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Trophy Quest Outfitters
Payson, IL
Payson, IL
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Xtreme Management Hunts
Pike County, IL
Pike County, IL
Eagle Outfitters
Mount Sterling, IL
Mount Sterling, IL
Tall Tine Outfitters
Roodhouse, IL
Roodhouse, IL
Spot Hogg Archery Review
Reviewed by Dave Ziegler, Jr.
Spot Hogg is an archery specialty company known best for their arrow releases and sights.· When I finally got tired of my old square sight, I decided to research finding a great new sight.· Sights have come a long way in the last ten years and you will be amazed at how much a new sight can improve your shooting.
First let's discuss some of the changes and why they help you shoot more accurately.
Round versus square? If you still have a square guard for your sight pins, this is one of the first items you need to look for in a new sight. Although the square guards allow more pins they just aren't as accurate. In the old days (I'll say that a lot) when bows were slow, you needed a lot of space between the pins and therefore the square guard made sense. With today's ultra fast bows, that need is gone. The huge advantage you get, is your peep site is round. With a round bow sight, you can assure you are placing the pins in the exact same position when you look through your peep every time. Just align the outside of the round guard with the outside of your peep sight.
Fiber optic pins? The latest and greatest sight pins on the market are made of fiber optics. Fiber optic material can absorb natural light and discharges the light at it's end. Even in low light this creates a glow that is easily seen. Old sight pins were made of plastic or even metal way back when. As all hunters know, the best time for animal movement is early in the morning or just before dark. It's tough enough to see a tiny pin, but try seeing one in low light through a tiny peep sight. This has caused a lot of poor shots or missed opportunities. Fiber optics have changed that and Spot Hogg has several choices in the size of the tip of the pin. If your going to shoot past 30 yards, I'd suggest the smaller .019 pins. The larger pins cover up too much of the animal at longer distances.
Level bubble. To shoot a bow accurately, especially at longer distance, the sight pins must be mounted square and the bow must be precisely vertical. A level bubble is a must. If you don't believe it, tilt your bow and shoot the same pin and see where your arrow goes (if you can find it).
The Spot Hogg has all the above items and more. It is built to be rock solid sturdy, but with precision at the same time. They have recently added wrap around fiber optic pins that should bring more light to the pins for those grey days, mornings, or evenings. The pin adjustment is accurate although can take some time to get it tuned in exactly with two set screws moving it up and down. Whether it's hunting or target shooting, the Spot Hogg is spot on. It's a great sight and although more expensive than many, worth the price.
Reviewed by Dave Ziegler, Jr.
Spot Hogg is an archery specialty company known best for their arrow releases and sights.· When I finally got tired of my old square sight, I decided to research finding a great new sight.· Sights have come a long way in the last ten years and you will be amazed at how much a new sight can improve your shooting.
First let's discuss some of the changes and why they help you shoot more accurately.
Round versus square? If you still have a square guard for your sight pins, this is one of the first items you need to look for in a new sight. Although the square guards allow more pins they just aren't as accurate. In the old days (I'll say that a lot) when bows were slow, you needed a lot of space between the pins and therefore the square guard made sense. With today's ultra fast bows, that need is gone. The huge advantage you get, is your peep site is round. With a round bow sight, you can assure you are placing the pins in the exact same position when you look through your peep every time. Just align the outside of the round guard with the outside of your peep sight.
Fiber optic pins? The latest and greatest sight pins on the market are made of fiber optics. Fiber optic material can absorb natural light and discharges the light at it's end. Even in low light this creates a glow that is easily seen. Old sight pins were made of plastic or even metal way back when. As all hunters know, the best time for animal movement is early in the morning or just before dark. It's tough enough to see a tiny pin, but try seeing one in low light through a tiny peep sight. This has caused a lot of poor shots or missed opportunities. Fiber optics have changed that and Spot Hogg has several choices in the size of the tip of the pin. If your going to shoot past 30 yards, I'd suggest the smaller .019 pins. The larger pins cover up too much of the animal at longer distances.
Level bubble. To shoot a bow accurately, especially at longer distance, the sight pins must be mounted square and the bow must be precisely vertical. A level bubble is a must. If you don't believe it, tilt your bow and shoot the same pin and see where your arrow goes (if you can find it).
The Spot Hogg has all the above items and more. It is built to be rock solid sturdy, but with precision at the same time. They have recently added wrap around fiber optic pins that should bring more light to the pins for those grey days, mornings, or evenings. The pin adjustment is accurate although can take some time to get it tuned in exactly with two set screws moving it up and down. Whether it's hunting or target shooting, the Spot Hogg is spot on. It's a great sight and although more expensive than many, worth the price.
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Western Illinois Trophy Outfitters
Lima, IL
Lima, IL
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NAP, Spitfire Mechanical Broad Head Review
Review By: Dave Ziegler
Spitfire is undoubtedly one of the most trusted names in mechanical Broad heads! Spitfires fly straight with pinpoint accuracy and perform better than any other mechanical broad heads thanks to the sharpest Diamize blades. Plus they stand up under the toughest conditions.
The practice blades mean you can save your super-sharp blades for the big day. Super-durable hardened high carbon steel Trophy Tip; The patented scooped-out Slim line ferrule improves flight and penetration; Now featuring patented micro-grooves to enhance accuracy and penetration; patented snap-locking blade system folds the blades closed during flight, even out of today's fastest bows... no rubber bands needed; Stainless steel blades have the exclusive Diamize Edge for incredible sharpness you can see; Three .030" thick blades; 1 1/4" cutting diameter.
The Spitfire is truly awesome! I've always used fixed broad heads with exceptional results but I was skeptical using a mechanical broad head with my new Bowtech Admiral. I'm not skeptical anymore! I shot five deer this past season with the Spitfire and the results were unbelievable. Clean pass through shots and bone crunching penetration were typical with the 100 grain mechanicals!
As I found out, even a marginal shot, became a good shot with the Spitfire. The massive entry wounds left by the deploying razor sharp blades, left massive blood trails and resulted in quick kills each time! After a quick rinse and run through the Knife sharpener, I'm ready to go after another five with the same set of broad heads. Was I impressed by the 100 grain Spitfire? To say the least!
Review By: Dave Ziegler
Spitfire is undoubtedly one of the most trusted names in mechanical Broad heads! Spitfires fly straight with pinpoint accuracy and perform better than any other mechanical broad heads thanks to the sharpest Diamize blades. Plus they stand up under the toughest conditions.
The practice blades mean you can save your super-sharp blades for the big day. Super-durable hardened high carbon steel Trophy Tip; The patented scooped-out Slim line ferrule improves flight and penetration; Now featuring patented micro-grooves to enhance accuracy and penetration; patented snap-locking blade system folds the blades closed during flight, even out of today's fastest bows... no rubber bands needed; Stainless steel blades have the exclusive Diamize Edge for incredible sharpness you can see; Three .030" thick blades; 1 1/4" cutting diameter.
The Spitfire is truly awesome! I've always used fixed broad heads with exceptional results but I was skeptical using a mechanical broad head with my new Bowtech Admiral. I'm not skeptical anymore! I shot five deer this past season with the Spitfire and the results were unbelievable. Clean pass through shots and bone crunching penetration were typical with the 100 grain mechanicals!
As I found out, even a marginal shot, became a good shot with the Spitfire. The massive entry wounds left by the deploying razor sharp blades, left massive blood trails and resulted in quick kills each time! After a quick rinse and run through the Knife sharpener, I'm ready to go after another five with the same set of broad heads. Was I impressed by the 100 grain Spitfire? To say the least!
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By Dave Ziegler, Jr.
This revolutionary electronic space-age device is proven to destroy scent on garments and gear. Now, you can look forward to endless scent-free hunts and best of all - experience astounding results in the field. This portable device turns any small room up to 500 sq. feet into an instant odor decontamination chamber. Plasma-XO2 molecular scrubbing technology circulates then sweeps all surfaces using a powerful 5 speed 400 CFM fan effectively destroying scent on multiple garments and gear in minutes; thus, saving hours of laundry labor and boot scrubbing. It also regenerates carbon-lined clothing without the heat and fabric destruction of wash-dry cycles - and as a result, extends the life of garments. Simple LCD screen controls include a digital clock and a programmable timer to customize a variety of odor killing applications. Hunters on the go can also transform their parked vehicle into a convenient decontamination chamber by using either a car inverter (not included) or a standard extension cord. Behind the external hardwood look casing and steel handle is a solid stainless steel framing and corrosion free components. This scent destroying machine is built for the rugged outdoorsman and is by far, "Odor Control" at its best.
www.xterminator.us
This revolutionary electronic space-age device is proven to destroy scent on garments and gear. Now, you can look forward to endless scent-free hunts and best of all - experience astounding results in the field. This portable device turns any small room up to 500 sq. feet into an instant odor decontamination chamber. Plasma-XO2 molecular scrubbing technology circulates then sweeps all surfaces using a powerful 5 speed 400 CFM fan effectively destroying scent on multiple garments and gear in minutes; thus, saving hours of laundry labor and boot scrubbing. It also regenerates carbon-lined clothing without the heat and fabric destruction of wash-dry cycles - and as a result, extends the life of garments. Simple LCD screen controls include a digital clock and a programmable timer to customize a variety of odor killing applications. Hunters on the go can also transform their parked vehicle into a convenient decontamination chamber by using either a car inverter (not included) or a standard extension cord. Behind the external hardwood look casing and steel handle is a solid stainless steel framing and corrosion free components. This scent destroying machine is built for the rugged outdoorsman and is by far, "Odor Control" at its best.
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XTerminator Scent Destroyer
The innovative Limb Driver boasts extremely easy setup and multiple adjustment
options combined with uncompromising accuracy. The rest is held up by a spring
and pulled down by a cord. This system promotes unsurpassed fletching clearance
and easy setup. The floating launcher supports the arrow for 60% to 70% of the
launch cycle to deliver consistent arrow flight. There is no need to attach it to
the cables, therefore there is no adverse effect on the timing, accuracy, vertical
nock travel or let-off of your bow. Vertical and horizontal dovetail adjustments
add another facet to this rest's versatility.
An Interview with
Kaleb Kisky of Whitetail Freaks
March 2010
This interview brought to you exclusively from
the pages of Planet Whitetail.
"When you think back to the days of your whitetail hunting youth, what do those days look like? Something tells me you were not hanging off the side of a tree with your good buddy hanging above you capturing your every move for the entire world to see! Just a hunch. Well, Kaleb Kisky from the infamous Whitetail Freaks clan is no stranger to hunting in front of a camera and having the entire world assess his every move. Kaleb has grown up in Iowa, "The Land Of The Giants", into what some would call "Whitetail Hunting Royalty." Kaleb's Mother and Father, Kandi and Don Kisky are the founders of Redbone Entertainment and the Whitetail Freaks TV series."
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Kaleb Kisky of Whitetail Freaks
March 2010
This interview brought to you exclusively from
the pages of Planet Whitetail.
"When you think back to the days of your whitetail hunting youth, what do those days look like? Something tells me you were not hanging off the side of a tree with your good buddy hanging above you capturing your every move for the entire world to see! Just a hunch. Well, Kaleb Kisky from the infamous Whitetail Freaks clan is no stranger to hunting in front of a camera and having the entire world assess his every move. Kaleb has grown up in Iowa, "The Land Of The Giants", into what some would call "Whitetail Hunting Royalty." Kaleb's Mother and Father, Kandi and Don Kisky are the founders of Redbone Entertainment and the Whitetail Freaks TV series."
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Technology From Outer Space!
The Boneyard Outfitters
Whittington, IL
Whittington, IL