A beginner-friendly hunting-arrow tuning order that explains paper, bare-shaft, nock, clearance, field-point, and broadhead testing one step at a time.
Hunting Arrow Tuning Guide: Paper, Bare-Shaft, Nock, and Broadhead Tuning Read More »
Learn how to follow shaft-maker guidance, test an unmarked arrow, set nock orientation, place the index vane for rest clearance, and verify the finished hunting arrow.
How to Find an Arrow’s Stiff Side and Set the Index Vane Read More »
My field-tested Latitude Outdoors saddle system review covers the Maverick, Profile platform, Carbon SS sticks, Ranger 22, pouches, Gear Strap, and Bite Bow Hanger.
Latitude Outdoors Saddle Hunting System Review: What I Use and Why Read More »
Compare standard, 5mm, and 4mm hunting arrow shafts, including diameter, construction, inserts, half-outs, weight, FOC, spine, and component fit.
Hunting Arrow Shaft Diameter Explained: 4mm, 5mm, and Standard Arrows Read More »
Find the best arrow for deer hunting by matching weight, speed, broadhead, components, penetration, trajectory, and sight window to your bow and range.
What Is the Best Arrow for Deer Hunting? Match the Arrow to Your Bow and Range Read More »
Learn how vane length, height, stiffness, weight, material, fletch count, and angle affect hunting-arrow steering, noise, drag, and broadhead flight.
Hunting Arrow Vanes: How to Choose the Best Fletching for Your Setup Read More »
I field-tested the First Lite Wick Hoody, Trace Pants, and Trace Gloves. See where this quiet early-season system works and what I would change.
First Lite Wick Hoody and Trace Pants Review: Quiet Early-Season Gear Read More »
Learn how shaft, insert, broadhead, nock, and fletching compatibility affect finished arrow weight, FOC, spine, trajectory, and flight.
How to Choose Hunting Arrow Components That Work Together Read More »
I have hunted in both the First Lite Thermic and Sitka Fanatic, and I included both jackets in my controlled 12-jacket heat-retention study. They are both premium cold-weather bowhunting jackets,
First Lite Thermic vs Sitka Fanatic: Which Is Better? Read More »
I have tested warmer jackets than the Sitka Fanatic. I have not tested one I trust more when a deer is close and I need to draw my bow without
Sitka Fanatic Jacket and Bib Review: Quietest for Bowhunting? Read More »
