Author Archives: Tahric Finn

Paper Tuning Chart: The Complete 4-Tear Fix Guide

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A paper tuning chart shows exactly what your compound bow is doing wrong. This guide breaks down the 4 tear patterns and the exact fix for each.

When to Replace a Bow String: 7 Signs You Need a New One

Archer with recurve bow and stabilizer leaned against wall — bowstring care equipment

A compound bow string that started life at 60 inches stretches roughly an eighth of an inch over its first 200 shots and then keeps creeping. The peep rotates. The center serving fuzzes out. Eventually a strand pops — and by then you should have already replaced the string. Knowing when to replace a bow […]

Arrow Spine Chart Explained: How to Read the Numbers and Pick the Right Stiffness

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Arrow spine charts confuse most archers because the numbers run backwards and depend on five hidden variables. Here’s how to actually read one.

Eye Dominance in Archery: 5 Tests + Cross-Dominant Fix

Compound bow archer aiming with both eyes open to find dominant eye in archery

Eye dominance in archery decides which side of your face the bow ends up on, and roughly one archer in four has a dominant eye on the opposite side from their dominant hand. That single mismatch — called cross-dominance — is the hidden reason a beginner can hold textbook form, anchor cleanly, release without flinching, […]

Fixed vs Mechanical Broadheads: The Honest 2026 Guide

Bowhunter at full draw with compound bow in treestand using fixed vs mechanical broadheads setup

Fixed vs mechanical broadheads: real flight, penetration, and tuning tradeoffs no manufacturer admits. Pick the right head for your bow and game.

Türkiye Sweeps Antalya Compound Titles | Archery Weekly May 18-24, 2026

Recurve archer at full draw aiming at outdoor target during European archery championships

Türkiye sweeps both compound titles at Antalya 2026, Bakker wins first major in recurve as Germany claims both team golds, and three world records fall — your full archery week.

Arrow Weight and FOC Explained: The Physics Behind Penetration, Forgiveness, and Flight

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Arrow weight and FOC shape everything from flight stability to penetration. Learn how to measure, calculate, and tune both for your bow and your goals.

Release Aid Buying Guide: Matching Trigger Style to Your Hand, Draw, and Discipline

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A practical release aid buying guide that walks through index, thumb, and hinge releases — and how hand size, draw length, and your shooting discipline should steer the choice.

Arrow Rests Compared: Drop-Away, Whisker Biscuit, and Blade in 2026

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A practical, hands-on comparison of whisker biscuit, drop-away, and blade arrow rests — strengths, weaknesses, tuning quirks, and the right pick for hunting, 3D, or target archery in 2026.

Low-Light Bow Sights: Single Pin vs Multi-Pin at Dawn and Dusk

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When legal shooting light fades, your bow sight stops being a spec-sheet comparison and becomes the deciding factor on whether you draw or let down. Here is how single pin and multi-pin sights actually perform when the woods go grey.