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Friday, March 17, 2017

What To Look For When Buying Archery Accessories

By Roger Kennedy


You can experience a lot of fun and excitement when shooting a bow and arrow. It can involve a lot of concentration and focus in order to do well. The right archery accessories can make it easier to shoot successfully and can reduce the amount of frustration that an archer can experience if they consistently miss shots. Here are some tips that you can use to increase your chances of picking the right accessories for the archer in your life.

If all you have seen is movies and shows that feature archery you may think that there is only one kind of bow but this is not the case. There are actually two different styles of bow. The most traditional style is the recurve which has long arms and a single string. There is also a compound bow which is shorter in length and which looks quite modern in comparison.

The first time you see a compound bow you may find that it looks quite strange. Instead of a single bow string, a compound model will have several cables that run through a series of cams or wheels. These have an important role to play. They make it possible for a shooter to pull the string back and then hold it without a massive amount of force dragging the string forward.

You may be surprised to learn that not everyone who shoots a bow does so in order to hunt. Many individuals love target shooting. Finding out what kind of shooting a person does will help you pick accessories that are more likely to be used and appreciated.

Cases make great accessories since they are essential for holding and protecting a bow while not in use. A good case should be light and strong. There should be room in it for the archer to pack any other needed items. Many have foam inside that molds to the shape of a particular bow making the fit a custom one.

If you are buying for someone or are trying to upgrade your own bow, you might want to think about purchasing a sight for it. Most bows come with sights. These typically use a series of pins or other markers to help an archer determine how far away their target is. That will allow the archer to adjust the angle and direction they are shooting at to improve their chances of scoring a hit. A good sight can be expensive so you may want to consult an expert before purchasing one.

You may not consider arrows to be accessories but they do tend to get lost or broken on a regular basis. If you are buying gifts for someone you might want to find out what kind of arrows they use. You can find different nocks (the groove that the bowstring sits in), shafts, tips and fletching. If you have someone who prefers to customize their arrows as much as possible, any of these items would make great gift ideas.

Shopping in the right place is also important. You may be able to find some of the items online but if you are just starting out or would like some guidance you may want to visit a store that sells hunting equipment. There are also archery specialty stores as well that may have staff that can give you advice about which items will meet your needs the best.




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