[Updated 1 January 2024] While practicing on the archery range a few days ago I noticed a group of beginner archers with their trainer, probably on their first trip on the range. Seeing them reminded me that I was once like them, and I started to reminisce on what it was like when I was still learning and understanding the ups and downs of shooting a bow. In this article, I have tried to explain some of the Archery Mistakes which are common for beginners and how to correct them. The Archery Mistakes Common for Beginners 1.) STRING DRAW Beginners see the bowstring as something that can break easily. They somehow think of the string as an elastic band and are afraid of the string scraping their face-off once they let loose. Don’t be afraid of your string breaking. Practice drawing the string towards your face. Your thumb or the…

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[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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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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[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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[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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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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