Archery Gear Junkie Team

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The Archery Gear Junkie team tests, measures, and researches archery gear against our published review methodology — chronographing speeds, shooting hundreds of arrows, and scoring every product on the same rubric. We're reader-supported and independent: affiliate commissions never influence our rankings.

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Close-up of a compound bow's cams, cables and arrow resting across a hunter's camouflage clothing

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Cushion Plunger (Button): Recurve Tuning Made Simple

A cushion plunger (button) is a spring-loaded pin that fine-tunes your recurve's left-right arrow flight and sets center shot. Learn how the…

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Best Broadheads for Deer (2026): Top Picks & Honest Reviews

The 7 best broadheads for deer in 2026, tested for penetration, flight, and blood trails. Fixed vs mechanical picks for every bow…

Line of compound bows with long stabilizers held at full draw on a competition shooting line

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Bow Grip & Hand Position: The Hidden Key to Accuracy

Your bow grip and hand position quietly make or break your accuracy. Learn where the bow should sit in your hand (the…

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Target Scope Size & Magnification: How to Choose (Archery)

Choosing an archery target scope? Learn what scope size (35mm vs 42mm) and magnification (4x to 8x) mean, how they affect your…

Recurve bows hanging on a wall rack at an indoor archery range

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Cam Timing on a Compound Bow: What It Is & How to Check It

Cam timing means both cams on a compound bow hit their stops at the same moment. In-time cams shoot smoother, quieter, and…

Competitor aiming a target compound bow fitted with a scope sight and a long stabilizer

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Bow Sight Pin Sizing: 0.010 vs 0.019 Pins (Which to Pick)

Bow sight pins come in sizes like 0.010" and 0.019". Smaller pins aim more precisely for target and long range; larger pins…

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Archery Glues Explained: Hot Melt vs Epoxy vs Super Glue

Confused by archery glues? Learn which to use for each job: hot melt for aluminum inserts and points (removable), two-part epoxy for…

Silhouette of two archers, one at full draw with a recurve bow, against an orange sunset sky

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What Is a Bow Square (T-Square)? How to Use One to Tune

A bow square (T-square) clips onto your bowstring to accurately measure brace height and set your nocking point — the foundation of…

Foam 3D animal archery target with an arrow in it on a woodland course

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Large Diameter Arrows for Indoor Target: Cut Lines, Score More

Large diameter arrows ("fat shafts") are built for indoor target shooting — their wide bodies cut scoring lines to boost your score.…

Archer pulling a group of arrows from the centre of an archery target

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Flying With Your Bow: Air Travel Rules & Packing Guide

Can you fly with a bow? Yes — in checked baggage, in a lockable hard case. Learn the TSA and airline rules,…