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Archery Draw Board

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Should I make it canon that Zander has this bow?

(wish I could use this it's such a nice bow).

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304 Randy Gagne - Bow Tech - BBR Evergreen Series

Original Air Date: 2013 Re-release Date: 2025 Guest: Randy Gagne, Master Bow Technician – Morse’s Sporting Goods (Hillsborough, NH)

Episode Summary:

In this special re-release of Episode 15, we sit down with master bow technician Randy Gagne of Morse’s Sporting Goods to explore the fundamentals of compound bow setup, arrow tuning, broadhead prep, and ethical archery. Originally recorded in 2013, this episode is part of our Evergreen Series—timeless interviews remastered for today’s listeners, with fresh updates and modern context.

Randy has long been one of New England’s most sought-after bow techs. From draw length and string life to crossbows, rest types, and seasonal prep, this episode delivers a masterclass in bowhunting setup that’s just as relevant today as it was over a decade ago.

Now in 2025, we also revisit Randy’s journey—including his expansion into taxidermy, and how his role has evolved in preserving both the gear and the memories of a successful hunt.

🧰 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How to determine correct draw length and poundage

The difference between fixed and mechanical broadheads

Why proper string maintenance is essential (and what can go wrong)

How to check your arrows for hidden issues

The evolution of whisker biscuits and drop-away rests

Why tuning matters more than brand

How crossbows have transformed the archery world

Randy’s real-world tips for storing, prepping, and practicing with your bow

What’s changed in bowhunting technology since 2013

How Randy's work has expanded into taxidermy and memory preservation

🏹 Modern Updates & References:

In the intro and commentary, Jay shares how the following have advanced since the original airing:

Cam tech (Bowtech DeadLock, Mathews SwitchWeight)

Carbon risers and flagship bows like the Hoyt RX-8, Mathews LIFT

Strings (pre-stretched, peep-alignment without tubing)

Arrows (micro-diameter, high FOC, spine consistency)

Broadheads (SEVR, Iron Will, Magnus, Rage, G5)

Crossbows (e.g., Ravin R500 @ 505 fps)

Smart tech (Garmin Xero, digital rangefinding, app-based tuning)

Influencer shoutouts include: 🧠 John Dudley 🏹 Levi Morgan 🎯 Chris Bee 📏 Tim Gillingham 🏔️ Cameron Hanes

🛠️ Featured Guest: Randy Gagne

Role: Master Bow Technician & Taxidermist

Business: Morse’s Sporting Goods – Hillsborough, NH

Website: https://www.morsessportinggoods.com

Specialties: Compound bow setup, string/cam tuning, gear fitting, ethical prep, and custom taxidermy

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DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

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BOWTECH

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I’ve been gone for a while. Here’s my latest venture. My wife replaced my 1980’s right handed bow with a brand new, left handed, Bowtech Carbon Icon. Switched to lefty to shoot with my dominant hand, but more importantly dominant eye. I can already tell that the mix of newer tech and a properly set up bow for me is making a huge differece. I’m currently on day 2 of what I’d essentially relearning this skill, lots of things that were muscle memory must be consciously processed as I shoot. I’ve been practicing before work, on my lunch and after work these past few days and everything is starting to come together.

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what kind of bows do you shoot?

I shoot both compound and recurve bows.

My target/comp bows are

A PSE Citation EM, with a 55# draw. (compound)

And a WNS FC-100 riser with the same model foam core risers, at 46#. (recurve)

I also shoot a Bowtech Revolt X80, when I hunt.

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Hunting Success

Anna's success on the deer hunt on the farm

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Meet Johanna’s go-to weapon during the events of the collapse.

She’s definitely got a couple of different bows but her favorite is always gonna be the one her brother gifted her after she graduated from college. It’s a unique piece, one that’s seen years of active use before canon events and has been well taken care of and much loved through time. It’s been customized and perfectly balanced for her and it’s not a stretch to imagine that even in the dark or it being stripped of paint she could recognize it by touch, grip, weight alone.

T E C H S P E C S

Construction: Bowtech

Make: Diamond Carbon

Series: Knockout

Draw Length: 25-30”

Riser: Reflex

IBO Speed: 325 FPS

Weight: 6 lbs

Axel to Axel: 36”

Brace Height: 7-1/4”

Draw Weight: 40-70 lbs

Let-Off: 70%

Paint Skin: Custom. Title - Dusk. The color palette was inspired by a picture of the Whitetail Mountains taken from Johanna’s deck.

Her bow is as much a tool as it is a weapon, a serious piece of equipment meant only for those who know what they’re doing. It’s speed and draw make it a force to be reckoned with already, but in the hands of someone experienced, and fitted with armor piercing arrows… Well, don’t expect any amount to be enough to stop one of her arrows. It’s also a heavy weight for it’s type, the draw weight alone not something a beginner should be able to handle. While beautifully balanced the strength it takes to hold the draw is considerable and will likely easily fatigue anyone not used to it.

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Bowtech Defender VFT RH Compound Bow w/Plano Case

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Diamond Prism Compound Bow Hands-On Review

Diamond Prism Compound Bow Package Hands-On Review

Extremely Versatile

High Value

Bowtech Quality

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Diamond Archery has been riding an enormous wave of success that has now spanned almost two decades. Diamond is owned and operated under the provisions of their parent company, Bowtech, which has been a lead player in the compound bow industry for many years. 

One of Diamond’s newest, and most highly sought after bows is the Prism. The Prism is a direct derivative of the company’s enormously successful Edge lineup, and is geared toward providing youth archers with a well-rounded bow, at a reasonable price point.

It is also extremely versatile, as the bow offers draw weight adjustability of 5-55 pounds and a draw length range of 18-30”.

Although a number of archers give the Prism high praise, we were anxious to put it to the test ourselves. So we hit the range to get a feel for what this particular bow was capable of.

Initial Thoughts

I was initially quite excited to shoot the Diamond Prism, as it is a purpose-specific compound bow, that is designed for use by youth hunters and target archers. However, this bow has the potential of being worthy of consideration as a selection for small-framed adults as well.

This in itself is of significant value, as the number of women and children getting involved in all manners of outdoor pursuits, and more specifically archery, are growing at a rapid rate.

Therefore, the demand for a quality compound bow that caters to this demographic’s specific needs is growing significantly.

First Impression

When first holding the Diamond Prism in hand, I immediately noticed that the bow’s fit and finish appeared to be on par with many higher-priced compound bows on the market.

Many times, youth or economy type bows will be lacking significantly in this area. However, in regards to the Prism, this was simply not the case. 

The particular bow that I took to the range featured a Mossy Oak Break-Up finish, that complimented the bow well, and looked to be applied in a consistent manner throughout.

All machined surfaces also appeared to be consistent in finish, with no physical defects observed.

I did quickly notice that the Prism is offered without any form of wrist sling.

Although this can be quickly remedied with a secondary purchase, it would certainly have been nice to see this included in the package.

Specs:

DRAW LENGTH- 18-30″

IBO SPEED- 295 FPS

WEIGHT- 3.2 LBS

AXLE TO AXLE- 31″

BRACE HEIGHT- 7″

DRAW WEIGHT- 5-55 lbs.

EFFECTIVE LET-OFF- 80%

Technical Features

There are also a number of technical specifications worth mentioning in regards to the Diamond Prism. The most obvious of these center around the bow’s significant level of adjustability.

The Prism features an extremely broad range of adjustability in both draw length and draw weight. Draw weight can be adjusted from 5-55 pounds, while draw length ranges from 18 to 30”.

This range of adjustability means that the Prism can essentially grow with any youth archer. As a young archer grows, a series of simple adjustments can be made to ensure that the Prism continues to meet their needs.

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Although the bow only adjusts to a maximum draw weight of 55 pounds, moderate size game, such as whitetail deer, can still easily be taken at this draw weight. This is of value, as it ensures that continued use is possible, even when adulthood is reached.

Making adjustments in both draw weight and draw length are relatively trouble-free as well. Draw weight can be adjusted at the limb bolts in a matter of minutes, as is standard for most modern compound bows. 

The Prism’s draw length adjustments can also be made quickly, efficiently, and on the fly.

In recent years, Diamond Archery has perfected rotating cam module technology, which allows such adjustments to be made by simply removing the module’s screws, rotating this module to its corresponding indexing marks, and retightening. 

Additionally, the 80% let-off that is offered by the Diamond Prism comes as much benefit to youth archers. This drastically cuts the bows holding weight, allowing for even the smallest framed of archers to shoot comfortably and retain proper form.

Shootability

After setting the bow’s draw length as needed, as well as tying on a D-loop and installing a peep sight, it was time to send some arrows downrange.

Upon drawing the Prism, I was quite surprised as to how smooth its entire draw cycle was. 

While perhaps not quite as smooth as that of some of the upper-end Diamond compound bows that I’ve shot, it was substantially smoother than any other youth focused bow that I’ve drawn to date.

The bow’s transition into the valley as the cams actuated was also far more consistent than I expected. This transition was gradual and absent of any significant problem areas.

Upon reaching full draw, the benefits of the bow’s 80% let-off were immediately apparent. Holding the Prism at full draw was absolutely effortless, and literally felt as if it held in the valley under its own power, with no real exertion needed.

Upon every shot, I noted a crisp and concise release. This seems to be consistent among all of Diamond’s most recent compound bows and fosters an enjoyable shooting experience overall.

While some hand shock was observed, it was minimal to the point of barely being worthy of a second thought. 

The Prism was also relatively quiet overall when shot. Though a slight amount of noise could be heard, it is safe to say that consumers will be hard-pressed to find any quieter of a youth bow.

What noise was observed, was far below the level of what would be of concern to the average archer in regards to spooking game.

The only feature found on the Diamond Prism that I was not fond of was its grip, or rather a lack thereof. The grip found on the Diamond Prism is quite minimal in nature, and offers little advantage over holding the bare riser itself.

However, I personally prefer a bulkier grip, but this is not always the case for others. So this comes as more of a personal preference than a problem.

PROS and CONS

 PROS:

Highly Versatile Draw Weight/Length Ranges

Comes with Sight, Arrow Rest, Stabilizer, and Quiver

Smooth, Effortless Draw Cycle

Lightweight Design

CONS:

Basic 3-Pin Sight Is Minimal In Features

Does Not Come With Wrist Sling

Grip Might Be Problematic For Some Archers

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Accessories

If you are searching for a bow that is ready to pull from the box and take to the woods, with minimal additional effort, then you will likely find favor in the Diamond Prism.

This bow comes as a package and is pre-outfitted with a sight, arrow rest, stabilizer, and quiver.

The 3-pin tundra sight that comes with the Prism is pretty well on par with most package based sights on the market.

This is not to say that this sight is not functional, it just offers nothing particularly special in the way of features. However, you can easily upgrade to the sight of your choice at a later date if desired.

A Whisker Biscuit style arrow rest is included with the Diamond Prism, and in my book, this comes as a major advantage.

This style of rest is a captive model, meaning that it is virtually impossible to inadvertently dislodge an arrow from within.

I personally used a Whisker Biscuit rest for the first 10 years of my archery career, and my wife still uses one today.

I was also quite fond of the Prism’s stabilizer. To be honest, I had my doubts at first, because it certainly does not look like much.

However, this stabilizer does a fine job of dampening vibration and makes a perfect addition to this package.

Diamond Prism Package

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Overall Evaluation

After spending some one-on-one time at the range with the Diamond Prism, I can honestly say that there was a lot to like.

I do not recall a time when I have shot or reviewed a youth bow that I was this impressed with, and any young archer will surely find favor in this bow.

I found little to be lacking from the Prism in design or function. My only grievances toward this bow were in the form of accessories, all of which can be replaced to suit any archer’s personal tastes.

If I were to have any suggestions for Diamond regarding the Prism, it would be that the addition of a wrist sling and a more pronounced grip would be welcomed.

However, with all things considered, the Prism would make the perfect bow for any youth archer, and offers a level of adjustability that you likely will be hard-pressed to find in any other youth bow.

While the bow’s 295 FPS IBO speed certainly makes it no speed demon, it is more than adequate for any type of hunting or level of target archery.

When you factor the Prism’s wide ranging attributes with its nominal price point, I cannot imagine any way to go wrong with its purchase.

This bow affords your child the ability to grow through their early archery endeavors with a single bow that they are well accustomed to and still remains suitable for use even upon reaching adulthood.

Special thanks to the staff at Cabela’s of Bowling Green, Kentucky, for allowing us the use of their bows, and range, for test and review purposes. Cabela’s was acquired by Bass Pro Shop in 2016, and now operates as a branch of the company, with retail locations nationwide.

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Bowtech Archery Review

The Bowtech® Diamond Razor Edge Bow rocks!

Bowtech archery, simply stated, is a great find.

What if you could give a young person in your life the opportunity to excel?

Archery builds self esteem. And yes, we know. Looking for the best youth archery bow for a young archer or a woman archer can be a time-consuming task. 

So to make it easier for you, we've extensively researched archery compound bows to find one that meets or exceeds the most critical bow selection criteria.

3 important things you need to know before choosing a bow

Brace height is not adjustable - so get it right the first time. Draw weight is relative to the size and strength of the archer. Look for a bow that has adjustable draw weight so your archer does not outgrow it. Consider the size of the bow. Will the archer be in a tree stand? Will the bow be stored in a special case? Know the bow's axle to axle length.

What else do you need to consider?

Of course, you will want to consider recoil, the cam system and price. Plus you should know if the archer is right or left handed.

But first, which bow are we recommending?

After plenty of research, we found the Bowtech® Diamond Razor's Edge Realtree® Hardwood HD Camo Compound Bow 60 - lb.. The Bowtech® Diamond Razor Edge from Bowtech Archery is the only compound bow that we have found that accommodates an archer from first-time shooter to successful big game hunter- right out of the box!

What are the most important selection factors?

When selecting a bow for a young archer that will grow into adulthood, here are the equipment selection factors we believe are important for Diamond compound bows.

Proper Fit - so you don't have to buy another bow next year

Brace Height

Axle to Axle Length - size does matter!

Cam Aggression

Let Off

Recoil

Range of Application

Cost

"There's no sense in buying a bow this year and another one in two years because your young archer has literally grown out of it."

Let us briefly explain how the Bowtech® Diamond Razor Edge measures up against these factors and why we believe it is the right bow for youth or women's archery.

Let's look at the details.

What is draw weight? To fit properly, draw weight is critical. Draw weight refers to the pounds of pressure needed to draw a bow back to its fullest extension. A young archer weighing 70 pounds is highly unlikely to draw a weight of 40 pounds. However, when your child's weight reaches 100 or 110 pounds, then 30 to 40 pounds of draw weight shouldn't be an issue. So, what to do?

Either purchase a bow with the right draw weight for your young archer now and then another bow later, or find a bow that adjusts draw weight as they grow. We really prefer the second option; it just makes more sense.

The Bowtech® Diamond Razor Edge by Bowtech Archery has adjustable draw weight. It is the most adjustable compound bow available for younger archers. Using a dual cam, rotating mod system, this bow has a draw length range ten inches.

More importantly, you can adjust it over a range from 15 to 60 pounds which is more than sufficient for game from ground hogs to black bears and all the target shooting in between.

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What kind of bow?

Bowtech assassin and bowtech carbon knight

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