There is a new guy who just came in, bought a recurve (sight and front stab) this summer and learned in his backyard by himself. He was noticed on inscription day and was directly assigned to competitive practice, skipping beginners class. His posture isn't perfect, he doesn't drop or have a clicker, yet he is besting all (and i mean all) of us. Has anyone experienced that ?

I'm really getting frustrated with my inability to keep an arrow knocked/on the shelf. I shoot recurve at 15lb. Sometimes everything will look right and I go back to draw and it falls off.

Is there anything I can do to improve this or is it just one of those, "matter of time" things?

If not, any ideas of how I can DIY something like this?

Shot my vintage fiberglass while sitting on my rollator. Works better standing or sitting on a tall stool. I kind of balance between the hand grips.

Looking to get into bow hunting and really have no idea where to start as I’ve always been a rifle hunter. Looking to spend $600-$700 on a bow and $200-300 to build it out ( maybe $800-$900 for a solid RTH?). I definitely want some quality parts but definitely don’t need top of the line so open to spending extra on a sight, certain arrows or whatever if it’s worth it. Thank y’all!

Its a ragim impala black 60 inch and 55 lb draw weight.

I need to use my max power to string it using the bow stringer but after I put the end of the string around the top of the limb and let go then the limbs just curve back into their original position and the string just shifts towards the bow's body.

I'm sure i'm using enough strength because I am a strong man who lifts weights. I also just use the string that is included with the bow, so it should be a compatible string.

What am I doing wrong? Help is very appreciated.

Hello all,

I had a training session with an instructor at a local archery shop and I tried 62"-28lb, 62" - 30lb and 62"-35"lb recurve bows over a session.
I was able to hit within the target rings at 20 yards. End of the session, the instructor recommended I stick with the ~35lb draw weight range with a 500 spine arrow set, for my practice.

I was waching Nusensei's videos. He recommends 30lb or under 35lb, but also recommends a 68" bow for stability.

I only plan to shoot once a week in an outdoor range, with a 20 to 60 yard target.

What are my choices for a bow? I found the below on Amazon. I couldn't find a takedown bow with a 68" length on Amazon. Rather, I could only land on the below with some good ratings. Please recommend.

1. Samick Sage at 62" and 35lb
2. Black hunter at 60" and 35lb
3. Top archery at 60" and 35lb
4. Spyder XL at 62" and 35lb

I tried 3 weeks of shooting with a compound bow at 58lb and 65lb. I did not like the experience.
The recurve bow at 35lb was like a breeze, relatively and I liked it.

I prefer to start with 35lb, just for a flatter trajectory for 60 yards, but move to 30lb with a limb interchange is an option for the future.

Please also provide some pointers for the arrows.

I know there's already a discussion about Longbows and Recurve bows, but from the perspective of someone who is 1.86m tall with a 31-inch draw length, and buying their first bow, which one would make more sense? I only have these two options in the picture: the Recurve is 64 inches and the Longbow is 70 inches. The Recurve can use sights, a stabilizer, and a bottom mount, while the Longbow only allows for a stabilizer. Considering that I want to learn now and maybe compete for fun in the future, which one would be more enjoyable?

What is there "best" online shop for recurve bows in Scandinavia?

Or where do Scandinavian People order their stuff from ?

Welcome to /r/archery! This thread is for newbies or visitors to have their questions answered about the sport. This is a learning and discussion environment, no question is too stupid to ask.

The only stupid question you can ask is "is archery fun?" because the answer is always "yes!"

Now this may seem silly and I am not sure if its allowed. I had done a fair amount of research but reading only allows so much compared to actual experience. As people who love archery, what would you say is the best quiver position for stealth. Small movements, minimal or no noise.

I recently received carbon 800 spine arrows and it came within tiny rubber black o rings. What does it do. Is it necessary or if so how do I put it on. Internet had it put on the base area where the arrow screw in to the shaft another had it halfway which looks like it has some indent for the rubber.

I've been meaning to buy myself a bow, I wanted to ask actual people what they think I should go with. I'm currently looking at a recurve bow, however the thought crossed my mind that I might want to go with a crossbow instead. (I have experience using rifles) Im looking for something that will last me as long as possible. I plan on using it for hunting on a regular basis. Preferably medium-big game, as small game can be trapped.

The metal part keeps moving up as I shoot. Not sure if there is a specific tool to use to tighten it. Any advice?

So I usually shoot a Martin Panther (62") but since after surgery I'll be using my kid's SW Archery Little Tiger (54"). Would it make sense to use the arrows I have for her even though my arm length is much longer or continue with my Panther's Eastons?

Odd question to confirm before ordering. The safe bow draw length is the maximum a bow can be drawn?

My arm draw length is 28.5 and the bow safe draw length is 31. This is safe for me to use?

Title says it all. Im a recurve archer and I bought a Bowtech Reckoning just to try it out. I really like it now and I would like to take the "next step". Problem is, nobody is shooting compound at my club. Im looking for some good reliable resources (ideally videos) on proper form and tuning (like where to start?) pls.

Hi, I would like to start shooting with a longbow for pleasure in my backyard, and possibly some hunting eventually.

But I am a bit clueless.

I have been looking at 68 inches bows. I am a 6 foot guy. Is that bow tall enough for me? It's not easy to find 70-72 inch bows.

I expect to draw 25-30. No prior archery experience. Is that a good guess?

Also, if I am right handed in general, and expect to pull with my right hand, that makes the bow RH?

And lastly, any longbow recommendation (Canada)?

Here is an example of what I am looking at (I prefer old school archery, and natural-looking bows): https://archerysource.ca/products/ragim-wolf-custom-68-longbow?variant=43639829922010

Thanks so much! I have been researching alone online but it's hard to be sure of it all.

Good afternoon, I would like to get started in archery, preferably traditional archery, but being from Latin America means that I have a lot of limitations: importing, extra costs due to the conversion of the dollar to the peso (COP) and other things, so I would like to ask you how I can make a viable and durable bow. I have already made a couple of PVC bows but they have not lasted me more than 2 months, thanks in advance. (español) muy buenas tardes, me gustaria iniciarme en el tiro con arco, preferiblemente la tradicional pero siendo de latam hace que tenga un monton de limitantes: importacion, sobre costo por la convercion del dolar al peso ( cop ) y demas cosas, por lo que me gustaria preguntarles como puedo hacer un arco viable y durable, ya he hecho un par de arcos de pvc pero no me han durado mas de 2 meses :C gracias de antemano.

I'm shooting a 55# super Kodiak recurve off the shelf (hair rest & side plate), 29.5" arrows, 340 spined gold tip Traditionals. 125gn tips & and aluminum insert (~12gn). I shoot 3 fingers under. I've tried setting my nock point high, low, everything in between, and adjusting in ~1/16" increments. Nothing seems to change my nock kicking up at all and it's driving me insane! What should I do?

ETA: I have tried shooting split finger as well with no change.

Does anyone know any instructors for compound bow near Atlanta? I've been asking around a good bit but haven't been able to find anyone. I did finally get in touch with one instructor last week, but after initial contact he stopped replying to my emails so I still haven't had any instruction.

I've been shooting a lot this summer and feel like I've made really good progress in accuracy in a fairly short amount of time, but I'm starting to feel some discomfort in my shoulder which tells me my form is likely off somehow. I'd like to get ahead of this so I don't injure myself, but I feel like I need someone to look closely at what I'm doing wrong and help me get locked in.

If anyone knows of any coaches/instructors near Atlanta, please let me know.