Choosing archery hunting equipment is an important process. How many of us have rushed into buying a great looking bow only to find out after using it in the field that it isn’t really for you?
Compound bow designs have developed significantly in recent years
There’s a huge selection of different types and manufacturers to choose from, and if you can I recommend going down to an outfitters or hunting shop and trying out as many as you can.
Most of us know what kind of bow we like from the beginning, but if you don’t then it’s important to try some out, ask your hunting partners or some guides and just seek advice from all around.
The main thing to check for is fit.
If your bow doesn’t fit well you’ll be put a big disadvantage from the very beginning – a sure recipe for an unhappy hunter.
Here’s some of the different types of archery hunting equipment available:
There are a few main types of bows in the market today, including traditional, compound and longbow.
The traditional bow is typically made out of wood, recurved and is a more traditional weapon. It has great power, quick arrow launch and low after-shock.
The long bow is again a more traditional weapon, and has retained much of the design from hundreds of years ago when it was used in
A traditional bow design
the King’s forest, as well as on the battlefield. With huge power, it requires some strength to pull back the string and as it’s quite large can be a little unwieldy. Having said that it is a very popular weapon for many people, and is capable of taking down big game.
The compound hunting bow is a more modern design.
Making use of modern materials such as aluminium or carbon fibre, as well as modern and designs it is a far more sophisticated bow. Making use of pulleys and multiple strings, these bows are capable of significantly more powerful shots with less strength required than traditional designs. With many features such as parallel limbs designed to minimise vibration during firing and special inserts to minimise string vibration, they help a hunter ensure more accurate shot placement.
Of course, it depends completely on the skill level of the bow user and his or her personal preference which type of bow they want to use. As mentioned above, you shouldn’t rush the process of buying your gear.
Take the time to choose the right weapon and it’ll pay off for years to come.
The popular PSE Stinger
You should also regularly check all of your archery hunting equipment including broadheads and strings. If you haven’t already, tune your broadheads to your arrows.
Check out this article here on how to TUNE YOUR BROADHEADS.
Or take them to an experienced hunter or dealer and ensure everything is fine-tuned. If you don’t, you risk the arrow sailing off in any old direction!
Sights are another useful tool you can use, and again there are many different types to choose from. The main three varieties are pin sights, laser dot sights and fibre optic sights. Each have their pros and cons and are primarily used for different aspects of the sport. For instance, pin sights are preferred for deer hunting, whereas fibre optics are often used in competition shooting. Of course, you can use what you like and its mainly down to personal preference.
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And just for some fun, check out this video! A guy calls in a huge Ohio buck and lets loose an arrow from a blind.
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