Tag Archives: compound archery

Drop-Away vs Containment Arrow Rest: Which One Should You Choose?

Archer comparing arrow rest types for compound bow — drop-away vs containment

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. […]

Field Points vs Broadheads: When to Switch and Why

Bowhunter at full draw with compound bow on mountain ridge during hunting season

Quick Answer: Field points are slim, aerodynamic practice tips designed for target shooting; broadheads are wide-bladed hunting tips that create lethal wound channels on game. Switch to broadheads six weeks before your hunting season opener — after paper tuning is complete. Because broadhead blades act like miniature wings, they magnify bow imperfections that field points […]

Barebow World Record Falls Again | Archery Weekly Jul 13–19

Team USA archer at the Hyundai Archery World Cup

Quick Answer: The biggest archery story of the week was Sarah Hubbard breaking the barebow world record again, posting 650 at the ArcheryGB National Tour to top her own five-week-old mark of 648. Elsewhere, Andrea Becerra inherited the 2025 World Cup Final title after Mariana Bernal’s three-year doping ban, Para archery made its historic debut […]

How to Choose a Bow Sight: 5 Specs That Matter

How to choose a bow sight — compound archer aiming through a scope sight at full draw

The pin count debate misses the point. Aperture diameter, fiber thickness, bubble level placement, and pin gauge decide whether your bow sight actually helps you hit the mark — and these specs play out very differently across single pin and multi-pin builds.

Becerra Named 2025 World Cup Champion | Archery Weekly Jul 13-19

Andrea Becerra shooting a compound bow for Mexico at the Archery World Cup

Quick Answer: The biggest archery story of July 13–19, 2026 is Mexico’s Andrea Becerra being named the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup champion after teammate Mariana Bernal was stripped of the title for a doping violation. The week also delivered para archery’s historic debut at the South American Games in Valledupar, a preview of the […]

How to Measure Draw Length at Home Without a Bow Shop

tape measure arms

Learn how to measure draw length at home using the wingspan method, the wall trick, and a measuring arrow — no pro shop or expensive tools required.

Recurve vs Compound Bow: Which Is Right for You?

Recurve vs compound bow comparison showing two recurve bows and two compound bows side by side

Quick Answer: The recurve vs compound bow decision comes down to how you want to shoot. A recurve bow is simpler, cheaper, more portable, and holds full draw weight in your fingers, which builds form and suits target shooting and traditional archery. A compound bow uses cams and cables to cut holding weight by 65–85%, […]

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 Length Measurement: How to Find Your True Fit

archer full draw

Draw length measurement is the single spec that makes or breaks your shot. Learn how to measure it accurately, why it matters, and how to dial it in on a compound bow.

Archery Anchor Point: 7 Rules for Repeatable Accuracy

Bowhunter at full draw with consistent archery anchor point from treestand

Three out of every four wild misses inside thirty yards trace back to one fault: a sloppy archery anchor point. Coaches at Nock On call it the single most decisive piece of form in either style. If your release hand lands in a slightly different spot on every shot, your arrows will too — no […]