Longbow advice please??

[Raedwald]

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

You've hit the nail on the head Gibbon, I too have shot all disciplines and did well in all and thoroughly enjoyed the experiences, but why do longbowmen have to shoot together? Why can't they mix in with other disciplines? Why do they mock other disciplines as though theirs is the only "true" bow? I admire longbow archers who shoot well but they seem to be few and far between. I love the new woods that are used in longbow making, i.e. Bamboo,but why are they still missing the boss and ricochetting off tres in the wood?

Just like to point out that, at a 3D Field Shoot earlier this year, a compound archer got a ricochet off the top of a target..... the arrow sailed a fair few yards, landing in the car park (after hitting a car).

So less of the "compounds hit, longbows miss" - they can both do both. And a compound will miss a lot further than a longbow!

Hang on, I don't see a great deal of advice going on her, more a case of lets slag off bow types again....come on...where is the advice bit?

[English Bowman]

With the right arrows there is no reason that you shouldn't hit the 100yd target with 50lbs. A club member is currently doing just that with a 50lb Bickerstaffe lemonwood hickory bow, so it can be done.

As for Bald Eagle, if you can't be constructive, please say nothing. Saying that longbows are good for firewood only is designed to provoke and does just that. I can hit 100 yds more than I miss it with my longbow, and when I do miss the arrows are easily found, unlike carbons with a flat trajectory that bury themselves. And so on and so forth. The arguments prove nothing, you hate longbows, I love them. I won't persuade you that the longbow is a worthy weapon, and you won't persuade me it isn't. If you don't like longbows, stay out of the longbow discussion area, simple.
Oh and Bamboo is not new, nor is it a wood, at least get your facts straight.

Daniel

[provins]

Actually wood is only a descriptive term.It can be used to describe the state of woody bamboo.
A tree becomes woody as it gets older.
We had a big discussion on this on nfas site and some of the finest horticultural brains were picked,the outcome being that wood is not just a by product of trees.
Bamboo is a grass but as it gets older it becomes woody.
Check out http://www.nfas.net/webboard/topic.a...32&whichpage=2

[flamingbladerider]

rgsphoto Checkout Ebay item No 190007642728

Originally Posted by flamingbladerider

rgsphoto Checkout Ebay item No 190007642728

Yes I'v seen it. I rang Keith last night regarding his longbows. He said another one was going on ebay. It will have to run it's course and will probably sell for more than the ones listed on his sight. He like me, did wonder why people pay more for stuff on ebay? Anyway, he will make any bow I like in 4 to 5 weeks. I'm just waiting for my compound to sell before I make a commitment to buy.

Cheers

[steve58]

Originally Posted by English Bowman

With the right arrows there is no reason that you shouldn't hit the 100yd target with 50lbs. A club member is currently doing just that with a 50lb Bickerstaffe lemonwood hickory bow, so it can be done.
Daniel

Hi English Bowman. I am shooting a 53lb Bickerstaffe (osage belly) and am having serious problems with 100 yards. Do you know the details of your clubmate's arrows? Pine/POC? How heavy the piles are? Fletchings? And is he aiming pile on the gold? Or aiming up in the air somewhere? It was very frustrating on Saturday to only get one per dozen on target when my mate Dave was getting 2 or three an end on with 45lbs on his fingers.

[john rowland]

Originally Posted by rgsphoto

OK I'm looking to buy a longbow. They seem quite difficult to buy on ebay just now and I have been advised on here to avoid used ones. So it looks like I'm going to have to shell out £200 for a decent one

Well I don't do compromise, even though it's just for a bit of fun etc, I may use it for the odd tournament and would like to keep my options open and buy a decent one.

What do I need to shoot to a distance of 100 yds? What draw weight and what type of construction? I know I can probably cope with 50-55lb. Will this do the job?

Can anyone recomend a Bowyer who can supply one for this sort of money?

So far I'm looking at Yewtree archery or a Bickerstaffe of some sort, anyone else out there who can supply?

One of our members chris makes exelant longbows i have had him make one for me ,and it is very good he doesnt charge the earth and makes them to the exact weight that you require , but he is rather shy ,so i will contact him to see if he would consider making one for you John

[flamingbladerider]

Bought a bow from Yewtree, excellent quality, as good as if not better than one costing twice as much from anyone else.
Just A Note :- WHEN YOU WORRY ABOUT HITTING THE TARGET BEFORE ENJOYING YOUR SPORT - PACK IT IN. ITS ONLY A HOBBY

[English Bowman]

Originally Posted by steve58

Hi English Bowman. I am shooting a 53lb Bickerstaffe (osage belly) and am having serious problems with 100 yards. Do you know the details of your clubmate's arrows? Pine/POC? How heavy the piles are? Fletchings? And is he aiming pile on the gold? Or aiming up in the air somewhere? It was very frustrating on Saturday to only get one per dozen on target when my mate Dave was getting 2 or three an end on with 45lbs on his fingers.

He's using POC 5/16 with 100 grn points (I think might be 125) The feathers are 4" shield with the backs cut off. I think he aims by placing the bottom of his hand on the boss, but I'm not sure of that. (I'll check with him tomorrow)
I have got plans for a feather burner and the profile of a feather that will help with reaching the distance. Using a long low feather is much better for distance than any other profile I've seen

Daniel