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Fixed vs Mechanical Broadheads: Best Pick for 2026

Fixed vs mechanical broadheads compared side by side

Quick Answer: Fixed-blade broadheads have no moving parts, penetrate heavy bone better, and hold up on big game and low-poundage setups. Mechanical (expandable) broadheads fly closer to your field points and open a wider wound channel, which is why most whitetail hunters shooting 60+ pounds prefer them. Choose fixed for elk, heavy bone, and bows […]

Archery Foot Position: The Foundation Beneath Every Shot

Archer at full draw showing balanced stance and foot position

Foot position is the most overlooked fundamental in archery. Get your stance right and everything above it — aim, anchor, release — becomes easier and more repeatable.

Bowhunting Gear Checklist: The Pack-to-Stand Loadout Guide

bowhunting compound bow

What actually rides in a serious bowhunter’s pack, what stays in the truck box, and the night-before walk-through that prevents blown opening mornings.

Proper Bow Grip: 7 Rules That Stop Torque

Proper bow grip in action — two archers at full draw on compound bows

Proper bow grip starts with the thumb pad at 45 degrees and stays relaxed through release. 7 rules to stop torque and tighten groups.

Schloesser Wins 12th Antalya Gold | Archery Weekly Jun 8-14

Mike Schloesser celebrates his 12th compound World Cup individual stage gold at Antalya 2026

Mike Schloesser hit his 12th World Cup individual gold in a shoot-off, Zhu Jingyi backed up her Puebla title, India stunned Korea in the recurve mixed team final, and Türkiye answered a European Championship setback with home-soil compound gold.

India Stuns Korea, Schloesser Wins 10 | Archery Jun 8-14

Mike Schloesser Antalya 2026 archery World Cup gold compound men

The Antalya archery week ended with two stories that will travel further than the venue blurb suggests. Mike Schloesser collected his 10th individual World Cup gold on a windy Saturday, and on Sunday a 17-year-old from Maharashtra and her 25-year-old teammate handed Korea’s reigning Olympic mixed-team duo a 5-1 loss in the gold-medal match. Between […]

Antalya 2026 Lands at Gloria Arena | Archery Weekly Jun 1-7

Antalya 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup at Gloria Sports Arena

Antalya World Cup Stage 3 lands at the new Gloria Sports Arena, Korea and Türkiye lock down Conquest Cup top seeds, the Slovak pair Bosansky and Kocutova re-break the compound 50+ mixed team world record, and Yankton wraps as US team trials hub.

USA Tops Pan Am Medals | Archery Weekly May 25-31, 2026

USA tops Pan Am medals in Medellín, Williams sets two recurve 50+ world records, Veronica’s Cup opens in Kamnik, and Yankton confirms its 10-event 2026 outdoor slate.

Finger Release vs Mechanical: The Technique Differences That Decide Your Accuracy

finger tab archery

Finger and mechanical releases don’t just change what’s in your hand — they change anchor geometry, string path, and how the shot actually breaks. Here’s what each technique demands and where each one wins.

Single Pin vs Multi-Pin Bow Sights: Honest 2026 Comparison

Female compound bow archer aiming at the World 3D Archery Championships

Single pin or multi-pin bow sight? A real-world breakdown of speed, accuracy, hunting fit, sight picture, and budget so you pick the right one the first time.