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A quality rangefinder is a valuable tool for outdoorsmen and can help you take more ethical shots as a bowhunter. And while being able to judge yardage without technology is a valuable skill, some outdoorsmen struggle with depth perception and have to rely on laser rangefinders. If you typically hunt the same few spots, you … Read more
It’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. Most bowhunters who use single-pin sights swear by them because they allow for the most precise accuracy. You’re not pin-gapping between 20- and 30-yard pins for a 25-yard shot — you’re adjusting for the exact distance. With only one pin in a small space, the sight window isn’t cluttered, and … Read more
When setting up a multi-pin sight, you’ll need to consider a few factors to determine the best yardage strategy. Overall setup: Depending on your draw weight, draw length, and overall bow speed, your arrows could drop faster, even at closer distances. If you’re shooting a lower-poundage or relatively slower bow, you won’t want to rely … Read more
You might not need a back bar stabilizer for bowhunting, but properly adding one to your setup could make you a much more effective archer. If your hunting bow feels off-balance at full draw, you struggle to keep your sight pin steady on the target, and you ultimately suffer from target panic because of it, … Read more
I once chatted with a retired pro athlete who casually mentioned he draws 90 pounds on his hunting bow. For the whitetails he’s typically chasing, this could be overkill. So what’s the sweet spot for the average bowhunter pursuing North American big game? Like most issues, this one is a bit subjective. Your intended game, … Read more
I pitted Wicked Ridge’s best-selling model against the buzzworthy Killer Instinct SWAT X1 on the range. Here’s how they stacked up. Size & Weight The Invader 400 tips the scales at just 6 pounds at 35.5 inches long and an axle-to-axle width of 15 inches when cocked. Slightly heavier at 7.2 pounds, the compact SWAT … Read more
Last month, I listed posting classless trophy photos as one of my top pet peeves in the hunting world — and many commenters agreed it’s a sore spot for them too. But it’s still a major problem on social media. And here’s why: It fuels the anti-hunter fire Anti-hunters will blast and threaten hunters for … Read more
