What to Look for in an Archery Bow

One of the main points in maintaining accuracy and consistency from bow and
arrows is making sure that each are correctly fitted to the individual
archer. The best practice in obtaining this goal is to visit a professional
archery shop. There, one can be measured for draw length which is the
key ingredient for proper fit. Once your draw length is determined, make sure the bow to be used or
purchased matches this measurement. A very common mistake is to buy a
bow with a draw length that is too long. The arrows need to be cut to proper lengths according to draw
measurements. The arrow weights and stiffness should be matched to bow
poundage. It is very easy to get caught up in all the speed hype of bows. This
can also be a problem with bow poundage. Did you know that accuracy,
form, and shooter performance will always beat the speed and poundage? You don't need to have the fastest shooting bow on the market
nor to have a bow with an eighty pound pull weight. A bow that can be easily drawn in ANY condition is best to have. Most hunters fall in the 50-65 pound range. The key to consistent accuracy is repetition of proper shooting
form. This can be broken down into shooter stance, holding the bow
correctly, a smooth draw, consistent anchor point, proper aiming, a
smooth release, and follow through. These are all learned habits. Done correctly they will make any
archer more proficient. Most all shooting errors are related to
improper shooter form. The only way to become proficient with the bow is through continued
practice. Shooting three times a week is a good goal to meet. This can
be done by shooting 25 arrows or so every other day. This keeps the
archer in shape as well as helps maintain consistency. Those that practice all year long will have an edge, but at the very least begin 4-5 months before the hunting season.