The Nikon Archer’s Choice is truly the ultimate bowhunter’s rangefinder – specifically designed and engineered with the help of Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice for real world bowhunting situations.

This rangefinder features Nikon’s legendary multicoated optics, waterproof/fogproof ruggedness, pocket-sized portability, long eye relief (18mm) and the new ID (Incline/Decline) Technology.

On Target - It’s designed for the bowhunter.  I love the compact rugged design along with the quick and accurate ranging. The ID technology is really nice for those 25ft to 30ft treestands or when you’re over-looking a steep incline.  Everything they say about this unit is true.  It will make a great rangefinder for any bowhunter.

Off Target - Very cold weather is not it’s friend.  When the temps drop below 20 my unit wants to have a mind of its own.  I’m not sure if it’s a condensation issue or what.  If you have some tips on ways to acclimate the rangefinder please send them my way so that I may let other readers know.

Check them out for yourself at www.nikonhunting.com

Made in North America with the highest quality carbon composite fibers available.
All VForce arrows come with a smooth polished finish and are available with 4″ Duravane or Bohning 2″ Blazer vanes and Bohning nocks.
Std VForce Arrows are sorted to +/- 0.5 of grain weight per dozen on all 300, 350 and 400 sizes, +/- 3 grains weight tolerance on 500 ’s and 600’s per dozen.

On Target- Besides Victory being a great company to deal with they put out products that are second to none.  I’ve been shooting the V-Force 350’s the last two years and have never been more comfortable with an arrow.  Before when buying a dozen arrows there seemed to always be 2 or 3 that were what I called “flyers”.  Those arrows  never quite got the chance to ride in my quiver.  Mark the blazer with a marker and except the fact that you didn’t get your $’s worth.   Not the issue with the V-Force’s.  Every arrow is spine and spin tested. Their great at long distance shooting and very durable. I’ve gotten many uses out of one arrow, sometimes I even wipe the blood off.

Off Target - I used to always practice with broadheads, but now that I’ve found heads that fly like field tips I’ve switched back. With the combination I shoot you don’t want to aim at the same spot twice.  Slicing to many blazers and scaring to many arrows can be costly.

When you get a chance pick yourself up some Victory arrows and let me know your results. Read more about them at: www.victoryarchery.com

These leather and nylon boots allow you to select the level of comfort and performance you want. The midsole features an adjustable disk that can be placed among four settings to control firmness, cushion, inward and outward stability.

• FIRM ZONE for energy return
• CUSHION ZONE for increased shock absorption
• OUTWARD ZONE to reduce outward tilt and maximize natural walking motion and stability
• INWARD ZONE to reduce inward tilt and maximize natural walking motion and stability.

On Target - COMFORTABLE! The Individual Comfort Zone system is awesome. I’m able to set the boot to the terrain, to my foot preference. What feels comfortable to one person might not be to the next so they made it changeable. Nice solid boot for people on their feet everyday.

Off Target - I’m a hunter and tried out the boots in the mountains.  I love the ICZ system but you may want to look for a different style for hunting. This exact boot is more for the law enforcement or the security officer.  It isn’t waterproof and really wasn’t made for the steep inclines I used them on.  I would go with the M-8 Tactical combat Tora Tora Alpine boot if I were to use for hunting.

Check out their full line at www.batesfootwear.com

On Target - Extremely lightweight for a hunting boot and that’s what I was looking for in a hiking boot.  The comfort level is next to none.  This is definitely a hunting boot I can wear all day through the roughest terrain. Great boot!  I plan on sporting these in the mountains as I pursue the elusive big bull Elk this year. Thanks Danner.

Off Target - You always wonder what you’re actually getting when you pay $150 for a hunting boot online.  Scary… The price is steep but well worth it.  Comfort goes along way in my book.

Check them out at www.danner.com

On Target -  SilverMax is first off unbelievable! I love the fact that I don’t have to heat the clothing to a certain temp to reactivate it and the fact that the silver actually kills the odor causing bacteria instead of absorbing it.  This suit is built to last and is extremely quite.  Thanks Medalist.

Off Target -  I know it’s considered a lightweight suit but I found it a little on the warm side when down in the Texas heat.  I’d imagine it’s tough when you have to embed it with SilverMax scent elimnation technology but yet try to keep it a lightweight suit.  I would still consider it a lightweight suit but if your looking for something that you can feel a slight breeze through and is thin I would go with one of their silkweight products.

Check out Medalist full line of products at www.medalist.com

Their taxidermy quality, but reasonably priced decoys, is with out a doubt the most realistic decoy on the market today. With their easy to assemble antler mount kit it makes it easy to mount any size antlers of your choosing to adjust the size of your antlers to adapt to the region you’re hunting in, and allowing you to hunt with a doe or buck depending on the time of the year. Un-like plastic or foam decoys, The Real Deal Decoy has proven to work better than any other decoy on the market throughout the country.

On Target -  REALISM!  I found myself doing a double take when I hunted over it this past fall. You cannot get more real looking than this. I think the Real Deal Decoy is the realist looking decoy on the market.  The taxidermy work put into this design is exceptional. The decoys are built to last, lightweight, and made to fool any mature buck roaming the woods.

Off Target -  Nothing is really detachable causing it to be a bit of a pain when carrying it long distances, It is taxidermy work and will take some TLC for it to last numerous hunting season, and I would recommend transporting it with the antler kit out and an orange sleeve over the head.  Safety purposes.  Other than that the thing works great.   Bucks and does didn’t seem to mind it.   I had a young buck actually try to play with it.

Give Real Deal Decoy a shot this upcoming season.  You won’t be disappointed. www.realdealdecoys.com

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