Quick Answer: Drop-away arrow rests drop out of the arrow’s flight path at release, giving 100% fletching clearance and maximum accuracy at longer distances. Containment rests (like the Whisker Biscuit) hold the arrow securely from all sides throughout the shot with no moving parts — simpler to set up and more reliable in rough conditions. […]
Quick Answer: For bowhunting deer, the broadside shot is the most reliable angle — aim 3–5 inches behind the front leg crease at one-third of the body’s height from the belly. The quartering-away angle is nearly as effective and gives the arrow a longer path through vital tissue. Head-on and straight-back shots should never be […]
Quick Answer: To set up a tree stand for bowhunting, choose a straight tree 15–20 inches in diameter and hang your stand 15–20 feet high on the downwind side. Secure all straps, trim two to three shooting lanes 50 yards out, and wear a full-body safety harness from the moment you leave the ground until […]
Quick Answer: The 2026 European Youth Archery Championships wrapped July 25 in Rome with 377 athletes from 40 countries competing across recurve, compound, and barebow divisions. Elsewhere this week: Cara Kelly claimed the IBO Women’s Triple Crown after a dominant three-leg season with Team Mathews, Pope and Young took a firm stand against Alaska’s proposed […]
A practical guide to how compound bow stabilizers work, what length and weight to choose, and how to tune a front-and-back bar system for consistent shots at any distance.
Not all compound bows are built by the same kind of manufacturer. Knowing which archery brands lead each price range — and what they prioritize — makes the buying decision far clearer than spec sheets alone.
Quick Answer: For bowhunting, always target the heart-lung vital zone in the lower chest cavity just behind the front shoulder. A broadside or quartering-away shot gives you the largest margin for error — aim 4 inches behind the front leg crease, one-third up from the belly line. Avoid frontal and quartering-toward shots; shoulder bone blocks […]
Quick Answer: A kisser button is a small bead or disc mounted on the bowstring that touches the corner of your mouth at full draw, giving you a second fixed anchor reference beyond your hand position. It fixes vertical head position, which stops arrows from stringing high and low even when your hand anchor feels […]
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.
How broadhead grain weight affects arrow speed, FOC, and penetration — and how to choose between 100 and 125 grain heads for your setup.