BADGER.BRAD Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I'm intending to have a go this spring at a spot of Archery with my wife at a local club but I have a few Archery related questions if anyone can answer them it would be appreciated. Here we go ! How does draw weight on a crossbow related to arrow speed compared to a standard bow/ Recurve bow ? Why is it more difficult to shoot a Longbow than a recurve bow ? Is there any aiming devices that can be used with a Bow ? This one will probably sounds daft to anyone who has used a bow. But is there a rest on the bow which holds the arrow in position ? I remember shooting home made bows as a kid and you had to balance the arrow on your hand and then try and shoot . I've seen people using a release on a bow ,once pulled how is this released under tension ? Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Most if not all bows have an arrow rest unless it's a long bow, I wouldn't try and shoot one if your learning. I would start with a basic three piece recurve bow, these come in different sizes and draw weights, the high the draw weight the harder it is to pull back and keep on aim. Short limbs on a bow also can make it more difficult to shoot as a beginner. Something around 35lb draw weight will be ideal. Some recurve bows have pin sights, usually 3 these you use like a rectical in a telescopic sight. I never shot a bow with them, I shot instinctively and just judge the point of aim. Most compound bows have sights on, these bows are the easiest to shoot when wanting a heavy drawweight. IMHO basic is best, I shot in a class called hunting tackle, basic recurve, no sights and wooden arrows. If you choose to use metal arrows it's classed as bare bow. Hopefully covered a few questions Are you wanting to shoot targets or field targets. Target archery you will probably needs pin sights to compete competitively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) Firstly from the bit of info I have crossbows not permitted in most venues. Mandatory training of 3 months required at my sons club. I am sure there will be more info from others directly. Edited February 17, 2020 by old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Yes crossbows make a hell of a mess in the target bosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 A release is only used on compound bows, recurve bows you use your fingers with the aid of a leather tab. Arrow rests on a recurve bow are a little wire affair and a spring loaded plunger, this helps to compensate for the flex in the arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Arm protection 😉.. Its never fun if the draw string shaves your arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, washerboy said: Arm protection 😉.. Its never fun if the draw string shaves your arm That is a unique kind of sore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deker Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Have a look on the Merlin archery page (https://www.merlinarchery.co.uk/), it'll give you an idea as to what's available and costs, as said already people usually start with a recurve bow and as you start getting stronger you can change the limbs to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 I bought stuff of them when they had a shop in Nottingham, always great stock and free advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADGER.BRAD Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thanks for the replies everyone,I started with the idea of a crossbow but as a couple of you pointed out there is very limited places where you can shoot one so then thought about standard archery., partly as something me and the wife can do together at a cheaper cost than the clays ( It gets quite expensive when there is two of use shooting and only one earning ) and partly as an interest for me. I am more interested in field targets and am not really competitive so would be looking to shoot for fun rather than competition. Do you shoot an arrow or is there another term for it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 You draw an arrow (pull it back) Then you loose the arrow (shoot it) Thats what it used to be called but someone far more knowledgeable than me will be along shortly with the correct terms 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Arrow, the feathers are called Fletchings. Wooden arrows are fun to make, and time consuming. Aliminuim arrows are cheaper to buy as a set until you bend or break one. Carbon arrows are shot by the compound lads usually, these are expensive to buy. I would try and find a field target archery club, its not as clicky as target archery and nearest thing to hunting you can do in this country. A nice recurve bow can be as nice as a top end shotgun. I used a black Douglas, beautiful to look at and shoot. American flat bows are nice as well, they are one piece not a riser (the handle) and two limbs bolted on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 We do a bit of field archery around here -- mostly using an "American flatbow" which is kinda a mix between a recurve and a longbow, quite simple, but less temperamental than longbows. The "sights" go from "zero" in the case of longbows to multi-transformer-style mega gizmos for some target shooter or compounds. I do recommend field archery, it's kinda like a round of sporting clays, save than you have to go and pickup your pellets after shooting :-) :-) -- seriously, to start with you spend way more time looking for your arrows than actually shooting them :-) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 dude ive been giving this matter some considerable thought , and i must confess that im beginning to get a little concerned . have you given any thought as to how a bow(or rather , bow string) might interfere with you zz top style of beard ? , im a little concerned , that as you release the bow string , it may become rapidly entangled in your beard (think threading) , and as a result , your fine and manly beard , may be viciously ripped from your fine and manly face , and catapulted downrange , like a 200mph medieval merkin ! .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADGER.BRAD Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 It could be worse Mel what happens if it isn't ripped from my face and me and my beard are sent down range at 200mph ? I Did get myself into a pickle once because of the beard when caving. I was about 20ft down a 100 foot drop when my beard got stuck in the abseiling as-sender. I couldn't go up or down so had to come off the rope jam my self into the narrow down shaft with an 80 foot drop below me, get my beard out then reattach myself to the rope before I could continue, after that I started to wear a neckerchief around my face to stop it happening again. A dog is considered dangerous if it is out of control, injures someone or makes them worried that it may injure them. If this happens you should contact the West Midlands Police to view your options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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