Tag Archives: draw weight

Longbow Buying Guide: 9 Specs to Check Before Your First Traditional Bow

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A practical longbow buying guide covering draw weight, AMO length, materials, takedown vs one-piece, budget tiers, and the rookie mistakes that ruin a first traditional bow.

Arrow Spine Chart: 7 Steps to Pick the Right Arrow

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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.

Compound Bow Draw Weight Chart: The Complete 2026 Guide

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

Recurve Archery for Beginners: Equipment, Form, and Your First 90 Days

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A complete starter guide to recurve archery — how to pick your first bow, the gear that actually matters, the 10-step shot cycle, and a 90-day plan to build real form.

Let-Off Explained: How Compound Bow Cams Make Heavy Draw Weights Holdable

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Let-off is the percentage your compound bow’s holding weight drops at full draw. Here’s how the cams pull off that trick, why 65%, 75%, and 90% feel completely different at the shot, and how to pick the right number for hunting or target.

Arrow Spine Chart Explained: How to Read the Numbers and Pick the Right Stiffness

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Arrow spine charts confuse most archers because the numbers run backwards and depend on five hidden variables. Here’s how to actually read one.

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.

Recurve Bow for Beginners: 7 Essential Setup Steps

Setting up a recurve bow for beginners doesn’t need to be complicated, but getting each step right makes a real difference in accuracy and safety. Whether you just bought your first takedown recurve or you’re still deciding, this guide walks you through seven practical setup steps so you can start shooting with confidence. What Makes […]

How to Tune a Compound Bow | Step-by-Step Tuning Guide

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Learn how to tune a compound bow with this step-by-step guide covering centershot alignment, paper tuning, walk-back tuning, and broadhead tuning for perfect arrow flight.

Bow Draw Weight: Beginner Selection Guide

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Selecting the right draw weight for beginners is one of the most important decisions new archers make. Starting with appropriate poundage prevents injury, builds proper form, and creates a foundation for long-term improvement. Many beginners choose bows that are far too heavy, leading to frustration, bad habits, and sometimes lasting shoulder problems. Why Beginner Draw […]