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Archery vs Clay shooting

Archery and clay shooting have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatArcheryClay shooting
Time a week2 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmLively
To startFree$80

Choose archery if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More of an indoor thing
  • Less adrenaline

Free to start, then about $40 a month.

About archery

Choose clay shooting if

  • Costs more to start
  • More time outside
  • More of a thrill

About $80 to start, then about $100 a month.

About clay shooting

What you'll need

  • Archery: Recurve Bow, Arrows, Bow Stringer, Arm Guard, Shooting Glove or Finger Tab, Arrow Quiver, Taster session Full cost breakdown
  • Clay shooting: About $80 to start, then about $100 a month. Full cost breakdown

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.