Author Archives: Tahric Finn

How to Fix Target Panic: 7 Proven Steps for Archers

How to fix target panic archery — archer at full draw competing

How to fix target panic in archery with 7 proven steps: blank bale, hinge release, shot routine, hold-and-letdown drills, blind bale and a recovery timeline.

Broadhead Tuning Guide: 7 Fixes for Better Flight

Compound bow with archery accessories used for bowhunting and target shooting

Broadhead tuning guide for compound bow hunters, with 7 practical fixes to match broadhead and field point impact before season.

Arrow Weight Calculator: 5 Essential Steps to Get It Right

Arrow weight calculator guide featuring official Easton arrow selection chart thumbnail

Use this arrow weight calculator guide to build the right finished arrow weight for target shooting, hunting, and cleaner tuning.

Barebow vs Recurve: 7 Essential Differences

Barebow vs recurve equipment comparison showing a barebow archer at full draw

If you are comparing barebow vs recurve, the short answer is this: both use the same basic bow platform, but recurve adds aiming and stabilizing accessories while barebow strips them away and asks the archer to do more with body awareness, string walking, and repeatable form. That makes barebow feel simpler in the hand, but […]

Archery Arm Guard: 7 Smart Buying Tips

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If you keep getting slapped on the inside of your bow arm, an archery arm guard is not optional, it is part of a clean, repeatable setup. The right guard protects your forearm, keeps loose sleeves away from the string, and lets you focus on form instead of bracing for pain. For most beginners, a […]

Compound Bow Release Aid: 5 Types and Best Fits

compound bow release aid lineup from Scott Archery

A compound bow release aid does more than fire the shot. It controls how cleanly the string leaves your hand, how repeatable your anchor feels, and how much confidence you have when the pin settles. If your groups open up for no obvious reason, or if you feel yourself punching the trigger at the worst […]

Hunting Arrow Weight Guide: 5 Keys to the Perfect Setup

Getting your hunting arrow weight dialed in is the single biggest factor separating clean kills from disappointing blood trails. Whether you’re chasing whitetails from a treestand or spot-and-stalking elk in the Rockies, the total weight of your arrow — measured in grains — directly controls how much energy transfers into the animal on impact. Too […]

Recurve Bow for Beginners: 7 Essential Setup Steps

Setting up a recurve bow for beginners doesn’t need to be complicated, but getting each step right makes a real difference in accuracy and safety. Whether you just bought your first takedown recurve or you’re still deciding, this guide walks you through seven practical setup steps so you can start shooting with confidence. What Makes […]

Archery Nocking Point Guide: 5 Setup Steps That Matter

Archery nocking point setup on bowstring

An archery nocking point looks small, but it has a huge job. It tells your arrow exactly where to sit on the string, which affects arrow flight, clearance, and consistency on every shot. If your nocking point is too high, too low, or poorly secured, even a well-tuned bow can start throwing weak groups and […]

Single Cam Compound Bow Guide: 4 Cam Types Explained

Compound bow cam types guide - single cam, dual cam, binary and hybrid systems

Learn the 4 compound bow cam types — single cam, twin cam, hybrid, and binary — and how each affects speed, tuning, and accuracy. Choose the right cam system for hunting or target archery.