Chapter 4: Know Your Bow and Arrow
Three Common Bow Types
Longbow
- The “traditional” bow, which has long, nearly straight limbs
that form an arc when strung.
- Used by those interested in traditional shooting with minimal additional
equipment.
Recurve Bow
- Also considered a “traditional bow,” the limbs are shorter
than a longbow and curve back away from the belly of the bow, which can provide
more power in a shorter bow than the longbow.
- A popular choice because it’s smooth, quiet, and fast-shooting.
- The recurve also features a “pistol-style” grip that adapts
well for use with a bowsight or other accessories.
Compound Bow
- By far, the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting.
- Many styles are available, but they all work basically in the same manner:
Wheels and cams attached to the limbs and bowstring efficiently store energy
the bow is drawn to reduce the holding weight and make it easier to hold
at full draw.
- The resulting benefit of the bow’s design is that it can reduce draw
weight by 50 percent or more.
Choosing a Compound Bow
Many compound bows are adjustable for both draw length and draw weight. A proper choice would be a bow that
could be adjusted for more draw weight as you become stronger through practice.
Younger shooters benefit from a bow that allows them to adjust the draw length
and weight as their arms grow longer and stronger.
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