2012 New Bow Watch

2012 New Bow Watch

Check out all the new and spiffy bows for 2012 here!

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Archery Report Article/Review Contest

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Do you like archery? Do you like to write? Would you like to earn $50? If you answered yes to all of the above, Archery Report needs you! The best user submitted article or review, as voted on by Archery Report readers, will earn themselves $50 along with fame and fortune! Well, a little bit of fame and fifty bucks worth of fortune that is.

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Kinetic Energy, Momentum and Arrows: a Simplified Approach

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It is often debated in archery and bowhunting circles which is more important: kinetic energy or momentum. Nearly as often the terms are not fully understood! In this article we tackle the basic definitions of both KE and momentum, how to calculate them and why it’s important.

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2012 Strother Archery – SX Rush, Wrath, Moxie and Hope

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Strother Archery is still in its infancy but for 2012 they released an impressive bunch of bows. The four production bows do a great job at covering nearly every configuration an archery could want. From the speed of the SX Rush to the Hope for the ladies, this lineup has something for everyone.

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2012 Darton Archery – DS-3900

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Darton Archery’s lineup for 2012 brings one new bow to the table, the DS-3900. This new bow is directly based off of the DS-3800 but in a more compact package.

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2012 Bowtech Insanity CPX and CPXL Released!

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Bowtech has finally revealed the 2012 Insanity CPX and CPXL. Step inside for a look at the bows and the specs!

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2012 Winchester Archery – Lightning and Minx

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For 2012 Winchester Archery has released two new bows, the Lightning and the Minx. As the names would seem to suggest, the Lightning is a bow for speed freaks with an IBO rating of 350 fps while the Minx caters to women who want a high performance bow in a small package.

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Bowstring D-loops, torqueless loops and their variations, advantages and disadvantages

Bowstring loops

It is oft debated what is the best way to tie a bowstring loop. In this article we tackle several different variations and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

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Anatomy of a Bow Review

I’m often asked about what goes into a bow review and how I do them. This got me thinking that it might be fun to chronicle a bow review from start to finish. If you have ever wondered or would like to give input on how a review is done, now is your chance!

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iPhone and Android Apps for Archery and Bowhunting

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Smartphones and tablets seem to be taking over the world lately! Read on for some of the apps available to archers and bowhunters for both the iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

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How to: make and tie a d-loop

Making and installing a d-loop

These days hardly a bow isn’t shot without using a d-loop. This tutorial takes a look at how to prep the material and tie a proper d-loop.

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How to: Get Kids Involved in Archery!

The future of archery depends on the youth and on the adults getting the youth involved! Here is a list of some of the organizations that promote archery among our youth.

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Review: Carbon Express Blue Streak shafts and arrows

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For 2011 Carbon Express released the Carbon Express Maxima Blue Streak arrows and shafts, claiming they are the most accurate hunting arrow in the Carbon Express line. They are made with the patented Dual Spine Weight Forward technology and come in bare shafts or pre-fletched with Blazer vanes.

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Review: Gold Tip Ultralight Series 22 Pro shafts and arrows

Gold Tip Series 22 Pro Shafts Review

Gold Tip Ultralight Series 22 shafts and arrows have been a staple for 3D and other target shooters for several years. In this review we take a look at the the Pro version of the series and see just how well they stack up.

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Guide: Buying your first bow

Picking out a new bow can often be a daunting task for the aspiring archer who wants to get into the sport. With so many choices from a plethora of manufacturers, it can be an overwhelming amount of information. Traditional or parallel limbs, long or short ATA, fast or forgiving, hunting or target. In this article we will take a look at some of the considerations to make when picking out your first compound bow (or any for that matter!)

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2012 Hoyt RKT cam Vs. 2011 Fuel cam

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There has been a lot of discussion around Hoyt’s new 2012 RKT cam vs. last year’s 2011 Fuel cam. There were many people that felt that the Fuel cam was tough to hold and shoot, claiming that the cam wants to “take off” too easily. Hoyt listened to the masses and changed up the cam to create the new RKT cam for 2012 and reports say that people are much happier with the RKT. So is it pure marketing and false impressions or is there really that much of a difference? Let’s take a look!

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2012 APA Innovations – All New Cobra, Sidewinder, Mamba and Viper versions

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For 2012 APA has introduced seven new bows that run the gamut from high-speed demon to super short hunters and longer ATA tack drivers. There is something for nearly every archer, so take a look at the offerings.

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Splitting a card with an arrow

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So today I wasn’t feeling like doing anything serious and needed something to get me going. I decided to try a simple trick shot and play around with my cameras and video editing software. This is the result!

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Veterans Day Tribute!

Veterans Day Tribute 2011

November 11th is a special day in the USA; we get to honor those who have and continue to server our country. Without these brave men and women we would not have this wonderful country to live in. In honor of these special people Archery Report is presenting some of their images and words to celebrate their lives and some of their hunting successes.

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2012 Mathews Heli-M vs. 2011 Mathews Z7

There have been LOTs of questions concerning what exactly are the differences between Mathews previous years’ Z7 and this year’s Heli-M.  Here are the answers! First off, a simple picture of the bows side by side: Now an overlapping view: 2012 Mathews Heli-M Specifications Speed: 332 FPS Axle to Axle Length: 30″ Brace Height: 7” [...]

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