When setting up a new bow for the first time, one of the most important things you should do is set up your nocking point. This indicator helps you to know precisely where to nock your arrow onto your bowstring each time for the most consistent shots. For this, you’ll need to use a tool … Read more
Compound bows can represent a step up for many archers once they’ve gained some basic experience. Others may start with a compound bow right from the off. Regardless of which stage of archery you reach before you begin to use a compound bow, you’ll need to know how to aim one. So how do you … Read more
As many crossbow owners know, nothing is more satisfying than hitting your target with one of these advanced bows. But crossbows are also tightly regulated in many areas of the world. But what about Australia? This is what you need to know. So are crossbows legal in Australia? For several years, crossbows have been classed as … Read more
Crossbows are complex and powerful devices often used for hunting or target practice. However, just like regular bows, crossbows are subject to tight regulations. These rules and restrictions can vary in each state, so always check your local state laws for more information. So are crossbows legal in California? It is legal to own a crossbow … Read more
Compound bows are modern marvels – an intricate network of components like cables and pulleys. But the core of the bow is still the bowstring. This is the most important component of the bow, responsible for transferring the bow’s power into the arrow during firing. It’s important to restring your compound bow correctly to keep … Read more
Recurve bows are perhaps the most common bow format used in archery. These types of bow are perfect for beginners, but experienced archers also still use recurve bows pretty often. With a piece of equipment that gets as much use as a recurve bow, storing it properly is essential. So how do you store a … Read more
Are you an Australian resident looking to make a purchase of a compound bow, but not sure whether it is legal to do so? I’m here to help. I’ve spent some time researching the various laws to find out for good. While this is not legal advice, here is what you need to know. So, … Read more
A compound bow is a serious piece of kit – finely engineered and built with modern materials. They’re accurate, efficient, and powerful, with delicate components such as cams and pulleys. But you might reach a point where you want to replace your compound bow with a better one. Or, you may be done with archery … Read more
When something is as beautiful and as finely engineered as a modern compound bow, you need to take really good care of it. You don’t want your delicate, sophisticated bow getting damaged by the environment or an accidental drop. To take the best care of your compound bow, you need to store it properly. So … Read more
Archery relies on minute attention to detail. When firing a bow, success depends on having uniform consistency. Even a slight adjustment, flinch, or movement can completely wreck your shot. At the competitive level, this can be extremely costly. That’s why you need an anchor point. But, what exactly is an anchor point in archery? An … Read more