compound Vs Recurve
Question:
Which is best for Hunting ?
Response:
In short…the one you can shoot more accurately with. Both have their strenghs and weaknesses. I think that the biggest selling point about compounds is that they help less skilled folks make better, more accurate shots. They certainly do produce a MUCH flatter trijectory, and, less wobbling of the shaft in mid air, because of the different accelerations produced. However, if the compound bow is a LOT heavier for you than the recurve, then, you will really not gain, as you will be working harder to keep the bow up and steady. Overall, the only way to get to a point that you can bag that buck is to spend a LOT of time out on the range, shooting arrows at targets under a variety of different conditions. Enough work will get you to a point that you can instinctively and accurately compensate for any difficulties impeding the shot. Regards Dave Mundt >Which is best for Hunting ?
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Response:
To each his own. If you can kill with it, then it’s good enough. I prefer a self flatbow made by yours truly. I also prefer getting as close as possible, and not taking shots over 15 – 20 yards. For me this is far more exciting than a 35-40 yard shot with a compound (the same as a compound shooter may tell you as compared with their gun experience at 100 yards). I fins stickbows faster to maneuver, lighter, quieter, less complex (no gadgets to keep tuned or to lose), and generally more suited to my style. I can also abuse the hell out of it withou fear of breaking, judge the depth of streams, and use it as a walking stick when I go atop a fallen tree. They seem to require more practice (which I enjoy) than a bow with training wheels ;o) Having hand made a bow that is pretty much the same as those used thousands of years ago, and that I made definitely adds to the experience. They suit me better, but this isn’t for everyone.
