Archery Guides

How To Store A Compound Bow (Your 4-Step Guide) December 15, 2022

The ideal way to store your bow is in a fitting, long-lasting bow case. This is true for both residential and vacation storage. To avoid damage to your compound bow and injury, store it properly. These bows aren’t cheap and require a lot of attention when it comes to storage. Don’t worry. I’ll discuss everything

Is Archery Expensive? Cost Breakdown for All Equipment December 14, 2022

In Archery, you need a lot of equipment, which naturally will cause you to ask yourself if it’s expensive. I will break down the costs for you in this article and show you how to become an archer and simultaneously save money.   Is Archery expensive? Yes, Archery can be expensive, but it can be

The Best Way To Teach Yourself Archery December 14, 2022

I always see people asking, “Can you teach yourself archery” and the short answer is yes. I will explain a few steps to practice and give tips on what bow you should choose. Yes, You can teach yourself archery. It requires a lot of practice, but there is a lot of information online and videos

How To Make A Cross Bow Out Of Wood January 26, 2022

Crossbows can be really expensive. If you’ve just gotten into the hobby of bowhunting, chances are you won’t be very keen on spending a lot of money on a bow, but rather taking things slow. One of the best ways of practicing archery without spending money on a sophisticated bow is making your own. There

How Often Should You Rosin Your Bow (Expert Tips) December 21, 2021

How often should you rosin your bow? As with anything, it depends on many factors. If your wax is viscous and fluid, you’ll need to apply it less often than if it’s more solid. How often you should apply rosin also, of course, depends on use. As a general rule, rosin is applied every 50

How To Nock An Arrow On A Compound Bow (5-Step Guide) December 9, 2021

Nocking an arrow is a quick and easy process that only takes a few minutes of your time. If you’re new to archery, however, you might be unsure how to nock your arrow. In this tutorial, We’ll show you how to nock an arrow in five easy steps. A Few Terms The method you use

Refinish A Recurve Bow: A Step by Step Guide December 9, 2021

A recurve bow is a type of traditional bow that curves away from the archer. If your recurve bow’s finish is peeling or damaged, you should think about refinishing it. Before refinishing a recurve bow, you should have a fundamental understanding of carpentry.  Learn how to refinish your recurve bow with these tips. Tools Needed

How To Restring A Compound Bow Without A Bow Press November 30, 2021

A bowstring is an essential component in shooting arrows, and restringing your bow ensures the accuracy of your shot. In addition, it’s the best way to avoid string breakage, which could cause injuries.  While archery shops use a compound bow press to relieve string tension, you can change your bowstring by yourself at home too!

How To Measure Brace Height On A Compound Bow November 25, 2021

The distance between the deepest section of the grip and the bowstring is the brace height of a bow. Bows with shorter brace heights shoot arrows faster than bows with taller brace heights. It’s crucial to know how to measure the brace height of any bow so that an archer can fine-tune it for better

How To Aim A Compound Bow With A Peep Sight (Guide) November 24, 2021

Aiming is extremely-important; one miss can cause the difference between gold and silver in a competition. Therefore, most archers utilize several attachments like peep sights to improve their aim. The general concept of aiming using a peep sight is to align the target with the pin of the peep sight with your dominant eye while

How to Adjust the Draw Length on a Compound Bow (Step-by-Step Guide) November 24, 2021

Shooting with the right draw length is an integral part of scoring efficiency and proper archery form. An inch overly long or too short of a draw length can create issues resulting from lack of accuracy to damage. Using a bow that matches your strength is vital for good shooting form and accuracy. Here I

How To Make An English Long Bow (Complete Guide In 7 Steps) November 24, 2021

The English Long Bow is the most powerful type of bow, but because it is so hard to make it can take years to make a high-quality bow, but here we will give you some tips to make an easy do-it-yourself model quickly and efficiently. The English Long Bow Although it’s just a string attached

How to Make a Bow String for a Longbow (Complete DIY Steps) November 23, 2021

The bowstring is responsible for transferring your energy from the bow to the arrow. As a result, it’s an integral part of your archery gear that requires regular maintenance and replacement to guarantee long-term use. However, purchasing a bowstring can be pretty costly. To avoid the steep price, I will teach how you to make

How You Should Hold The Bow When Shooting  November 23, 2021

There are numerous factors that go into making a great archer, but none is more crucial than precise bow handling. Essentially, a good bow handgrip will improve your aim in all areas. This eliminates the human impact or torque that would otherwise be required to steady your bow. But, how should you hold the bow

How To Use A Recurve Bow Stringer (a 4-Step Guide) November 20, 2021

When you first get started in archery, one of the first things you’ll learn is how to string a recurve bow. We’ll look at how to string a recurve bow using this four Step Guide. This will help you to get your bow ready for action. What’s a Bow Stringer?​ A bow stringer is the

How To Shoot A Long Bow (Learn the Basics) November 20, 2021

Accurate longbow shooting depends on an archer’s persistence in practicing fundamental techniques to improve. Most things in shooting traditional archery boil down to consistency; thus, learning the best methods from the beginning is the only way to become successful. In the best of circumstances, obtaining precision with a longbow may be challenging, and for archers

How to Make A Bow Target (Step-by-Step Tutorial) November 19, 2021

Archery targets are huge for improving your skills and you can’t overlook the details when making one because even a small divergence from the norm and you could be creating something that trains you to become a worse shooter, we’ll help you prevent that in our guide.  However, purchasing an archery target from a shop

The Effects of Using Very Lightweight Arrows on Your Bow November 17, 2021

Arrows are just as crucial as your bow, so finding the right one is a significant factor to take into account. If you use arrows that are too light for your bow, this will most likely lead to dry firing your bow. Thus, your bow and arrows must be appropriate. Arrows that are mismatched may

What Is The Arrow’s Velocity As It Leaves The Bow? November 17, 2021

What Is The Arrow’s Velocity As It Leaves The Bow? Well, that depends on a number of factors: Gravity, arrow weight and type, bow efficiency, and more. In general, The majority of recurve bows in the 45-pound range with 28-inch draws will discharge an arrow at roughly 200 feet per second.     The speed

How To String A Bow Without a Bow Stringer (3-Method Guide) November 16, 2021

The safest and easy way to string your bow is to use a bow stringer. What if you don’t have one? Then you’re left with no other option but to do it the old-school way and string your bow with your hands.  I’ve got you some quick stringing methods for your bow without a bow