Category Archives: Archery Blog

How to Tune a Compound Bow | Step-by-Step Tuning Guide

Archer adjusting compound bow for tuning — hands-on compound bow setup and preparation

Learn how to tune a compound bow with this step-by-step guide covering centershot alignment, paper tuning, walk-back tuning, and broadhead tuning for perfect arrow flight.

How to Maintain Your Recurve Bow: Essential Care Tips

Recurve bow maintenance and care equipment

A well-maintained recurve bow performs consistently and reliably for decades. Neglected equipment degrades quickly, performs poorly, and can fail at critical moments. These essential maintenance practices protect your investment and keep you shooting safely season after season. Bowstring Care and Maintenance Regular String Waxing Bowstring wax provides crucial protection against fraying, moisture damage, and premature […]

Essential Archery Gear for Beginners: What You Actually Need

Essential archery gear and equipment for beginners

Walking into an archery shop for the first time can be overwhelming. Walls of equipment, accessories with unfamiliar names, and enthusiastic salespeople suggesting everything from stabilizers to custom strings. But here’s the truth: beginners need far less gear than most people think. This guide separates the essentials from the nice-to-haves, helping you build a functional […]

Arrow Spine Chart Explained | How to Pick the Right Arrows for Your Bow

Understanding arrow spine is the single biggest factor in arrow accuracy. Learn how to read a spine chart, match arrows to your draw weight and length, and choose between carbon, aluminum, and hybrid shafts for target shooting or hunting.

Three Barebow World Records Shattered in Rome | Archery Weekly Mar 3–9

World records fall in Rome, Moldova wins historic European gold, 9,241 students gear up for Kentucky NASP, and more archery news from the week of March 3-9, 2026.

Proper Archery Form | 7 Fundamentals for Accurate Shooting

Archer demonstrating proper shooting form with compound bow outdoors

Master the 7 core elements of proper archery form — stance, grip, draw, anchor, aim, release, and follow-through — with practical drills to tighten your groups and boost accuracy.

Spring Compound Bow Tuning | 9-Step Checklist for Peak Accuracy

Spring compound bow tuning setup outdoors with archer preparing equipment for the season

Follow this 9-step spring compound bow tuning checklist to get your setup shooting accurately. Covers string inspection, cam timing, paper tuning, broadhead testing, and more.

Compound Archery Makes Olympic Debut at LA28: Qualification Pathway Revealed | Archery Weekly Feb 24 – Mar 2

Archer aiming compound bow outdoors representing LA28 Olympic archery qualification

Compound archery earns its first-ever Olympic spot at LA28 with a mixed team event. Plus: Italy dominates European Indoor Championships, a W1 world record falls in Spain, and the inspiring story of the world’s first quadruple amputee archer.

Spring Bow Tuning Checklist | 7 Steps to Perfect Arrow Flight

Archer setting up compound bow for spring tuning outdoors

A complete 7-step spring bow tuning checklist covering inspection, measurements, paper tuning, and broadhead alignment to achieve perfect arrow flight for the new archery season.

What Draw Weight Should a Beginner Start With?

Archer testing draw weight on recurve bow

Selecting the right draw weight for beginners is one of the most important decisions new archers make. Starting with appropriate poundage prevents injury, builds proper form, and creates a foundation for long-term improvement. Many beginners choose bows that are far too heavy, leading to frustration, bad habits, and sometimes lasting shoulder problems. Why Beginner Draw […]