“There’s more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun,” said Fred Bear, the legendary bowhunter. Even if a person has never shot a bow and arrow, they can discover the enjoyment of bowhunting by following these beginning […]
The Mongols terrorized all of Asia and Europe with their recurved bows. Shot from galloping horseback, these compact weapons punctured armored troops hundreds of yards away. The unique shape enabled these warriors to capture a tremendous amount of kinetic energy. Rhett Allain over at Wired.com breaks down the math and the […]
Fun, addictive, and dare we say…healthy–archery is a fast growing sport that is accessible to any and all comers. Archery is a way to challenge you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Where does one start, however, when getting into the hobby of archery? Do you just pick up a bow and […]
A natural bow and a compound bow are two different things. In aiming a conventional bow, you will do it the natural way. However, a compound bow has additional accessories that are used to properly aim it. This type of bow has is equipped with sights and pins that can […]
There’s one thing that you should always keep in mind when drawing a compound bow: do not draw a bow that is too heavy for you. You need to use only the proper bows with the right draw length and the right draw weight. This is the first lesson that […]
You’ve just gotten your crossbow, and you’re now probably wondering just what all it can do. How hard can it shoot? How accurate is it? How far can it shoot? These are all good questions, and many first-time crossbow owners ask the same things. Crossbows are a different kind of […]