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Video: My Favorite Product from SHOT Show 2026 — Real Avid Ratchet Rest Shooting Bags

The author spent 25 hours over three days walking the many miles of SHOT Show aisles checking out new products. The innovative Ratchet Rest shooting bag system from Real Avid ranked No. 1.

February 04, 2026

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New Crossbows Perform at a Higher Level

Modern crossbows are faster, smaller, lighter and more accurate at longer range.

January 08, 2026

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Scoping Out a Bigger Optics Market

Burris is making its mark in the archery world with rangefinding crossbow scopes and bow sights.

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Crossbow Sales and Trends

We asked three archery retailers: “Are your crossbow sales higher or lower than 5 years ago, or are they about the same?” Here’s what they said.

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The Art of Selling Crossbows

Retailers can maximize sales of crossbows and their accessories with a few simple tactics.

December 06, 2024

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Cash in on the Crossbow Craze

The number of crossbow hunters is increasing each year, and there’s no reason to think that trend won’t continue from coast to coast.

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Sell More Crossbow Broadheads

Expert advice on handling this product category in a way that will benefit you and your customers.

December 28, 2023

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10 Killer Crossbow Broadheads

A carefully curated selection of broadheads will keep crossbow hunters happy.

December 15, 2023

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Cross Over to High-End Crossbows

Top-end crossbows can tap a new revenue stream without going full-tilt into the archery business.

December 13, 2022

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Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Compact Pistol-Style Crossbow

Lightweight, extremely fast and surprisingly strong, the Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Compact redefines the repeating pistol crossbow.

November 14, 2022