It's not a lever, but it uses lever cartridges....lol

[draperjojo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9NstGe4y8c

[earlmck]

But most of us are probably better off skipping the intermediary of the arrow and sticking to the levergun to send the bullet toward the piggy.

[1894c]

YIKES...that is one mean arrow... :O

[Blaine]

Another answer to a question that was never asked

[Ji in Hawaii]

Is that even legal during bow season?

Nice advertising anyways.

[handirifle]

It's not legal in CA, but then again, not much else is either .

[dracothered]

I say its a bunch of BS and unless there is something in that arrow head to contain the pressure the round going off isn't going to do allot as far as I can see.

[Ji in Hawaii]

I say its a bunch of BS and unless there is something in that arrow head to contain the pressure the round going off isn't going to do allot as far as I can see.

I've been freediving for over 40 years, and scuba certified for 28 years. I've owned a 357 magnum chambered bangstick for too many years to remember for protection against toofy critters as well as for dispatching large gamefish at boatside. What this Bow-Mag looks like is a very lightweight compact version of a bangstick which is basically a chamber length barrel with a firing pin at the rear which ignites the primer on contact with game. I have though of using my bangstick like a spear on wild boar. I think it works as advertised but to me defeats the purpose of bowhunting which is stealth. You know Bow-Mag head is LOUD, louder than any snub-nosed revolver. If you miss the game it still goes off and spooks everything within half a mile of you. Also if you hunt with partners your success still spooks game away for your partners. I think it could encourage iffy shots at game thinking a powerhead makes up for bad shot placement especially in novice hunters.
I just looked over the HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TITLE 13 §13-123-22 Conditions and restrictions section 7:
(7) No person shall possess any arrows equipped with explosive heads or heads containing
drugs or poison. Only arrows having a minimum blade cutting diameter width of threequarters
of an inch are permitted;
Bow-Mag illegal to use here in Hawai'i, and I'm guessing many other states.

Bangstick


Bow-Mag

[missionary5155]

Greetings
Personally I will stick with my old recurves and happily slice and dice my way through corn crunchers. Pigs are a problem in numerous areas and if this little tool makes extermination of routers any better then I hope the shaft launchers do so safely.
I remember the fox and wild dog drives in SW Michigan. There was little concern about what a gun was loaded with and how critters were dispatched. Just get the job done.
So I guess until I walk in thier hunting boots and have the whole story I will wait and see. I do know twice in my few months up here this year deer have walked up on me while I was calling and blasting crows (full camo and in a bush blind) to see what all the ruckas was. I have watched numerous deer perk up at shots 100 yards away but within a couple minutes go right back to munching. Now this is around where I hunt (east ILL river bottoms) and maybe your backyard is different.
So my 2 cents are Hey it is not for me today... Explosive devices have been used in all sorts of hunting aplications over the years by active minds. Some even worked well.
Mike in ILL

[FWiedner]

If it's part of the kit, I want one.

[rodeo kid]

Well, it's cool, but I like the video of basic violin bowing myself. God Bless.

[mikld]

Like Ji mentioned, it's just a small "bang stick". The ones we made in the 60s were using 12 gauge shotshells, devistating on big Blue Sharks and Threashers...

[.45colt]

It's just another gimmic.ever since compound bows came out there has been a steady stream of stuff to make it more lethal. many of the guys I see just "have" to get the new one every few years that shoots faster, flatter, and on and on. new releases, sights,special clothes and scent-loc boots. I don't see the need. around here most are 20' up a tree watching a feeder. .

[dracothered]

I say its a bunch of BS and unless there is something in that arrow head to contain the pressure the round going off isn't going to do allot as far as I can see.

I've been freediving for over 40 years, and scuba certified for 28 years. I've owned a 357 magnum chambered bangstick for too many years to remember for protection against toofy critters as well as for dispatching large gamefish at boatside. What this Bow-Mag looks like is a very lightweight compact version of a bangstick which is basically a chamber length barrel with a firing pin at the rear which ignites the primer on contact with game. I have though of using my bangstick like a spear on wild boar. I think it works as advertised but to me defeats the purpose of bowhunting which is stealth. You know Bow-Mag head is LOUD, louder than any snub-nosed revolver. If you miss the game it still goes off and spooks everything within half a mile of you. Also if you hunt with partners your success still spooks game away for your partners. I think it could encourage iffy shots at game thinking a powerhead makes up for bad shot placement especially in novice hunters.
I just looked over the HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TITLE 13 §13-123-22 Conditions and restrictions section 7:
(7) No person shall possess any arrows equipped with explosive heads or heads containing
drugs or poison. Only arrows having a minimum blade cutting diameter width of threequarters
of an inch are permitted;
Bow-Mag illegal to use here in Hawai'i, and I'm guessing many other states.

Bangstick


Bow-Mag

I stand corrected... hahaha

[FWiedner]

So... My question is this...

Is the chamber on the head of that arrow a "firearm"?

Bow season and firearm seasons are generally separated.

If this bang-stick were used during a bow season, would game laws be violated because a firearm is being used?

Then there is the question posed earlier concerning the legality of "explosive" tipped arrows.

Is this device an "explosive tip" or is an enhanced projectile?

[Ji in Hawaii]

So... My question is this...

Is the chamber on the head of that arrow a "firearm"?

Bow season and firearm seasons are generally separated.

If this bang-stick were used during a bow season, would game laws be violated because a firearm is being used?

Then there is the question posed earlier concerning the legality of "explosive" tipped arrows.

Is this device an "explosive tip" or is an enhanced projectile?

In Hawaii with it's most draconian gun laws I was still able to purchase my bangstick from a dive shop without a background check or a permit to acquire but the Bow Mag may be a different story.

I would consider this an explosive tip, a very well control explosion but nonetheless still explosive. I ain't taking no chances with our local F&G nazis even if a had a slight desire to try this item out.

[jeepnik]

If it's part of the kit, I want one.

Yea, I can see you trying to hide that from the wife in a gun safe.

[rjohns94]

Wonder if this will be on BF ban list? I'm thinking I need a few dozen of those just in case we wind up having to use bows against "assault" weapons in the coming revolution.