Archery thread!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I figured it's about time we had another archery thread as it's been a while since the last one

Now that I'm hopefully getting a half decent wage , I want to take up field archery again , but the game's moved on a bit since last time I did it (in my teens) so I'm keen to learn all you folks have to offer

I really want a simple bow, (not compound as there illegal to use in field archery anyway) Flat or Recurve would be preferable, but I'm open to all types really

Also I'd like to have a takedown bow, as I still need to transport it to and from the archery grounds by Bicycle

Here's someone to make you all look bad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T39VlHP0oMw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXkGNypNm5M&feature=related

And the incredable...

[jock1]

That last one is a cracker how old is the lassie ?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That last one is a cracker how old is the lassie ?

Not sure, look's about 14 to 16 to me , but that's a hell of a talent, not sure how useful it'd be in the real world , but damn impresive nonetheless

[jock1]

That last one is a cracker how old is the lassie ?

Not sure, look's about 14 to 16 to me , but that's a hell of a talent, not sure how useful it'd be in the real world , but damn impresive nonetheless

You never know when you may have to shoot your bow with your feet!!!
Seriously though archery looks like a lot of fun I may give it a go myself

[Singh]

How much do you want to spend?

But as far as recurves go,  you can try something used. Takedown tend to cost more, but vintage recurves can be had for under $100, if you shop right. I got a few Pearsons and Herters that way.

If going for a new takedown recurve, the cost goes up. I'd avoid the Internatures and Samicks. Cheap, but cheaply built. You can get a better used recurve.

Do you want a metal riser or wood riser?  For a metal riser recurve at a great rpice, try looking at  Quinn's archery: http://www.tradtalk.com/ckshop.php?category=21

Quinn also does wood risers.  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

How much do you want to spend?

But as far as recurves go,  you can try something used. Takedown tend to cost more, but vintage recurves can be had for under $100, if you shop right. I got a few Pearsons and Herters that way.

If going for a new takedown recurve, the cost goes up. I'd avoid the Internatures and Samicks. Cheap, but cheaply built. You can get a better used recurve.

Do you want a metal riser or wood riser?  For a metal riser recurve at a great rpice, try looking at  Quinn's archery: http://www.tradtalk.com/ckshop.php?category=21

Quinn also does wood risers.  

Thanks for that mate

Ideally I'd like to keep the budget under £100 but I'd be prepared to go as high as £150 if need's be. (may as well spend it while I'm still single and have money )

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'vee got to nip out for an hour, please keep the info coming

[Singh]

In think a 100 Euro is like $500 American. You should be golden.  

but seriously, A 62" Quinn comet would be $170, or about $116 Euro. Quinn makes real good limbs, and have a reputation for quality. If going the one-piece vintage recurve route, I'd go for a Pearson (used Bears are overvalued).

Not sure if quinn ships overseas, but their website is here: http://www.quinnsarchery.com/quinn's_archery_001.htm

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

In think a 100 Euro is like $500 American. You should be golden.  

but seriously, A 62" Quinn comet would be $170, or about $116 Euro. Quinn makes real good limbs, and have a reputation for quality. If going the one-piece vintage recurve route, I'd go for a Pearson (used Bears are overvalued).

Not sure if quinn ships overseas, but their website is here: http://www.quinnsarchery.com/quinn's_archery_001.htm

Thanks mate I'll have a nose through there site

[Tarrodemierda]

In think a 100 Euro is like $500 American. You should be golden. 

but seriously, A 62" Quinn comet would be $170, or about $116 Euro. Quinn makes real good limbs, and have a reputation for quality. If going the one-piece vintage recurve route, I'd go for a Pearson (used Bears are overvalued).

Not sure if quinn ships overseas, but their website is here: http://www.quinnsarchery.com/quinn's_archery_001.htm

any clue about the performance,how many lbs´s etc?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I quite like this one  http://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/superbasket/product.php?product=1504 but the draw weight is a bit on the low side at 28lb

[Tarrodemierda]

i could use something with about 175-250 lb,and aroows speeds over 300fps.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

i could use something with about 175-250 lb,and aroows speeds over 300fps.

Sod that, it'd tear my rib's apart

You need a compound mate

So what model Crossbow do you use mate

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I quite like this one  http://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/superbasket/product.php?product=1504 but the draw weight is a bit on the low side at 28lb

Scrub that, it goes all the way up to 60lb's

[Freudian Frog]

I've always wanted to pick up archery... maybe it's about time!

Or I could settle for an arbalest.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I've always wanted to pick up archery... maybe it's about time!

Or I could settle for an arbalest.

Nah, to clinical, if you gonna harm someone you should at least be prepared to put a bit of effort in

[Tarrodemierda]

i could use something with about 175-250 lb,and aroows speeds over 300fps.

Sod that, it'd tear my rib's apart

You need a compound mate

So what model Crossbow do you use mate

i have old barnett now and this ive been using lately:
Horton Legacy 225

[Freudian Frog]

I've always wanted to pick up archery... maybe it's about time!

Or I could settle for an arbalest.

Nah, to clinical, if you gonna harm someone you should at least be prepared to put a bit of effort in

Well... you know... someone's gotta do all that cranking...

[kent ct]

Reading this thread got me interested in the English longbow and I have just read the article in Wikipedia. Highly recommended.

What struck me was the information that in many periods it was compulsory to own and practice with a longbow. The king then had a large force of expert bowmen for his wars.

What he also had was a well armed general population. This made revolt a lot easier and king and nobles had to tread a lot lighter on their subjects than other European monarchs. This in turn led Englishmen to assert their rights, giving rise to concepts absent in other countries. So it might well be that we owe our ideas of freedom and individual rights to the longbow.

Richard

[Tarrodemierda]

longbow would be awesome to own.or make one.

[CQC-7]

Mickey

If you are still looking for a bow you might want to try Cabelas.  They have a few traditional bows that are pretty cheap.  I have the PSE Coyote take down recurve.  It has a metal riser but it shoots well.  I am actually going to buy a Martin Savanah longbow when I scrape the cash together.  I miss shooting in archery tournaments.

[Leatherman123]

Mikko, how many times could you pull a 250 lb. bow? I highly doubt more than five!

[Tarrodemierda]

cross bows are way easier to pull

[Leatherman123]

Is that what you were talking about? Sorry! 

[Tarrodemierda]

yep,i have crossbows only,but i sure wouldnt mind owning a powerful longbow either.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Mickey

If you are still looking for a bow you might want to try Cabelas.  They have a few traditional bows that are pretty cheap.  I have the PSE Coyote take down recurve.  It has a metal riser but it shoots well.  I am actually going to buy a Martin Savanah longbow when I scrape the cash together.  I miss shooting in archery tournaments.

Do Cabelas ship to the UK mate

[Singh]

Want to make a bow? Google "paleoplanet".   

PSE: Pull, Shoot, Explode. 

I had a older PSE takedown (Raven) back in the early 1990s, and it was fine. Those were made by Jeffrey (USA). Since then, PSE has changed manufacturers to an Italian manufacture (Ragim, iirc) that has questionable quality. So I've heard, but I've no personal experience with the current PSE recurves.

If you're going cheap, then Samik/Internature would be a better choice. But I'm not too hot on those. But at under $200, your options are very limited.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Want to make a bow? Google "paleoplanet".   

PSE: Pull, Shoot, Explode. 

I had a older PSE takedown (Raven) back in the early 1990s, and it was fine. Those were made by Jeffrey (USA). Since then, PSE has changed manufacturers to an Italian manufacture (Ragim, iirc) that has questionable quality. So I've heard, but I've no personal experience with the current PSE recurves.

If you're going cheap, then Samik/Internature would be a better choice. But I'm not too hot on those. But at under $200, your options are very limited.

Hmm, I'll have to do a bit more sluething