Bow & Arrow

Pure Balance
A balanced bow rig minimizes the affects of riser shift, which optimizes shooting forgiveness and accuracy. Joe Bell photo

Trophy Mule Deer
The author had to make a quick shot on this trophy mule deer, and he was glad he was using an index-finger release to handle the job.

Refining Your Rig
The devil’s in the details, so when it comes to tricking out your bow for whitetail shots, make sure it’s as perfect as it can be.

The Great Ram
Strugis with his great ram, taken with his Black Widow longbow. The animal required a longer-than-normal shot to anchor.

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How To Prevent Your Bowhunting Gear From Getting Stolen
Posted on May 14, 2012

Last year I had the pleasure of taking my nephew on his … more

Muzzy's new MX-3 125 is a great broadhead to consider when switching from 100- to 125-grain point weight. This head is well balanced, in terms of aerodynamics, blade width and all-out toughness.

Broadheads and FOC
Posted on May 10, 2012

I noticed that a lot of advanced bowhunters are shooting heavier broadheads. … more

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Bow Arm Posture
Posted on May 10, 2012

I’m working on ironing out my shooting form, and one area of … more

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Broadhead vs. Field Point Impact
Posted on May 10, 2012

Hi, Joe. I’ve read several times that when tuning your bow, you … more

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What’s Best? Hair Trigger or Firm Pull?
Posted on May 10, 2012

Hey, Joe. I’ve been experimenting with trigger pull and was wondering what … more

Mathews' Z7 Magnum offers a great blend of smoothness and blazing arrow speed (340 IBO), but some shooters may find the bow's brace height slightly intolerant of shooting mistakes. If so, the EZ7, Z7 Xtreme or Z7 offer better choices for such archers.

Which Z7 Bow?
Posted on May 8, 2012

I’m on the fence regarding which new bow is right for me? … more

The Five Elements Of a Great Hunting Bow
Posted on December 29, 2011

Many bowhunters are under the impression that the faster the bow, the … more

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Bow & Arrow Hunting Coach: Late Rut Tips
Posted on December 28, 2011

It had already been an amazing morning. I’d passed on two very … more