Quick Answer: The main archery target types are bag targets, foam block targets, solid self-healing foam targets, 3D animal targets, paper target faces, competition butts, and DIY builds. Bag targets are the cheapest and best for field-point practice; foam blocks handle broadheads and angled shots; 3D targets train you for bowhunting. Match the target to […]
A plain-English buying guide to the best compound bows for beginners — which adjustable specs matter, why growth-friendly bows win, and how to set a realistic budget.
A clear, beginner-friendly breakdown of every part of a compound bow — riser, cams, limbs, string, sight, rest, peep, and more — and what each one does.
Quick Answer: An archery clicker is a thin metal or carbon blade mounted on the recurve riser that snaps against the arrow rest the instant you reach full draw. That audible click confirms your draw length is identical on every shot, which is the single biggest factor in tight groups. To use one, set it […]
Draw length measurement is the single spec that makes or breaks your shot. Learn how to measure it accurately, why it matters, and how to dial it in on a compound bow.
3D archery for beginners: how foam-target courses work, ASA vs IBO scoring, the gear you need, and why to start in a known-distance division.
Compound champ Mariana Bernal’s 3-year doping ban, the 357 fps PSE Sicario, Gillingham back to Bowtech, and a Madrid-to-Yankton July.
Quick Answer: The biggest archery news of June 29–July 5 came from Nove Mesto, where India’s Sheetal Devi improved her own Asian compound record to 697 with 21 Xs, finishing 13 points clear in qualifying before losing a 143–141 thriller to Great Britain’s Jodie Grinham. Meanwhile the World Cup circuit packed up for its final […]
A tier-by-tier breakdown of carbon arrows by price range for 2026 — what changes between a $45 dozen and a $180 dozen, and where the spend stops paying you back.
Quick Answer: Cut arrows to length by matching your shaft to your draw length, usually adding about 1 inch past the front of the riser at full draw so the point clears the rest. Mark the cut with tape, use an abrasive arrow saw for carbon and a tube cutter for aluminum, and trim in […]