Possible Bowtech General Defect?

Loyalis — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:40:32 -0500

Just ran across this article today on Buckmasters announcing the recall on 2008 Bowtech General bows.

Here's the excerpt:

The reason for this recall: The affected limbs on 60- and 70-pound 2008 General bows may have been incorrectly machined, resulting in possible limb separation through the center of the axle hole. Should this happen, the affected limbs could cause the cam and axle to pull free from the limb causing major failure and the risk of personal injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Although the combined failure rate is less than 1 percent, we view it unacceptable and have implemented corrective action.

Corrective action BowTech has implemented: To correct this possible defect, BowTech has initiated a Factory Modification Campaign. All General bows purchased within the affected date range must be inspected by an authorized BowTech dealer to identify the affected bows. All General limbs built before July 17, 2008 will be replaced with new limbs featuring an Enforcement Collet System correcting the potential limb failure problem.

This Enforcement Collet System was implemented only after extensive testing and documentation of over 40,000 mechanical shots, on several bows without failure, validating its durability and performance.

What you should know: You should not draw or attempt to fire your 2008 General until this important inspection, and if necessary, modification is performed by an authorized BowTech dealer. If you are not the original owner of your 2008 General, and are unsure if the inspection/modification has been completed, contact any authorized BowTech dealer for inspection. Any authorized BowTech dealer can perform the inspection and modification.

For the name and location of a dealer near you call 877-447-0293 or visit the dealer locator section at www.BowTechArchery.com.

Friendly reminder: if you use the Bowslinger deal pages to find your next General bow (and i certainly recommend it! :) ) make sure you have your local archery shop check it out to make sure there are no outstanding recalls on it. That's just good, safe, bowhunting

A great Mathews Drenalin Review

Loyalis — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:17:36 -0500

Found a Great Mathews Drenalin Review today by NY Bow Hunter. We went ahead and added a link to it on our Mathews Drenalin Page.

Do you have a review you want featured on bowslinger? Let us know!

Bow Hunting Arrow Energy Calculator

Loyalis — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:47:43 -0400

We ran across this today and just had to share it. Sonoran products has a kinetic energy bow calculator on their site that lets you select pretty much anything variable you want in order to determine what kind of arrow meets your energy requirements to get that quick kill.

Nod to dihardhunter for ferreting this one out.

Bowtech Allegiance Review

Zach — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:32:47 -0400

When it comes to compound bows, Bowtech is the trusted name. Bowtech bows are designed for ultimate performance for bow hunting or archery, and you can be assured that using any Bowtech bow will result in an invigorating, pleasant hunting or shooting experience.

One of the most popular Bowtech bows is the Bowtech Allegiance. Besides being built for beauty, the Allegiance is crafted for a superior archery experience. Any bow hunter or archery enthusiast, novice or master, will feel right at home with the Allegiance's smooth draw and steady shot.

The innovative Equalizer Binary Cam System makes this possible, and also makes the Allegiance superior to many other bows. Bowtech has leaped to the top of the ladder within the past few years with its ingenious designs and cleverly built bows such as the Bowtech Allegiance.

What is the Best Bow Brand?

Zach — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:11:01 -0400

What is the best brand of compound bow? This is a difficult question to answer, as each brand has its own feel and and build, and different people just prefer the feel of certain brands.

But from a popularity standpoint, Mathews Bows are among the most popular and common among bow hunters in the United States right now. PSE Bows are also a favorite, and are said to be the most innovative bow manufacturer in 30 years.

Each bow brand has its own unique feel, so the best thing to do would be to try different brands and styles out until you find one that feels the best to you, and is a good bow. Do you know what the qualities of a good bow are? If not, here's a list:

Has minimal friction

Is fast AND accurate, not one or the other

Is quiet and pleasant to shoot

The Mathews Drenalin fits the ticket nicely, and is a perfect first bow (or second, or third..) for any serious bow hunter or archer.

Mathews Bow Hunting Tips

Zach — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:33:16 -0400

Bow Hunting World Magazine talks about the necessary characteristics of a good bow. The bow used in this video is a Mathews Drenalin, which has all of the features of a quality, long-lasting bow.

Mathews Drenalin Bows are some of the most popular bows on the market, and it's hard for dealers to keep them in stock. Someone who works at a bow dealer confirms this, and says that they sell 10 Drenalin Bows for one of every other bow.

Fortunately, here at BowSlinger, we have Mathews Drenalin Bows in stock all the time.

Hoyt Bow Reviews

Zach — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:20:25 -0400

If you're looking for a quality bow, Hoyt is the way to go. Hoyt Bows are rugged, long-lasting, and not to mention built for an enjoyable and profitable hunting experience. Hoyt Compound Bows live up to their name, Hoyt Bows Hunt Tough, as the manufacturer proudly claims.

Owners of Hoyt Bows can confirm this, and I have yet to find an archery enthusiast or bow hunter who doesn't love their Hoyt Bow. You really can't go wrong with Hoyt if you're a serious bow hunter or archery lover, like this person is.

If you haven't added a Hoyt compound bow to your arsenal yet, you should. Buying a Hoyt Bow could quite possibly be the best decision you ever make.

Happy hunting!