What Does AMO Mean in Archery? Things You Need to Know

After adding a recurve bow to your bow case, you have noticed something on the side of the bow. When you take a closer look, you find out AMO is written there. As a rookie in archery tradition, your curious mind wants to find out what is AMO and what’s the relation of it to archery. Is that the scenario you are facing? If yes then this article will guide you to finding out everything about AMO in archery.

AMO or Archery Manufacturers Organization works to set standards for archery equipment. They provide a standard measurement of the archery equipment and the manufacturer follows these standards while manufacturing archery equipment. 

To know in depth about AMO, go through this entire article and enrich your knowledge. Let’s begin then!

What is AMO and Where It was Established?

AMO or Archery Manufacturers Organization was founded in 1953 in Wisconsin. Their goal was to set a standard for archery equipment and they were and still are successful in doing so. Though these standards were applicable only for recurve bows because back in the 60s, there weren’t compound bows but with time they have also included compound bow string length standards.

With time, AMO started working more along with setting standards, and they become a community. Since then, they named ATA, Archery Trade Association. 

Different AMO Standards for Different Archery Equipment

Here we have provided an abrupt description of AMO standards for different archery equipment. 

1. Conventional Bow Length Standard

According to AMO, the bow length has to be three inches longer than the AMO bowstring. For this, it becomes easy to brace the bow at brace height. For example, if you found AMO 60” is written on your bow then the actual length will be 57” under tension conditions.

2. Conventional Bow Weight Marking Standard

The manufacturer provides a mark that consists of the actual draw weight or they can provide a marking that will help you to understand how much the bow can weigh. For example, if you found 25X lbs on your bow then it means, your bow can weigh 27 to 28 lbs. If it is only 25 lbs then it can weigh 24 to 26 lbs.

3. String Height Standard

It will vary from string to string. If the manufacturer has followed the AMO standard then you will find that there is a +/- ½ inch indication on the bow.

4. Draw Length Standard

To measure the actual draw length, you will need to follow the AMO standard. According to them, you can measure the draw length by drawing a bowstring back to the anchor point.

There are other different AMO standards available too.

• AMO bow sight and accessory mounting holes standard.
• AMO Stabilizer and accessory mounting holes standard.
• AMO stabilized rod standard.
• AMO arrow length.
• AMO wood arrow spine selection charts, etc.

If you want in-depth knowledge about the entire AMO standard then you can go through this link to find out about them.

Frequently Asked Questions And Answers

What is AMO arrow length?

The distance between the bottom groove of the knock and the end of the shaft is known as AMO arrow length.

What are the three types of archery?

The three types of archery are, recurve, barebow, and compound.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the AMO plays a great role to have standard archery equipment. Manufacturers around the world follow the guideline to manufacture standard equipment. Hope that all of your confusion has been cleared by now. If you have any further queries, let us know in the comment box.