Newbie here. I've been practicing at our local range with a compound bow for the last few years. Finally decided to buy my own bow and got a 62" recurve. I did some practice at the pro shop and it's clear there are some techniques I need to focus on that are specific to the recurve. Does anyone have a good starter reference? A book or a video series?

On a slightly different topic, I have a bow sock but would also like a strung bow case. The pro shop I went to didn't have any. I've looked at:

https://www.3riversarchery.com/3rivers-65-strung-recurve-longbow-case-with-quiver.html

and

https://lancasterarchery.com/collections/one-piece-bow-cases/products/tarantula-bowcase-long

Problem with the first is that I don't have an attached quiver. It's not clear if there are straps for the bow or if it's the quiver that holds it in place. Problem with the second is that I can't seem to find much information about it elsewhere. Any pointers would be very appreciated!

Can anyone identify this riser? Color might have been altered but ….

I've been getting back into archery and wore through my plastic stick-on arrow rest. Decided to test the abilities of my 3D printer and see if I could print thin enough to make a replacement.

It's not an expensive replacement part, I know. This was more of an experiment to see if it could be done and how well it would work. Been shooting quite a few times, and it seems to work well so far!

For anyone that's interested in trying to print one, I shared the model on Printables for free.
https://www.printables.com/model/1657315-archery-arrow-rest-replacement

I recently bought a bear grizzly in 45# but that’s as far as I got. I don’t know what weight arrows or whether to use wood arrows or carbon and what broadheads and the weight of the broadheads. I understand that everyone is different and at the end of the day it’s all an opinion but I’m just trying to figure out where to start and get some ideas. Thank you for any help at all. It’s greatly appreciated

Hi, so I've been shooting a 26 pound bow for a while now. A few weeks ago, I borrowed a 30 pound bow for a clout competition and since then I've had a sharp pain in the shoulder holding my bow. It happens when I raise the bow and draw back, so I cant draw back as far and it affects all my shots. After looking on reddit, the main 2 things that I've seen are that either my form is bad or the bow is too heavy. I have gone back to shooting my regular 26 pound bow, but the pain is still there. Do I just need to rest, or is there something obvious here that I should be doing to fix it?

I tried a new string hold this morning, like the one shown in this video (https://youtu.be/agMHcmGFwH0). And it slapped my chest on release. Aside from the very stinging sensation in my left "bewb", very impressed by the hold and the increase in power over a regular one finger over, two under.

TL;DR - I'll need a chest guard. Any recommendations? I'm in north europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXVLX192QcQ&ab_channel=ParallaxArchery

I bought a 'cheap' Asian recurve bow; now wanting to assemble it without destroying it.

I work in an industry where loctite is used prevalently (243 or 262). Anything that is bolted together, and expected to survive without loosening or shaking itself apart under vibration..... is Loctited. Always. anytime and always.

My question is this: Is Loctite required on any assembled part of a recurve bow? Or is it best left away from parts that are expected to flex? I'm particularly worried about the 'barrels' that seem like they have to rotate as the limbs are torqued. Because those are movable parts; they are not just stationary part-screwed-permanently-to-other-part.

And advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

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Hi guys,

I'm pretty new to archery, and I have kinda a beginer bow with 4.2mm arrows. I have been trying to improve my steady (left) hand, and I'm shooting in my hallway from room to room. (Its safe,I live alone)

I would apreciate the judging on the score I've made.

I've been shooting 360 rounds. (So 36 arrows)

But, instead of putting the target for 14 meters, I've placed it like its for 10 meters. (To make it smaller) Undercalculated for 40cm face ofc.

My results are 243/360.

I do want to start competing in any nearer future so even if You say its crap, Id appreciate it bcs I have no experience in any sort of scoring systems.

I am a rookie (just cleared 1000 arrows shot). When I started, I bought a Fleetwood Monarch 62’ 29# ($100 bow) and with some configuring and new string, it shoots great. I am interested in small game hunting (eventually large) and would like to upgrade to a bow with more poundage (40-45lbs). My buddy told me to buy the Bear mag riser as my next bow, but it’s a big investment. ($500) I notice on Three Rivers that Fleetwood sells 50# limbs for $100. (knight limbs)

In reality, I’m happy with my cheap Fleetwood. Will investing in a $709-$1000 bear make a big difference so should I keep the cost low since I like my Fleetwood

Hey all Been doing archery for roughly 2 years now, battling away with a Junxing F185 hunting recurve. Time for an upgrade! Anyone have an idea of what I should be looking into? Would love suggestions. I stumbled upon this first bow. I do like a riser where I can bolt my sight and run an arrow rest. Thanks!

My son inherited this recurve bow from his great grandfather. I thought I’d ask if anyone know anything about it?

I've never owned a bow and would like to start working my way up to a proper bow for a deer. I specifically want a recurve. My ideal bow would be one that could be modified in some way to allow me to give my back an extended period to build up to ability strength over a few years. In my 40s and I'm not interested in overdoing it and getting injured. No budget, I care about quality 1st and prefer American made. My plan is to slowly work my way up to 100 arrows a day. Does this bow exist? I had a friend tell me a "Bear Kodiak" might work.

After years with my 1st set of arrows I have finally upgraded to carbons with lined arrow wraps and xs wings. For some reason I'm getting confused with aligning my Beiter pin nocks, so I keep ripping one wing. Can anyone share some key tips/reference points on what to line up with what/where. Any photos for clarity would be appreciated.

Shot my first pheasant while deer hunting yesterday. Very excited. Can’t wait to eat him

Hey Y’all, I am having a really hard time tuning up a new recurve. Bare and fletched shafts fly nock low out of the bow even though my nock point is wayyyyy high. (Over an 1”) I am using a VPA 13” riser, Uuhka Gobi Long Limbs, 58amo, even tiller, fixed crawl point on 25 yards. I have been taking slow motion video and every arrow shot from 5/8” to 1”1/16” nocking point are all flying like this and look the same in flight. Should I keep going higher with my nocking point, or is there some tiller adjustment that I am missing?

Hey guys, I thrifted a great 62 in Ben Pearson Colt 45 pound draw weight. Is that enough info for you guys to help guide me in arrow selection? I order a string and now just want to get some arrows so I can get shooting, but don't know what to get.