Best archery accessories according to redditors
We found 70 Reddit comments discussing the best archery accessories. We ranked the 47 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 70 Reddit comments discussing the best archery accessories. We ranked the 47 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Sure.
Here's a little list:
-It can be a good practice to unstring your bow between uses so that it doesnt develop "set" where the limbs remain bent. This one mostly depends on what the bow is made of. Modern materials and laminated woods tend to not have this problem, pure woods do, and horn bows do.
-Use a bow stringer when possible, because otherwise you can risk putting unnessesary strain on the bow. Good ones can go for as little as $10.
Heres the one I use
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L9C7SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RRtHDbPX4783V
-Dont leave it in direct sunlight, or uber high heat.
Great accomplishment, looks good! You should put a nock point on that string, I can see that the arrow is nocked very low on the string, causing the limbs to bend unevenly. If you don't have a bow square, you can get away with a framing square. Search for "tied on nock points" on YouTube to learn how to actually apply a nock point. Good luck, and keep makin'. Also, listen for pops or crack sounds coming from your bow, and routinely inspect the belly for chrysals (compression fractures).
You guys helped me out with my first non-face-to-face purchase a few months back, and as promised, this is the result.
Ruger MKiii slab side competition target model. I was told by the seller it was an unmodified safe queen, and when I got it, it did not disappoint.
Put in the Volquartsen trigger / accurizing kit and my certainly-not-competition-grade-but-seems-ok manual trigger pull gauge is putting it at a little under 2lbs. I've managed to adjust the trigger so that, while there's still a little take-up, I have zero over-travel. The kit comes with an extended bolt release, which I like a lot.
Was not loving the factory target grips it came with, so went with some spalted mango wood grips that this guy from Costa Rica makes and sells via eBay. 2 weeks shipping to Canada. Very, very happy with them.
Topped it with a TRS-25.
Took her to the range, put in a 1.5" 10 shot group @ 15 yards with bulk ammo. Happy.
A trailcam would work perfect for your need.
https://www.amazon.com/Wildgame-Innovations-TR8I1-7-Infrared-Megapixel/dp/B06XNJ6M3J/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1538082731&sr=8-7&keywords=trail+cam
A shop would be best, they can set it up for you. Next would be Amazon - returns are pretty easy if there's any problem. I'd put CL last of all, since it's too easy to get scammed.
Horsebows are available on Amazon as well, at fairly inexpensive prices but with decent quality. The bow limbs will of course be fibreglass, but the handle and siyahs are usually wood. I got the Magyar horsebow, which I'm extremely happy with, from a highly rated & reviewed seller called "Longbowmaker" who also has a bunch of other horsebow styles available. Although the seller is in China, Amazon usually keeps a US stock on hand. The same seller also sells a very decent quality brass thumb ring. I've heard that you get decent bows on Alibow, but I'm a bit leery about that since from what I have heard it's basically a Chinese Craigslist for bows.
If you're debating which to get first, do what I did - get both together and practice the different techniques (Mediterranean draw vs. thumb draw) together! The thumb draw is also useful on trad recurves if you ever need to use a bow of the opposite handedness from you.
As regards the thumb draw itself, and Asiatic/horsebow archery in general, ATARN is a great resource even though it doesn't seem to have been updated in a while. Here are a couple of good links on the thumb draw technique.
Neat! Similarly if you're not looking to spend much you can get one of these low tech scales. http://www.amazon.com/G-P-S-Aluminum-Firearm-Trigger-Scale/dp/B00D79V6UY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Yup, glove used for arching like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Neet-Suede-Leather-Glove/dp/B0754YXBT6
I use CA glue (Super Glue) on my vanes and have had zero issues with vanes coming off (except when I was tuning a new rest and button, but that's another issue). I use this jig and it takes about 3 minutes per arrow, then I set it aside to cure for an hour.
Yeah, my guess is that you need to move your nocking point up a bit. Try moving it up in 1/8" increments until your flight looks more stable. Don't go more than 1/2" up from where you are now, though.
The best way to go is to use a bow square and measure out 1/2" above the rest as a starting point, then adjust up and down to tune. I don't know if you have one, though. You might ask the range if you can borrow one.
If there's no height adjustment possible and it's fitted properly then I can only imagine you'd need to lower the D Loop/Nock point. Photographs are difficult to judge it from. When I set my bow up I used a bow square to align the nocking points so that the arrow is square with the centre of the Berger holes (the two holes in the riser ahead of the arrow rest). But I do have a height adjustable rest which allowed some fine tuning.
Purchase this for a quick replacement.... cheap and easy. you have a 62" bow which requires a 58" actual length string. Look at Fast Flight string for an upgrade... Check to make sure your bow is compatible though.
Awesome stuff :D
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Simplest pleasure... To sit at the summer cabin.. with a fishing rod in my hands and my iPod at my side playing some good tunes :P
A bow stringer for my bow would be awesome :D I can't use it without one :P
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I'm brand new too. I got the mandarin Duck Black hunter, waited like two weeks shipping from China then found this on amazon and it's the exact same thing.
I got 40lbs. After shooting i was really sore the next day and thought *shit, did i get too heavy? I'm just shooting targets not looking to take down a deer. After Getting used to it though and my form got better I could shoot more arrows and almost wish I got a tad heavier to shoot from farther away and punch it in. I think 40 is the sweet spot for a guy like you.
when getting arrows with this bow , get feathers, not vanes.
This is what I got as a Brand Noob
Arrows
Wrist guard (I cut it an half) I'm sure there are better ones
Finger tab
Just to elaborate on protective gear. THIS is like the arm guard I use and THIS is like my glove. I am big on not being maimed by my hobbies :-)
https://www.purehockey.com/product/bauer-tuuk-ls-edge-travel-kit/itm/12543-2/?gclid=CjwKCAiA4t_iBRApEiwAn-vt-9ZlgWRBRbcxnA09CagfRsJ303_R58IonRfYG1qV_3PElXG7nrQluhoCz1UQAvD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Replacement-Steel-Blade-Case/dp/B0743NL9G9/ref=pd_aw_lpo_200_tr_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GXZCSGY926MV3AG4TA03
https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Replacement-Blade-Carrying-Pouch/dp/B07HR7TW8Z/ref=pd_aw_sbs_200_2/145-8208360-4136656?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07HR7TW8Z&pd_rd_r=f993896d-28e8-11e9-96dd-17867d353d36&pd_rd_w=Tu6iY&pd_rd_wg=W9oKA&pf_rd_p=aae79475-6dc9-4a12-80e8-27b63108fa72&pf_rd_r=GXZCSGY926MV3AG4TA03&psc=1&refRID=GXZCSGY926MV3AG4TA03
Step steel is too big for the boxes
I don't know how you feel about direct from China archery products, but these are hard to beat for the price
XHYCKJ 6PCS S Led Lighted Nocks for Arrows with .244" Inside Diameter,Screwdriver Included (Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759BFKQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I5nhDbN39ZC16
Are you hunting from a tree stand? I take it you like a bow-mounted quiver? Four or five arrows is usually enough, with spares in a storage tube.
There are a lot of options, but this one doesn't rattle and is only $20.
Yeah I found one here for $10.
Actually ordered this one earlier. $7 is more my price range.
I have a Goat Tuff fletching jig. Half price compared to a Bitzenburger. Does a great job. I'll probably buy what's considered a better one later, but I'll always have this one. Super simple , works great, and I get compliments on my arrows. Goat Stuff Fletching Jig
A good variety of Allen Keys. And something nice and compact to hold them in. But try to stay away from the collapsing sets that are all compact like Example only because sometimes they are too short to reach what your trying to use.
Something like this
Allen Arrow Puller with Molded Grips and Belt Clip, Green/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FXXPQS0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s.VBCbN7MG713
Have you looked into something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Bow-Trainer-Strength-Training-Archers/dp/B00B7PFG38
Otherwise, push-ups, rows or pull ups will help to keep the muscles going. The muscle memory without the above... a different story.
http://www.amazon.com/Bow-Trainer-Strength-Training-Archers/dp/B00B7PFG38/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1420577684&sr=1-1&keywords=archery+strength+trainer
i have a hoyt charger, which is a compound bow
Same thing as the others posted, but this time it's actually an amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Bow-Trainer-Strength-Training-Archers/dp/B00B7PFG38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453405938&sr=8-1&keywords=bow+trainer
Stringer that's easy to use, inexpensive, and robust: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L9C7SQ/
Accessories are up to you. Depends on how you plan to shoot - rest vs shelf? Glove vs tab?
Arm guard is a must, pick one you can afford. A cheapo caribiner is nice for keeping your string twisted when your bow is unstrung. A recurve case is a must, to keep all your kit together, no problem with a zippered soft case - especially one that comes with an arrow tube.
String wax is cheap and good to have for both the string and keeping your arrow points from coming unscrewed all the time. A quiver is also a must, and the style is up to your preference.
There's probably a lot more, but this is what I could think of as immediate buys.
Don't give up! I was in the same position as you! I had an string knock lock take a chunk out of my arm the first time I went shooting, but then I was using a 55# recurve too. It left a scar after it healed.
Grab one or two of these and one of these and you you'll be all set to go shooting with your forearm and fingers protected.
The reason I say to get two of those guards is that some people will take the bar from two and put it on one set of straps to give better coverage. I also find it to be the best guard because it's super light and my arm stays nice and cool.
P.P.S. You may want to get a tab to protect your fingers as you draw the string and an arm guard to protect from string slap. Quivers are nice too, but not totally necessary. I like the kind that goes on your back, the hip kind always annoyed me.
I think you are over paying for tools. I think I went you could have all the tools you need to get 99% of anything done with your bike. And In less time then it would take to get your bike to the shop.