Tag Archives: compound bow

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 […]

Arrow Spine Chart: 7 Steps to Pick the Right Arrow

Compound bow archer at full draw with proper arrow spine setup

Read an arrow spine chart correctly: how draw weight, arrow length, and point weight set your spine — plus paper tuning, bare shaft, and broadhead checks.

How to Hold a Bow: 7 Grip Fixes for Tighter Groups

How to hold a bow demonstrated by female compound archer at full draw

Most archers who can’t shrink groups beyond a paper plate at 30 yards don’t have a sight problem. They have a grip problem. Here’s how to hold a bow without killing accuracy — 7 grip fixes for tighter groups on compound and recurve.

Single Pin vs Multi Pin Sight: 7 Factors to Decide

Single pin vs multi pin bow sight comparison

Single pin vs multi pin sight: which actually hits harder for hunting and 3D? 7 decision factors, slider hybrids, and what pros run by region.

Compound Bow Draw Weight Chart: The Complete 2026 Guide

Compound bow draw weight chart hero archer at full draw

The complete compound bow draw weight chart for 2026. Pick the right poundage by age, gender, and game — and test it without guessing.

How to Sight In a Compound Bow: 7 Steps to Perfect Pins

Archer at full draw demonstrating how to sight in a compound bow

How to sight in a compound bow in 7 steps: leveling, 20-yard pin, multi-pin spacing, single-pin slider calibration, and the cold-shot test.

Team USA Tops Pan American Medellin Medal Table | Archery Weekly May 25-31, 2026

Pan American archery 2026 hit a US-flavored peak in Medellin this week, with Team USA dragging 31 medals out of the Unidad Deportiva Andrés Escobar and Mark Williams pulling two pending world records off the recurve 50+ lines. Across the Atlantic, Slovenia hosted the tenth edition of Veronica’s Cup with the world’s hottest compound shooters […]

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.

Compound Bow Cam Timing: How to Check & Fix in 6 Steps

Archer at full draw on a compound bow with synchronized cams in the cam timing position

Cam timing is the single fix that turns an unexplained flier into a 3-inch group at 40 yards. On a compound bow, it means both cams (or the single cam plus the idler wheel) reach their stops at the same moment, so the string travels a straight, repeatable path on every shot. When timing slips […]

Anchor Point Archery: 7 Steps to a Locked-In Shot

Compound bowhunter at full draw showing anchor point from a treestand

Anchor point archery is the rear sight of your bow. Lock in compound and recurve anchors that hold under fatigue, cold, and pressure.