Mark Metzlov
A certified "Crossbow Guru," with over 35 years of bowhunting experience Mark loves to test new crossbow models at the range, and in the woods during hunting season. Mark is also a top-notch wild game chef who can cook up a wicked venison burger on a moment's notice!
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Best Ground Blind Chairs For Deer & Turkey Hunting
It’s probably one of the most overlooked items when deer or turkey hunting from a ground blind. But truth be told, choosing one of the best ground blind chairs for your upcoming hunts can help for a number of different reasons. The most obvious benefit is comfort. It doesn’t mater if your ground blind […] More
Best Electronic Turkey Calls For Gobbler Hunting
With gobbler season fast approaching its time to round-up our reviews of the best electronic turkey calls to help you fill your tag this season. Before you buy electronic turkey calls for hunting, it’s a good idea to check your state’s turkey hunting regulations. Unlike mouth, slate, and box calls which are legal to turkey […] More
Wicked Ridge Invader 400 Crossbow Review (2021)
There’s not much bad to say in this Wicked Ridge Invader 400 Crossbow review. The Invader 400 is a beast of a crossbow! It’s made in the USA and is an excellent choice for new and seasoned crossbow hunters alike. It’s not super small and compact like some other crossbow models are. But it’s plenty […] More
Best Hang-On Tree Stand Reviews For Crossbow Hunting (2021)
One of the most popular types of treestands for deer hunting with a crossbow is the hang-on stand. These strap-on-style stands offer excellent portability, allowing crossbow hunters to hunt areas far off the beaten path. The best quality hang on deer stands for crossbow hunting will: be light weight and portable; feature 2 or more […] More
The Best Illuminated Crossbow Scopes For Deer Hunting (2021)
Here’s how to choose the best-illuminated crossbow scopes for deer hunting. It’s important to choose carefully because optics that are internally illuminated can be a blessing and a curse. That’s right. Choosing the wrong illuminated crossbow scope can literally make or break a hunt! Here at TotalCrossbow.com you can count on us because we are […] More
Killer Instinct Lethal 405 Crossbow Review
In this Killer Instinct Lethal 405 crossbow review we’re going to find out if this sub $400 hunting crossbow is really capable of speeds over 400 FPS and if it’s able to hit the broad side of a barn past 20 yards! Let’s face it. Eclipsing the 400 FPS speed mark at such a low […] More
Killer Instinct Furious Pro 9.5 Crossbow Review
This Killer Instinct Pro 9.5 Crossbow review will shed light on the myth that one needs to spend thousands of dollars for a decent hunting crossbow. Coming in at under $500, the Pro 9.5 isn’t loaded with the latest, greatest hi-tech features. But it is loaded with value and plenty of performance for slapping a […] More
Mission Archery Sub-1 XR Crossbow Review
If you’re on the hunt for a super accurate sub-compact hunting crossbow that pushes the 400 FPS mark with the ability to stack arrows in under 1-inch groups at 100 yards, this Mission Sub-1 XR review is worth a read! Matthews is on a Mission with the Sub-1 XR crossbow. This is another great example […] More
Crossbow Questions And Answers
What distance should I zero my crossbow? When it’s time to sight in and zero your crossbow most people choose a distance of 20 yards. This is the most common range that shots are taken in the field while hunting. Since most crossbows shoot with a very flat trajectory, sighting into zero at that mark […] More
Hunting Merriam’s Wild Turkeys
Merriam’s wild turkeys weigh between twelve and fifteen pounds. The male is slightly larger than the female, in most cases. They have gray upperparts including red eyebrows and throat, lighter colored flanks, and dark bellies. The upper portion of the turkey’s neck has black stripes the tail feathers have horizontal stripes near the top edges. […] More
Ten Point Vengent S440 Crossbow Review
Good news hunters, as this TenPoint Vengent S440 crossbow review details, this is an excellent choice for hunting all large game species. Ten-point has been on a roll over the last several years producing some of the most accurate and powerful crossbow designs for the price. The Vengent S440 is no exception! This thing is […] More
Wild Turkey Hunting
Wild turkey hunting is becoming more popular as bird numbers continue to increase throughout the USA. There are approximately thirteen to twenty-five million wild turkeys in America. The wild turkeys are an arid upland feeding bird native to North America, among two extant species of wild turkeys, and the second-highest nesting bird of all birds, […] More
