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Originally Posted by BarryMillership  I first of all. Fantastic site! I've been trolling the net for ages for a good longbow archery forum to suckle on and the breadth of knowledge some people have here is astounding!
Right. I've been shooting about two months know and estimating yardage and I'm pretty accurate in that respect. However I nearly always seem to miss to the right, usually between an inch and a foot wide. I have my target, which is an army kitbag, set at 60 yards.
I shoot a 65lb Bickerstaffe Hickory, Lemonwood, Osage Longbow and I am a lefthanded archer. I am drawing this bow very comfortably and do not feel strained when in the hold.
However, trying to be a purist I do shoot 3/8 poplar medieval war arrows. Would this greatly affect my accuracy bearing in mind the consistancy of me missing to the right? I use a V medieval draw.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Stance? Technique? Grip?
Also I live in Nottingham, does anybody know of any local BLBS clubs?
Thanks to any replies in advance..
Baz |
Hi Barry, welcome to the site mate!
What are your arrows spining at? Also, what's your drawlength? It sounds as though your arrows may be a little on the weak side (although not very) You may want to try cutting 1/8" off your arrow length & trying again.
1" off at 60yds is nothing serious at all! 12" off isn't too shabby with a longbow, to be honest either! Have you been shooting long?