Tag Archives: compound bow accessories

Drop-Away Arrow Rest Setup: 6-Step Install & Tune Guide

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Quick Answer: To set up a drop-away arrow rest, mount the rest body to your riser’s Berger hole, attach the activation cord to your bow’s down cable or cable slide, then adjust height and center shot so the arrow sits level. Time the rest so it fully rises by 3/4 draw and drops completely before […]

Compound Bow Peep Sight Guide: Size, Install & Align

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Quick Answer: A peep sight is a small ring threaded into your compound bow’s string that acts as a rear aperture, letting you align your front sight with a single reference point at full draw. Choose a 3/16″ hole for hunting (bright, wide field of view) or 1/8″ for target shooting (tighter precision). Once installed […]

Field Points vs Broadheads: When to Switch and Why

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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 […]

Best Compound Bows for Every Budget: Matching Spend to How You Shoot

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Confused by compound bow prices? Here’s how to match your budget to the way you actually shoot — so you buy the right bow the first time, not the most expensive one.

Single Pin vs Multi-Pin Bow Sights: Which Belongs on Your Compound Bow?

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A practical breakdown of single pin and multi-pin bow sights for compound shooters — how each handles distance, speed, and the moment of truth on a target or in the field.

Arrow Rest Types: Drop-Away vs Whisker Biscuit vs Blade 2026

Compound bow archer at full draw showing arrow rest setup

The four arrow rest types you actually need to know are full-containment (whisker biscuit), drop-away (cable-driven and limb-driven), launcher (prong), and blade. Pick the wrong one and your fletchings shred, your groups open up at 40 yards, and your $1,200 compound bow shoots like a pawn-shop special. Pick the right one and a $40 rest […]

Low-Light Bow Sights: Single Pin vs Multi-Pin at Dawn and Dusk

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When legal shooting light fades, your bow sight stops being a spec-sheet comparison and becomes the deciding factor on whether you draw or let down. Here is how single pin and multi-pin sights actually perform when the woods go grey.

D-Loop and Nocking Point Setup: A Compound Archer’s String Hardware Guide

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Your D-loop and nocking point are the smallest pieces of hardware on a compound bow — and the most consequential for accuracy. Here’s how to tie them, set them, and tune them right.

The Complete Compound Bow Guide: How to Choose, Tune, and Shoot in 2026

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A complete compound bow guide covering anatomy, draw weight, axle-to-axle length, accessories, and tuning tips to help you pick and shoot the right bow.

Archery Peep Sight: Installation, Alignment & Troubleshooting Guide

If you’ve ever drawn back your compound bow only to find your peep sight completely out of alignment—or worse, you can’t see through it at all—you know exactly how frustrating this small component can be. The archery peep sight is one of the most important yet often misunderstood accessories on a compound bow. Get it […]