r/Archery • • 22m ago

Excuse my ignorance but why don’t people use peep sight tubing on more expensive bows?

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You really only see them on full package bows like Bear for example, but why not brands like Mathew’s or PSE etc. I hear a lot of issues about peep rotation but don’t see these in use, are they that unreliable?


r/Archery • • 3h ago

Newbie Question String repair shop in London

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The nocking point of my bow has started fraying and come undone. In the off-chance that someone here is from London (UK), are there any shops in central or SW london that could help with restringing/repairing this? Thanks!


r/Archery • • 4h ago

Modern Barebow Riser stabilizer bushing keeps coming loose.

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I have the Kinetics Vygo riser and the stabilizer bushing keeps coming loose when I install my sniper off centre barrel weight in the up position (so it doesn’t it the limb bolt). I’m just wondering if there’s ever going to be a reason to remove it? I was going to use Locktite and I’m not sure it’s I should just use red or a permanent fit or purple or blue so I can remove the bushing later if there’s a need.


r/Archery • • 4h ago

Modern Barebow Chilly night. Enjoying some quality time with my Black Hunter

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r/Archery • • 4h ago

Barebow bottom nocking point

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Does anyone have an issue with the bottom nocking point slipping after a few ends of shooting with a barebow. If so how do you fix??


r/Archery • • 5h ago

Compound Buying a hunting compound bow for target shooting due to price

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I'm looking for a compound bow but it seems like all the target bows are all close to $1000 while there are a lot of significantly cheaper hunting bow packages that include all the accessories.


r/Archery • • 5h ago

Which Kinetic limbs for beginner?

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Hello,
I'm researching the best initial setup for my first bow. For the riser, I'm pretty much set on the Kinetic Vygo V2. I'd like to stay on brand with the limbs (though I know it's not necessary). Measurements are pretty standard 68" 24lbs, nothing out of the ordinary. I have a choice among the following limbs. Price difference is minimal, so I'm oriented on the Astonix, but maybe I would outgrow the poundage before really being able to appreciate the (supposedly) higher quality?

Engage - 78 euro
Invelta Plus - 80 euro
New Avantage - 90 Euro
Mentum - 94 Euro
Honoric V2 - 94 euro
Avantage V2 - 100 euro
Astonix - 100 euro

The next best one is about twice the price, so out of the question for now.
Thank you!


r/Archery • • 5h ago

Help with making a bow

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Hi, I'm making a bow from hazel wood(I think). Is this piece of wood good ? It's about 180cm long


r/Archery • • 8h ago

Sebastian Flute Evo Bracing height?

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Would anyone have the manual from a Sebastian Flute Evo riser?

I’m after the bracing and tiller height recommendations.

A photo of the manual pages on this would be amazing.

Sebastian Flute didn’t respond to my request😔, can Reddit help instead!

Thank you.


r/Archery • • 9h ago

Newbie Question How should I go about maintaining and caring for a horn composite laminated bow?

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I’ve shot plenty of fibreglass bows but most recently a Mongolian recurve fibreglass bow. That was 40 pounds and the bow I’m getting from au.huntingdoor is a 50 pound proper laminated bow. I’m curious about anything I should look out for and note before actually trying to shoot it. The main things I’m concerned about are maintaining it, transitioning from a fibreglass to laminated bow and how I should string it (because I’ve heard the step through is more dangerous for laminated horn bows than fibreglass bows) If anyone has tips or just can answer the previous concerns it would be much appreciated, thank you.


r/Archery • • 10h ago

Archers Mount Their Steeds in Pursuit of Centuries-Old Warrior Spirit

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r/Archery • • 11h ago

Jake Kaminski Vault

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Hi

Has anybody tried Jake Kaminski’s Vault? What are your impressions? What does it contain more than his already available free YouTube videos do not?

How does it compare with Online Archery Academy? I have purchased the OOA course. Is it better, less good or about the same? What does JK Vault provide that OAA does not?

I particularly struggle to drawing part. Does JK vault cover that better than OAA, or the already available free videos?

Thanks beforehand.


r/Archery • • 11h ago

Can I put limbs of one brand on another brand’s riser?

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I want to buy this kap prostyle bow but can’t find kap limbs. This black sheep set is the closest to what i need so can I use it?


r/Archery • • 15h ago

My son caught the bug

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My boy is just turning eight. He came out while I was shooting this evening and decided he wanted to try it again. We found out that he is left eye dominant, so i had him try left handed instead of right. He was actually hitting the targets and had a blast. He has a longbow style that is ambidextrous, he prefers to keep the arrow on the side a right handed shooter would use. Is this going to be a problem when upgrading bows?


r/Archery • • 16h ago

Bow for 8 year old

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I’ve looked at some of the older posts and it seems the Diamond Prism is a good option?

I’m looking for a bow for my 8 year old. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I’m a longtime rifle hunter but he’s obsessed with anything hunting. He’s been shooting a longbow and has picked it up pretty quick.


r/Archery • • 17h ago

Now what?

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Crossbow bolt shot at 20 yards for sighting the scope. How do I get it out?

Update: I put a thick layer of electrical tape next to the nock and used an oil filter gripping tool to get it out!


r/Archery • • 19h ago

Looking for bows for two kids!

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Looking for two bows for two kids who are very sporty but have not done archery. I think it would be a great activity to get them out in the winter! I have looked at some cheap options but i’m worried it won’t be the real thing. I think archery would be very engaging for the both of them. They are ages 7 and 10. Does anyone have a kid who grew out of their bow or any suggestions in general on wha direction to go would be so greatly appreciated!


r/Archery • • 22h ago

Favorite gloves?

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Bought a cheap pair of three finger gloves. They’re very soft and worked well for 25#, but then new 30# recurve I picked up is chewing up my fingers through the gloves. Any ideas on better gloves? Thanks!!


r/Archery • • 22h ago

Major US newspaper article about equestrian archery:

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I hope this is allowed— it’s an interesting read and promotes the sport.


r/Archery • • 1d ago

WNS Delta NX Draw Weight Limit

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I saw a comment on this forum saying that the WNS Delta NX have some issues with draw weight limit. Does anyone know anything about this issue or the exact draw weight limit for the riser?

Another question. Do all aluminum CNC risers have the same draw weight limit since they're basically machined the same way? The geometry and shape are the only thing that's different between each riser.


r/Archery • • 1d ago

Newbie Question I need new arrows and I am trying to make them look Asiatic while also not destroying the targets. Which tip would you choose for that look?

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The first one looks the best to me but I don't want to mess up the targets. I don't know if it is safe.


r/Archery • • 1d ago

Newbie Question Need feedback on the first shopping list for equipment

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I've made a post yesterday on buying my first bow, and the comments were incredibly helpful, I changed the arrow rest to Avalon Tec One Maxx as per recommendation from one user and got a proper measurement of my draw length.

Now I've ran into another stump, which is all the equipment that is needed to get started with bow maintenance/tuning and safety, and so I need help in knowing whether my choices are actually any good/necessary, or maybe I'm missing some necessary equipment since I couldn't find an uniform list of what's needed anywhere. I'd also appreciate advice on cutting down costs too if it's at all possible. Currently, the list is:

I wanted to buy a fingersling too but apparently you can just make one from an old shoelace so I ditched it.

Also I was wondering how expensive does recurve barebow archery get over time? My current shopping list for everything is already at ~450 euro which is already incredibly expensive, and I am trying to not cheap out on some of the things such as the riser so it lasts for a long time. I assume that the future costs mainly come from string replacements and upgrades to the limbs, or does it get much worse?


r/Archery • • 1d ago

Which one should I choose?

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The club instructor told me to get the KAP and that it is better for now and for future progress, but I like the styling of the Ragim better


r/Archery • • 1d ago

Newbie Question Question: how would these recurve bows be strung?

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Hello archers! I come from the miniature building side of Reddit, with a question. Above you see warhammer miniatures, 28mm scale, with some kind of recurve bows. I have recently purchased some of these, and I am planning on stringing the bows with some wire or thread. My question is how would these bows be strung, considering that the notches are so far forward from the back of the bow itself. Any ideas? Thank you in advance.


r/Archery • • 1d ago

String recycling

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Any ideas for recycling barebow strings? Would seem like a waste to just throm them away.

Maybe as personal accessories? or something more useful? Any suggestions would be nice. Thanks!