Quick Answer: Arrows go left (for a right-handed archer) mostly because of three things: you are torquing the bow with a tense bow hand, you are plucking the string away from your face on release, or your bow arm is collapsing before the arrow clears. Equipment can do it too — an arrow rest that […]
A complete compound bow guide covering anatomy, draw weight, let-off, tuning, and the best beginner-friendly models for hunting and target shooting in 2026.
A budget-by-budget walkthrough of compound bows from entry-level to flagship — what changes as you spend more, and where the smart money stops.
A complete compound bow guide covering anatomy, draw weight, let-off, tuning, accessories, and the best models for hunting and target archery in 2026.
Quick Answer: Archery etiquette is the set of safety habits and courtesies that keep a shooting range running smoothly. The core rules: obey the whistle commands (two blasts to the line, one to shoot, three to collect arrows, five or more to stop), never draw a bow when anyone is downrange, wait behind the shooting […]
New to the bow? This friendly roadmap walks you through what recurve archery really involves, the gear that matters, and how to build a safe, repeatable shot from day one.
Quick Answer: To remove arrows from a target, grip the shaft as close to the target face as you can with one hand, brace your other hand flat against the target, and pull straight back with a slow quarter-turn twist. Never yank with two hands or lever the arrow sideways — that is how shafts […]
Quick Answer: To fletch arrows, clean the shaft with isopropyl alcohol, load it in a fletching jig, and glue on three vanes spaced 120 degrees apart. Set each vane about 1 inch from the nock, add a straight, offset, or helical orientation depending on your setup, and let the glue cure for a couple of […]
A hands-on compound bow tuning guide covering cam timing, cam lean correction, and rest setup so your arrows fly straight and your groups tighten up.
Quick Answer: Back tension is the act of holding and finishing a shot with the large muscles between your shoulder blades instead of your hand, arm, or bicep. You draw with your shoulder, transfer the load to your rhomboids and lower trapezius at anchor, then let that continued squeeze pull your drawing elbow around until […]