Investing in a bow, you hope that it lasts for years, and you may wonder when it might need replacement. The type of bow that you use will have an impact on how long it lasts—for example, compound bows will last different from a recurve bow. Several factors will influence its lifespan. How long does…
Category: General Archery
Whisker Biscuit vs Drop-Away Rest: The Superior Choice
An ongoing debate among bowhunters rages on as to whether the whisker biscuit or the drop-away arrow rest holds superiority as the ultimate bowhunting equipment. The two styles hold your arrows differently, and while some bowhunters prefer the whisker biscuit, others prefer the drop away rest. You may need to try them both out to…
Archery Targets: Learn Why They’re so Expensive Here…
Deciding that you want an at-home archery range, you go to look up the cost of archery targets online—your mind gets blown wide open! You discover how archery targets cost more than you would have ever guessed. Especially when you consider how much a bale of hay costs, the archery targets look less attractive. Why…
Did Ancient Archers Use Finger Tabs?
Perhaps you thought to yourself about how ancient archers shot the bow and arrow. Did they simply allow for the bowstring to cause nerve damage? Shooting without finger protection especially on a bow with high draw weight can cause injury. Did ancient archers use finger tabs? Archaeological evidence proves that ancient archers would use finger…
Do You Need Gloves for Archery?
Archery uses a variety of accessories with some having a greater need than others, and some accessories can improve your shooting abilities. That may make you wonder if you need gloves for the sport of archery. Do you need gloves for archery? If you plan to shoot for hours, gloves are a must as they…
Are Bows Dangerous?
Perhaps you wonder to yourself about the safety when shooting bows. Obviously, they can be dangerous if not used correctly, but what is the true danger of bows? Are bows dangerous? Perhaps not as dangerous as guns, bows can still be dangerous. The arrows from a bow kill most often from severing arteries and causing…
Bow and Arrow: A Journey through History
A common practice of many prehistoric cultures, the bow and arrow stretches back in time to an era before recorded history. The earliest definite record of the use of the bow and arrow dates from 17,500 to 18,000 years ago in Mannheim-Vogelstang, Germany. You see a second record at Stellmore 11,000 years ago. Bow and…
What is a Whisker Biscuit?
Maybe you have heard the term whisker biscuit before and wondered what it means. You know it relates to archery, but you don’t know what they use it for. What is a whisker biscuit? Introduced in 2003, whisker biscuits act as an arrow rest especially useful for hunters. The device uses synthetic bristles that hold…
When Do You Replace a Whisker Biscuit?
Whisker biscuits encircle the arrow and provide you with a rest for your bow. Perhaps you have used one a while and wondered to yourself when you should replace it. Especially if you had a friend give you a whisker biscuit, you don’t know the age, but you don’t want to fire worn-out archery gear….
Do Carbon Arrows Go Bad?
You bought a few carbon arrows a couple of years ago and wondered if the arrows could eventually go bad. That’s a good question, and we’re going to cover it here. Do carbon arrows go bad? After a while, you need to replace carbon arrows because ongoing hard impacts and continued use break down the…