Articles that give you tips and tricks to improve your archery skills.
Women bowhunters and target archers often have difficulty finding the right bow to fit their needs. There are so many options out there that it is easy to become overwhelmed by the choices and confused by the features that claim to make a compound bow a good fit for a woman. That’s why we’ve put … Read more
In archery, like any sport, it’s important to be aware of signs that something needs replacing, such as a compound bowstring. Using damaged or worn equipment puts an archer at risk for injury and may result in further equipment problems. A responsible archer should spot the signs that a compound bowstring needs to be replaced. … Read more
The sound of a dry fired bow is unmistakable. It is loud, scary, and draws the attention of everyone around you. Although dry firing a bow can be embarrassing, that is the least of your concerns. Dry firing a bow is dangerous for you, the people around you, and your bow. What should you do … Read more
Those who are unfamiliar with archery may assume that the sport is made up of drills to practice aiming a bow and arrow at a target. Yet both traditional and modern archers often practice forms, techniques, and skills that don’t relate directly to aim at all. However, the aim is certainly a large part of … Read more
Those who develop an interest in archery are often faced with the dilemma of how and where to practice, particularly at home or indoors. This can be a big concern in urban and suburban areas where there may be municipal restrictions and regulations. Finding ways to practice archery can be even more limited if a … Read more
To choose the perfect arrow every time, you need to know the materials that arrows are made of, which bow you will be using and for what purpose. How do you choose the perfect arrow every time? Choosing the appropriate arrow for a bow affects the trajectory, works differently for hunting or practice and is … Read more
Those who develop an interest in archery may want to apply their skills to bowhunting, which is the practice of hunting game animals using bows and arrows. In modern bowhunting, rangefinders are almost as important as bows and arrows. Today’s bowhunters generally use rangefinders rather than traditional sights. However, knowing how to use a rangefinder … Read more
Having a complete guide about cleaning bowstrings the right way is something that every novice archer should have. Cleaning bowstrings the right way: the complete guide. Cleaning your bowstrings properly is necessary to keep your bow functioning accurately. Having a complete guide with step-by-step instructions on how to clean bowstrings is something that every archer … Read more
There are steps you can take to shoot a crossbow with accuracy. As a beginner, learning the basics of a crossbow will help you develop pinpoint accuracy. There are six steps that a beginner should know to shoot a crossbow with accuracy. The steps are necessary and range from cocking the bow, to loading and … Read more
In archery, you have to choose a right-handed or left-handed bow depending on which of your hands and which of your eyes are dominant. But what if you inherit a left-handed bow and you know you are a right-handed archer – can the bow be converted from left-handed to right-handed? The answer isn’t a simple … Read more