Welcome to ArcheryNotes.com, a dedicated home for people who care about shooting better, tuning smarter, and understanding their gear.
We are not a brand, a pro shop, or a faceless review farm. We are a small team obsessed with bows, arrows, and real-world results, and we spend a lot of time digging through manuals, coaching notes, forum threads, and field feedback so you do not have to.
Why we created ArcheryNotes.com
Most archery advice online falls into two extremes:
- Shallow “top 10” lists written for clicks, or
- Highly technical posts that assume you are already an expert.
We wanted something in between: clear, honest, step-by-step guidance that a beginner can follow, but detailed enough that an experienced shooter still finds value.
ArcheryNotes.com exists to answer practical questions like:
- “Which bow actually fits the way I shoot?”
- “Why is my group drifting after a few ends?”
- “What’s the real difference between these two ‘similar’ models?”
All in plain language, backed by research and on-range logic.
What we cover
To keep things easy to navigate, we organize our content around how archers actually think about their setup and progress:
- Bows and Bow Types: Recurve, compound, traditional, and crossbows – how they work, who they suit, and how to choose and set them up.
- Arrows and Tuning: Spine, length, components, fletching, nocking points, paper tuning, bare-shaft tuning, walk-back, and more.
- Gears and Accessories: Sights, rests, stabilizers, releases, quivers, string accessories, and small pieces of kit that make a big difference.
- Setup, Maintenance and Fixes: String changes, peep adjustments, cam timing checks, brace height, serving wear, noise and vibration issues, and common troubleshooting.
- Technique and Training: Form basics, shot execution, aiming, follow-through, practice routines, and drills for both target archery and bowhunting.
- Comparisons and Buying Decisions: Side-by-side breakdowns of bows, arrows, and accessories so you can see what actually changes between models.
- Beginner and “Archery 101” Guides: If you are just starting out, these explain the fundamentals without talking down to you.
Every article is written to stand on its own, but the whole site is built so you can move deeper into a topic – from “what is this?” to “how do I tune and troubleshoot it?”
How we work
We keep our process simple and honest:
- No paid placements or “favorite” brands: If we recommend a bow, arrow, or accessory, it’s because it makes sense for a specific type of archer and use case.
- Research you could check yourself: We look at spec sheets, manuals, coaching resources, user feedback, and the broader archery community before we publish.
- Tested, compared, and reality-checked: Where possible, we cross-check claims against real shooting scenarios: indoor vs. outdoor, hunting vs. target, beginners vs. experienced shooters.
- Updated when things change: New models replace old ones, brands tweak designs, and best practices evolve. We revisit important guides to keep them current.
Our goal is simple: when you finish reading an article, you should feel more confident about your next decision or your next session on the range.
Be part of the ArcheryNotes community
ArcheryNotes.com is for people who like to learn, experiment, and share.
You can:
- Bookmark and use our guides as your personal reference.
- Follow us on platforms like X, Pinterest, Instagram, and other socials where we share breakdowns, drills, and gear insights.
- Ask questions, request comparisons, or suggest topics you want us to cover next.
If there is a bow, setup issue, or comparison you are struggling with, tell us. Many of our most useful articles started as reader questions.
A final word
At ArcheryNotes.com, we aim to give you the kind of archery advice we wish we had when we started: clear, practical, and honest.
No hype, no mystery – just straightforward information that helps you shoot better, protect your investment in gear, and enjoy every arrow a little more.
Thanks for shooting with us.