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Shop arrows, bows, broadheads, and accessories at top retailers.
Compare prices and selection at Lancaster Archery, 3Rivers, Bass Pro, and more.
Use our calculators first to know exactly what you need.

💡 Pro Tip

Calculate before you buy: Use our arrow spine calculator, draw length calculator, and other tools to know your exact specs. Then shop with confidence!

Top archery retailers

🎯 Lancaster Archery

Best for: Compound bows, Olympic recurve, target arrows, competition gear. Huge selection, expert staff, excellent service.

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🏹 3Rivers Archery

Best for: Traditional bows, longbows, wood arrows, traditional accessories. Premier traditional archery supplier since 1980.

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🎣 Bass Pro Shops

Best for: Hunting bows, broadheads, hunting accessories, outdoor gear. Great for bowhunters, in-store availability.

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📦 Amazon

Best for: Beginner equipment, accessories, targets, tools. Fast shipping, easy returns, wide price range.

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Shop Arrows

Calculate your arrow specs first: arrow spine, arrow length, arrow weight. Then choose from these retailers:

Carbon Arrows

Aluminum Arrows

Wood Arrows

Arrow Building Components

📖 Not sure which arrows to buy? Check our Arrow Selection Guide for detailed recommendations by discipline.

Shop Bows

Calculate your bow specs first: draw length, draw weight, bow size. Then browse these retailers:

Compound Bows

Recurve Bows

Longbows & Traditional Bows

📊 Compare bow specifications: Check our Compound Bow Specs Chart to compare Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech, Elite, PSE, and Bear models.

Shop Broadheads & Points

Calculate optimal weight first: broadhead weight calculator. Then browse our broadhead selection guide and shop:

Broadheads (Hunting)

Field Points & Practice Tips

Shop Bow Accessories

Bow Sights

Arrow Rests

Release Aids

Stabilizers

Quivers

Armguards & Finger Protection

General Accessories

Shop Bowstrings & Cables

Calculate string length for recurve/longbow: string length calculator.

Bowstrings

Shop Archery Targets

Foam Targets

3D Targets

All Target Types

Shop Archery Tools & Maintenance

Tuning & Setup Tools

Arrow Building Tools

Measurement Tools

Miscellaneous Tools

Shop Crossbows

For hunters who prefer crossbows over vertical bows:

Smart shopping tips for archery equipment

📊 Calculate first, buy second

Use our calculators to know your exact arrow spine, draw length, and draw weight BEFORE shopping. This prevents expensive mistakes.

🎯 Test before bulk buying

Buy 3-6 arrows in your calculated spine to test. If they fly well, order a full dozen. Don't buy 12 arrows untested.

💰 Compare prices across retailers

Lancaster often has best selection. Bass Pro has frequent sales. Amazon offers fast shipping. Shop around for best deals.

📦 Consider shipping costs

Bows ship expensive due to size. Arrows less so. Small items (nocks, vanes) are cheap to ship. Factor this into comparisons.

How to shop for archery equipment wisely

The biggest mistake new archers make is buying equipment before knowing their specifications. You walk into a shop, see a beautiful bow, and buy it on impulse. Three months later you realize the draw length is wrong, the arrows are too stiff, and nothing groups consistently. Thousands of dollars wasted.

Here's the right process: Calculate your specs first. Use our draw length calculator to get your exact draw length. Use the bow poundage calculator to determine appropriate draw weight. Use the arrow spine calculator with these numbers to find your correct spine. THEN go shopping with concrete specifications.

When you know you need 29-inch draw length, 60 lb draw weight, and 500 spine arrows, shopping becomes simple. You filter by these specifications. You eliminate 90% of options immediately. You make informed decisions rather than impulse purchases.

Where to shop depends on what you're buying: Lancaster Archery has the best selection for target and competition equipment. Their customer service is excellent, and they'll help match equipment to your specifications. 3Rivers Archery is unmatched for traditional archery - longbows, recurves, wood arrows, leather goods. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are great for hunting gear, especially broadheads and camouflage accessories. Amazon works well for beginner equipment, practice targets, and small accessories.

Don't cheap out on arrows. The $50 budget bow is fine for learning. But arrows? Quality arrows make a massive difference. Cheap arrows with poor spine consistency, bent nocks, and uneven weight will never group well no matter how good your form is. Spend $100-150 on a dozen quality arrows (Gold Tip, Carbon Express, Easton) rather than $40 on garbage arrows that frustrate you.

For compound bows, buy from a local pro shop if possible. They'll set up the bow to your exact draw length, tune it properly, and ensure everything works correctly. The extra $50-100 you pay over online prices is worth it for proper setup and ongoing support. For recurve bows and traditional gear, online shopping works fine - less setup required.

Test before buying in bulk. Calculate your arrow spine, then buy 3-6 arrows in that spine to test. Shoot them at 20 yards. If they group well and fly straight, order a full dozen. If they don't, try one spine group up or down. This $30 test prevents wasting $150 on a full dozen of wrong arrows.

Watch for sales but don't compromise on specifications to save money. A 400 spine arrow on sale is still wrong if you need 500 spine. Better to pay full price for correct equipment than save 20% on wrong equipment. Your accuracy and enjoyment of archery depend on proper setup, not bargain hunting.