General Archery
Broad archery discussion covering setups, shooting, form, brands, and field use.
- Who’s hunting with Easton 5.0 arrows this season?
I’m curious how everyone likes the Easton 5.0s for hunting. If you’re running them, what setup are you using? Spine Cut length Insert/outsert setup Point or broadhead weight Total arrow weight FOC if you know it Fixed blade or mechanical What bow/draw weight I’m especially curiou
- Is the Mathews Bridge-Lock Stabilizer Worth It?
Anybody running the Mathews Bridge-Lock Stabilizers on a 29.5" ATA bow? I'm trying to dial mine in before season and I'm curious what everyone's running. - Front bar length? - Back bar length? - How much weight on each? - Mostly hunting or target setup? I know they're expensiv
- How do y’all fight target panic and keep your shot process consistent?
I’m curious what has actually helped people the most with target panic, punching the trigger, freezing under the pin, or rushing the shot. Do you focus more on: Blank bale practice Back tension Switching releases Aiming drills Letting down more often Mental shot routine Shooting
- How far do y’all practice compared to your actual hunting shot distance?
I’m curious how everyone approaches practice distance. Do you mostly practice at the distance you expect to shoot while hunting, or do you practice farther to make closer shots feel easier? For example, if your max hunting shot is 30–40 yards, are you practicing at 50–60? Or do y
- What release are y’all shooting — index, thumb button, or hinge?
I’m curious what everyone prefers and why. Are you shooting: Wrist/index release Thumb button Hinge/back tension Resistance release I feel like release choice is one of those things that can completely change your shot process, especially when it comes to punching the trigger, ta
- Fixed blade or mechanical broadheads — what are y’all trusting this season?
I know this topic gets debated a lot, but I’m curious what everyone is actually hunting with this year. Are you running: Fixed blades Mechanical broadheads Hybrids And what made you choose them? I’m especially curious about real hunting results, not just paper specs. Things like
- What’s the biggest mistake you made when you first started archery?
I’m curious what everyone wishes they knew earlier. Could be anything: Buying the wrong gear Bad grip habits Punching the trigger Not paper tuning Practicing too far too soon Chasing speed over consistency Ignoring arrow spine Changing too many things at once For me, I’m realizin
- What’s one archery tip that made you instantly shoot better?
I’m curious what helped everyone the most when they were learning or trying to tighten up groups. Could be anything: Grip Anchor point Release Breathing Follow-through Bow tuning Sight picture Practice routine For me, I’m realizing how much little things matter. One small change
- What arrow weight are y’all hunting with this season?
I’m curious what everyone is running for their hunting arrow setup this year. Drop your setup if you don’t mind sharing: Bow and draw weight Arrow shaft/spine Total arrow weight Broadhead weight Fixed blade or mechanical What you’re mainly hunting I’m trying to see where most peo
- Arrow build question: 50 gr insert + 100 gr head vs 25 gr insert + 125 gr head
I’m looking for some input from guys who have tested similar setups. I currently have about a dozen Easton 5.0 300 spine arrows cut to the same length with 50 grain inserts and 100 grain heads. I’m considering keeping those as dedicated target/practice arrows. For hunting, I’m
- What part of your setup do you constantly tinker with even when you know you should leave it alone?
Everybody has that one rabbit hole. Mine is usually peep height right when things are finally shooting well.
- What one form cue actually made you shoot better under pressure?
Not ten cues, one. The thing you can remember in a tree or on a 3D target when your brain gets noisy.
- What archery trend is real improvement and what is pure gear theater?
Archery always has a new obsession. Which changes have actually helped you shoot or hunt better, and which ones are just expensive noise?