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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Archery target on a stand with a recurve bow resting on a folding table on a lawn

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Takedown Recurve Bow: How to Match Limbs and Risers

A takedown recurve bow comes apart into a riser and two limbs you can swap and upgrade. Learn how to match them:…

Bowhunter in full camouflage drawing a compound bow in a pine forest

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What Is Let-Off on a Compound Bow? Simply Explained

What is let-off on a compound bow? It is the percentage of draw weight the cams "let off" at full draw —…

Straw animal-shaped archery targets set out on a sandy range

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Target Bow vs Hunting Bow: What’s the Difference?

Target bow vs hunting bow — what is the difference? Target bows are long, heavy, and built for a steady, forgiving aim;…

Arrow striking a straw archery target, with the archer blurred in the foreground

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Left-Handed Archery Equipment Guide: How to Buy the Right Bow

A complete equipment guide for left-handed archers. Learn why your dominant eye (not your writing hand) decides your shooting side, what makes…

Young antlered buck standing in a green field

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Deer Scents & Scent Control for Bowhunting: The Complete Guide

Beat a deer's nose with the right scent strategy. Learn scent control basics (scent-free soap, eliminator spray, wind play) and the types…

Binoculars resting on a railing with hills in the distance

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Hunting Binoculars for Archery: How to Choose (8×42 vs 10×42)

What do the numbers on hunting binoculars mean, and which are best for bowhunting? Learn why 8x42 is the all-around sweet spot,…

Arrows with bright green and yellow vanes standing in grass

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How to Fletch Arrows at Home: Easy DIY Guide for Beginners

Learn how to fletch arrows at home step by step: the gear you need (fletching jig, vanes, glue), how to choose vanes…

Arrow shafts standing out from a target face at an archery tournament

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Arrow Spine vs Arrow Weight: The Difference Explained Simply

Arrow spine vs arrow weight — what is the difference? Spine is stiffness (how much an arrow bends); weight is mass in…

Archer in a cap drawing a compound bow fitted with a sight and stabilizer, using a release aid

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Archery Finger Tabs & Gloves Explained: Which Should You Use?

Finger tab vs shooting glove — which finger protection should you use? Learn how tabs and gloves protect your fingers and smooth…

Camouflage pop-up ground blind set up in a grassy field

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Treestand Safety Harness Guide: Stay Safe in the Tree

A treestand safety harness is the most important gear a bowhunter owns. Learn how a fall-arrest system works, why you must use…