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Bows and Arrows Tips
Compound Bows for Hunting
Archers are disappointed to learn that a traditional bow’s let-off affects its performance in the field. Compound archery is more forgiving. Hunters can trust compound bows to perform accurately under most conditions. Compound archery lets novice hunters use a bow on big game like whitetail, wild boar, and black bear.
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How to Buy a Hunting Bow
BizRate Tip: When looking for a hunting bow, consider your strengths and weaknesses before buying. Start with a light draw weight to build strength and technique. A hunter may be able to draw a 32 pound draw weight, but their accuracy will suffer. The balance and quality of the hunting bow will also affect the accuracy. Purchase a good quality hunting bow from a reputable dealer.
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Where to Buy Archery Equipment
Traditional archery bows and arrows can be damaged by heat, humidity, or improper storage. Compound archery equipment is not as fragile. Most enthusiasts start with a good quality compound archery kit and move to more specialized archery bows like wooden longbows and recurves. Archery equipment should never be purchased from a local hardware store, an out-door store, or a firearm store that sells archery equipment on the side. Only buy from a specialty archery equipment online or local store does not damage their archery equipment while in storage or shipping.
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Selecting Suitable Bow Cases
BizRate Tip: The bow should be stored in a bow case to prevent damage by humidity or warping. The most important factor in selecting a bow case is whether it can protect the bow from warping, damage, and moisture. Bow cases are available in single or double models and with or without wheels.
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How to Select Recurve Bows
Serious bow hunters find a professional who sells recurve bows for a living. Only a professional can determine the hunter’s reach, dominant eye, and draw weight. Most hunt clubs have at least one professional who can help beginners choose a recurve bow based on technique, their dominant eye, and style and purpose.
Buying a bow from a reputable online store is a great way to explore a vast selection of recurved bows in a variety of price ranges. A basic recurve bow includes the riser, also called a handle, and the limbs. The price varies from $400 to $1000 for a hunting quality recurve bow
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Where to Buy Archery Equipment
BizRate Tip: Archery bows are personal to each hunter. Hunters should try several styles and models of recurve and compound archery bows before buying. Most hunters start with compound bows, but as their technique improves they experiment with recurves and become fans of the more traditional bows.
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Crossbow Basics
Crossbows are an excellent choice for big game hunters who prefer bows, but do not have the skill for traditional archery. There are advantages to hunting with a crossbow. The light weight barrel and high-tech accessories reduce the need for weekly practice. For the best results, only buy a crossbow from a reputable archery store.
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How to Select Recurve Bows
BizRate Tip: In archery, technique and skill determine success, but bow equipment is important. Hunters need to understand that bow arrow cases and bow equipment are not interchangeable. Archers need to make sure their Bow equipment is made for the style and size bow they have. Bow and arrow cases that are the wrong shape, or adding a Limb Saver vibration eliminator on a recurve bow, may cause irreparable damage.
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How to Buy a Hunting Bow
There are four types of hunting bows: traditional wooden, fiberglass, compound, and recurve. Hunters usually start with a compound and move up to a fiberglass or recurve bow. The correct hunting bow size is relative to the hunter’s height. Below 5’6” requires a 64” bow, below 5’10” uses a 66” bow, everyone else uses a 68” or 70” bow.
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Crossbow Basics
BizRate Tip: Good brands, like Horton Crossbows, are available with adjustable stocks and accessories like scopes, cocking tools, and sights. Horton crossbows offer several sizes and draw weights with an average bolt speed of 300 feet per second. This is enough power to bring down a grizzly bear. Extend the life of your crossbow string with crossbow string wax.
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Selecting Suitable Bow Cases
Purchase a bow case based on its use, not the type of bow. Hard body bow cases are suitable for expensive bows that are transported in the back of trucks, vehicle trunks, or with other gear. Soft nylon bow cases are suitable for storing bows in a dry room, or a locker at the hunt club. Never leave a bow on a shelf or hook.
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Compound Bows for Hunting
BizRate Tip: Compound bows use a series of pulleys to control the bow let-off and respective draw force curve. The tension created increases the draw-force providing more speed and power. Changing the let-off curve changes the arrow’s flight. Compound bows compensate for a bow’s temperamental behavior. This increases the need for practice and skill.
