Dec 27, 2012 6:06 PM GMT
Hey guys,
Any archers out there??
Any archers out there??
TheAlchemixt saidwow that guy is hot ^
Narciso saidI blame Katniss Everdeen for these shenanigans.
Narciso saidI blame Katniss Everdeen for these shenanigans.
biguymtl saidHey guys,
Any archers out there??
ART_DECO saidbiguymtl saidHey guys,
Any archers out there??
Yes. I use a simple Barnett recurve for target practice. I don't hunt with arrows, so a compound or a crossbow aren't for me. Lately I've been using a 45-pound draw weight, as my strength has been declining. I'm now buying online from Cabellas, where I shopped in North Dakota, but in Florida I don't like the choices in sporting goods stores, and there's no Cabellas near us. I fly alloy arrows.
I took archery in college, got an "A" of only 2 A's in my class. Just like military rifle & pistol marksmanship, I have a deadly aim. I do in golf, too, though my instructor is always saying to me: "Bob, this isn't a firing range! Forget about hitting a target! Work on your distance!"
So archery is one of my interests, but only as a hobby, not for hunting.
DontQuoteMe saidWho's this "Bob" you are talking about?
Also, I've heard you are quite accomplished on the links as well:
biguymtl saidHey Antijock,
sweet yard!
I'm not sure how bad your arthritis gets, but I would suggest you go to the sports store and try out a compound bow. Just don't release it without an arrow as that's a no-no, especially when it's not your bow.
Compounds are MUCH easier to draw compared to a longbow. The thing is, as you draw, you reach a point where it's almost effortless to hold it back while you aim, but it still does require some effort.
The strength of the bow is increased by the mechanics of the pullies, but all bows are dangerous, obviously. If you can, put some sort of barrier (earth wall or such) where you'll be shooting.
You probably don't want to find your neighbor with an arrow sticking out of his ass. Oh wait... do you like your neighbor? :p