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Whether you are just starting out or if you've been bowhunting your whole life, OpticsPlanet has all of the Archery Equipment you need to have a successful hunt. Great archery equipment and practice are required to hit that Archery Target every time you go to the range or hunt for deer, elk, or moose. We also carry a full line of archery gear for Bowfishing!

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What Are the Four Types of Archery Bows?

There are four different types of bows used for archery: Compound Bows, Recurve Bows, Longbows, and Crossbows. The compound and recurve bows are the most popular among shooters, with the compound bow taking the lead. The advantage that the compound system offers a hunter is the tremendous decrease in the amount of strength required to draw the string and hold for long periods. Compound bows use a pulley system, and the limbs are generally more rigid, making them easy to draw. As compared to other bow types, compound bows have more moving parts and, therefore, more points of failure. However, the difficulty of mastering other bows is often outweighed by a compound bow's performance. Also, accessories and customization for compound bows are more significant than those for longbows.

What Equipment Do We Need for Archery?

Here are the most common pieces of Archery Accessories you’ll need besides your bow:

Arrows & Shafts

Keep in mind that you will need to either get pre-assembled and complete arrows or get arrow shafts and buy the Nocks and Inserts to install yourself.

There are two types of material for most arrows: Carbon Arrows and Aluminum Arrows. When choosing between Carbon arrows and Aluminum arrows, Carbon arrows are faster and lighter than aluminum arrows. Carbon arrows have become very popular, especially for hunting enthusiasts. A speedier arrow shortens that time from when a game animal hears the pluck of the string until the time the arrow lands. This can often be the difference between success and failure.

Aluminum arrows are heavier and therefore pack a bigger punch. Since an aluminum arrow's energy can be more significant, a hunter can get better penetration when it comes to the actual impact of a game animal. Many hunters choose an aluminum arrow when hunting big game because of this. However, for longer distances past 30 yards, the accuracy can be compromised. Therefore, carbon arrows, especially for target shooting and more extended distant hunting, can be better.

Broadheads and Field Points

When shopping for Broadheads & Field Points to use on your arrows. You must choose the correct weight and type of broadhead or field point based on the draw weight of your bow, the size of your arrows, and the size and behavior of the prey you seek. When you nock an arrow and let it fly, make sure you've chosen the broadheads and points that will improve your accuracy and precision so you can make a clean kill. Check out brands such as Slick Trick Broadheads, Muzzy Broadheads, and Wasp Broadheads.

Bow Sights

For superior accuracy, you're going to need affordable and quality Bow Sights along with a peep sight that allows you to see adequately during dawn and dusk for those busy hunting times. In archery, you use bow sights to help you aim; you align your target's front and rear sights ahead of shooting. On a bow, the sights are mounted using a riser, extending beyond the front of the bow. There are several different types of bow sights: Fixed Pin, Moveable Pin, Pendulum, and Target. Various bow sights are available at our store to help guide your arrows to the target with pinpoint accuracy. Items like the Trijicon AccuPin are great for precision bow shooting. No matter what your preference, we've got the tools to help you make the best out of your bow of choice.

Arrow Rests

An arrow rest like the whisker biscuit or drop-away rest will help you maintain accuracy and ease of use. A drop-away rest will keep your Vanes and Fletching from hitting your arrow rest which helps with precision, and a whisker biscuit will keep that arrow on the rest and prevent your arrow from falling off and hitting the side of your bow while walking through the woods.

One of the essential things while practicing at the range or while hunting is to ensure that you are accurately judging the distance between you and your target. Archery rangefinders will help you shoot accurately since judging distance is one of the most important aspects of shooting a bow accurately.

Bow Tuner

If you've ever watched an arrow leave your bow, then watch the back end kick or fishtail en route to the target; then you know that there is something amiss with your bow, and it needs to be tuned. The most important aspect of accurate shooting is ensuring your bow is adjusted correctly. All parts of your bow MUST be in sync with every other part from the cams, strings, peep sight, pin-sights or crossbow scopes, Arrow Rests, arrow shafts, broadheads, and more!

Bow Hanger

A bow hanger is a must-have when you're sitting in a Treestand, and you can hang your bow while you're on the hunt. It has super-strong machined screws and two accessory hooks for hanging backpacks, game calls, range finders, or other hunting equipment. For easy transport and storage, Bow Cases are highly recommended.

What Are the Protective Devices for Archery?

Archery is a fun hobby that takes practice and skill because it can be hazardous if precautions are not taken. Here is a list of items that all archers need to keep themselves safe during their next hunt.

Finger Tabs

In archery, a finger tab or archer tab is a small leather or synthetic patch that protects an archer's fingers from the bowstring. It is strapped or otherwise attached to an archer's hand, and platform tabs are more common for recurve target archery.

Arm Guards

Arm Guards protect your forearms from being hit by the bowstring when the string has been returned. Technology has made it so that most forearms are lightweight, comfortable, and breathable.

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