Before you set out on a mission to buy that new bow you want, there are a few things to consider first. OK, there are many things to consider. I will try and touch base on a few of them here so you can make a better decision on your purchase.

If you are new to archery hunting altogether, you may be weighing the differences between traditional bows or modern compounds. While you can probably get into traditional archery for less out of pocket, it also requires extensive range time and practice to become accurate. Modern compounds on the other hand can be very costly but with a little set up and some practice you can be on target very quickly. With that said, I will be covering the bases for modern compound bows.

The Riser

The riser is the part of the bow you grip and should feel comfortable in your hand. Risers basically fall into to types, Flex or Reflex. The difference in the two is primarily how your hand is positioned to the bowstring. The reflex riser is generally more forgiving to shoot however it is slower also. Risers are typically made of three components, Cast Aluminum, Machined Aluminum and Magnesium.

Cast Aluminum