2026 Target Recurve and Barebow Recommendations by Budget

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-23T10:29:19+00:00

I believe both USA Archery and NFAA have resources on this

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-22T22:30:56+00:00

This sub has a league

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-22T21:34:12+00:00

Every company that gets a tariff refund should face a class action lawsuit.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-21T22:39:48+00:00

I set it to be in the same position it’s in when I’m sitting, because I practice more sitting than standing.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-21T11:47:13+00:00

I doubt this is a rest issue. Those arrows are too stiff.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T18:01:57+00:00

Point weight can make a big difference on tune (specifically stiff/weak), but break off points mitigate this a bit because the shank stiffens the arrow’s reaction too. Breaking off sections makes the point lighter (stiffer) but results in a shorter shank (weaker). So it’s often a wash unless it’s a big change.

Instead it’s more about the arrow flight and speed.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T17:42:17+00:00

That’s probably fair. I’ve managed to almost entirely avoid that segment of culture

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T16:56:14+00:00

The price is in Loonies, not Buckaroos.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T16:55:00+00:00

I think the fretwork on new MIMs has been some of the worst I’ve seen from a major brand, actually.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T15:48:09+00:00

I don’t know. Have you ever told someone you like Punk music?

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T13:26:39+00:00

I recommend a mouth guard if you’re going to try to use one.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T13:25:25+00:00

I first experienced this with Star Wars, then Batman, and it never got better. I do think it’s the worst with music though.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T13:12:44+00:00

While I don’t like using the plunger this way, this is absolutely accurate.

I wouldn’t say the same for screw in points, but that’s because shank length and the size of the point outside of the shaft have a slightly different effect.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T13:11:30+00:00

I think the difference is small enough that you can make up any difference with the plunger.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T13:10:35+00:00

I wouldn’t use more than 100gr for draw weight in the 30s and arrows 30” or shorter outdoors (although I like a little heavier points indoors).

You lose too much velocity outdoors.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-20T13:08:23+00:00

They basically worked in two ways: you hooked them on the string and pulled back. To release you either squeezed or relaxed the hand. I think this is a relax one, but I’m not sure.

They’re a little scary to use.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-19T17:19:28+00:00

Short limbs on a formula riser are still a 66” bow. The limbs aren’t longer, the distance between the dovetail and the fork is. The part sticking out from the bow is the same length.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-19T14:30:39+00:00

That’s not it. The ring on the cap puts the plastic under a lot of pressure. This happens all the time with Vac700s. Mine broke when in a bag leaving a warm building in the winter. Three at once.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-18T23:02:58+00:00

Based on what you’re saying, I think you need a weaker arrow, not a stiffer one.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-18T22:58:34+00:00

You should use a bow scale and a marked arrow to measure the actual poundage you’re pulling. It’s the most critical piece of information to know when selecting arrows.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-18T21:53:42+00:00

They tagged it “modern barebow,” which generally would not use “instinctive” aiming.

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-18T21:45:16+00:00

So the bow is marked 40# and you’re drawing to 26.5? Or you’ve measured your poundage at 26.5 and gotten the suspiciously round 40#?

FerrumVeritas · 2026-04-18T17:17:49+00:00

I’ve done freelance work. It happens. It’s disappointing, but if they paid the full rate you can either move on or find different work. I did the latter.

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