Wicked Ridge Invader - Customer Testimonial

Had a great story come across the desk that we wanted to share -

"Dear Gentlemen:

     I am writing to thank you for making a great crossbow.  It has proved to work well for me, and I am looking forward to using it in the future hunts for various game animals.

     I haven't used a crossbow until last year, and I purchased a Wicked Ridge Invader from Cabela's in Rapid City, SD.  My crossbow was equipped with the Ridge-Dot scope that I really like and it is very accurate.  I purchased Cabela's brand of arrow which are of carbon maaterial and got field points, G5 hunting points, and G% pre-season points.  I did my practicing at 20, 30, and 40-yards.  I practiced at my hom until I felt comfortable shooting at these ranges. 

     Our Wyoming Elk Hunting Season for Archery opened on September 1, 2012.  May hunting partner and I began hunting in many different areas - calling to locate a Bull Elk that we both had tags for.  We finally were able to get a nice bull to com to our calling on the 14th.

     I shot the Bull at 45 yards - he travelled 60 yards and was down.  He is a 6 x 6 with great ivory points and very dark antlers.  I might add that I found part of the arrow inside of him as I dressed him, and then later found the other part that went clear through him.  That really shows the power of this crossbow!

     I might add that I killed this bull exactly 11 months to the day after having a massive heart attack and open heart surgery with three bypasses.  It was also just 2 months before my 79th birthday.

     Thanks for great products!"

For more information visit www.tenpointcrossbows.com.

Selecting the Right Arrow

With so much mystery surrounding the arrow selection process, TenPoint's engineering Department took to their testing center to perform hour of rigorous testing to develop a new Arrow Ballistics Program that offers a collection of arrows to meet every need and the information required to make the best selection.  Always wondering which arrow to use and when to use it?  Check out these characteristics and recommendations:

Lightweight Arrows (350-400 grains)

Characteristics: Using a lightweight arrow increases overall speed and creates a flatter downrange trajectory.  However, it transfers excess energy to the bow assembly and limbs, and generates increased vibration, stress, and noise.  Depending on the crossbow, this excess energy may create a dry-fire effect, which can affect the durability of bow components.  With lighter spines and less momentum, lightweight arrows can be less stable and more easily deflected down range due to wind, rain, and/or debris. 

Recommendation: Provided your crossbow can safely handle a lightweight arrow, there are circumstances where using one can be useful.  In open areas, where judging distance is more difficult, a flatter shooting arrow may be the difference between making a kill shot, a wounding shot, or a miss.  Because of its characteristics noted above, however, it may not be a good choice for certain hunting situations or especially for shooting in inclement weather or in heavily wooded or thick habitat.

Standard-Weight Arrows (400-435 grains)

Characteristics: A standard-weight arrow offers a good blend of speed and kinetic energy to provide an all-purpose hunting arrow that meets most manufacturers’ arrow requirements and is effective for most shooting circumstances.  Increasing the weight of the arrow allows a higher percentage of the crossbow’s energy to be transferred to the arrow, thus reducing vibration and noise, and the likelihood of bow damage.  In addition, the increase in weight allows the arrow to retain more kinetic energy and usually improves downrange accuracy and penetration.

Recommendation: Because of its “all-purpose” nature, a standard-weight arrow is not likely to damage a crossbow and can be used effectively and successfully in nearly all shooting and hunting circumstances.  The rare exception would be a circumstance where a lightweight or a heavyweight arrow is clearly a better choice for a particular crossbow model.  Standard-weight arrows are the arrow of choice for most manufacturers because they “quiet” noise and vibration levels in virtually all modern crossbows.

Heavyweight Arrows (435 grains or higher)  

A heavyweight arrow, up to 750 grains, produces and retains the largest amount of kinetic energy, which results in greater penetration ability.  Traditionally, heavier arrows generate more momentum and produce tighter groups downrange as a result of improved in-flight stability. Heavyweight arrows are less likely to deflect due to wind, rain, and/or debris.  However, they lose trajectory faster down range, making judging distance more critical when using them.

Recommendation: A heavyweight arrow is ideal for hunting big game with tough hides, hunting in inclement weather, and hunting in thick habitat.  Because it loses elevation faster downrange, using a rangefinder when hunting with one is a good idea.  It is also an ideal arrow for target shooting at known distances.  A heavyweight arrow will also produce the quietest and most vibration free shot of all other weight choices.

For more information visit http://www.tenpointcrossbows.com/.

Customer Testimonial

We had to share this with everyone.  This is just one of the many, many thankful emails we get from our customers:

"I am disabled and in a wheelchair. This still does not stop me from getting out to the woods and doing what I love most in the world, enjoying nature and to hunt. I took a 5x5 25" spread mule deer in Wyoming a couple of years ago. The bow performed spectacular as I knew it would with all the practice I did leading up to the trip. It was very special for me as I got to share the experience with my dad and my uncle. I'll never forget it. Now it's on to try and find a way to go elk hunting. An absolute dream of mine. Yes getting to the woods and hunting is a little different now but nothing is ever impossible. I have to figure out different ways to get out to the woods but I've made it possible because I love it and it's totally worth it. Thank you for such a wonderful product that has kept me doing something I'm so passionate about. I strongly recommend your products to everyone who sees and asks about mine."

There's nothing better than know our products allow people to stay in the woods and continue to do what they love!

Wicked Ridge Unveils Improved Invader HP™ and Warrior HL™

Mogadore, OH.  Two years after launching Wicked Ridge Crossbows™, a two-bow lineup of high quality, precision performance crossbows that are simple, reliable, and affordable, TenPoint is upgrading the performance of both models without increasing their price.

Invader HP

The new Invader HP™, originally equipped with Alph-A quad limbs, is now fitted with TenPoint’s 180-pound field-proven HL Limbs™, and its D-75 string and cables with tunable yokes are now powered by TenPoint’s HP™ cams.  This upgraded bow assembly, mounted on a lightweight, cored semi-skeletal stock, now shoots 315 fps with 92.6 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.  The Invader HP is sold in two packages, retailing at $549 and $499. 

Like the Invader HP, the new Warrior HL™ is now equipped with TenPoint’s field-proven HL Limbs.  Its D-75 string and cables with tunable yokes are powered by precision CNC-machined aluminum wheels.  With its new bow assembly design and lightweight stock, the 175-pound Warrior shoots a solid 300 fps with 84 foot-pounds of kinetic energy.  The Warrior HL is also sold in two packages, retailing at $449 and $399.



Warrior HL



“The Invader and Warrior have been wildly successful because of their superior quality in their class” said TenPoint and Wicked Ridge CEO, Rick Bednar.  “By boosting their speed and power, we’ve further separated them from the competition and made them undeniably the premier performers at their price levels.”

Both models are available with a TenPoint™ 3x Multi-Line™ Scope or a Ridge-Dot™ 40mm Multi-Dot Scope and are double-dip fluid imaged in Mossy Oak’s® popular Break-Up Infinity® camo pattern.  Like all Wicked Ridge models, they are both equipped with TenPoint’s patented DFI™ (dry-fire-inhibitor) and highly regarded 3.5-pound patented PowerTouch™ trigger. 

Like all TenPoint crossbows, all Wicked Ridge crossbows are manufactured in the U.S.A.

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For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or 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.

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For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com.

TenPoint Introduces Bednar Perfect Puller

Mogadore, OH.  At the January 2012 ATA Trade Show, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies® expanded their innovative accessory lineup with the introduction of the NEW Bednar Perfect Puller™.  These universal multi-use pliers designed for pulling arrows were originally developed by the late Archery Hall of Fame member and TenPoint co-founder, Bill Bednar. 

Designed to pull arrows from high density targets, the pliers are packaged with three interchangeable grippers sized to fit different shaft diameters of both crossbow and compound arrows.  The black grippers are made from Santoprene® for superior grip strength and can be bonded to the pliers using adhesive patches included in the package.  The hunter orange handles, made of 50% glass reinforced thermoplastic urethane for durability, are notched to create a built-in nock tool.

“With today’s high-powered crossbows and vertical bows, pulling arrows – especially carbon arrows - out of high-density targets can be nearly impossible at times,” said TenPoint CEO Rick Bednar.  “These arrow-pullers eliminate this aggravation, keep your arrows straight, prevent your hand from slipping, and require less hand grip- strength to pull the arrow.”

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For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com

TenPoint Takes Legendary Titan Model to New Level

Mogadore, OH.  TenPoint Crossbow Technologies®, an industry leader in crossbow innovation and technology, introduced its NEW Titan Xtreme™ model at the January 2012 ATA Trade Show.  Redesigned for improved performance and better handling, the Titan Xtreme is the next generation in TenPoint’s long line of top-selling Titan models.

The affordably priced Titan Xtreme is equipped with a NEW, fully-machined aluminum riser with more acutely angled limb pockets and 13-inch HL Limbs™.  These revisions produce a narrower and more powerful, 21.625-inch bow assembly with a 180-pound draw weight.  This new configuration, fitted with D-75 string and cables with tunable yokes powered by NEW XR™ wheels, mounts on a 7/8” longer barrel.  Its NEW string serving is also infused with wax and burnished to provide unmatched serving life.  Together, these features elevate the Titan’s speed to 333 fps with TenPoint’s NEW Pro Lite™ carbon arrow.

To reduce weight and improve handling, the Titan Xtreme is equipped with TenPoint’s NEW Fusion Lite™ stock, which weighs five ounces less than the original fusion stock.  The weight reduction is achieved by a new aesthetic cutout above the trigger guard, a cored-out fore-grip to stabilize the stock dimensions by evenly distributing the composite material during molding, and ventilation holes in the butt stock to help the camo pattern adhere better to the stock.

“The Titan has been our bread and butter bow for a long time,” said Rick Bednar, TenPoint’s CEO.  “These improvements make it lighter, quieter, faster, and more maneuverable – changes designed to extend its incredible run for many more years.”

The Titan Xtreme also comes standard with TenPoint’s 3x Pro-View 2™ Scope and, like all TenPoint crossbows, it features their patented DFI™ (dry-fire-inhibitor) and 3.5-pound PowerTouch™ trigger. 

Available with or without one of TenPoint’s two patented cocking units, the ACUdraw™ or ACUdraw 50™, the Titan Xtreme is double-dip fluid imaged in Mossy Oak’s® popular Break-Up Infinity® camo pattern.

MAP:  $799 with ACUdraw, $699 with ACUdraw 50, $599 with no cocking unit.

All TenPoint crossbows are USA Owned, Operated, and Manufactured in Mogadore, OH.

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For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com.

TenPoint’s Popular Turbo XLT Gets Even Better

Mogadore, OH.  TenPoint Crossbow Technologies®, an industry leader in crossbow technology and performance, introduced its NEW Turbo XLT II™ model at the January 2012 ATA Trade Show.  One of three new crossbows introduced by TenPoint, the Turbo XLT II employs new technology and engineering concepts for a faster and lighter version of the award winning Turbo XLT™.

The Turbo XLT II differs from its predecessor in several ways.  While it still features a radically compact bow assembly, spanning 13.5-inches from axle-to-axle when cocked, its 11-inch IsoTaper Limbs™ are now double laminated for improved strength and durability.  The bow assembly, fitted with D-75 string and yoked tunable cables powered by NEW MRX™ cams, is mounted on a 7/8” longer barrel that increases the power stroke to 12.875-inches.  This new combination produces a sleek and maneuverable 180-pound crossbow that shoots 345 fps with TenPoint’s NEW Pro Lite™ carbon arrow.

The Turbo XLT II is also equipped with TenPoint’s NEW Fusion Lite™ stock which weighs five ounces less than the original fusion stock.  The weight reduction is achieved by a new aesthetic cutout above the trigger guard, a cored-out fore-grip to stabilize the stock dimensions by evenly distributing the composite material during molding, and ventilation holes in the butt stock to help the camo pattern adhere better to the stock.

“By lengthening the barrel, improving the strength of the limbs, and redesigning the MR Cam, we’ve made the Turbo faster and more powerful,” said TenPoint CEO, Rick Bednar.  “The icing on the cake is that its new stock design makes the bow lighter as well.  As always, our upgrades and improvements come from listening to our customers.”

The Turbo XLT II comes standard with TenPoint’s 3x Pro-View 2™ Scope and, like all TenPoint crossbows, it features their patented DFI™ (dry-fire-inhibitor) and 3.5-pound PowerTouch™ trigger. 

Available with or without one of TenPoint’s two patented cocking units, the ACUdraw™ or ACUdraw 50™, the Turbo XLT II is decorated in Realtree APG®.

MAP:  $999 with ACUdraw, $899 with ACUdraw 50.

All TenPoint crossbows are USA Owned, Operated, and Manufactured in Mogadore, OH.

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For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com.

TenPoint’s Carbon Revolution Continues with Carbon Elite XLT™

Mogadore, OH.  Headlining the new additions to their crossbow lineup at the 2012 ATA Trade Show, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies® married the woven carbon fiber barrel technology from last year’s revolutionary Carbon Fusion CLS™ to their growing lineup of streamlined XLT™ (Xtreme Limb Technology) models to create the NEW Carbon Elite XLT™, now the fastest and lightest of the popular XLT group.

Like all XLT models, the Carbon Elite XLT’s bow assembly measures 13.5-inches from axle-to-axle when cocked and the riser comes with a detachable, lightweight, coated aluminum foot stirrup.  Its 11-inch IsoTaper Limbs™ are double laminated for improved strength and durability and are equipped with NEW MRX™ cams and D-75 string and cables.  Combined, these features create a 185-pound draw weight model that shoots 352 fps with TenPoint’s NEW Pro Lite™ carbon arrow.

TenPoint’s ultra-light wrapped carbon fiber barrel has answered the market’s demand for lighter and quieter crossbows.  The barrel is fitted with threaded aluminum rivet nuts which “float” it inside the stock to further reduce noise and vibration between the barrel and stock.  It also features an extruded aluminum trigger mount fitted securely inside the rear of the barrel cavity.  In addition, the barrel’s flight deck has an extremely low coefficient of friction that promotes improved string life.  With its lightweight carbon barrel and compact XLT bow assembly, the crossbow weighs in at 6-pounds 14-ounces.

“With two of our most popular recent innovations – the XLT bow assembly and the carbon barrel - the Carbon Elite will be a highly attractive option to those who understand and appreciate our technology,” said TenPoint CEO, Rick Bednar.  “The customer looking for top-level technology and performance will want a Carbon Elite.” 

The Carbon Elite XLT also features TenPoint’s patented DFI™ (dry-fire inhibitor), highly regarded 3.5-pound patented PowerTouch™ trigger and patented GripSafety™. 

Equipped with the ACUdraw™ or ACUdraw 50™, TenPoint’s patented cocking units, and the RangeMaster Pro™ variable speed and power scope, the Carbon Elite XLT is double-dip fluid imaged in Mossy Oak’s® popular Break-Up Infinity® camo pattern.

The model is sold only as a complete package that includes a soft case, carbon arrows, silencer kit, and quiver.

Carbon Elite XLT MAP:  $1699 with ACUdraw, $1599 with ACUdraw 50.

All TenPoint crossbows are USA Owned, Operated, and Manufactured in Mogadore, OH.

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For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com.

Wicked Ridge Invader™ Honored With Gold Award From Inside Archery 2011 Best Buy Awards

Mogadore, OH.  After a successful 2010 launch, Wicked Ridge Crossbows™, a division of TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, is pleased to announce that the Invader has won the Gold Award from the Inside Archery 2011 Best Buy Awards.

The Invader knows no boundaries.  With features unmatched by the competition at this price point, the Invader sports a muscular and reliable bow assembly that generates 305 FPS with dead-center accuracy.  This crossbow comes standard with TenPoint’s DFI™ (Dry-Fire-Inhibitor) and PowerTouch™ Trigger, a patented trigger technology that offers a smooth and quiet 3.5 lb pull.  Cocking is easier than ever with Wicked Ridge’s patented ACU-52™ integrated, self retracting rope cocking system.

The 180-pound draw weight Invader is also available with an upgraded package that features a TenPoint™ 3x Multi-Line™ Scope, a Wicked Ridge 6-arrow quiver, three Wicked Ridge aluminum arrows, and a Wicked Ridge embroidered sling.  The standard Invader package retails at $499, while the upgraded package retails at $549.

Inside Archery created the prestigious Best Buy Awards Program to do two things:  first – to single out and recognize products that have proven to be exceptional, and second – to help retailers clearly identify specific products which will help boost sales and profits, as well as customer satisfaction.  Every summer Inside Archery surveys a wide range of archery retailers and gathers information on which products have sold best throughout the year.  The top vote getters are honored with the Gold Award.

TenPoint Stealth XLT™ Wins Inside Archery’s 2011 Best Buy Gold Award

Mogadore, OH.  TenPoint Crossbow Technologies®, an industry leader in crossbow technology and performance, is excited to announce that the Stealth XLT has won the Inside Archery Best Buy Gold Award.  This marks the fourth consecutive year that a TenPoint crossbow has been awarded the Gold Award.

The Stealth XLT features a 185-pound version of TenPoint’s ultra maneuverable XLT™ bow assembly that shoots a 420 grain arrow at 320 FPS and generates 95.5 foot pounds of kinetic energy.  This crossbow also features an anodized bronze, machined aluminum barrel fitted with TenPoint’s patented GripSafety™.  The Stealth XLT comes standard with TenPoint’s variable speed crossbow scope, the RangeMaster Pro™.  With weight reduction modifications to the barrel, riser and trigger box, the Stealth XLT weighs in at a comfortable 7 lbs. 6 oz. 

 

Like all TenPoint models, the Stealth XLT also features TenPoint’s patented DFI™ (dry-fire inhibitor) and highly regarded 3-1/2 pound patented PowerTouch™ trigger.

Purchased with either the ACUdraw™ or ACUdraw 50™, TenPoint’s patented automated cocking units, the Stealth XLT stock is handsomely double-dip fluid imaged in Realtree APG®.

Together, the bow and new FST VI™ stock assembly make a perfectly balanced, premium performance crossbow with pinpoint accuracy and bone-crushing power.

Inside Archery created the prestigious Best Buy Awards Program to do two things:  first – to single out and recognize products that have proven to be exceptional, and second – to help retailers clearly identify specific products which will help boost sales and profits, as well as customer satisfaction.  Every summer Inside Archery surveys a wide range of archery retailers and gathers information on which products have sold best throughout the year.  The top vote getters are honored with the Gold Award.

TenPoint ACUrope Receives Perfect Rating from Crossbow Magazine

Mogadore, OH.  In an extensive test performed by five Crossbow Magazine staff members, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ new ACUrope received a perfect 5-out-of-5 star rating to earn the publication’s “Crossbow Magazine Approved” certification.

The magazine staff tested the ACUrope, TenPoint’s clever portable, retractable rope-cocking mechanism, on multiple crossbow models and types, and in a number of practical hunting situations such as being dropped from a tree stand, submerged in water, or jammed in a pack.  After testing, each staff member either approved the product or not.  Each approval earned the product a star, with 3-out-of-5 stars required to receive the magazine’s approval.

“Not only are the ACUdraw and ACUdraw 50 unmatched in the industry, TenPoint's new fully retractable universal ACUrope cocker can be used with virtually any crossbow that does not require a cocking sled,” Crossbow Magazine staff members said.  “It was tested on crossbows with draw weights up to 200 lbs and from 36 to 14 inches wide. The ACUrope truly is a universal rope cocker. No more tangled cocking ropes.”

TenPoint Takes 2011 Field & Stream Best of the Best Award and 2011 Outdoor Life's Editor's Choice Award

Mogadore, OH.  TenPoint is pleased to announce their Carbon Fusion CLS crossbow has been awarded the 2011 Field & Stream Best New Crossbow award.  In addition, the company's Stealth XLT crossbow has been awarded the 2011 Outdoor Life Editor's Choice Award.  Click on the links below to read the reviews online of both publications.

Carbon Fusion CLS:

2011 Field & Stream Best of the Best

Stealth XLT:

2011 Outdoor Life Editor's Choice Award

Small but Mighty



Drake with TenPoint's VP of Sales
Randy Wood

Drake Taylor, or “Little D”, might be small in size, but he is a giant when it comes to enthusiasm, ambition, and spirit.  He was born with a rare form of dwarfism, called Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism (MOPDII) and stands just 39-inches tall at seventeen years of age.  Recently, he was also diagnosed with MoyaMoya, a rare blood vessel disorder of the brain. He has under gone three re-vascular brain surgeries and recovered with amazing grace.   Despite his size and disorders, Drake is passionate about many things in life, including fishing, painting, participating in Special Olympic sports, and designing jewelry.  Most of all, though, he is passionate about hunting!

At only 40-pounds, however, he had become frustrated with the recoil of his 20-gauge shotgun and knew he needed a different piece of equipment to enjoy his hunting opportunities.  After talking with TenPoint and learning about their crossbows at the ATA and SHOT Show, Drake knew what he wanted and TenPoint’s Engineering Department agreed to custom-fit a stock to him.

Drake with TenPoint's Mike Shaffer
and Director of Business Development
Chuck Jordan

Mike Shaffer, TenPoint’s Engineering Manager, used a number of critical measurements to create a mock-up computer model of an existing 6 Point Series stock.  This model was used to estimate where material could be removed from the butt stock to fit Drake.  Shortening it required cutting it into four sections and machining three of the sections flat for better fit-up.  Then, the butt plate and comb were attached to the remaining section.  The completed stock measured 4-5/8" shorter than the original 6 Point stock and the re-positioned comb allowed for a forward cheek position. The position of the scope only changed slightly because the crossbow was fitted with a 40mm multi-dot scope with no eye relief requirements.

Drake with TenPoint's Barb Terry
and Missy Sharrone

After receiving the crossbow, Drake, his mom, Beverly, and his dad, Randy, had a one-hour private training session with TenPoint’s Barb Terry at the IL Deer and Turkey Classic in March.  Barb provided Drake with instructions on how to safely use a crossbow, properly sight one in and shoot it, how to choose the correct arrow/broadhead combination, and select the right target.  The entire family also learned how to use TenPoint’s ACUrope and SteddyEddy.  With some practice, Drake consistently hit the bull's-eye.  Later that afternoon, he even provided crossbow shooting advice to his neighbor who stopped by the show!

With the help of TenPoint, Drake has accomplished many of his hunting goals.  Since January 2011, he has harvested a turkey, a wild hog, and a Texas Dahl ram – all with his custom-fit TenPoint crossbow.

 

Drake with his
Texas Dahl Ram



 The new crossbow has given him opportunities that he never thought would be possible.  The time and support the TenPoint staff gave to him forever changed his life.

In between his hunting trips, Drake designs and creates jewelry for his company, Little “D” Designs.  The company features unique wildlife beaded jewelry that can be viewed at www.littleddesigns.com.

Drake is also a member of the Dunlap Dynamite 4-H Club and the Dunlap Eagles Special Olympics team. 

His desire to explore and seek new adventures has helped him overcome his physical and cognitive challenges.  His determination and spirit helps him excel and accomplish his many goals and dreams.

Drake with his turkey

To learn more about TenPoint, visit www.tenpointcrossbows.com.

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"A Hunting Partner for Life" by Dave Nebraska of Mossy Oak

It was a memorable Christmas break for Mossy Oak’s Dave Nebraska and his son, Daulton.  After months of preparation, Daulton finally took his first buck ever on a hunt last weekend in Ohio.  With his TenPoint Defender CLS, Daulton created a lifelong memory that he will share with his father for years to come.  It was a special moment for the team at Mossy Oak, but it was even more special for Dave, who was fortunate enough to witness his son’s once-in-a-lifetime experience.  We asked Dave to share some thoughts about the hunt and what it meant to the two of them.

“I just wanted to extend a serious thank you to the folks at TenPoint!  Before Ten Point, Daulton “liked” to hunt.  Now, Daulton “loves” to hunt.  Getting a TenPoint Defender CLS crossbow in his hands has allowed Daulton to experience more of the deer season and get closer to deer.  He went through the early season, pre-rut, rut, post rut, and cold/late season.  He studied thousands of trail cam photos, helped fill feeders, and set stands.  He even passed on quite a few bucks.  Too many for my liking, but he was committed to taking a true trophy whitetail.

“The other night, Daulton just missed seeing this buck.  He left his stand to head home and moments later the buck showed up on the trail cam.  So, I told Daulton to hit the same stand the next night and stay as long as possible.  This time, however, Daulton did not need to wait as long.  This brute came into range early with a harem of does and Daulton was able put a solid blow into his vitals.

“When I came to help Daulton track the deer, it was apparent this buck was dead walking.  He only went 75 yards before piling up in a little stretch of woods.

“Daulton could not have been more pumped up and excited.  He was determined to make something happen while he was on Christmas break.  Fortunately, it all came into play and worked out great for him!

“Thank you, TenPoint, for giving me a hunting partner for life!”

Congratulations, Daulton, from all of us here at TenPoint Crossbows!

"A Good Morning in the Woods" by Gary Smith Jr.

On November 6^th my alarm sounded at 4:30 a.m. and I awoke ready and eager to get into the woods.  This crisp morning started out much like many others during the season, but it would prove to be a truly memorable morning.  My dad had shot a buck the prior weekend, which I personally taped out (green scored) at 158 inches.  If this didn’t stoke my desire to get into a treestand, then nothing would!  Not only that, but I had only been able to hunt on the weekends because of my schedule.  Needless to say, this was a highly anticipated day!

Gary Smith Sr. with his 158''

As I threw on my ScentLok suit, I began feeling like it would be a good morning.  To my surprise, I opened the door to a crisp, snow-covered lawn that added to my excitement.  I jumped in my Dodge and drove to the spot I had dreamed of being at all week.  The spot is a little sapling thicket that I had overlooked the first year I had hunted this particular farm.  Following a gut feeling, I scouted it the weekend before and was amazed at all the buck sign for such a small area of woods.  It appeared that every buck in the county had been through it.  It was a no brainier where I would be hanging my new Lone Wolf climber on this day.

As I slipped through the woods and inched closer to the tree that I had picked out the weekend before, my adrenaline began to rise.  I felt like a child the night before Christmas because I was worried that I wouldn’t make it to the tree before daylight.  Even though I arrived an hour-and-a-half early, I was stressed because I felt like I was an hour late.  Finally, I strapped the belts of my Lone Wolf around the tree, ascended to my usual 30-foot mark, strapped my Hunter Safety System harness to the tree, and patiently waited for daylight to appear.

Soon enough daylight was upon me and it was like a switch had been flipped inside of me.  I was now in predator mode, awaiting my prey.  After being fooled numerous times by the elusive squirrel, making sounds of what I thought to be hoofs headed towards me, I saw distinctive movement through the brush up ahead.  It was deer and they were headed my way! After watching them come out of the thick brushy bottom, I saw that it was a mature doe and a button buck.  They fed on the opposite side of the tree at about 30-yards. I had numerous shot opportunities at the two of them, but they weren’t going to fill my hunger on this day.  I had planned on sitting all day, anticipating a buck, so I let them pass. Little to my surprise, they got about 40-yards directly behind me and bedded down.

As I waited on other deer to funnel through the woods, I decided to pull out my Primos “Can” bleat call to see how it would affect the deer bedded 40-yards behind me.  As I watched them through my binoculars, I turned the call making two to three long bleats and nothing appeared to happen…or did it?

Gary Smith Jr. with his nine-point buck

As I was watched through my binoculars, I heard some corn stalks snap from the standing cornfield that was 50-yards in front of me, but I had my back turned to it as I was watching the bedded deer behind me.  Ever so slightly, I lowered my binoculars and slowly peered my head around to see a nice buck exiting the cornfield in front of me.  He was oblivious to me being there, so I grabbed my Hoyt Maxxis 35 off the hook.  After that, my instincts took over. I predicted which trail the buck would take past me and ranged a tree in an opening with my Nikon rangefinder at 33-yards.  I lowered my rangefinder and looked back at the buck that had never stopped coming down the trail.  He was approaching my opening in a hurry! With little time to gamble, I took one last look at the buck and decided he was mine.  I quickly drew back my bow to my anchor and the adrenaline started pumping as the buck steady walked into my opening.  As his vitals cleared the last tree I put my G-5 site pin directly behind his front shoulder and grunted with my mouth.  The buck stopped dead and looked up at me.  I focused on a spot and pulled through my Carter release, executing a perfect shot.  As the bow broke over, I knew the arrow was in route to my focus point.  I saw my green Nockturnal nock illuminate and my two-blade Rage broadhead bury behind the buck’s front shoulder with a loud wallop. The buck dropped to the ground and jumped back up, only to make it ten yards to its demise.

Gary Smith Jr. with his late-season doe
taken with a TenPoint

The minute after the buck dropped I got the feeling that every hunter can relate to.  I was on cloud nine! My wishful plan had connected with a big ten point that was lying 40-yards from me.  As every other hunter would do, I started making phone calls and shared my blessed day with everyone, including my father who rushed down to the farm to help me drag him out of the woods. It truly was a morning to remember!

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"My 18-point Buck" by Gary Smith Sr.

With our hunting trip already scheduled, my good friend Ray and I visited the property, in Medina County, Ohio, a week earlier to scout the premises.  Like many hunters, we set up a game camera to hopefully get an indication of what was lurking in the woods.  We knew there was a long week of anticipation ahead, but we left with a good feeling that next weekend would be filled with excitement.

Gary Smith Sr. with his 18-point buck

A week later, on October 30^th, we returned to the property for what we hoped would be a successful weekend.  The excitement that I took with me the first morning was soon lost, as I didn’t see anything for quite some time.  As lunch-time approached, we retreated from our stands and checked the camera.  The camera revealed eight events, each of them included the same 4-point buck and a few does roaming at night.  We were disappointed in the findings, but they would not deter us from having a successful weekend.  We returned to the woods that evening bound and determined to find us a trophy buck.            

After returning to my stand, I sat patiently for a few hours before two does came out of the thicket behind me.  Shortly after, I could hear what sounded like a much larger deer rustling and thrashing around in a thicket.   It was difficult to make out its rack, though, because it blended in with the thick brush surrounding him.  Then, all of a sudden, he ran off.

No more than 20 minutes passed before I again saw movement in the same thicket.  Once again, though, I couldn’t make out the size of the buck, but I knew by the sounds that it was a good size.  The next thing I knew a large bodied deer with antlers is running straight at me! When he reached 15 yards of my stand I pulled back the string of my Hoyt Ultratec and tried my best to place the pin behind his shoulder.  After taking the shot, I waited about 30 minutes to get out of my stand.  By this time it was getting dark, so we decided to leave him and come back in the morning.



Scored a 158''



The next morning, my buddy Ray, my son Gary Jr., my wife Cheryl and I went back to look.  After struggling to find a blood trail for quite some time, I decided to go off on my own and search for the buck.  As it turns out, the arrow had passed through the buck and the intestines had plugged a hole, preventing us from seeing any type of blood trail.  When I finally found the buck, roughly 50-yards from my stand, I could not believe it!  An 18-point buck that my son, Gary Jr, scored at 158''!

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Mogadore, OH.  TenPoint Crossbows’ CEO & Chairman Rick Bednar has been named one of the 25 most influention people in the hunting and fishing industry by Outdoor Life.

           

The Outdoor Life 25, now in its fourth year, recognizes men and women who have had a significant positive impact on hunting and fishing, moving the sports forward and making them more enjoyable.

“The Outdoor Life 25 is one of the highest honors our magazine bestows,” said Todd Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Outdoor Life. “We look for people whose work has had a real and lasting effect on the outdoor community, and this year’s list of honorees is an unbelievable example of the innovation, hard work, and good deeds that are taking place in the world of hunting and fishing. The contributions of this group are immeasurable and we’re proud to honor their work.”

In recognizing Bednar, Outdoor Life focuses on his leadership and contributions he has made to the crossbow industry, stating, "Largely thanks to Bednar's innovations, the crossbow industry has boomed recently, with more states (and sportsmen) recognizing the crossbow as a legitimate hunting tool."

“I’m happy to receive this honor on behalf of my entire staff.  It’s not possible to run a successful company without great people working together to make good things happen,” Bednar said. “My father, who was a part of all this for so many years, would have been elated.”

This year's honorees will be highlighted in the magazine's December-January issue.  For a complete list of the honorees please visit www.outdoorlife.com/ol25.