Will Archery Accessories Improve my Accuracy?
There are very few things that are certain in this world, but the ultimate goal when shooting a bow is what I consider to be one of them. The certainty lies in the fact that everyone who is shooting is trying to be as accurate as possible. Hitting the bulls eye on the target is something that has crossed every archers mind at least a few times from the moment that they were first learning how to hold the bow in their hands, to the moment that they took their first animal. Whether they were shooting “fingers,” or they had the assistance of one of the many miscellaneous archery accessories, they will all tell you the same thing. Consistency is key. Getting your sequence down before the shot is what matters most. Two of the most important aspects that will help your consistency is getting a bow that is properly fit to your frame, and developing a form that can be instinctively repeatable. Many archers do not know how much better off their accuracy will be if they have a bow that fits them. Shooters tend to think that they have a longer draw length then they actually do, which throws off their shot. Being off on your draw length by even a quarter inch will no doubt cost you the perfect shot. There are two methods that you can use to determine your draw length. The first is a standard, given the proportion of the human body. In this instance, you measure your wingspan from finger tip to finger tip and then divide that number (in inches) by 2.5. This method for finding draw length will get you in the ballpark of where you need to be. If you are looking for a more detailed/accurate version then you should measure the distance from the nock groove on your arrow to the pivot point where you grip your bow and add 1-3/4”. This method to determine your draw length is the ATA standard. It will also help you find out what size arrows you need. After you have gotten the sizing down you can practice on your the sequence. This goes from your draw to your anchor, to your pull. There are many different ways to draw your bow that people swear by, but they tend to vary. What matters during your draw sequence is that you do it the same way, every time. As you are drawing the bow, the next thing that you want to do is set your anchor points. If you have a peep sight, that could be one, and the moment that your hand touches your jaw could be another. Again, it has to be the same every time. If you are using an archery accessory such as an archery bow release then make sure the pull is the same every time. If you get these two steps down, I feel that you have mastered most of the hurdle. There is still some fine tuning and a lot of practice involved, but I guarantee you that your accuracy will improve significantly if you practice these tips.
Sharpening Your Hunting Knife
The hunting knife have change immense throughout the years. So has the methods of getting them from dull to razor sharp again. Once the whetstone was found to easily sharpen knives it was only up from there for hunting knives. Now, hunters utilize hunting kn=ives on almost every hunt they go on.
Sneak Peak – The Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire
As I am writing this article, I am looking at a countdown clock for the premier of the second movie of the Hunger Games trilogy. I am referring to the new Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire. If you have ever read the books, then this movie will not be a disappointment to you. Katniss Everdeen returns to the big screen with her trusty recurve bow to once again defend herself in the annual Hunger Games, but there is a slight twist.
Katniss ends up safely back at home in the 12th district. She receives a sudden visit from President Snow. During this visit, and while he is taking a tour of the different districts, President Snow can feel that he might have an impending revolution on his hands if he does not do something quickly. He makes the announcement that because it is the 75th anniversary of the games, there will be a slight twist when selecting the participants. The participants will be selected from a pool of former winners of the games, with one selection being a male and the other being a female.
The opening shot of the Hunger Games 2 is a focus on Katniss Everdeen hunched over by the edge of a lake, with her recurve bow in her hand. She does not know who she can trust and she is clearly haunted by the death she has seen. Katniss is (and was) forced to make some very hard decisions. She is almost certain that the “powers that be” do not want her alive at this point, for some reason.
I do not want to spill too much of the story line so I will leave it at that, but I do believe that this is a step up from the first movie in terms of action and adaptation to the book. It will grab you early and it will not let go. I am excited to see the amount of interest that will come along with this movie for the recurve bow enthusiasts like myself.
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The New 2012 Archery Bow
Archery is a practice, an art and a skill in using both the bow and arrow. Coming from the Latin word ‘Arcus’, this has been in the lives of people way back in history for combat and hunting purposes but in much modern times; archery is now a recreational activity and a person who participates in archery is called a ‘bowman’ or an ‘archer’. A person who is fond of archery or is an expert in the sport is often called a “toxophile” – a student, or lover of archery.
Just like everything else in the lives of many people, there will always be modified or newer versions of technology, vehicles, clothing etc. Archers on the other hand, crave for much better, much stronger bows for better performance. For generations now, people have found ways to modify both their equipment and skill in every sport known to man; they would only want the best to be the best. Companies who make bows work hard to create enhanced bows for archery, to attract the attention of many archers from all over the world. One of these companies, known as Mathews Archery; has unveiled their new bows for archery for this year.
Matthews Heli-m new bow was known to be the bow that took 20 years of technology and Matthews innovation taken into it. It is known to be the lightest of all the archery bows ever created, weighing 3.5 lbs with a 7″ height. This archery bow has the IBO speed, measuring to a surprising 332fps and Matthews vibration and sound dampening technology makes this one of the major contenders in the year 2012 lineup for archery bows.
Other bows are that of Bowtech, Insanity CPXL and CPX. One of the changes in these archery bows is that its overdrive binary cams are found at the end of the bows limb rather than being on top like the Destroyer and Invasion series. The Bowtech Insanity CPX archery bow has the speed of 355 FPS, the axle length of 32″, a brace height of 6″. Its draw length measures from a 25.5″ to a 30′ and its peak draw weighs from 50 to 80 pounds while its weight is 4.3 pounds in measurement.
The Bowtech Insanity CPXL has the speed of 340 FPS, a brace height 7″, an axle length of 35″, draw length of 27.5″ to 32″. Its peak draw weights from 50 to 80 pounds and the bow itself weights 4.4 pounds.
The weight, height and the speed of bows used in archery vary and because year after year, the competitively of man and women in this sport have risen to new heights so has the companies who create bows. They always want to create something new, something better and something that all archers would want to have. In competitions, only the best are chosen and this is why archery bows are created at its best year after year for the sake of the sport and for those who compete for the title of being the best.
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Archery VS Crossbows Which One to Choose
Through the introduction of the different firearms, archery bows and their similar cousin, the crossbows have taken a step down from being the highly recommended firearms. However, this will not mean that they are outdated these days. In reality, hunting with these bows is regarded as a great recreational hobby for those who enjoy exciting hobbies.
For most people, a problem forms when it comes to selecting among the two bows. To better understand the workings and differences of these two weapons, a brief background is necessary. Archery bows are one of many primitive firearms, dating back as far since ten thousand years ago. It involves shooting an arrow in a projectile motion with the use of a bow. Surprisingly, this comes in a lot of various types that depends on the components used in producing them. Illustrations of these include solid wood longbow, composite bow and the recurve bow, which is the official bow used in the Olympic Games.
However, a crossbow is a mounted bow with a stock and a trigger that is comparable to a rifle. In place of arrows, bolts or quarrels are shot in the same fashion. Just like the archery type, crossbows are medieval weapons that have evolved over the years. There are also many types of crossbows. The compound crossbow, recurve crossbow and the pistol crossbow are examples of modern types available.
With these in mind, differences between archery and crossbows can be identified and examined. The most obvious one is their weight difference. Archery bows are certainly much lighter than crossbows, which makes it the less awkward weapon choice for beginner archers. The crossbows make up for this by providing the shooter a greater draw force than what an archery bow can give.
The amount of time required to learn how to use these weapons is also very much unalike. Learning the how to shoot an arrow appropriately from an archery bow takes more time in comparison to picking up the techniques in using the crossbow. Other than that, crossbows offer less draw length, and therefore less required energy than those for archery.
Whenever it comes to the rate of fire or the shots that can be made in a specified time, archer bows prove to be the faster weapon of the two. Crossbow, however, is the more accurate weapon since there would be less stress in the arms and hands when preparing for a shot. Crosshairs can also be attached as an accessory for the crossbow.
To conclude, picking one over the other is dependent on the shooter’s expertise and needs. Those who want to get really serious in projectile-based weapons should opt for archer bows, but for those who just would like to have a good hunt, crossbow is an excellent choice. Lastly, these are great for faster shots, while crossbows allow more forceful ones.
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