A true shot

By Rocky Crawford

In the past, most sights had a rectangular guard to protect the pins from damage. When sighting, the bowhunter would centre the pin of choice within the peep sight (most often too small) and execute the shot. If the distance was shorter or longer, the hunter would choose a different pin... more »

Peeping with Tom ( 885 views)

Think of all the scenarios that can affect accuracy, such as the frigid back end of a deer season that often forces us to wear extra and sometimes bulky clothing, shooting uphill or downhill, or perhaps at a deer below a stand. I layer in thin high-tech clothing to cut down on bulk, yet I know that... more »

Drawing the line ( 936 views)

Modern technology has a long way to go to shake the cobwebs from the thinking of older bow hunters. A long draw length with a heavy bow was the macho thing to do. The thinking was, if my buddy can draw an 80-pound bow and use 34-inch arrows, so can I. Heavy bows were used to gain speed and shoot... more »

Crossbow tuning (1,688 views)

When a bowstring turns fluffy, it should be replaced. Infrequent waxing of string and flight deck contribute to string demise. Follow manufacturer specs when replacing a string, especially if you're considering a fast-flight. Not all crossbows are capable of using these strings without damaging... more »


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