S1-E12: How to Pick the Right Peep Sight for Your Bow

Archery 101: How to Choose a Bow Sight

You’ve found the perfect bow and slung some arrows. Now, it’s time to jump into the world of accessories. When buying a bare compound bow, these accessories are essential pieces of equipment for the hunt, so don’t just grab the first thing you see. Spend some time learning about the pros and cons of each accessory. First, let’s choose a sight. Sights A sight on a compound bow is very different than a scope on a rifle. While a rifle uses...

How to Sight in a Bow in 25 Minutes

We’ve all been there. Bow season is just a few days away and we decide it’s time for a new sight. Or maybe a new bow. Or, let’s be honest here, we haven’t spent as much offseason time as we should sending arrows downrange. Regardless of the reason, the reality is that sometimes you need to get your bow driving tacks in short order and this is exactly the way to do it. Step 1: Get Things Square and Level There’s nothing magical about accuracy. If...

The Best Time to Upgrade Your Bow

Let’s forget the arguments for and against buying a new bow. Instead, let’s pretend as if you’ve decided that this year is the year you’re going to trade in the old rig for something new. Since bow manufacturers have been engaged in a who-can-release-it-first war for about a decade ago, the newest models have been out for months already. By March, a whole slate of fresh rigs have hit the pro shops, and you’ve likely consumed some marketing around...