You may have heard about the dangers of dry firing a bow, and you wonder if dry firing a crossbow will pose the same danger. After all, the seemingly robust design may appear to make it less dangerous. For those who don’t know, dry firing a crossbow would happen when you shoot a crossbow without…
Do Heavier Arrows Fly Better?
You could organize arrows into three categories: lightweight, midweight and heavyweight arrows. Heavier arrows are often preferred in hunting for a number of reasons. You may wonder if this arrow flies better than a lightweight or a midweight arrow. Heavier arrows will almost always fly better than lighter arrows. Within reason, the more weight put…
What Game Do You Hunt with a Broadhead?
Before you set out on a hunting trip, you want to use the appropriate arrows because this will make or break your success. Many times, we use broadheads on larger animals because it leads to more ethical kills. Responsible hunting practices make for a better image of hunting overall because it has the potential to…
Why Do Arrows Have 3 Feathers?
Have you ever looked at arrows and wondered why they have three feathers? Three feathers have become the standard sold at most stores, and you may wonder about the purpose behind them. Why do arrows have 3 feathers? The three feathers on the arrow stabilize it aerodynamically and impart a natural spin on the arrow….
Are 3 or 4 Fletch Arrows Better?
Most commonly three-fletch arrows get more used in archery, but are they the best solution? Having shot both three-fletch and four-fletch arrows, I feel most equipped to answer this from my own experience. Are 3 or 4 fletch arrows better? The overwhelming majority of archers prefer three-fletch arrows because they don’t see a big performance…
Draw Length vs Arrow Length
Ever wondered how your draw length relates to your arrow length? Especially for a newer archer, you may wonder about how the two things relate to each other, and we will cover that here. I will do my best to give you the most information on this subject so that you will walk away smarter…
Why are My Arrows Hitting the Target at an Angle?
You take the shot in hopes of hitting the target, but it seems like every shot has the arrows turning and hitting the target from an awkward angle. This problem can feel frustrating especially when you don’t understand why it keeps happening and giving you wildly inaccurate shots. Why are my arrows hitting the target…
What Arrow Point is Used for Target Practice?
Target practice with the bow will improve your shots for better accuracy. Some people do it for the sport, while others do it to improve their hunting skills. With that in mind, you may be wondering about the type of arrow point to use for target practice. What arrow point is used for target practice?…
Are Arrows Traceable?
Ever wondered if arrows could be traced to the scene of a crime? You may have watched a Hollywood crime drama and wondered if they could do the same thing in real life. Most people know how ballistics experts can trace bullets to solve murders. Are arrows traceable? Because of serial numbers imprinted on the…
Can You Kill a Bear with a Bow?
You may have thought about bow hunting bear, but you worried if you could kill it with the bow. Nothing would feel scarier than angering a bear with an arrow and finding that it won’t die after all. Can you kill a bear with a bow? Hitting a bear in the right place will kill…
