NEWS
News Release
TENPOINT CROSSBOW TECHNOLOGIES
1325 Waterloo Road
Mogadore, OH 44260
http://www.tenpointcrossbows.com
New Wicked Ridge Raider Uses TenPoint CLS Technology
Mogadore, OH. Two years after introducing a two-bow lineup of high-quality entry level crossbows, Wicked Ridge Crossbows™ has decided to step up its game with its NEW high-performance Raider CLS™.
The Raider features an economically executed variation of TenPoint’s powerful Compact Limb System™ (CLS) bow assembly. Unlike TenPoint’s one-piece CLS riser and foot stirrup, the Raider comes with a detachable, lightweight, coated aluminum foot stirrup. Its 12-inch IsoTaper Limbs™ are fitted with MR™ cams and D-75 string and cables. Together, these features create a smooth-handling, high-performance crossbow that shoots 330 fps with 101.6 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.
“We were blown away during the test phase of producing this bow,” said TenPoint and Wicked Ridge CEO, Rick Bednar. “There just isn’t another crossbow on the market at this price point that shoots as quietly and smoothly with this kind of speed, power, and accuracy.”
With its NEW CLS bow assembly and an injection-molded composite semi-skeletal Verton® stock and ACRA-ANGLE™ barrel assembly, the Raider weighs in at 7-pounds. In addition, the stock is fitted with a safety-engineered winged fore-grip designed to help prevent finger and thumb injuries.
The Raider CLS comes equipped with a TenPoint™ 3x Multi-Line™ Scope and, like all Wicked Ridge models, it features TenPoint’s patented DFI™ (dry-fire-inhibitor) and patented 3.5-pound PowerTouch™ trigger.
Equipped with the patented ACU-52™, the Raider CLS is double-dip fluid imaged in Mossy Oak’s® popular Break-Up Infinity® camo pattern.
MSRP: $799
Like all TenPoint crossbows, all Wicked Ridge crossbows are manufactured in the U.S.A.
EXCALIBUR NEWS
Journey into the dark side of Excalibur with the new Eclipse XT crossbow! The Eclipse is an amazing crossbow based on our famous 200 pound thumbhole platform and built to appeal to either the hunter who prefers to lurk in the darkness by hunting from a ground blind or else shooters who are attracted to the “black gun” appeal of modern tactical styling. The Eclipse XT will deliver a 350 grain arrow at 330 fps with pinpoint accuracy and more than enough penetration to take all North American game with ease. It’s trigger is outstanding and like all Excalibur’s its reliability is without compare. Its black “carbon fiber” finish is both handsome and functional and the Eclipse XT comes with our effective S5 sound and vibration control system installed and a matching cheekpiece. The Eclipse XT comes in a complete package including our Shadow-Zone scope and mounting hardware, 4 firebolt arrows and target points, our quiver mounting bracket and a matching quiver.
DARTON ARCHERY NEWS
The FireForce drips with testosterone; larger axles, sealed oversized
Quad Ball Bearings, wide/stronger laminated Quad limbs, all combined
with a compact front riser and redesigned Tactical Darton Stock first
introduced in 2011.
• With Darton’s DualSync cams you have added performance and
accuracy in a crossbow bow that is flat out fast, durable and accurate,
shooting a 400 grain arrow a blurring 395-400fps.
• The FireForce is equipped with an integrated riser/string
suppressor system and new Barrel Dampener [Patent Pending] to help
reduce noise and vibration.
• Bowstring 42 13/16”, Power Cables 29 9/16”
This crossbow is a must shoot before making any purchasing decision!
PARKER NEWS
New Law Creates Mentored Hunting for Youth for 2012 Season
A new law recently signed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will provide new hunting opportunities for youth under the age of 10 by creating a mentored hunting program for the 2012 hunting season. The program is known as the Hunter Heritage Program.
“This is a great opportunity for Michigan’s youth,” said DNR Director Rodney Stokes. “Our youngsters can start hunting earlier with a safe program, which can have a lifelong impact on their interest in conservation and natural resources. Since becoming Director, I made increasing participation in our hunting heritage one of my top four priorities. This program will help us achieve that goal.”
The new law provides hunting opportunities for youths under the age of 10 by allowing them to hunt in conjunction with the mentored youth hunting program. The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has been charged with developing the program under the law. The law also creates a mentored youth hunting license, which allows mentored youths to participate in a wide variety of hunting opportunities on a single license. Mentored youth hunting license holders will be able to hunt deer, turkey, small game, trap fur-bearers and fish for all species on this license.
In the coming months, the NRC will engage both department staff and external partners in developing the mentored youth hunting program, with the objective of having the program start in the 2012 license year.
Under the new law:
- A parent or legal guardian of the minor child must apply for the license on behalf of the child;
- A mentored youth hunting license will cost $7.50;
- The mentor, who must be at least 21 and possess a valid hunting license, will need to accompany the youth at all times;
- At age 10 the youth will no longer be eligible for a mentored youth hunting license, but will need to either take hunter safety and then purchase a regular license, or hunt under an apprentice license for up to two years.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
