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Why You Should Never Dry Fire A Bow

Oct 15th 2025

Key Takeaways Dry firing a crossbow, compound bow, or recurve bow is extremely dangerous and can damage your gear. Potential damage includes warped cam tracks, bent cams, derailed or broken bow strin … read more

The 10 Best Compound Bow Manufacturers

Posted by Brad Patsy on Oct 8th 2025

Key Takeaways The top 10 archery manufacturersare Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech, PSE, Bear, Elite, Diamond, Mission, Prime, and Quest. Every archer has their own personal preferences, so it’s imp … read more

Choosing Arrows for Recurve Bows | 60X Custom Strings

Oct 1st 2025

Key Takeaways Measure the bow’s draw length. Add two inches to get the arrow’s length. Thicker arrows are ideal for target shooting, while thinner arrows are ideal for hunting. Lighter ar … read more

Tree Stand Safety | How to Stay Safe in a Tree Stand

Sep 10th 2025

Key Takeaways Thoroughly read and follow the instructions included with your tree stand and harness. Never climb a tree without wearing a safety harness. Use a rope to safely hoist your equipment up … read more

European Deer Skull Mount Ideas for an Awesome Trophy Display

Posted by Edmundo Martinez – 60X Staff Shooter on Sep 3rd 2025

Key Takeaways Making a European deer skull mount involves four steps: skinning, boiling, whitening, and drying. Use a sharp paring or boning knife to remove as much flesh and meat as possible. Simmer … read more

The Importance of Replacing Your Cables the Same Time You Replace Your Bowstring - UPDATED 07/25

Posted by Todd Lambright on Jul 15th 2025

Lately we’ve been getting a lot of calls from customers who have ordered bowstrings and no cables, only to later find out they also need the cables. It doesn't matter if you have a compound bow … read more

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