the huge buck photos you’re expecting to see, only to find hundreds of pictures of swaying trees or blowing grass? Or worse, maybe you had the camera on the wrong setting, or even forgot to turn it on or put a card in it! Anyone can strap a camera to a tree, flip the switch on and get some deer photos. But for the best results, it’s important to put some thought into your setups. Having a solid plan will not only help you capture more and better photos, it could also help you…

1 Advantage — Dual Threat Bow/Gun Blind with QP Kit The Advantage Dual Threat Blind is the perfect way to stay concealed in any weather condition. Completely self-insulating, the technology will allow you to sit all day comfortably and wait for the perfect shot. With a 360-degree view and close to 27 square feet of space with a 7-foot ceiling, there is plenty of room for you and a hunting partner. Specialized bow windows, gasket-sealed doors and windows, and weather and bug resistance make this a true advantage blind. The heavy polyethylene shell provides protection and makes the blinds tough, sturdy and virtually maintenance free. MSRP: $1,649.99 Info: www.AdvantageHunting.com 2 Redneck Blinds — Buck Palace Platinum 360° 6x6 Blind With 46-inch tall vertical windows, large oversized horizontal windows and spacious…

Riflescopes have been available to hunters for about 100 years. There were some earlier models, but availability and price generated the want and need for these optics in the 1920s. William R. Weaver set out to put a scope on every hunting rifle by providing a high-quality product at an affordable price — and it worked. Buying a scope 30 years ago was simple. It was easy to compare different models because there weren’t many choices for reticles, magnification or glass. Hunters today have so many riflescope options that it can be mind boggling. What size tube do you need? What reticle covers most of your hunting needs? How much magnification is best? Do you want to add electronics to the equation? A hunter needs to ask some tough questions…

When introducing a young shooter to high-velocity centerfire rifles, Bill Haynes recommends reducedcharge ammunition to lighten recoil. “Reduced recoil ammo is a good way to get them started,” Haynes said. When using reduced recoil ammo, Haynes advises limiting shots to shorter distances than you might with regular velocity ammo. If you want to keep all options open, he advises letting young shooters practice with reduced recoil loads and using regular recoil ammo in the field. A hunter won’t notice the extra recoil when shooting at a deer. Of course, the point of impact for a reduced load is different from that of a regular load. “You don’t want a child to know,” Haynes said. “If the gun is sighted-in with reduced recoil ammo, take the gun out yourself and re-zero…

1 Thompson/Center G2 Contender Pistol The original Contender was a huge success for Thompson/Center, and the current G2 version is available as a complete pistol chambered in .357 Magnum. A trigger guard-mounted spur allows you to open the action for loading and unloading and the robust frame stands up to even the most powerful loads. There are a number of aftermarket pistol barrel caliber options including .44 Magnums and .45 Colt/.410 bore, and the Contender platform allows you to customize these guns in several different configurations — a feature not found on competing handguns. MSRP: $729.00 (complete pistol package, .357 Magnum) Info: www.Tcarms.com 2 Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter Ruger’s stylish Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter is chambered in .44 Mag. and comes with adjustable iron sights and scope…

1 Remington Model 700 LSS Ultimate Muzzleloader Remington’s Model 700 LSS Ultimate muzzleloader is designed for supermagnum power and a 300-yard lethal range, achieved with its revolutionary U.M.L. Ignition System and .50 caliber Premier AccuTip bullets. Pre-primed cases load with the ease of a centerfire rifle, and super-hot magnum primers ignite up to 200-grain loads with near smokeless efficiency. The flash channel stays clean and ready for the next load — there’s no need to remove the breech plug for clean-up. The system is paired with a trusted Model 700 receiver for precision, power and performance. With a 26-inch stainless steel barrel and action, and laminate wood stock, the Model 700 LSS Ultimate muzzleloader also provides all-weather durability. MSRP: $949. Info: www.Remington.com 2 CVA Paramount The Paramount is CVA’s newest…

1 Easton T64 FMJ Easton’s FMJ line just got a little tastier. Enter the T64 — a shaft profile that begins at the front with a 6mm diameter and seamlessly tapers down to a micro-diameter 4mm at the nock end. This process boosts front-of-center (FOC) weight distribution and adds up to 30 percent more FOC to increase long-range accuracy. The taper area creates reduced friction to ensure maximum penetration. MSRP:$299 per dozen (bare shafts). Info: www.EastonArchery.com 2 Gold Tip Airstrike Featuring an ultra-light .204-inch inside diameter profile with an extreme front-of-center design, Gold Tip’s Airstrike will fill plenty of quivers this fall. Highmodulus carbon construction ensures durability while the Dyna-Tek Shield coating improves aerodynamics, boosts penetration and makes arrow removal from targets a breeze. Built for speed and long-range accuracy,…

If you haven’t set foot in an archery pro shop in more than five years, you’re in for a shock. The quality of the compound bows from a plethora of manufacturers is so much better than it was back then it’s staggering. All of the major bow makers hype their products, and unless you are a hands-on bow freak who shoots new bows every year it’s hard to fully comprehend how good they all are. That makes shopping for a new bow somewhat daunting. Where and how do you start? I’m sure that someplace you have read the usual advice on how to choose a new hunting compound bow. Rest assured the following is not the same old advice you’ve read before. Before getting started, here are some common mistakes…

Not all bullets are created equal. Nor are all rifle calibers. If they were, there would be a single bullet/caliber used by the deer-hunting masses. Not only would that be boring, but having only one bullet/caliber would greatly hinder our success in the deer woods. Why? The reasons are many, but the first would be we all hunt in different terrain. Not far behind terrain would be the fact that deer come in different sizes. Let me explain. I have a good buddy who resides in a heavily timbered region of northern Minnesota. He hunts the big woods, and to date, his farthest shot on a buck is 126 yards. His weapon of choice? The tried-and-true .30-30 Winchester. “I love the compact size of my .30-30,” he told me. “It…

1 Halo XR700 Laser Rangefinder The XR700 Laser Rangefinder delivers reliable and lightning-fast performance, ranging out to 700 yards. It also returns instantaneous distance readings, accurate to +/- 1 yard, with a single push of the button when operating in the Standard mode. Built-in AI (Angle Intelligence) Technology allows XR Series rangefinders to automatically detect and compensate for differences in elevation between the user’s position and the target being ranged. It also features 6X magnification. Inside, a crystal-clear LCD readout reliably displays the reticle, battery status, mode setting, numerical display and unit of measure, which is selectable in either yards or meters. Its rugged, waterresistant body stands up to the demands of diverse hunting conditions, while a textured, ergonomic non-slip grip ensures reliable handling in the field. MSRP/Retail: $129.99. Info:…

1 Remington Model 700 Compact This venerable American gunmaker off ers two excellent options for youth shooters. The Model 700 SPS Compact synthetic stock is 1 inch shorter than a full-sized stock. Barrel length is 20 inches and length of pull is 12⅜ inches, with an adjustable kit. The overall length is 39⅝ inches. The X-Mark Pro trigger is adjustable, as well. The rifle is available in .243 Win. and 7mm-08 Rem., and also in lefthand versions. Remington says this is the first left-handed youth rifle. The Model 700 XCR Compact Tactical has similar dimensions with upgraded features. It is available in .308 Win., but only in a right-hand version. MSRP $731. Info: www.Remington.com 2 Ruger Firearms Hawkeye Compact Perfect for the youth hunter, the Ruger Hawkeye Compact Rifle is…

In a world where long-range rifle hunting is all the rage, hunting deer with a handgun might seem futile. And while it’s true that even the best handgun hunter can’t drop a deer at a quarter mile, today’s crop of hunting handguns is better than ever, thanks in no small part to innovative new loads and better optics. Plus, the challenge of taking a whitetail with a handgun is an exciting change from the standard practice of lugging a long gun into the woods each autumn. While handguns do have their disadvantages, there are some very real benefits to hunting with a pistol or revolver. For starters, you’ll lighten your load considerably and you’ll have both hands free when moving. This makes it easier to travel deeper into deer country,…

"Krahn, we’re going to kill two bucks today.” Best buddy Bart Landsverk is one of the most optimistic people I know, but I knew even he didn’t really believe it. It was the first day of our Iowa muzzleloader hunt — December 27 — the truck thermometer read 54 degrees and it had been raining cats and dogs for the better part of two days. I gave him the look, “Right.” Hey, I always try to stay positive, too, but it seemed to me that those deer that weren’t hunkered down tight would be moving well after dark. The only hope we had was that a cold front was supposed to move in that evening, and that it might be enough to get deer up on their feet early. Bart…

I happened upon a Cabela’s store last year while on a family road trip. It seemed like a good place to stretch our legs for a minute, so we stopped in. The store was a zoo. It was peak buying season and guys and gals were on the hunt for the latest and greatest. The broadhead aisle was hopping. Smartphones were out. People were skimming reviews of 2018’s hottest heads, and I heard several conversations about what worked best last year. Strangers swapped advice back and forth; baskets were filled with various brands of razorsharp lung punchers. The trail camera corridor was elbow-to-elbow. I saw two guys — total strangers — exchange numbers so they could text a few pics from various cameras to each other. Again, shoppers were bringing…

Any well-placed broadhead will quickly and efficiently kill a deer and secure prime venison. However, not all broadheads are created equal. Your task for finding the best head for your setup involves finding a broadhead that offers outstanding penetration and cutting ability, indestructible construction and incredible flight characteristics. It might sound like a tall order to fill, but it really isn’t in today’s market. It requires some hands-on research, however, because every hunter has slightly different needs and tastes. Technology has certainly pushed broadheads to new levels, but serious hunters cannot overlook traditional designs when shopping for the right head for their setup. Cut-on-contact heads are popular with elk hunters because the blades create massive tissue damage. However, beware that traditional heads can be tricky to shoot, especially if you…

1 TenPoint Nitro XRT Streamlined, compact and designed to kill, TenPoint’s 470-fps Nitro XRT is fueled by all-new RX7 cams, Dual Flex limbs and the innovative Vector Quad cable system. The rig’s center-mounted riser means a smooth shot and eliminates the nose-heavy feel many crossbow shooters despise. Fitted with the new-for-2019 T5 Trigger — TenPoint’s smoothest ever — the crossbow delivers a clean, crisp and consistent break thanks to reduced friction. The Nitro XRT boasts a 7-inch axle-to-axle measurement when cocked, tips the scales at 7.4 pounds and has a 16.-inch power stroke. MSRP: $2,499.99. Info: www.TenPointCrossbows.com 2 Ravin R26 Ravin bills its new R26 as the world’s most accurate, powerful and compact crossbow. Measuring 26 inches long and just 5. inches wide when cocked, this horizontal rig spits bolts…

In the movie John Wick 3: Parabellum, Wick feels the world closing in around him. When a $14 million contract is placed on his head, he seeks protection and safe passage from the Director, a woman who helped train him when he was a young orphan. With legions of assassins out to get him, the Director sees Wick’s situation as hopeless. “How can you fight the wind?” she asks. The line made me think of deer hunting, and how difficult it is to prevent even subtle winds from delivering your scent straight to the evervigilant noses of deer. By their very nature, humans are scent-gathering and odor-emitting monsters. Achieving scent-free nirvana is an impossibility, leading most hunters, at one time or another, to question the inevitable. How can you fight…

Choosing a rifle for a young hunter can determine success or failure in the field, but it can also alter the trajectory of a hunter’s career. I grew up in an era when men appraised their sons’ toughness by their ability to withstand the kick of a .30-06 rifle and a 12 gauge shotgun. I was a small kid, and those first experiences with my father’s rifle caused a flinch that took two decades to correct. You think I would have learned my lesson, but my inappropriate firearm choice cost my young daughter a large-antlered buck on her first deer hunt. I selected a scoped, pump-action 20 gauge slug gun that was too long and too heavy for her. She couldn’t hold it steady, and her head rested too far…

Iwas a decent baseball player back in my high school days. But in no way was I major league material, because the genetic lottery didn’t deal me the phenomenal speed and arm strength needed to play at that level. But my older brother had me swinging a bat before I could talk in full sentences. Out of necessity, my high school coach would have me pitch once in a while, which was kind of like opening up a Christmas present — I never knew what I was going to get. Some games I threw well, but then others not so well, such as the game where I walked the first three batters and hit the next two. If you know baseball you know that’s kind of an ERA killer. We…

One thing that you and I and deer have in common is that we get a little older every day. And whereas aging might be good or bad for us, and is great for growing trophy bucks, it is definitely bad for treestands, regardless of the type, and can present a serious safety hazard. Let’s each pause for a moment and think about the location and condition of each of our stands. I have several treestands, and I know where they are and that they are all stored safe and dry. I also sadly know of a bunch of stands that are not! This past spring, I was turkey hunting (to be honest, I was mostly scouting for deer) right on the edge of our lease. It was new territory…