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Field archery in winter

Posted on February 26, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you are looking to get in more shooting, you can enjoy winter field archery with a few small adaptations. Asking a field archer when the indoor season starts and you are likely to get a funny look. The National…

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What’s On Your Bow: Nîmes

Posted on February 20, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

What were the elite swinging in the south of France in 2020? Lisell Jäatma (Estonia) Reigning Nimes champion, silver medallist in Vegas and Bow cover star Bow: Mathews TRX 36 Draw length: 24.5Draw weight: 54#Rest and blade – AAE Pro blade…

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Ask the experts

Posted on April 29, 2019 by towens — 2 Comments ↓

Our expert panel answers your questions. Send yours to john.stanley@futurenet.com Q: I’ve noticed that whenever I shoot a perfect end I tend to follow this up by shooting badly in my next end. What’s going on? Duncan Busby says: You…

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Crystal Gauvin’s guide to travelling to tournaments by plane

Posted on April 11, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you spend enough time in the sport, you’re bound to reach the point where can you no longer drive where you need to go with your bow. At this point you’ll need to pack up your bow for air…

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Ask the experts!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

Our panel of expects from around the world answer your questions on every aspect of shooting technique, phycology and equipment. Question: How do I know when to change my nocks? Adrian Tippins says: The obvious answer is to change…

WIN! A Praktica Hydan 20-60×77 Spotting Scope!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Find out how you could win a Praktica Hydan 20-60×77 Spotting Scope worth £119.99

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Best foot forward: How to find your stance

Posted on May 9, 2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

A good stance is the foundation for a good shot, but it’s a very personal thing that can take some working out. Duncan Busby explains how to find the best stance for you

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Q&A: Tackling windy conditions for beginners

Posted on April 21, 2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

British weather, even in Summertime, can get a bit windy! It helps to know how to combat this in your archery so you can prevent your arrows going off course. Patrick Huston has some tips…

Arrow selection: Field archery

Posted on February 24, 2018 by alicep — No Comments ↓

Speed Matters: James Park continues his series on arrow selection, this time looking at the factors that influence the best choice for an arrow for field archery

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16 Premium archery gifts for that special someone

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alicep — No Comments ↓

If money is no object and you’d like to treat that very special bow-wielding person to something you can guarantee they’ll love, look no further than our premium gift guide…