GearHow Long Do Bow Strings Last? When to Replace Them
How long do bow strings last? What Hoyt, Bear and string makers recommend, how storage affects strings, signs of wear, and when to replace string and cables.
October 19, 2026 · 10 min read
Bows
Compound Bows
Compound bows use cams and cables to reduce holding weight and fix draw length. Learn what the specifications mean, how a compound is set up and tuned, and how to choose one for target shooting or bowhunting.
Compound Bows articles (75)
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TrainingBowstring Wax: Why, How Often and Does It Go Bad?
How to wax a bowstring, how often makers recommend it, why you should keep wax off the serving, what string wax is made of, and whether bowstring wax goes bad.
October 19, 2026 · 9 min read
ReviewsHHA Tetra Review: Pins, Adjustments and Verdict
HHA Tetra review: every version up to the Tetra Max, how the wheel-forward slider works, HHA's sight-in steps, and how it compares with the NYTRX.
October 18, 2026 · 12 min read
GearAre Lighted Bow Sights Legal for Hunting?
Are lighted bow sights legal? How fibre-optic, battery-lit and self-luminous pins differ, how state rules treat them, with Wyoming and Kansas examples.
October 17, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesHog Hunting With a Bow: Shot Placement and Gear
Hog hunting with a bow: where hog vitals sit, the shoulder shield, best shot angles, broadheads and draw weight, tactics, tracking and safe field dressing.
October 17, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewsHamskea Epsilon Review: Containment, Tuning and Verdict
Hamskea Epsilon review: original vs V2, the C.O.R. behind-riser mount, brackets, limb or cable drive, timing, tuning, and how it compares with the R7.
October 17, 2026 · 12 min read
GearWhat Is a Release Aid? Types and How to Choose
What is a release aid? How index finger, thumb button, hinge and resistance releases work, who each suits, how to fit one, and the safest way to start using it.
October 16, 2026 · 10 min read
ReviewsHoyt Alpha AX-3 Review: Specs, Speed and Who It Suits
Hoyt Alpha AX-3 review: specs for all four models, the XTS tuning system explained, measured speeds from two magazine tests and how it compares with the ARC.
October 16, 2026 · 12 min read
ComparisonsBowhunting vs Rifle Hunting: Which Should You Choose?
Bowhunting vs rifle hunting compared: how each kills, effective range, seasons, skill and practice, scouting, safety, cost of entry and which suits you.
October 15, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesDraw Weight vs Draw Length Explained
Draw weight vs draw length explained: what each means, how they are measured (ATA standard), how they interact on recurves and compounds, and how to set both.
October 15, 2026 · 10 min read
TrainingField Points vs Broadheads: Why Impact Changes
Why broadheads hit differently from field points, and how to fix it: paper tuning, spin-testing, micro-tuning the rest at 30 yards, FOC and re-sighting.
October 14, 2026 · 9 min read
ReviewsSpot Hogg Fast Eddie Review: Pins, Adjustments and Verdict
Spot Hogg Fast Eddie review: single vs double pin, MRT, XL and PM versions, the Rack Stop, how it compares with the Boonie, Tommy Hogg and Black Gold.
October 12, 2026 · 11 min read
GuidesArchery Equipment List: What Beginners Really Need
A beginner archery equipment list by discipline: what you need for recurve, barebow, compound, traditional and bowhunting, what can wait, and what to skip.
October 10, 2026 · 11 min read
ReviewsMathews ARC Review: Specs, Speed and Who It Suits
Mathews ARC review: ARC 30 vs ARC 34 specs, real chronograph speeds from two magazine tests, how it compares with the LIFT X, TITLE and Hoyt RX-10.
October 10, 2026 · 12 min read
GearKisser Button and Peep Sight: What They Do, Where They Go
Kisser buttons and peep sights explained: what each does, where they go, how to install and tie in a peep, fixing peep rotation, and kisser vs nose button.
October 9, 2026 · 8 min read
ReviewsAxcel Landslyde Review: Pins, Adjustments and Verdict
Axcel Landslyde review: the three mounts, AVX PLUS and AccuStat II scopes, pin sizes, true 3rd axis, how it compares with the Driver, and who should buy it.
October 9, 2026 · 12 min read
TrainingPaper Tuning a Bow: How to Read Tears and Fix Them
How to paper tune a bow: what it shows, frame setup, reading nock-high, low, left and right tears, the order of fixes, and when to see a pro shop.
October 8, 2026 · 10 min read
TrainingHow to Aim a Bow: Sights, Gap and Instinctive
How to aim a bow: eye dominance, anchor points, sights, gap shooting, string walking, face walking and instinctive aiming, with practice drills for each.
October 7, 2026 · 11 min read
GuidesCan You Hunt Deer With a Bow? A Beginner's Guide
Yes, you can hunt deer with a bow. Learn the legal basics, which bows work, how hard it is, effective range, gear, shot placement and a first-season plan.
October 6, 2026 · 13 min read
GuidesWhat Draw Weight Do You Need for Deer Hunting?
How much draw weight do you need for deer? Legal minimums, why arrow energy matters, compound vs traditional bows, elk, and choosing a weight you can shoot.
October 5, 2026 · 10 min read
News2026 World Archery 3D Championships: Yankton Results
Yankton 2026 World 3D Championships results: David Jackson's third barebow title, wins for Jevsnik and Ama-Cormerais, and France top of the medal table.
October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
NewsAichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Archery: India Tops Table, Records Fall
2026 Asian Games archery results from Okazaki: India won five golds including a first women's recurve team title and all three compound team events.
October 3, 2026 · 3 min read
GearString Silencers and Limb Dampeners Explained
Bow string silencers, string stops and limb dampeners: what each does, where it fits, which need a bow press, and what maker claims do and don't prove.
September 28, 2026 · 5 min read
NewsYankton 2026 World Field Championships: Maiden Titles in the Mud
Yankton 2026 World Field Championships results: Unruh, Kaufhold, Fullerton, Gibson and Italy's barebow archers won gold after heavy rain hit the courses.
Updated October 5, 2026 · 2 min read
TrainingHow to Shoot a Compound Bow: Beginner Steps
How to shoot a compound bow, step by step: stance, nocking, clipping a release to the D-loop, drawing to the wall, anchor, peep and pin, and release.
Updated October 7, 2026 · 5 min read
NewsSaltillo 2026 World Cup Final: Four First-Time Champions Crowned
Saltillo 2026 World Cup Final results: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Marie Horáčková, Nico Wiener and Alexis Ruiz all won first titles; firsts for Austria and Czechia.
September 13, 2026 · 2 min read
GearCompound Bow Maintenance Checklist
Compound bow maintenance by interval: what to check every session, how often makers say to wax, the yearly shop list, storage and the jobs never to DIY.
September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
GearBows for Women: Fit Matters More Than Colour
Choosing a compound bow for women or a recurve? Draw length, draw weight, grip and mass weight matter more than a women's label. How to check each one.
August 24, 2026 · 5 min read
ComparisonsCrossbow vs Compound Bow: Which Is Better for You?
Crossbow vs compound bow compared: how each works, speed and energy, weight, holding and follow-up shots, accuracy, learning curve, hunting rules and costs.
August 12, 2026 · 5 min read
ReviewsTruFire Edge Buckle Foldback Review: A Sensible First Release Aid
Research-based TruFire Edge Buckle Foldback review: caliper jaws, adjustable trigger travel and length, 360-degree head rotation, 4.8 oz, and who it suits.
July 8, 2026 · 4 min read
