Archery Definitions and Bowhunting DefinitionsThis is a list of some of the definitions used in bowhunting and archery. If there are other archery definitions you need or just think I should add LET ME KNOW I will do my best to add all relevant archery definitions to this list. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Arrow: The projectile shot from a bow. Arrow Rest: The support arm upon which the arrow lies while it is nocked on the string. Axle-To-Axle: The distance between the axle of the upper cam to the axle of the bottom cam on a compound bow. B Back Tension: One of several related techniques used to activate a mechanical release using only the muscles of the shoulder or back. Movement of the humerus (upper arm bone) causes the hand and/or release to move in relation to the nocking point, causing the release to fire. Belt Quiver: A type of quiver that attaches to the shooters belt. Bleeder Blades: Small secondary blades attached to a broadhead to increase cutting area. Blunt: A point having a flat tip. It is designed for small game and kills by shock. Bolt: The short arrow fired from a crossbow. Bow Press: A device used to compress the limbs of a compound bow so the cables and string may be removed for maintaince. Bow Quiver: A type of quiver that attaches to the bow. It may or may not have a quick release device allowing easy removal. Primarily used for hunting. Bow Scale: A scale used to measure the draw weight of a bow. Bow Square: A device usually "T" shaped, use to measure string height and nock height. Bow Vice: A device, usually affixed to a workbench, that holds a bow in position for maintaince Brace Height: Dimension from the grip pivot point to inside edge of string measured at 90 Degrees with the bow in the undrawn condition. Broadhead: A hunting point having 2 or more cutting edges. C Compound Bow: A hand held, hand drawn bow that uses a pair of cables and wheels to store more energy. Cut on Contact Broadhead: A broadhead that has cutting edges which taper all the way to the point. They usually, but not always, have 2 primary cutting edges and possibly small bleeder blades. D Degrees of Offset: A measure of how fletching is applied to the shaft. Draw:To pull the string back Draw Curve: A graph plotting the weight vs. length of a bow as it is drawn. Draw length: The distance of the string being drawn back. Draw Weight: The maximum amount of force necessary to bring a bow to full draw, usually expressed in pounds. On compounds it is measured at the peak before the let-off, on recurves it is normally measured at a 28” draw. Drop-Away Rest: A drop-away rest Uses various means to cause the rest to fall down and out of the way of the arrow, after supporting it so that it is in the correct place for proper arrow flight. The main purpose of drop-away rests is for fletching clearance. Also known as a Fall Away Rest. Dual Cam: A bow having 2 cams with the same profile. Dynamic Deflection: The amount of bend in a bow limb at full draw. F Field tips: The tips used for practice shooting of your bow and arrow. Fletching: Feathers or plastic vanes attached to the rear end of an arrow to provide stabilization. Fletching Jig: A device that aids in alignment of the fletching while it is being applied to an arrow shaft. Flu-Flu: A arrow having either several large feathers or one long feather wrapped around the shaft. The large fletching slows the arrow quickly, limiting it’s range. They are used primarily for shooting aerial and elevated targets. Front of Center: A measure of how far forward the balance point of a arrow is from the center of it’s length. Full Draw: Having the bowstring drawn back to your anchor point and ready to shoot. G Group: The pattern of several arrows on a target. Used for checking the accuracy of your bow and adjusting your bow sights. H Hip Quiver: A type of quiver that attaches to the hip or upper thigh. Holding Weight: The force needed to hold a bow at full draw, usually expressed in pounds. The draw weight minus the let-off. Hybrid Cam: A bow with 2 cams having different profiles. I K L Limb: The part of the bow that flexes when the string is drawn and stores energy until release. Limb Bolt: The bolts that attach the limbs to the riser. They are also used to adjust the bow’s draw weight. Limb Pocket: The part of the riser to which the limbs attach. M N Nocking Point: The point on the string at which the arrow is positioned for shooting. O P Peak Weight: The highest weight achieved during the draw cycle. Peep Sight: A plastic piece with a hole drilled in it that is placed on the string to serve as a rear sight. Q R S Spine: A measure of the amount an arrow will flex upon release. Stabilizer: Device used to balance a compound bow and to reduce vibration. Static Deflection: The amount of bend in a bow’s limb when the bow is undrawn. String Silencer: Any of a variety of devices that attach to a bowstring to absorb vibration and make the bow quieter. T Tiller: The distance between the string and the point where the limb meets the riser. If the distance is the same for both the top and bottom limb the bow is said to be at even tiller. Torque: The tendency of a bow to lean or kick to one side during the release. V W
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