About Quiverranked

Why I Built This Site

I got sick of reading bow reviews written by people who don't shoot. You know the type—regurgitated spec sheets, marketing fluff, and "top 10" lists where every product gets four stars because the writer never actually held the bow.

That's not how gear works. A bow that groups tight at 20 yards might open up at 50. A release aid that feels fine in a heated pro shop becomes a liability when your hands are sweating in a tree stand at 5 AM. Two years ago, I bought a "highly rated" sight based on Amazon reviews, spent three weekends trying to dial it in, and finally realized the windage adjustment was garbage. That $200 mistake is why Quiverranked exists.

This site cuts through the noise. I test compound bows, recurves, and every piece of gear that attaches to them based on one thing: does it actually perform when it matters? Not in a photo shoot. Not on paper. On the range, in the field, when you're trying to put an arrow exactly where you want it.

About Ryan Holt

I'm a USA Archery Level 3 certified coach and have been shooting competitively for 18 years. I started with a beat-up recurve from a garage sale when I was sixteen, moved into compound bows for hunting, and now spend most weekends shooting 3D tournaments or coaching local archers. I've tuned bows in 100-degree heat and freezing rain. I've watched expensive stabilizers shake apart after 500 shots and $30 arrow rests outlast flagship models. I've coached beginners who showed up with draw lengths three inches too long because the big-box store employee "eyeballed it."

My coaching background matters here. When you spend Saturday mornings fixing someone's torque-heavy grip or diagnosing why a student's arrows are consistently low-left at 30 yards, you learn that equipment tolerances matter more than brand names. I've seen beginners quit because their "beginner-friendly" bow was actually misaligned junk that couldn't hold a tune. I've also seen hunters drop deer at 40 yards with decade-old PSEs that were properly set up. Equipment either works or it doesn't, and I've learned to spot the difference before the warranty expires.

I don't just unbox gear and shoot three arrows for a camera. I put broadheads through foam targets until the blades dull. I leave sights mounted through rainstorms to check for fogging. I shoot mechanical releases thousands of times to feel when the sear starts to wear or the trigger gets mushy. When I recommend something, it's because I've either destroyed it in testing or confirmed it won't let you down when you're at full draw on a championship target or a bedded buck.

What We Cover

This site is for anyone who actually shoots—whether you're building your first bow, upgrading your hunting rig, or chasing X-rings in competition.

If you're tired of reviews written by content farms and want intel from someone who spends more time at the range than the keyboard, you're in the right place.

How We Test & Review

Every product gets evaluated on three metrics: accuracy, consistency, and real-range performance. Indoor range tests tell part of the story, but that's not where I stop.

Gear gets shot outdoors at 20, 40, and 60+ yards in varying wind and temperatures. Arrow rests get tested for torque under pressure and vibration after hundreds of shots. Broadheads are shot through plywood, foam, and actual game when season allows. I'll leave a bow case in the bed of my truck for a week to see if it actually keeps out dust. I spend weeks with gear, not hours. If a bow needs a hasty tune to group well out of the box, I note it. If a sight's pins drift after 200 shots or a stabilizer bolt loosens under recoil, I tell you exactly when it happened.

Full disclosure: Quiverranked participates in affiliate programs. Some links earn a commission if you buy. But here's the thing—if a bow sight is overpriced junk, I say so. If a budget rest outperforms a $200 model, I lead with that. My reputation as a coach and competitor is worth more than a commission check. I regularly recommend products that aren't in any affiliate program if they're the right tool for the job. The rankings are based on performance and durability, not payout percentages.

Get In Touch

Got a question about your setup? Want to argue about arrow spine selection or suggest gear I should torture-test? Shoot me an email at info@quiverranked.com. I read every message, though responses might be delayed during hunting season or tournament weekends.

Questions? Reach us at info@quiverranked.com