Archery costs and recommended equipment

Beginners fiberglass bows are available at under $60.00 and complete "sets" comfortably under $100.

High quality imported bows can cost as little as $149.00. A nicer American made bow will average between $600.00 and up. Custom bows can range from $600.00 and more.

All bows (except youth fiberglass) come with a full and proper string set-up and shelf treatment at no extra cost.

See Bow Listings for details
Arrow choices are based on the archer's preference, purpose and budget.

We can help you to choose the best arrow for your needs.

We will need to know:
• Your bow type (recurve or longbow)
• Your bow's draw weight and length
• Your draw length (
see "How to measure your draw-length")
• Your intended use, i.e. Target, Olympic/Tournament, Reenactment, Hunting, or a combination of these

See Arrow Listings for details
Targets are one of the three prerequisites to the sport of taget archery (the other two being a bow and some arrows).

There are actually two parts to the target: the target back (the thick area that the arrow sinks into, which can be Styrofoam, straw or other fiber) and the target face made of paper, cloth or Tyvek, which is decorated with rings or other images for scoring.

Target faces cost from $1.25 each for 16" printed paper to $50.00 and up for fitted Tyvek models.

We stock many styles and sizes of target faces, bag targets and “you-fill-it” target bags.

Tripod and other styles of backing may be ordered but are usually too costly to ship and are honestly best ordered directly from the manufacturer.

See Target Listings details
Armguards are an important, but not essential accessory for successful archery.

The purpose of an armguard is to protect the inner-lower bow holding  arm from potential injury due to string slap at the time of arrow release. Anyone who has ever felt the sting and burn of a bowstring will remember how it feels.

Avoidance of injury is important for children (as it is for adults, too) and so an armguard is recommended.

See Armguard Listing details
Shooting gloves and Finger tabs serve to protect the hand from the repetitive pressure of the bowstring against the soft inner finger.

The choice of fingertab or glove is a matter of personal preference and is not essential gear for archery but they can certainly make the sport more enjoyable.

Tabs are made in small, medium and large sizes. Shooting gloves come in a multitude of styles and sizes.

They are both worn on the hand that pulls the string.

See Gloves and Fingertabs listings for details
The simple purpose of a quiver is to carry arrows. Storage of arrows is also the task of a quiver.

Safety is enhanced by a quiver, too, as the arrows are neatly tucked away until ready for shooting. Carrying loose arrows can be hazardous for anyone, but especially for children.

Quivers come in many shapes and materials. These handy arrow holders come in shoulder, hip and back and ground models. Bow quivers are useful for hunters or prolonged practice.

See Quivers Listing details
Bow Stringers are simply made and simple to use.

They are constructed of 2 leather or rubber pieces and some strong, thin rope. The leather pieces are each folded over to create a pocket and then securely attached to either end of the rope.

The purpose of a Bow Stringer is to pull the bow limbs forward evenly and allow for easier application of the string to the tips.

A bow stringer is highly recommended for wooden Recurves and Longbows. They not only make stringing the bow much easier and prevent twisting and damage to the limbs, but most importantly, it is the SAFEST way.

A bow stringer is ABSOLUTELY necessary with a flat-limbed bow in order to avoid twisting the limbs with other methods of stringing, such as the "step-through".

We will custom fit your bow stringer to your bow at no additional charge if ordered with a new bow.

See Bowstringers here

• See "How to use a Selway bow stringer (PDF)
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