Archery Guides & Roundups

Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Archery Targets

[Updated 1 August 2022] If you are a fan of the Hunger Games movies, you know that the main character, Katniss Everdeen, used her great skills in archery to fight for her life, defeating 22 other tributes from different districts. Perhaps you want to be as good an archer as Katniss and are thinking about trying archery. Well, the good thing is that you actually can! Archery targets are a necessary part of improving archery skills. They are needed in practice and competitions to determine and improve accuracy. In this blog post, we will help you to make your own diy archery target. However, a lot of people neglect the basic facts about them, like “what are archery targets made of”, and “how you should pick one for your own use”. For those who have just got into the hobby, here are the basic facts about archery targets. Archery Target…

Ideal Archery Target Height Guide

[Updated 1 February 2023] You might have seen archery on television but not know all the rules. Archery is a sport, skill and practice that uses a bow to propel arrows. It was originally used for combat and hunting, but today it is mainly practiced as a sport and for recreation. You are called an archer or bowman once you participate in archery. Just like any other sport, archery has its own set of rules, regulations, standards and procedures. This ensures fair judging and also means archers know what they are aiming for. One aspect of this is the archery target height. How high or low should a target be? Find out below to improve your archery experience. Professional guidelines: Ideal Archery Target Height Guide Even though archery has already existed since thousands of years ago, there are no universal rules about the correct target placements. There are however professional archery…

Best Archery Arrows Reviews 2024 With Buying Guide

[Updated 1 January 2024] One of the great sports that people of almost any age can enjoy is archery. It is an old skill, dating back thousands of years, but today’s bows and arrows are a far cry from the simple wood sticks and sinew stringed bows of our ancestors. The best archery arrows of our ancestors could not compete with what is in the market today. Today’s bows and arrows are engineering marvels which incorporate new materials and designs which allow you to specialize in a certain type of shooting or be able to move easily from target shooting on a range to hunting live game in the woods.   But, as with all sports, the fundamentals are important. So let’s start with a few basics before diving into our picks for the best archery arrows. The Basics and Buyers Guide to the Best Archery Arrows 2024 The…

Archery Equipment: A Basic Guide

[Updated 1 January 2024] Archery is a sport that has been around for centuries. From Native American tribes to the Olympics, archers have always had a place on battlefields and competitions. It is a sport that requires the use of many different types of equipment. From bows to draw weights, there are a lot of pieces you need in order to shoot arrows and be accurate. In this blog post, we will discuss what archery equipment is necessary for shooting accurately and which items should be avoided at all costs. Bow There are four main types of bows– recurve, compound, and longbow, crossbow. The first bow to use is the recurve, which is easy to learn and comfortable for most beginners. Recurves are easier than other types of bows because they have a curved shape that tips away from the archer, allowing all angles of use on both right-handed and…

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