In simplest terms, an arrow’s Front Of Center (or FOC) refers to the percent difference between the physical midpoint of the arrow and the actual balance point of the arrow as compared to the total length. Understanding arrow FOC is important for many reasons, especially if the bowhunter chooses to shoot fixed-blade broadheads. Most notably, […]
A common problem that beginning archers run into is the bow string slapping their forearm when they shoot. Many novice archers have left the range with bruises and welts thanks to these common causes. Here’s what they are and how you can easily prevent them. Bow strings traveling at high speeds can leave a nasty […]
When it comes to consistency, look no further than the way you place your hand on your bow. It is here that accuracy can be increased or decreased. The way one holds his hand influences many different factors in how his bow reacts to the shot, and it is the foundation of proper shooting form. […]
Hunting is a physically demanding sport, make no doubt about it. Whether bowhunting from a treestand in frigid temperatures, getting caught in a rainstorm at 10,000 feet, or carefully trying to keep up to a herd of elk in the backcountry…all of that puts a strain on your body. When the moment of truth arrives […]
Although it is often discussed in the archery and bowhunting world, kinetic energy is not at all specific to bows and arrows. Kinetic energy is a concept of physics – a way to quantify the energy that an object possesses due to motion. In the world of physics there are various formulas for calculating the […]
Before we dive right into how much draw weight you need for hunting let’s take a look at what draw weight is and how various factors go into determining what the proper draw weight is for you. What Is Draw Weight? Draw weight is a measurement (in pounds) of the force required to draw (or […]
Shooting the correct draw length is extremely important to maximizing your accuracy. What Is Draw Length? Draw length is exactly as the term describes, it is the length (in inches) that a bow is drawn. This length is measured from the front of the Berger hole (where the arrow rest mounts to the riser) to […]
Arrow spine is a measure of stiffness which is gauged by how much the arrow flexes when weight is applied. The spine, or “stiffness”, of an arrow is a simple concept to understand, yet its importance is often overlooked. Arrow spine is rated by “deflection”, which is a measurement of the shaft’s propensity to bend […]
Every bowhunter strives to shoot with consistency and accuracy. Their objective, whether practicing on a target or shooting at an animal, is to do everything they possibly can to ensure that the arrow finds its mark. When the moment of truth arrives having a solid and repeatable anchor point will afford you the accuracy you […]
Bare shaft tuning is a method of tuning the arrow rest by comparing the impact points of regular field tipped, fletched arrows to that of field tipped, unfletched arrows. The ultimate goal of bare shaft tuning is to have both arrows impact at the same point. For this procedure we are going to assume that […]
