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Parker Inferno

fIreStorm Package

The Deluxe Roller Cable Guard surrounds the cables, allowing them

to slide smoothly and without friction.

The tunable String Suppressor provides optimum bowstring

contact and quashes noise and residual bowstring vibration.

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Dreams do come true. Parker Compound Bows, Inc. is living proof of this. In 1984, after a very successful career with Bear Archery, Parker

founder and present-day CEO Bob Errett pioneered a vision—a vision that quickly took flight.

Today, 1,200 retail outlets across the United States and Canada carry the Parker bow line. And Parker doesn’t plan on stopping there. The future for this veteran company is as bright as the Vegas Strip, and the innovation seems to be endless.

In 2010, the Parker Inferno was a hot commodity. Hunters far and wide appreciated the bow’s durability, compact design (30.375 axle to axle) and generous arrow speed. Its economi-cally friendly price tag coupled with numerous innovative features ensured that plenty of archers were eager to wrap their hands around the Inferno’s slim two-piece walnut grip—and most didn’t let go.

If you didn’t get a chance to try out the Inferno last year, don’t fret. It’s back and better than ever in 2011. Still throbbing with head-turning technology, this feather-light 3.75-pound killer now comes as part of an attractive package. Dubbed the Inferno FireStorm Package, this glitzy hunting bundle includes over ten name-brand accessories—all field-proven and ready to help make your hunting dreams reality. I should also mention that the original features that made the Inferno so popular—like the adjustable Inferno Single Cam, extreme parallel-limb design, Deluxe Roller Cable Guard, tunable String Suppressor and premium Stone Mountain Strings—haven’t gone anywhere.

What a PackageChoosing a bow is usually the first step

in a tedious equipment-selection process. Not so with the Inferno FireStorm Package. When I first opened the SKB Hard Shell Hunter Series Bow Case, I was absolutely blown away by its contents. Not only could I have jumped onto a plane to a far-off hunting destination thanks to the durable and heavily padded SKB case, but I would also be ready to hunt upon arrival. This package simply has everything. Sight? Check. Rest? Check. Bowsling? Check. Stabilizer? Check. Quiver? Check. Peep sight? Check. Arrows? Check. Broadheads? Check. Field points? Check. As you can see, the Inferno FireStorm Package is simply unbelievable.

Black Gold AMP Fiber-Optic SightThere’s something wonderful about the first and last thirty minutes of light in the hunting woods. Hunters live for these times. They know animals are on their feet, and at any moment their chance to loose an arrow may be close at hand. And when that moment occurs, hunters expect to see glowing sight pins. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, but you can rest easy with the Black Gold AMP Sight on the Inferno. During my testing, this rugged, adjustable three-pin sight performed flawlessly. Plenty of brightness, windage and elevation adjust-ments, a sleek, rounded housing and a leveling bubble make this sight ideal for virtually any hunting situation.

Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit RestNumerous hunters take to the woods with a trusty Whisker Biscuit attached to their riser. This no-fail rest is ultra-strong and won’t let the arrow drop regardless of the bow’s position. Personally, I love the custom rubber boots, which make for stealthy arrow loading and unloading. Also, the windage adjust-ment boasted ease of use, and reference marks were easily distinguishable.

Parker StabilizerInfinitely flexible, the Parker Stabilizer serves its purpose both as a noise and vibration absorber and as a balancing tool. Light in terms of weight, but heavy in terms of durability and performance, this

stabilizer makes a great addition to the Inferno.

Six Carbon Express Mutiny ArrowsRevered as one of the premier arrow manufacturers in the archery industry, Carbon Express pours genius into every shaft it produces. I found the Mutiny to be fast, durable and accurate regardless of distance. And thanks to its Diamond-coat finish, the Mutiny pulls easily from any target. Laser sorted for consistency, Mutiny arrows from Carbon Express are the perfect match for the deadly Inferno.

Parker One-Piece Four-Arrow QuiverHarboring those Carbon Express killers is a durable and silent one-piece arrow quiver. Capable of

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The Black Gold AMP Fiber-Optic Sight and Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit Rest are two quality accessories that come installed and ready to go on the Inferno. The brightness of the sight keeps your pins on the target, and the reliability of the rest means arrows will leave the bow in a crisp, clean manner.

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Axle-to-Axle Length 30.375 inches

Brace Height 7.5 inches

IBO Speed up to 320 fps

Test Bow Mass Weight 3.75 pounds

Letoff 80 percent

Draw Lengths 26 to 31 inches

Draw Weights 50-60#, 60-70#

Camo Pattern Next G-1 Vista–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––For more information, see your dealer, visit parkerbows.com or call 540-337-5426.

arrow SPeed Parker Inferno set at 29 Inches (by factory) and adjusted to 70 Pounds–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Shaft Arrow Kinetic Arrow28-Inch Test Arrows Gr/In Weight Energy Speed–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Easton XX78 alloy 2512 10.3 448 gr. 74.7 274 fps

Easton full MEtal JackEt 400 10.2 426 gr. 74.7 281 fps

carbon EXprEss araMid kV 350 9.8 415 gr. 74.3 284 fps

carbon tEch WhitEtail 65/80 9.5 411 gr. 74.3 284 fps

carbon EXprEss MaXiMa huntEr 350 8.9 398 gr. 73.3 289 fps

Easton st aXis n-fusEd 400 9.0 392 gr. 73.7 291 fps

bEMan ics huntEr ElitE 400 8.4 390 gr. 73.8 292 fps

gold tip Xt huntEr 55/75 8.2 385 gr. 73.4 293 fps

psE radial X WEaVE huntEr 300 8.1 376 gr. 73.2 296 fps

gold tip ultralight pro 400 7.4 361 gr. 72.6 301 fps

carbon tEch chEEtah 400 6.4 346 gr. 72.4 307 fps

Easton flatlinE 400 7.4 344 gr. 72.4 308 fps

high country spEEd pro MaX 5.5 303 gr. 70.2 323 fps

Draw weight measured with an Easton Digital Scale, and all tests conducted with a Spot-Hogg Hooter Shooter Portable Shooting Machine and a Competition Electronics Pro Chronograph.

holding four arrows, the one-piece quiver sports a sound-dampening, replaceable hood liner and replaceable arrow holders that accept both carbon and aluminum shafts. The flip-style lever makes it a breeze to put on and take off the bow.

Six Tru-Fire T1 Broadheads and Six Match-Weight 100-Grain Field PointsBroadheads bring home the backstraps. Parker knows this and has included six Tru-Fire T1 broadheads in the Inferno FireStorm Package. Featuring a ferrule machined from a solid piece of steel and a first-ever Spring Retention System, the T1s fly like field points, create massive hemorrhaging and are virtually indestructible. Testing showed the T1s made an ideal partner for the Mutiny arrows. Also included are six match-weight 100-grain field points for effective practice.

SKB Hard Shell Compound Bow CaseThe SKB Hard Shell Hunter Series Bow Case is a Cadillac among

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Look at all that! Parker has gone to great lengths to ensure that those who pur-chase this package receive a quality setup that is ready for the hunting woods.

Aggressively cut vents in the Inferno’s machined-aluminum riser give the bow an airy, lightweight feel. Plus, the riser is short, making it ideal for ground blinds and tight treestands.

The roller-style cable guard completely encompasses the bow’s cables and reduces friction as the bow is drawn. Set at 70 pounds, my Inferno was a joy to pull back. There were no glitches, humps or catches, and transition into its 80-percent letoff was very gradual. Then comes the concrete back wall. This wall is made possible by the draw stop on the Inferno Cam System, which rotates around and quietly impacts the bow’s inner limb. This direct contact between the draw stop and limb allows no room for give or creep, creating a firmness that is second to none. As is the case with most smooth-drawing bows, the Inferno lets down with a controlled ease. The Inferno is the type of bow you never get tired of shooting. It’s a bow that keeps you on the practice range longer, giving you the confidence this sport requires.

Adding a little icing to the cake, Parker made the Inferno’s draw stop infinitely adjustable, meaning that the bow can be fine-tuned to match each archer’s exact draw-length. And should a longer draw-length be needed, don’t worry—Parker includes two interchangeable modules with the Inferno. The modules are easily changeable thanks to the simplicity behind the Inferno’s Cam System; one module takes the Inferno from 26 to 28 inches and the other from 29 to 31 inches.

At the shot the Inferno is reasonably quiet and emits very little vibration— definitely not what you’d expect from a bow in this price range. It delivers arrows, both heavy and light, with spot-on accuracy. The Inferno also delivers broad-heads with exceptional precision even at extended distances. And the high-perfor-mance Stone Mountain Strings proved to be exceptional. Like I said before, the Parker Inferno is just a fun bow to shoot.

Parker has legions of fans, and after testing this bow and all its accessories, I can

see why. Parker has been a trusted name in the outdoors for a long time. By producing top-quality bows like the Inferno, it will forever keep that legacy. K

bow cases. The shell is rigid and built to withstand seasons of rugged abuse. SKB’s Perfect Match valence bending system ensures an ultra-tight lid-to-case bond, which locks out dirt, moisture and other equipment cancers. The inside of the case boasts plush lining and EPS inserts for superior protection. Its water-jet-cut polyethylene-foam arrow system holds a dozen arrows, and the case weighs a mere 11 pounds.

An Economical MarvelA bow with this much innovation and added accessories has to break the bank, right? Wrong! Just for fun I punched some numbers into my calculator before ever peeking at the price tag on the FireStorm Package. The number on my calculator screen was well above the $799.95 MAP listed on Parker’s website. The Parker Inferno FireStorm Package is one of the best deals in archery—period.

Critters Beware! Compact and feather-light, the Parker Inferno is a fun bow to shoot. The two-piece walnut-finish grip is inviting and gives the bow a classy look. The walnut tapers toward the top of the throat near the shelf, creating a perfect palm-swell cradle that really reduces torque.

The riser, though short, promotes a very balanced shot. Its airy look, created by aggressively cut vents, greatly aids in the Inferno’s overall 3.75-pound weight rating. Another notable attribute of this machined-aluminum riser is the thumb-carry groove machined into its shelf. I found it to be both form-fitting and comfortable during transport.

At the top and bottom of the riser are durable, extreme-parallel limbs held firmly in place by the micro-lite vented limb pockets. Designed with performance in mind, these limbs proved to be very stout and presented little to no forward limb thrust.

Most pleasing to me was the Inferno’s silky draw cycle.