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California Archery Ranges
According to Livestrong.org, there are eleven archery ranges in California. Some are only open to the public at certain times and some are always open to the public.
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Archery Clubs Near Lexington, Kentucky
Kentucky is home to many archery clubs that are open to all ages and skill levels. Archery club members can participate in tournaments, learn trade shooting tips, go on hunting excursions and more....
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How Far to Draw a Bow for Archery
How far you should draw a bow for archery depends on how many pounds the bow is. Draw your bow the right length with tips from an archery shop owner in this free video on archery basics.
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How to Practice Archery
Archery practice should take place in a nice open space with a clear area behind your target. Improve your archery with tips from an archery shop owner in this free video on archery skills.
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Compound Archery Bow Parts
There are many compound archery bow parts that make it perform the way it does. Discover the different parts of a compound archery bow from an archery shop owner in this free video on archery basics.
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How to Shoot a Bow & Arrow
Shooting a bow and arrow is pretty straightforward, but you'll need to make sure your equipment is all of equivalent size. Start shooting a bow and arrow with tips from an archery shop owner in this...
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Various Archery Methods for Shooting a Bow & Arrow
Archery methods for shooting a bow and arrow can vary from using just your fingers or using a release aid. Choose your favorite method for shooting a bow and arrow with advice from an archery shop...
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How to Judge Arrow Quality in Archery
To judge arrow quality in archery, the two things you'll need to consider are the straightness of the arrow and its consistency in weight. Determine the quality of your arrow in archery with advice...
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How to Improve Your Accuracy with a Compound Bow
To improve your accuracy with a compound bow, there are many things you can do, such as making sure you pick a bow with a correct draw length. Become more accurate with your compound bow using these...
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Bay Area Archery Ranges
The Bay Area generally refers to the counties surrounding the San Francisco and San Pablo bays in California. They have several archery ranges between them.
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How to Fix a Compound Bow String
A powerful piece of archery equipment, compound bows require proper maintenance. Bow manufacturers suggest checking bow strings for signs of wear regularly. A frayed or loose string that breaks may...
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How to Trim Carbon Arrows
Archery arrows are constructed of a variety of materials, depending on whether they are used for tournament play or for hunting. Carbon arrows are faster than arrows constructed of other materials and...
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How to Make a String Release Loop
Tying a string release loop, also called a D-loop, on your bow allows you to draw back the bowstring without having to hold the end of the arrow at the same time. This is advantageous, since the end of...
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How to Correct for Shooting a Recurve
Before compound bows were created, the recurve bow was used extensively by archers and hunters. Many hunters have abandoned this traditional bow design, opting for more power via a compound bow,...
View ArticleHow to Maintain a Hoyt Bow
Owning a bow entails employing a periodic maintenance schedule to ensure that your bow operates at an optimal performance level. Hoyt manufactures a wide range of bows and archery equipment, and if you...
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Ways to String a Bow
To string a bow, use a bow and a bow stringer, sliding the top string loop over the top limb of the bow and attaching the small loop to the bottom limb. Notice one loop is bigger than the other as the...
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How to Tie a Bowline
To tie a bowline, gather a 2-foot length of rope, a serving jig with thread, a razor blade, a lighter and a pair of pliers. Follow the detailed directions on how to tie a bowline as given by an archery...
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How to Twist a String on a Bow
To twist a string on a bow, begin by measuring the bow's brace height, from the throat of the grip to the bow string. Remove the bow string and follow the instructions to twist a string on a bow from...
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How to Tune and Shoot a Compound Bow
To shoot a compound bow, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the bow with a relaxed hand. Extend the bow towards the target, draw the string back, aim and shoot following the detailed...
View ArticleHow to Use a Tru-Fire Hunter Universal Crimping Tool
Archery, whether for sport or hunting, is one of the oldest forms of outdoor recreation. While the basic techniques of archery have remained unchanged for thousands of years, the technology that goes...
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How to Measure String Length for a Long Bow
Measuring string length for a long bow is something that must be done properly to ensure the accuracy of your shots. Learn how to measure the perfect string length help from an archery instructor in...
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How to Tie a Bow String Silencer
Tying a bow string silencer is something every practicing archer must know how to do. Learn how to properly tie your bow string silencer with help from an archery instructor in this free video.
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PSE Nova Specifications
The PSE, or Precision Shooting Equipment, company makes a variety of compound bows and accessories for archery enthusiasts everywhere. PSE has been in business since 1970 and has since become the...
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How to Adjust a Hoyt Bow Weight
The Hoyt Bow is a compound bow used in archery. The design differs from many other brands of archery bows because it decreases the low-frequency vibrations commonly present after an arrow has been...
View ArticleHow to String a Ben Pearson Cougar Longbow
The longbow is a great example of traditional archery equipment that has not changed much in the centuries since its invention. The fact that it is little more than a stick and a string holds a lot of...
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Shrink Fletch Directions
Fletching is critical to proper arrow flight. Fletching stabilizes the arrow in flight and imparts a spin, like a spiraling football, that helps the arrow fly true. Fletching your own arrows is a way...
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How to Make a Wood Recurve Longbow
The longbow, defined as a bow longer than 4 feet, has secured its place in history as a deadly weapon in the hands of a skilled archer. Whether you are a practicing archer or a medieval enthusiast,...
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Specs on a Reflex Growler Bow
Reflex Archery introduced the Growler compound bow in 2007. At the time, it was the lightest bow in the Reflex Archery lineup. Hoyt Archery owned Reflex Archery. The Reflex Archery line was...
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How to String a Recurve
Archery started centuries ago with the invention of the longbow. However, longbows lacked power for the amount of pullback and the nocks on the string were unreliable, often falling off the bow after...
View ArticleHow to Sight in Compound Bow
Sighting in a compound bow is somewhat similar to sighting in a firearm. Because of the greater arched trajectory of an arrow, compared with a firearm, most bow sights have several individual sight...
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How to Adjust the Bow String
Bows are used in archery and bow hunting, and are powered by elasticity. When a bow is drawn, energy is stored in the bow and acts as a spring when the string is released, propelling the arrow forward....
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Proper Bow Release Length
Making the perfect shot requires a great deal of skill, practice and knowledge. Proper bow release length, or draw length, affects an archer's shot dramatically, influencing both aim and power.
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How to Tell the Difference Between Left- & Right-Hand Bow & Arrows
Regardless of whether you use a bow and arrow for target practice or for hunting, having equipment that fits you is vital to your success. One aspect of a proper fit that almost goes without saying is...
View ArticleLong Bow Building Instructions
The English Long Bow is one of the most formidable inventions of its time. In fact it played a significant role in bringing the English victory in the battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years War....
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DIY Arrow Fletching
Fletching is a critical arrow component. Fletching spins the arrow, which stabilizes it in the air and helps it fly straight. Because fletching is so important, many archers fletch their own arrows to...
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How to Sight in a Horton 150 Crossbow Red Dot Scope
The Horton 150 Crossbow package is often equipped with a single dot Red Dot Scope. The Red Dot Scope is sighted in the same way on all crossbows, including the Horton 150. Red Dot Scopes have...
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How to Restring Crossbows
Stringing a cross bow is a delicate process. The external pressure on the bow must be tight enough to hold back the cross pieces of the bow as you attach the new string This is generally done with...
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How to Install a Bow Sight Recurve
Sights on recurve bows are becoming more popular within the sport of archery, according to Recurvebowsights.org. Proper installation of a sight onto your bow can make a marked difference in precision...
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How to Use a Flipper Rest
Since many archers are now choosing to use a release aid while hunting and sport shooting, manufacturers of arrow rests have created hundreds of new products for these archers. The flipper arrow rest...
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How to Tune a Mathews Bow
Developed by Matt McPherson in the early 1970s, the patented Inner Cam eventually led to the founding of Mathews, Inc. Through the years, Mathews has engineered compound bows designed for the bow...
View ArticleHow to Tell the Age of a Mathews Compound Bow
Mathews produces a range of compound bows for hunting and archery target shooting. These bows use mechanical-assist pulley systems to make the draw and release easier for the user. Mathews offers...
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How to Restring a Bear Whitetail Hunting Bow
The Bear Whitetail bow is a compound bow used mainly for hunting. Compound bows are unique due to their mechanical differences when compared to traditional archery equipment. Unlike recurves and...
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Specifications for the Hoyt Vortec Bow
Knowing what specifications you need in a compound bow can save you time when you're looking to purchase a new bow. The Hoyt Vortec compound bow was last produced in 2002 and, according to a 2007...
View ArticleHow do I Adjust Pull Weight on a Bear Warrior 2?
Three main factors affect an individual's abilities to use a bow and arrow: the length of the bow, the draw length and pull weight. Bow length is measured from tip to tip and affects the overall...
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How to Adjust a Scott Archery Dual-Caliper Trigger Pull
Scott Archery produces release aids for all types of archery. Among the release aid options are single-caliper, double-caliper and string loop. Double-caliper release aids feature a dual-jaw design --...
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Field Archery Clubs in Florida
Field archery clubs in Florida provide large facilities and tournament opportunities for their members. Most clubs offer family or individual memberships. The clubs listed here all offer instruction...
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How to Use a Tru Ball Spike Archery Release
In archery, a mechanical release allows for the arrow to be released without the fingers touching the strings, which can cause tension and shaking and result in a poor shot. Tru Ball, a leader in...
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Youth Archery Clubs in the Pittsburgh Area
The Pittsburgh area boasts a number of archery clubs for youths. Most youth clubs are attached to ranges designed for all ages, and feature both indoor and outdoor ranges as well as three-dimensional...
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How to Build Crossbow Arrows
Making crossbow bolts by hand is a challenging yet rewarding experience for any archer. Crossbows were originally designed to provide the archer with enough power to puncture armor without the effort...
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How to Choose Carbon Arrows
Many people enjoy shooting a bow and arrow, and carbon arrows have made a big impact in the archery business. Carbon arrows' strength and durability have given hunters the confidence to pay extra for...
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