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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Little John on January 11, 2009, 12:06:50 pm

Title: A case for the short bow
Post by: Little John on January 11, 2009, 12:06:50 pm
I have been playing with making a sinue bow string. Having a bit of success but mostly getting the feel for it and learning a few tricks of the trade. I have figured out that a short one is much less work than a long one. Same thing with stone tool bows, must be much less scraping and wood removal with a short bow. Now if I could just shoot well with a shorty.   Kenneth
Title: Re: A case for the short bow
Post by: Cromm on January 11, 2009, 02:41:24 pm
There was me thinking this was a case for a short bow photo post......D'oh.......
Title: Re: A case for the short bow
Post by: Kegan on January 11, 2009, 04:42:37 pm
If the short bow is light enough in pull, they're accurate. I guess that, along with the Natives's amazing hunting skills, was why they never used too much over 50# at 60" for hunting.
Title: Re: A case for the short bow
Post by: GregB on January 11, 2009, 07:08:08 pm

Kenneth, I know what you mean...I've been messing around with dogbane some and it is time consuming.
Title: Re: A case for the short bow
Post by: ken bee on January 11, 2009, 09:02:24 pm
im wondering how short is short my bow is d/rrecurve sinosa 55 at 25 my string 50 long fairly good acc up to 40y im crazy for short bows you must practice a lot and find the perfect arrow for it you have to make it yourself