Questions tagged [archery]
Questions about shooting with a bow and arrows, especially at a target as a sport.
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Is there a way to correct a wooden archery bow that was bent in the wrong direction for a long time
I recently bought a Ben Pearson Mustang at a junk sale. I'm new to archery and was hoping to make it my first cheap, usable bow. Judging by the logo, I think it's from the 70's.
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Comparison of primitive projectile weapons [closed]
I have heard that there are sport hunters that practice taking game with primitive projectile weapons including long bows, slingshots, aumentum, atlatls, spears, and even throwing sticks. I'm curious ...
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Is there a way of calculating effective range with a compound bow?
I've decided I want to at least have a go and hopefully take up archery with a compound bow on the other side of the lockdown. I've been able to find out lots of what I'd need to know (e.g. am right ...
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Why use string walking in archery to change the distance of your shot?
String walking is,
Having a 3-under allows for string walking. What this is, is basically the ability to pull the string at a different position hence changing the distance of your shot.
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How to make sure that your arrows are flying straight?
Sometimes, if your knock is too high or too low or your rest is not perfectly in line with the string, your arrows will fly at a slight angle to the direction of travel instead of perfectly straight.
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What would be the advantage of the 3 fingers under release?
In the Instinctive Bow Division of World Archery, you can either release in the Mediterranean style with one finger above the knock and two fingers below, or you can shoot 3 under, where all three ...
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Am I allowed to shoot 3 under in World Archery's Instinctive Bow Division?
I'm currently thinking about switching to three under (3 fingers under the arrow knock when releasing). I ordered a new bow and wanted to take this as a chance to change or try out a few things.
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How relevant is distance between nock and fletching?
I just recently fletched new arrows and I decided to put them a little more downward than usual. I thought (with my particular fletching rig) I would get more helical twist into it.
However, I ended ...
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Are there Takedown Compound Bows?
A recent question got me wondering if there are Takedown Compound Bows. I Googled around and found several longbows, (recurves, etc) that can be taken down for travel. But I did not find any ...
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How can I carry my compound bow in a backpack without showing any parts of it?
I’m looking for a bag to help carry my bow. Not that hard in huge forums to find some good suggestions but the think is I’m looking specifically to carry a compound bow without exposing any of the ...
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What is the difference between AMO/AMA and ASTM spine declarations?
This question asks "Are the Goldtip and Easton spine declarations AMO/AMA or ASTM??",
What exactly is the difference between AMO/AMA and ASTM spine declarations and what difference does it make?
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What additional equipment is needed for bowfishing?
As it is the time of year when carp spawn and are in close to shore, I have been seeing people along the lakeshore with archery equipment, bow fishing for carp.
If one were to already have a bow and ...
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When using "Gap aiming method" do I leave both eyes open?
I want to have a look in other aiming methods and tried to start off with "gap shooting". However, I'm not quite sure whether to leave both eyes open or one eye closed. What is the right thing to do?
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Is it possible to repair this flat bow?
Is there hope for a repair on this bow?
Samick Outlander American flat bow.
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How to cut an arrow shaft
I'm currently planning to bare shaft tune a bow. The problem is that I don't have a cutting machine for arrows. These are rather expensive and so it doesn't quite make sense to obtain one for private ...
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