Tag Archives: bowhunting

Broadhead Grain Weight: 100 vs 125 Grain for Bowhunting

Fixed-blade broadhead grain weight comparison for a bowhunting arrow setup

How broadhead grain weight affects arrow speed, FOC, and penetration — and how to choose between 100 and 125 grain heads for your setup.

Garcia Shoots 719/720 Near-Perfect Score | Archery Weekly Mar 10-16

Indoor archery competition with three archers aiming at targets during tournament

Sebastian Garcia shoots 719/720 at Mexico’s national trials, 16-year-old Grezzani wins European Indoor barebow gold, NASP state tournaments draw record youth participation, and spring turkey gear arrives.

Draw Weight Selection Guide: Matching Your Bow to How You Shoot

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A complete draw weight selection guide covering discipline, body type, let-off, arrow spine, and safe progression so you pull the poundage that actually fits your shooting.

Hunting Compound Bows: How to Match a Rig to Your Quarry

how to adjust draw weight on a compound bow

A field-first guide to choosing a hunting compound bow — how draw weight, speed, axle length, and let-off actually translate to clean kills on whitetail, elk, and everything in between.

Bare Shaft Tuning: 7 Steps to Perfect Arrow Flight

Bare shaft tuning setup with a compound bow, fletched arrow and bare shaft

Bare shaft tuning shows you exactly what your bow is doing wrong. Follow these 7 steps to read the results and get perfect arrow flight and broadhead accuracy.

Sheetal Devi Breaks Own Record | Archery Weekly Jun 29-Jul 5

Compound archer at full draw during international archery competition

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 […]

How to Choose a Quiver: 5 Types Every Archer Should Know

How to choose a quiver — compound bow with a bow-mounted quiver

Quick Answer: To choose a quiver, match the style to how you actually shoot. Bowhunters usually want a bow-mounted quiver that keeps arrows on the bow and hands free. Target and 3D archers prefer a hip or field quiver worn on the belt for fast reloads. Traditional shooters lean toward back or side quivers. Nail […]

How to Sharpen Broadheads: 6 Steps to Razor-Sharp Edges

How to sharpen broadheads for bowhunting season

A step-by-step guide to sharpening fixed-blade and single-bevel broadheads with files, stones, and a strop — plus the rubber-band test that proves an edge is hunt-ready.

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 […]

Recurve vs Longbow: 7 Key Differences (2026 Guide)

Archer holding a takedown recurve bow at sunset

Quick Answer: In a recurve vs longbow comparison, the recurve wins on raw speed, accuracy, and portability because its curved limb tips store more energy and break down into a packable takedown. The longbow wins on simplicity, quiet shooting, and a forgiving grip that hides minor form errors. Choose a recurve for versatility and hunting […]