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Archery played a major role in ancient warfare particularly in the European and Asian regions. In modern times, however, this has turned into a sporting event and there are many enthusiasts all around the globe. Crossbow is among the major archery equipments perhaps used even in modern times among some South East Asian tribes and […]

As a sport, archery has a large following though in ancient times, it had evolved more as a means of warfare. With warfare equipments moving to more sophisticated platforms, archery does not belong there any more.
Archery as a sport
In the sporting arena, archery has its pride of place and is included in the Olympics too. […]

Archery as a sport has a wide spread following in modern times and archery equipment is also keeping pace with this evolution. The number of brands and variations in archery equipment and the accessories make it a bit difficult to choose, particularly when you are new to archery.
Though adequate care should be taken in selecting […]

Archery has been a part of history for hundreds of years as a way to hunt for food. You now have those who still hunt for food this way but archery has become a sport for enjoyment. Ti is apparent in the amount of individuals who purchase archery equipment each year. This sport began as […]

For those who are practicing the art of archery, you need to learn the basics of the stance and what specific archery equipment is necessary for a good shot. The stance of the archer is the first thing that will ensure the shot is steady and straight. The body needs to be fixed in such […]

If you are really interested in the sport of archery, whether you choose competitive target shooting or whether you are hunting big game with a bow, you must rely on the accuracy of your ability to send the arrow to a specific point at a specified distance each and every attempt. Choosing and using bow […]

Many bow sights have additional features to help in various aspects of bow hunting or target shooting. For example, tuning and accuracy can be improved by the additional leveling bubbles. These help to eliminate torque. Unless the regulations and laws in your hunting jurisdiction prohibit them, you can add sight pins that are lighted or […]

A crossbow is a weapon primarily used by hunters. It consists of a bow placed on a stock. The purpose of the crossbow is to shoot projectiles, called bolts, at a target. There is a mechanism in the stock of the crossbow that holds the bow fully drawn. The bow is realized by pressing a […]

The crossbow is a combination of an archery bow and a rifle. The standard archer’s bow it uses a string to launch ammunition. However, like a rifle, it has a trigger that releases the string.
Advantages of a Crossbow
The nice feature of the crossbow when compared to other bows is there is less physical strength needed […]

History does not exactly tell us where and when the crossbow made its way into our civilization. However there is clear evidence this weapon was used during wartime as early as the end of the 4th century B.C. The first evidence of its use can be found with the Greeks followed by the Eurpoeans. China […]

Before putting your compound bow together, carefully read the owner’s manual. If you read some instructions that are not quite clear there should be a customer service # on the instructions that you can call to clarify any confusion.
Parts Inspection
Carefully remove your compound bow from the box and take off all the plastic wrapping and […]

Almost all archers and bowhunter of the modern world use the compound bow. Very few bowhunters know how this bow works. The physics behind the compound bow is what makes the arrow fly so straight and accurate.
Energy in the Compound Bow
As the bow is drawn back, the wheels and/or cams rotate. This pulls the limbs […]

Like all products on the market, the compound bow has its advantages and disadvantages. In both makes of the bow and final outcome when the product is in use, there are positives as well as negatives.
Advantages of the Structure of the Compound Bow
Drawing the bow causes the weight of the draw to peak and then […]

Holles Wilbur Allen invented the compound bow in 1967 in his home state of Missouri. This bow uses pulleys and cables that form a leverage system to bend the limbs or ends of the bow. The long bow, also known as the recurve bow, has limbs that are much more flexible than the compound bow. […]

Almost all hunters nowadays use the compound bow. The advantage of these bows is that they reduce the force needed to hold the bow back at a full draw. They can reduce the force from between 50-80%. This reduction in force, called the let-off, lets you hold your draw for a longer time than you […]