Archery back bar?

[Serni02]

I was curious what others thought of back bars on their bows while hunting. I've always had the mindset of keeping my pack and bow as light as possible so have never tried one. But have been seeing more of them around at ranges.

Is there really a noticable difference with and without? If so, is it worth the extra weight?

 

[RosinBag]

Depends on your style of hunting. If I were hunting from a tree stand it blind and thought my shits were going to 30 or so and under, I wouldn’t use one. I hunt in the west and I will shoot much further if I need to, so I run a side bar. The side bar settles my bubble faster, minimizes pin float and makes me more accurate. So taking longer shots I am more accurate, more confident and that usually leads to more success.

 

[WJS23]

I started using one 5 years ago and haven’t looked back. Your bow might a little bit more heavy with the back bar on but the benefits are worth it.

 

[Gumbo]

I run one and feel like I need to so I can balance my bow quickly with less muscle involvement. Maybe it is a form flaw that makes me need one, but it helps a lot. I also ALWAYS shoot (and tune) with a full quiver minus one arrow so I get totally accustomed to what my bow will feel like while hunting. If you practice without the quiver it will feel awkward when you do put it on. I also seem to hold better in the wind with a heavier bow/sidebar too which is a major consideration out west. Finally, I added a Montana Bow Sling to my pack this last year and it is an absolute game-changer for me.

 

[couesarizona]

I live in Arizona and most shots can be 40-60 yards. I practice past that and the back bar helps stable everything and tightens up my groups. When I hit the hills though I take it off because I don’t want the extra weight. Holding a heavy bow fatigues my shoulders so that another reason. My opinion is try a back bar and see how you like it. I practice with it in and off. Practice how you play.

 

[X-file]

I will always run a back bar. As others have said,it helps with initial balance of bow as soon as you draw back. If you are worried about weight, then look for something like the older Bernie’s falcon feather lights. That will save some of the weight you may be concerned about. But for me having a well balanced bow that I am very confident in is just the ticket. Now if I was primarily treestand hunting, I might rethink this.


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[Billy Goat]

I just tried a back bar about 2 months ago. Definitely helps in stabilizing the bow. I haven't decided if I will hunt with one or not. Right now I'm not running a lot of weight with it but I strap my bow to my pack a lot. I'll need to disconnect it and carry it separately. I also use a tight spot. Might be easier to just unclip the tight spot and carry in a side pocket.

They definitely help your shooting but it's important to practice a lot how you will be hunting.