So I recently just got into archery a few months ago with a PSE Nighthawk bow. I've been wanting to try Olympic Recurve and bought a Galaxy Crescent Riser which is 25". What limb length do I need when my draw length is 25.6 and I'm standing at 5'3.

On Lancaster Archery the riser I want is only listed as short, medium, and large w/o the inches of each.

*edit The Limbs I want are Galaxy Bronze Star ILF Recurve Limbs

Has anyone shot these targets before? Competitive price but not sure about quality/durability

Anybody knows the ballpark IBO of horn bow KTB and carbon KTB?

Can't find any number through googling.

Anyone have the opportunity to shoot any of the new flagship bows this year? Going to be in the market myself and planning on shooting a bunch! I am partial to Matthew's as I have always gotten great products and customer service. But truly more into what's compfortable for me!

Yes, yes, another recurve vs compound bow thread! Unfortunately, I have a very, very specific question. And I'll be honest, I'm completely blind to archery in general.

So the ammo used is 500-spine fiberglass, 35 gram arrow, allegedly can be used with 20-55 lb compound.
The control model is a 40 lb recurve with 30 inch draw
So the question is

1. If I want similar speed/energy with a beginner compound bow, what lb I require, assuming 30 inch draw?
2. How much less effort/strength required to operate that compound bow compared to 40lb recurve?
3. Assuming the poundage are even different, how does the recurve compare to 30 inch draw, 25 lb compound? (ignore this if the answer to number 1 is 25 lb)
4. What kind of performance I can see out of 40 lb compound, using this ammo and same draw length? How much easier to draw compared to 40 lb recurve?

Accuracy comparison is irrelevant, I only want to ask for energy/speed here.

Thank you very much.

Hello, I’m working to start an Emergency Survival company and I need to learn how to hunt.

I’m going to pick up a Galaxy Sage with a 25lb draw weight so I can learn the basics of a traditional bow. The main issue I think I’ll have is how small my hands are. It looks like the grip is rather chunky and I’m worried I won’t be able to hold it firmly.

Do you have any advice for a beginner? I’m going to work up to a 40-50lb draw weight before I actually attempt to hunt, but I’d love some advice on what arrow tips you recommend among any other advice you think could be helpful.

My ultimate goal is to help share the knowledge needed for sustainable off-grid living to bolster the odds of survival and regrowth of a more equitable and sustainable society once our current model collapses.

Thanks for your time!

Hey guys, a while ago I shared a game that I was working on for archery. I have done a few updates and you can now register and set your scores in the leaderboard.

I have recorded a video on how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpG588E579k&ab_channel=ChristianM%C3%BCller

I am mainly interested in feedback, so if anyone feels like giving it a go please let me know what you think.

Hope to see some people join and set some highscores in the leaderboard so I can delete the test-users and we can start competing :)

Game can be found on pixelarchery.com

I ended up getting a cheap fiberglass Chinese manufactured bow ZSHJGJR 66" Archery Traditional Longbow Hunting English Longbow 25lbs off of Amazon... been practicing it with it religiously for 2 months and the bow string snapped.. I messaged the manufactur thru Amazon on what the recommended bow string length should be and they responded with a odd length size that I can't find "bowstring length: 61.41" which I found could of just came from the size measurements of product on Amazon. I read that AMO minus 3" would make the bow string 63" but I seen charts saying 62" to 63" bow string should work. I attempted to measure from knock to knock but I don't know what I'm really doing. Since the knock is diagonal. Do measure from the outside (forward) to outside (forward)? or do I measure from the inside (behind) to inside (behind)? I don't even know if the bow was made with AMO standards in mind... but it was what I can afford.. please help.

Hi all, I'm a beginner and I've had a 62'' recurve for a while but the string was in need of replacement so I picked up a 62'' dacron string as recommended by the staff. Got home and the string length was 5'' shorter (I knew it'd be around 4 anyway), but I immediately noticed something was off when stringing it as the brace height ended up at about 11'' which I know is waaaay off.

Have I missed something? Previous string was only 2cm shorter than AMO length but assumed that was due to its age. Maybe the new string was labelled wrong? Any help would be appreciated :)

Anything helps.

I’ve shot compound for 15 years and have shot recurve a handful of times but thinking about picking up a recurve with the intent of hunting with it one day.

If it matters at all I currently shoot a lift set at 75lbs with a 28-1/2” draw. I know the draw is very different for recurve and compound so not sure what poundage I should get.

I prefer the look of an all wood recurve as opposed to one that has painted limbs but that’s not a deal breaker.

So if you could recommend some bows I’d really appreciate it. Maybe even like a budget, mid, and high range options. Obviously everyone will have a different opinion but hopefully by getting suggestions it will help me to avoid any junk out there.

I’d like to start shooting at some standard archery targets and would attach them to my 22”x20” Blackout cube. I have only shot this cube and am new so don’t even know the right names for those olympic style round targets. Any suggestions for targets this size, preferably made of a material more durable than paper.

I noticed today that Trophy Taker has a good sale going. I just ordered the Smackdown Click Lock up to upgrade from my Smackdown Pro. Was about $70.

I would like to get into for target practice and work my way up to hunting with them next year. But I’ve never used neither. So which one is best (leaning towards bow and arrow. Much cheaper and be funner for target practice) and which brand is best for hunting. Recommendations on what to buy is appreciated. Thank you!

I had a Hamskea Epsilon installed on my 2017 Hoyt Pro Defiant a few months ago and I feel like it needs to be adjusted as if it needed a break-in period or something. The tech set it up perfectly, but I am now noticing what seems to be rubber marks on the rest launcher.

Is there an easy way to make a micro adjustment so that the rest drops out of the way just a tad quicker?

I have also heard that the rubber thing that the D-loop material runs through that ties to the limb could stretch a little after first setting it up. If so, do I just undo the little screw and tighten the line a bit?

Thanks!

I'm new to the sport and I want to get motivated by watching some good content related to archery. I've watched tons of Jake Kaminski already but I'm looking for something a little more focused on entertainment rather than education.

I have not found any anwers for any of the searches on this.

I have a left handed compound bow.

Is there a manufacture that makes these or can I just flip it and use it that way?

I just got this trophy ridge stabilizer and it came with a wrist sling. I’ve never used one before so it kind of feels weird, but did I put it on right?

I have an older Garmin digital pin. I got my bow restrung and I am calibrating my sights. Now we sighted it in for 20 yards at the shop and I was using field points. Now I'm at home and I'm gonna sight it in for more distances. Should I continue to use field points or switch to the broad heads I'm using for the hunt? New to this all

Hello all! I'm new to archery and just purchased a PSE Shaman Recurve Bow with a 45lbs draw weight. I used a bow with a 50lbs draw weight before and did it so I didn't think much of it and the employees where I bought the bow didn't tell me that as a beginner I should start lower. I can draw the bow no problem, but I tire out faster than I would like over time. Anyway, my question is, can I lower the draw weight on this bow? My bow didn't come with a manual and I'm searching all over the internet for an answer to this question and I can't find one. It's like this bow doesn't exist or something lol. I tried turning the bolts clockwise to loosen them, but even after one turn it feels too loose and like I'm not supposed to so I tightened them again.

Can anyone verify for me if I can or can't lower the draw weight on this bow? If I can't i guess I'm going to start doing work on my upper body strength 😅

Hi! I am building a recurve (48#) and need a set of target arrows.

I was wanting to get a set of Easton X10s, along with tungsten tips, but at around $800 that's a bit steep.

What are some high quality target arrows? I'd like to stay with Easton, if possible. What have you tried?

Search the sub and online and everything is mixed reviews. I see some people saying the loved SIGNATURE JIMMY BIGTINE series from rhinheart and the blemished one is even more affordable. But on the other hand some reviews say it’s cheap and doesn’t stop arrows to well. I’m looking to upgrade my set up and would love to put some 3d targets around my property. Any advice on brands and targets would be cool. I’d say my price range is 150-350 or so but I want to make it worth it. My wife making me do my list and this is basically the only thing I want.

Any other Christmas wishes the archers of this sub would want?

Hello all. I am shopping for a bow for my wife for Christmas. She has rheumatoid arthritis so most physical things are uncomfortable. I would like to get her a target focused bow. I understand how to operate recurve and compound bows, but I am not familiar with the industry and products. I am definitely budget minded ($500 absolute max), what are some options that I can consider? Also, are there any braces to help with pain and what kind of accessories would you recommend that I purchase with the bow? Thank you for your help!

For hunting purposes: I’ve always used an index release but have been considering testing a thumb button release next spring and summer when practicing. Thoughts from anyone that has tried both? I was checking out the spott Hogg whipper snapper.