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Arrow Fletching Basics

Archery Arrows & Equipment

[Updated 1 January 2024] A bow hunter is only as effective as the arrows they use. Speed and momentum are always critical in getting the results you want from an arrow. These elements can be impacted by something as simple as the fletching on your arrow. In this article, we have explained some of the arrow fletching basics which will help you to do the arrow fletching effectively. Fletching refers to feathers or vanes on an arrow and how they are arranged on the shaft. They Stabilize the arrow during flight by causing the shaft to spin as it leaves the bow. How you fletch an arrow and what materials you use for fletching can impact how it performs. TYPES OF ARROW FLETCHING Selecting the right fletching hinges on what you need. Everything from the shooting distance to what type of broadhead you are using needs to be factored in…

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Making Your Own Archery Targets

Archery Advice

[Updated on 1 January 2024] When you are getting into archery, one of the most important pieces of equipment that you can find is a target. This is because you need it to start practicing. To get really good at archery, you need to fire thousands of shots and a target is ideal equipment for that. Though it is possible to buy an archery target, you should also learn how to make an archery target of your own. This will save you money in the long run, and make some things easier. Why Get an Archery Target? Making Your Own Archery Targets Before everything though, you’ll need to know why you need an archery target. Why not just shoot at various items or just a wall? There are several things that make targets important. First, archery targets increase safety. Arrows, even field point arrows, are sharp objects traveling at great speeds.…

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Bow hunters – planning and preparation

Hunting

[Updated on 1 January 2024] Whether your novice or a veteran in the bow hunting game, it’s never a bad idea to plan ahead before the hunting season starts. This guide serves as a list for newbie and veteran bow hunters alike to prepare for a hunt and to stay safe out in the field. PLANNING 60+ DAYS BEFORE OPEN SEASON Securing Hunting License & Permits Each state processes licenses differently. No two states are alike as they have different requirements and procedures. Some states may require you to purchase tags with a hunter’s license. Hunter’s Safety Course Regulations will likely differ as breeding conditions change year to year. A hunter’s safety course is aimed to keep hunter’s safe as well as residents near the area. 45 DAYS BEFORE OPEN SEASON Topographic Maps While Google maps are one of the best available resources, it wouldn’t hurt to gain more information…

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Strength & Stability Exercises – Plank

Training & Exercise

For BOW SHOOTING [Updated 1 January 2024] After a day at the shooting range with a few buddies, I realized my shots getting sloppier as the day went on.  My arms and shoulders became slightly numb over the course of just a few shots. The strings on my bow are relatively new but, I didn’t have the necessary upper body strength to hold the bow stable enough before I take the shot. I realized that body stability together with hand/eye coordination are a few of the deciding factors that go into the perfect shot. A few days after, I told my sister about what I realized and she recommended that I come with her to the gym and consult a trainer about body strengthening and stability. I took her advice and the trainer really helped, and it was because I had a clear reason for why I wanted to get…

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Choosing the right compound bow

Choosing The Right Compound Bow

Archery Advice

Facts about Compound Bows [Updated 1 January 2024] The compound bow is a complex modern bow. The limbs are bent using a levering system of cables and pulleys. Holless Wilbur Allen, Jr.’s invention of the airbow was in the 1960s. On June 23, 1966, he filed for a patent and received one in December 1969. After that, he modified a regular recurve bow by removing the limbs’ tips and adding pulleys (cams) to the end of each limb. One or more cables are linked to the opposite limb of one or both cams. When the string is released, cams turn, limbs of a bow bend and provide energy to the bow. The cams are eccentric, acting as levers and allowing the archer to hold the bowstring at maximum draw without too much force. This is referred to as “let down.” It allows for more precise and less tiring aiming. The…

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How To Properly Shoot and Sight In A Compound Bow

Archery Advice

[Updated on 1 January 2024] This article will explain in depth how to’s of shooting a compound bow. It will explain techniques for accurate shooting and how to adjust your sight pins for aiming purposes. In order to start, you will need: a compound bow (  any brand will do) a set of arrows, not cut and fletched according to your manufacturer’s recommendations. a high-density foam block for shooting into a release to save your fingertips PROPER SHOOTING STANCE Your body should be perpendicular to the target you were shooting at. When holding a bow. A large key to success is to hold the bow vertical when shooting. Cocking the bow to either side could potentially impact of shots accuracy. Also a relaxed, but the secure grip on the bow will eliminate a large amount of the shaking due to nerves. Pulling the compound bow string back can be a…

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Making Your Own Archery Targets Infographics

Infographics

[Updated 1 January 2024] When you are getting into archery, one of the most important pieces of equipment that you can find is a target. This is because you need it to start practicing. To get really good at archery, you need to fire thousands of shots and a target is an ideal equipment for that. Making your own archery targets is not a very difficult task. Though it is possible to buy an archery target, you should also learn how to make an archery target of your own. This will save you money in the long run, and make some things easier.

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Crossbow shooting – Can you go too heavy with arrows?

Archery Advice

[Updated 1 January 2024] Crossbows have been around for literal ages, and their popularity has risen and fallen through the years. The forerunner to the modern-day gun, these tools were once weapons of war and much bigger and heavier than they are today. They also had much heavier bolts designed to do more damage; today’s crossbows are still designed for power, but speed and distance are also essential components. With today’s more advanced crossbow shooting, can you go too heavy with arrows? You can go to heavy with an arrow, but the answer is not as simple as that. To exaggerate to make a point, a one-pound arrow would plummet to the ground the minute it left your barrel. The heavier the arrow is, the faster gravity will pull it toward the ground, but arrows or bolts do not have an even weight throughout. Heavier bolts with more weight at…

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Basic Gear For Beginner Archery

Archery Advice

ARCHERY BOW [Updated 1 January 2024] There are many different types of bows available. All of them are designed to serve a specific purpose for the person using it. For whatever purpose or whichever type of bow, it is important to know the following before you buy your own bow: The DRAW LENGTH is the distance between the string at rest to full draw. DRAW WEIGHT is the strength an archer needs to pull the string. HAND AND EYE DOMINANCE refers to which side of the bow an archer shoots the arrow from. GLOVE / FINGER TABS Finger tabs prevent blisters on your fingers to keep you shooting. It protects your fingers from scrapping the string as you draw too. Tabs with spacers between the index finger and the middle finger keep you from pinching (which really hurts)!. ARROWS ARROW SHAFT is typically tailored for your bow. Simply add 1…

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How Heavy is a Compound Bow

Archery Bows

[Updated on 1 January 2024] When we talk about bows, the draw weight is always one of the biggest concerns. Draw weight is important, but people rarely talk about the actual weight of the bow, which is more important than you may think. To better know your bow and how it will affect your shot, you should start by understanding how much your compound bow weight with and without attachments.  So; How heavy is a compound bow? Compound bows without attachments range in size and features, so they range pretty significantly in weight. For the most part, compound bows will weigh as little as three pounds and as much as six pounds. A three-pound difference may not seem like much, but it is enormous, especially with the repetitive motion that comes along with bow hunting. There are a few factors that affect the weight, including the size of the bow…

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