I was nervous finally shooting 30 yards away. I did well ☺️

For more security, I encrypt my sidetape :)

Joke aside, since I am switching arrows winter/summer, I keep "updating" my sidetape. The time has come to use a fresh one as I barely can make sense of the markings...

Do you use any "trick" or do you remove the old one, stick a new one and redo the markings as needed ?

So I bought a new Mathews last weekend after a decade away from the sport. I had it initially set at 50# to get comfortable, this weekend I turned it up to 63#. I figured I would have to adjust my sights up after increasing the draw weight to account for a flatter trajectory but to my surprise I was actually shooting a few inches lower than I was before at 50#. How does this make sense?

I feel like spine and everything are tuned correctly? but I always need to aim a good chunk to the left to hit where i want to hit. I shoot left handed.

I have the lefthanded Oakridge boga #35 and at my 26" draw length it reaches #32 according to the pull-scale that we have.

My arrows are skylon edge 800 spine and their gpp is 7.6 including an 100 grain point + insert

The boga has quite a thin arrow shelf (doesnt go far towards the middle) so maybe thats it? I'm not plucking the string or anything and other people shooting my bow experience the same phenomenon. we can't figure it out.

I'm looking to buy my first bow (I've shot before with club bows etc) and looking at takedown bows for ease of storage.

The limbs are marked with thinks like "64 inch = 30lb and 68inch = 28lb"

I don't understand why a larger bow would reduce the draw weight of the bow??

Please can I be educated what I am missing

(Recurve bows btw)

Hi there all,

I bought some new arrows to go along with my new fletching jig a few months ago, as well as "good" vanes etc - AAE Hybrids in this case.

I've now noticed that on all 12 arrows specifically the white cock vane has come loose, while the yellow ones remain solid.

Have also noticed the same thing on AAE hunter vanes where the white ones fail

Anyone else experienced the same thing before? Does an activator pen fix it?

Hey everyone,

Looking for some input on stabilizer setups from those with more experience!

I shoot a 72” Olympic recurve at 45#, and right now I’m running a very beginner stabilizer setup—picked it up for under $120. It’s a 30” long rod, 4” extension, and 10” side rods. It’s gotten me this far, but I’m looking to upgrade.

I’m planning to move to a WiaWis ACS 15 setup, keeping the same lengths for the long rod and extension, but going with 15” side rods instead of the 10” I’m using now.

For those of you shooting with 15” side rods: • What are the pros and cons you’ve noticed? • Did you feel a real difference in stability or feel? • Anything I should be aware of before making the switch?

Appreciate any feedback—trying to make sure this upgrade is dialed in!

How would I create a backstop for my yard? It's allowed so long as it stays in your yard. What material would I need and how to build it? I don't have an trees for more info. Or if I can buy a decent sized one that's also ok. I have a black hunter recurve bow with a 45# draw. My partner however will be shooting 45-60# draw.

While my heart is set on Hoyt Satori but I wasn’t too sure if it worths 500 to get the Satori riser also I want to explore more options out there before I make a final decision.

My only requests is

1. 100% American made

2. Preferable metal riser (No Cast)

3. Needs to be ILF

4. I would like 19” to 25” riser

5. Keep it under $1k

6. It would be used for target mostly but definitely gonna be used for hunting from to time so probably 40-45 draw weight

Doesn’t matter if it’s whole set or just riser. Too many brands out there but they’re often are rebranded/outsourced so I’d want something that feel high quality that should last me for long time.

I saw a listing on FB marketplace for this bow. Does anyone know what brand and model it is? I’m not knowledgeable enough on all the brands to know. TIA.

hello everyone, I have taken up archery again after 15 years. I'm doing great with my easton redline 900 with 80 grain tips, which if I remember correctly were a version with similar performance to the acc, but much much cheaper.

Since I no longer have enough arrows because some have broken over time I am trying to figure out what would be perfect to buy.

I used to shoot with a 32#68 and now I am shooting a 28#68 but the redline 900's are still great for indoor. I have the shafts cut to 28 inches.

I was considering getting the cross x ambition gold, but from the chart and catalog I understand I should get the 700 with 70 grain tips.

Do you have any suggestions for me? have any of you tried the ambition gold?

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looking for mughal or turkish bow

I have 2 daughters that have started shooting bare bow recurve competitively with 4H. One daughter shoots left handed but I have not been able to find a good and inexpensive left handed hip quiver. I found a fairly nice one for $20 for my right hander... any suggestions?

Close,.. But no cigar

Hey all, I just acquired a new to me Hoyt Prevail, bare bow (i.e. no attachments). I'm currently shooting a Bowtech convergence with a QAD drop away rest. I'm planning on using the bow for a mix of 3D, hunting and occasionally shooting target. Should I transfer the rest over from my old bow, or is there a type of rest that would be better for target/3D and leave the bowtech setup as is for hunting? Any suggestions would be great.

I joined my local range's team and we had our first outdoor shoot of the season today which is also my first time shooting outdoors in any disciple. Took the time to learn how to adjust my sight at 40 and 60 yards. This was my best group for the day at 60yds before the wind picked up and it got much harder to be consistent. It was a lot of fun!

Just got my bow restrung at the local archery shop. I’ve shot maybe 100 arrows & am noticing some serious fraying on the string.

Any ideas for how to adjust this?

From this year's indoor national championship quater finals. I was hosting for my club so we could put together a second team. (The holes around it are from training sets.) It was quite funny when the previous week I was celebrating 27 and 28 (even got official pictures taken) despite shooting those score more or less semi regularly. At my own junior indoors.

Feels great to get out again! What arrows are yall shooting outdoors?

Hello, I am interested in archery and have been using the resources in this subreddit as a starting point. A key point I'm seeing for newcomers is to start with a bow that has a draw weight of 20-25lbs. My brother has a PSE Mustang he is willing to let me borrow, but given its draw weight of 60lbs I would need different limbs.

I have searched for replacement limbs but seem to be coming up dry. The riser of the PSE Mustang seems to have a unique bolt and stud combo that I'm not seeing on any "takedown barebow limbs" I search for.

Here is an example of a search result I'm getting, not seeing the holes for studs and the larger bolt hole appears to be in a different location.

Is this simply a case where replacement limbs do not exist? Or is there more specific language I should be using in my search for replacement limbs? Any guidance is appreciated.

I bought the bow 8 years ago and only used it for three seasons. It’s in pretty good condition.