Learn the Anatomy of a Compound Bow | Bowhunt 101

Learn about the different parts and features of a modern compound bow. We discuss everything from what axle-to-axle length and brace height are to the various types of cam systems, riser materials and more.
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[@drankurbaruah]

I got super interested in compound bows about 30 mins ago. (That's how my brain works... I'll eat up this topic in the next 2 weeks and then go out and buy one). Came straight to KZbin and searched for basics. You tutorial nailed it !!! Thanks a ton. Love and best regards from India.

[@tvbuu]

Same

[@ironeagletrike]

Same!

[@terencegelo2199]

I did a double take, thinking I came here and commented this already.

[@OpaFritz89]

Cameron Hanes....I could inhale this dude all day

[@jordanmcknight815]

we should be friends

[@eerice704]

This is an incredible explanation, it’s far better than any other video. I came here knowing little about a compound bow, and I now understand it a lot better

[@rickallen3267]

Well done. I have been shooting for years but never really understood all the technical terms. Very helpful, thank you!

[@sunshineandrainbows99]

not an archer, but i'm working on a story with a few friends, one character has a bow, and i wanted to come up with a design that was still functional for said character. and this was a big help. definitely a clear and concise explanation. thank you!

[@saiyedali6487]

Great intro for the beginners.

[@KF1]

15 minutes with zero wasted words. Thank you, very informative. I just bought my first bow (10 year old Martin Firecat) I don't know enough about it to say if it's good or not, but at least now I know a little more in general.

[@bowhuntordie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blackbeardgoatjr2434]

I plan on making my first hunting bow purchase soon, I found this to be very informative and helpful. Thank you!

[@dillonbutler6098]

This is what I love about bow hunting you can never learn enough ... Thanks big dawg 💪

[@scottconditt2956]

MAJOR KUDOS for producing such a concise, clear, and well-produced video going over all of these basics. I really enjoyed it and in my early journey and deep-dive into compound bow archery I am far more knowledgable and understand the function and purpose of components now than I was 15 minutes ago. Bravo! and THANK YOU.

[@Grimm_1776]

Great video. Your explanations were to the point and not overwhelming by getting into the weeds on some of the components. Thank you!

[@Mohamed.AbduLlahh]

I am not a big of hunting, but i love, mechanics, engineering, architecture, and love how small things can make something amazing. I could like build one of them compound bow, step by step.

[@GT-bz9nc]

Awesome video. I bought my first compound bow yesterday (Elite Terrain) and this video is helpful to further understand the dependencies, functions, and action of this smooth shooter I have now.

[@timothyrazayeski3173]

This is the first video I watched about compound bows ever. Great video thanks for the information!

[@JustinMarek]

Great video. Super helpful. Finally getting into the sport. Bought my self a bow for my birthday. Very concise explanation and you answered the two major question I had. Thanks :)

[@douglasanderson1151]

New to bows and I have an old one and you just seriously educated me!! I am no longer looking at this bow as a foreign object lol. Thank you so much!!

[@ranjan_v]

Thanks a lot for all the information 😊

[@tscottshea]

Thank you for a very good introduction. I feel smarter now!

[@debo2128]

Very simple explanations. Thank you very much !

[@scottcushard7467]

Just got rid of my triax my vxr 31.5 will be done this weekend excited for ur guys videos as always but im super stoked on the trophy doe contest

[@7megan7]

Thank you all so much for taking the time to make such a clear and detailed video! I'm still learning so that I can be a fun hunting partner for my husband since this is really his passion. I actually took paper notes on this video, its that good. You've helped me build a base knowledge so I can go out more confidently and feel like I belong there and know what I'm doing. Thanks for explaining what function each component serves, not just what its called. That helped me to really visualize the parts' importance in the operation of a bow. Great video, you guys rock, I'm off to watch more of your videos!

[@bowhuntordie]

Thanks Megan! Glad we could help. Feel free to also check out our "Bowhunt 101" section on our website - www.bowhunting.com/bowhunt-101/

[@JayWilliamsNumericDreamz]

Very informative and exactly what I was looking for. Well done.

[@travisludwig2948]

A true professional, thank you sir. Very well explained of the bow anatomy names, as well as reasons why for each piece, and the function of them. 👍

[@michaelosterhaus4309]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! One of the best I have seen on this topic. Can’t wait for my VXR to be completed this weekend!

[@bowhuntordie]

Thanks Michael! Enjoy your VXR, they sure are a great bow to shoot!

[@ironeagletrike]

Great video! One of the best basic videos I have seen.

[@bowhuntordie]

Thanks!

[@merryequipment]

Awesome video. Perfectly informative.

[@madisongruginski9540]

Thank you! Super helpful!!

[@Nuada1916]

Great video, clear audio and visuals.

[@HotShwrFart]

Very Informative. Thank you

[@enersha6979]

Came here bc my dnd character wants a compound bow lol, amazing video

[@s.p.q.roctavianvsavgvstvs900]

Thank You Dude. It was wery useful to me. Thank You.❤

[@andrijajovanovic1589]

Great video but I wanted to see what drawing back on it does, how the 'wheel's spin etc.

[@rm5282]

Thanks for this video. I am new to archery and this really helps to clear some things up for me.

[@bowhuntordie]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it. We've also got a full section on our website to help new hunters get started - www.bowhunting.com/bowhunt-101/

[@rm5282]

@@bowhuntordie thanks!

[@robertwebb2721]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial!

[@bowhuntordie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PBS-nm1uu]

great presentation, thanks

[@richardbeto1615]

Awesome video thank you

[@wesmac68]

Thanks Great video!

[@frank4532]

Great job

[@darrenfravel6029]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@bowhuntordie]

Thanks, Darren!

[@knightingalesaid]

Very informative. Thanks@

[@nickM.2000]

hey guys i appreciate all these videos because i've learned a lot of thing i didn't know but, what about making and some videos for recurve ( or maybe traditional ) bowhunting for example how to tune your bow etc...?

[@yoshiwiseful]

thanks for the info !

[@russellshealy9395]

Your the man professor J and 28 more days until deer day BHOD BABY!!!!!

[@golucky9714]

THANKS REALLY HELPFUL. 👍👍

[@terrysanders2817]

Well presented!

[@ken244]

great video thanks

[@brodydog8447]

Good information. Thanks

[@surgeneral108]

GOOD JOB! ...well explained.

[@bowhuntordie]

Thanks!

[@AutisticArcher]

I'll share this with my friends at the Archery club. Most of the people there don't dare to ask the compound shooters questions. Some the them, not to judge compound shooters in general, look down on archers who don't shoot compound bows.

[@NGU09513]

Thank you

[@trestoncoleman85]

Thanks bro

[@codyj1162]

Ty!

[@LuisGonzalez-gb4uh]

I'd like to see an explanation on how the cams work. I understand the simplicity of the old round wheels, just a long string running around two pulleys. But the cams, they look similar but I don't quite understand the science behind them.

[@Mike1-]

Tha k you so much 👍🏽

[@Wickedstickyflowers]

Do I need to touch the cables I thought I loose the limb nut and then move the connection on the cam ?

[@Vet-zj5lq]

Pretty good video!!!🇺🇸👍🏻

[@bowhuntordie]

Thanks!

[@XThexReaperX]

Trying to find out how the pulley system of a compound bow works to see if someone in a less modern setting(closer to medieval to Victorian Era setting) could pull off creating a reverse crossbow and compound bow and what type of effect it would have had in an era where gunpowder weapons were only just starting to develop.

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

Archery is awesome, compound bows are nice and look fun to fire at target's

[@MrKakuaa]

Flawless explanation. You inspired many, I am one of them. Please mention how to reach you and tell the brand name and some estimated price ranges. I am novice or rookie but want to learn more that’s why my questions are basic. Thanks for your educational video. I am your subscriber now.

[@bowhuntordie]

Thanks! This bow is made by Mathews Archery.

[@michaelroughton]

Nice video! What string silencers do you run on that bow?

[@bowhuntordie]

Justin has 2 Wishbone String dampeners from Pine Ridge Archery on his string.

[@lwsrider]

Justin, how do you feel about the rubber tube used to keep the peep sight straight? Mine has twisted on me a few times. Hasn't happened since I've been using the tube. My friends say I'm "old school", and "behind the times." I don't care. Works for me!

[@eldonringler4703]

Use a string loop then you will not need rubber that tears..

[@Apple_Beshy]

Old school but using a Compund bow 💀

[@tvbuu]

Damn you know your stuff

[@SuperChefM]

Good day, is there a mechanism that locks the cams in place so that you cannot pull the string?

[@bowhuntordie]

not located on the bow no.

[@ronaldkrause891]

Forgot to mention tiller on the bow great job though

[@elgenfranord1651]

So those bows does not have a clicker?

[@alexharshman7025]

Im that younger guy that would walk into a shop and ask what all the trinkets are, so you saved somebody 30 minutes and a headache. This is a lot different than the classic stuff im use to. But i still have to ask about the cable guide/holder/the stick that holds them out of the way, seems like theres more than one style/setup. And how much can i modify a cheap $50 Barnett youth bow? The string is like plastic, and i hate it.

[@bowhuntordie]

Alex - you're probably not going to be able to do much with that Barnett Youth bow. You're better off looking for a used adult bow that's i good shape and going from there. And yes, there are several styles of cable guards out there. They all do the same thing though - which is to hold the cables out of the way so you can shoot without interference.

[@freeride200]

what bow is this on your video??

[@bowhuntordie]

This is a Mathews VXR

[@graphguy]

pain in the butt (restringing a compound bow) is why I shoot recurve. String in my pocket 45 seconds and it is on.

[@DoctorMedicine_]

Soo the compound bow I have only has cables and cams

[@AsSs-vk1lc]

Nxt time try to test it then we can see how it works

[@theparkers7350]

Can you still purchase that shirt anywhere?

[@adamallen3095]

Ohh see see

[@saivikas9580]

Didn't know Valtteri Bottas was into Archery

[@LASSEFITTA]

Never seen a single video explaining the physics behind compound bows. Is there 1?

[@bowhuntordie]

What do you need explained?

[@sportbikeguy9875]

I cant believe any company ever though a single cam bow was a good idea 😂

[@tombouie]

Well-Done & yous-gots that-there PhD in bow.

[@alexinnitro2]

Damping = reduce vibrations Dampening = make wet

[@mojojojooreocookie8692]

พี่ชายคนไทยนี่นา

[@user-vw9lk5ci8o]

Perfect! I watched a 15min video to finaly learn what the F@ck is the black cable which is attached to the bow string, right in the middle of my bow....and apparently, it was the only spec that was not described in the video!!!

[@almightydoomgoose3499]

i legit didnt see the bow for a couple of seconds because of the camo

[@jacobjche]

Can a bow be made with a thong?

[@cybertree]

Don't worry about brace height too much, my girlfriend says 3 inches is plenty 😏

[@dewetrobertson1752]

Mathews risers is to long

[@user-nx8kk9no3x]

Said no one ever. lol the longer the riser, the more stable the bow. Longer risers are a good thing bud. lol

[@andersprivat697]

Everything about compound bows, except how they actually work..

[@hashem_alshrif]

compound bow ruined the idea of the archery ... It's no longer a real bow nor is it as powerful as a firearm ... It's just a distorted thing

[@DevilsUp589]

The same way a Ferrari is no longer a real car…

[@Apple_Beshy]

😂 Maintaining Compund bow is pain in the arse, you will also likely to blame the equipment than yourself, I rather have Recurve bow or barebow so skill all the way! 💀💀 Bro need tuning