Name

Scott Archery

Legal name

Scott Archery

Website

https://scottarchery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Archery Equipment

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Archery Equipment & Accessories Retail (CRAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hunting, Shooting Sports & Archery Retail (CRAMABAK)

Keywords

• Bow release aids
• Archery release mechanisms
• Hunting archery equipment
• Target archery accessories
• Wrist strap releases

Headquarters

HQ city

West Henrietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Archery Release Sales: Direct sales of bow releases including wrist strap, handheld, back tension, and youth models. Products are sold as one-time purchases with prices ranging from $44.99 to $284.99 per unit.
2. Accessories and Gear: Sales of replacement straps, apparel, and gear accessories. Strap prices range from $24.99 to $49.99.
3. Altra Arrows: Sale of Altra brand arrows and arrow components including field points, nocks, bushings, inserts, and arrows. Arrow prices range from $64.99 to $209.99 for various models.
4. Custom Bow Equipment: Sale of third-party custom bow equipment including CBE (Custom Bow Equipment) brand sights, stabilizers, rests, and accessories through the Scott Archery platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Scott Archery manufactures and sells precision bow releases for archery and bowhunting in three core categories: Index Finger (wrist strap) releases, Handheld (thumb button) releases, and Back Tension/Hinge releases, plus a youth line and replacement parts/straps. The company also distributes third-party archery brands (Altra Arrows, Custom Bow Equipment) through its website and sells branded apparel and accessories. All proprietary releases are American-made and sold through direct e-commerce and a U.S. authorized dealer network.

Product overview

Scott Archery is a manufacturer of precision bow releases and archery accessories with over 40 years of industry experience. The product portfolio centers on three core release types: Index Finger (wrist strap), Handheld (thumb button), and Back Tension/Hinge releases. Index finger releases include models ranging from entry-level (Quick-Shot, Quickshot Jr.) to premium (S2/S2 Solid, Ghost, Solus). Handheld thumb button releases encompass target-inspired designs (Pursuit, APEX CORE, STB) and training-focused resistance releases (SR1, Summit). Back tension releases feature the Longhorn Expert. The company also distributes related archery products including Altra Arrows, Custom Bow Equipment (CBE) bow sights and stabilizers, and branded apparel. All releases are proudly manufactured in America with a limited lifetime warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quickshot Jr. Youth single-jaw caliper release with Scott's roller sear trigger, youth leather buckle strap, and infinitely adjustable rope connector; designed for young/beginner archers.
• Vibe Youth double-jaw caliper release with roller sear trigger, adjustable travel, NCS connector, auto-return spring, and a youth strap; available in red or light blue.
• S1 Mid-range wrist strap release with double sear trigger, open hook jaw, and travel and length adjustments via NCS connection.
• Cypress Versatile wrist strap release with roller sear trigger, caliper-style double jaw, travel and length adjustments, and a solid rotating head for fluid motion.
• Aspen Wrist strap release with roller sear trigger, single closed jaw, travel and length adjustments, and a rotating release head.
• Little Goose RTS Wrist strap release with auto-return roller sear trigger, single closed jaw, 2-piece release head, 4-hole length adjustment, and return trigger spring.
• Shark RTS Wrist strap release with auto-return roller sear trigger, caliper-style double jaw, 2-piece release head, and travel and length adjustments.
• Solus Premium wrist strap release with classic hook-style design, heavier crisp trigger, adjustable travel and tension, inline connector reducing string torque, and auto-reset hook with 100% clearance.
• Solus NCS Solus wrist strap release configured with an NCS strap for infinite length adjustment.
• S2 / S2 Solid Premium wrist strap release with Dual Sear Locking Technology, inline open hook design for 100% string/loop clearance, micro-adjustable trigger travel and tension, and interchangeable trigger styles. S2 Solid variant adds a solid flip-back connector and 3-hole length adjustment.
• Verge Index-finger back-tension style release with slim open hook, adjustable two-finger trigger, single sear mechanics with adjustable travel and optional pre-shot click, auto-return hook, pivoting swivel connector, and NCS strap.
• Quick-Shot Affordable single-jaw caliper release with Scott's signature roller sear design, leather buckle strap, and infinitely adjustable rope connector.
• Ghost Ultra-compact auto-cocking wrist strap release with 100% string clearance, magnetic auto-trigger return, True-Center pulling to reduce loop torque, stainless steel roller sear hook, and adjustable travel.
• Ghost with NCS Strap Ghost wrist strap release configured with an NCS strap for infinite length adjustment.
• STB-1 / STB-2 Thumb Button Release Handheld thumb button release with adjustable travel, tension, and thumb barrel positioning, open auto-return hook, double sear trigger, and 3/4 finger extensions with adjustable angles; STB-1 for smaller hands and STB-2 for larger grip.
• SR1 Resistance Release Handheld resistance release with adjustable thumb button position, 3/4 finger extensions with customizable angles, resistance-activated trigger, adjustable shot tension, and open hook.
• APEX CORE Ambidextrous handheld thumb button release with full radius closed index finger design on an aluminum tapered handle, micro-adjustable closed hook tension and travel, adjustable thumb barrel position, and 3/4 finger extensions with 50° angle adjustment.
• Pursuit Target-inspired handheld thumb button release with multi-sear technology, fully adjustable thumb barrel and travel, rope connector for infinite length adjustment, and 3/4 finger extensions.
• Summit Open hook roller sear handheld thumb button release with auto hook return, adjustable trigger travel, and ergonomic four-finger handle with wrist lanyard.
• Longhorn Expert Pinnacle back tension / hinge release with double moon design, adjustable click and fire, open hook jaw, yoke with spring auto-return hook, and thumb peg; available in standard or small handheld.
• Select Handheld thumb button release with adjustable features for precision and comfort.
• Fusion Handheld thumb button release with strap option for versatile shooting.
• Replacement Straps Factory replacement straps compatible with multiple Scott Archery release models (Caliper, Quick Shot, Little Goose, Shark, Ghost, Vibe, S1, S2, Solus, Fusion, Verge, etc.); priced $24.99–$49.99.
• Replacement Parts Individual replacement components for Scott Archery releases, including trigger travel screws, index length adjustment screws, back-tension rubber bands, and Ghost return magnets.
• Altra Arrows (Distributed Brand) Complete line of Altra brand arrows and arrow components (CENTRUM, NOVUM, Phantom series), including field points, nocks, bushings, inserts, and maintenance accessories; distributed by Scott Archery.
• Custom Bow Equipment (CBE) (Distributed Brand) CBE brand custom bow equipment (sights, stabilizers, quivers, rests, and accessories) including Trek Pro, CX-5, Defy Micro, TorX series, Tactic series, and VTX scope components; distributed by Scott Archery.
• Scott Archery Apparel & Accessories Scott Archery branded merchandise including hats and t-shirts.

Quantifiable outcome

• More winners shoot SCOTT on the podium
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Altra ArrowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAltra Arrows products are sold through the Scott Archery website as part of the 'More For Your Bow' section. Scott Archery serves as a distributor for Altra's complete line of arrows and components including field points, nocks, bushings, and inserts.
• Custom Bow Equipment (CBE)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBE brand custom bow equipment including sights, stabilizers, rests, and accessories are sold through Scott Archery's 'Custom Bow Equipment' collection. Products include Trek Pro sights, Defy Micro rest, TorX stabilizers, and VTX scope components.
• Slick Trick BroadheadsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlick Trick Broadheads products are linked from the Scott Archery website under 'More For Your Bow' section, directing customers to their standalone e-commerce site.
• Winner's Choice StringsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinner's Choice Strings bow strings are linked from the Scott Archery website under 'More For Your Bow' section, directing customers to their standalone website.
• GOVXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGOVX provides verification services for military, first responders, government employees, and teachers to qualify them for exclusive discounts on Scott Archery products. Customers verify their status through GOVX ID to unlock savings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tru-Fire: One of the most direct competitors in archery release aids, offering wrist strap, handheld thumb button, and back tension releases across entry, mid, and premium price points. Closely comparable product category, target customer (bowhunters and target archers), and D2C + dealer distribution model.
• B3 Archery: Specialist in handheld thumb button and resistance releases for competitive archers. Comparable on premium release aids, professional ambassadorship, and direct-to-consumer + dealer sales.
• Stanislawski Archery Products: Specialist maker of high-end back tension and handheld releases favored by tournament archers. Directly comparable on premium release positioning and the competitive target archer segment.
• Carter Enterprises: Long-established archery release manufacturer with a strong back-tension/hinge release reputation. Highly comparable on product category (precision releases) and target market (competitive target archers and bowhunters).
• T.R.U. Ball: Manufacturer of wrist strap, thumb button, and hinge releases with comparable product lines and tournaments-focused marketing. Overlapping product portfolio and customer base in precision releases.

Broad incumbents

• Quality Archery Design (QAD): Larger archery accessories manufacturer known for drop-away rests, alongside releases and other components. Comparable as a tournament-proven U.S. archery accessory brand but broader in portfolio than Scott.
• Hamskea Archery Solutions: Premium archery rest and accessory brand with strong tournament presence. Compares as a like-minded, premium-priced, U.S.-engineered accessory maker competing for the same ambitious archer's wallet.
• Spot-Hogg: Established U.S. archery accessory brand with primary focus on bow sights and rests. Compares as a peer within the broader American-made archery accessories ecosystem that shares dealer channels and target customer.
• Trophy Ridge: Mass-market archery accessories brand (sights, stabilizers, quivers) sold through big-box sporting goods. Comparable as a competing archery accessories brand but with a much broader, value-skewed portfolio.
• Apex Gear (Apex Outdoor): Broad archery accessories manufacturer (sights, rests, releases, quivers) with comparable dealer network and tournament marketing. Broader portfolio than Scott but overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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