06-18-2014, 05:21 PM
Quote: I don't know how to calculate the additional draw-weight of (let's say) a 60 pound bow designated by the standard of a 28 inch draw.
I understand a rule of thumb is 2 to 2.5lb per extra inch. So a 90lb at 28in drawn to 32 inches willl be a 98-110lb pull.
Regarding the "snap" you mention I recall reading that, in relation to Manchu bows, the longer the bow the less the snapiness. The longer design, at least when compared to Turkish bows, is thought to have originated to fire heavy hunting arrows for taking big game (and of course translated into war arrows!) where absolute speed of arrow was less important to the penetrative power of a heavier arrow. I need to do some more research in that area.
What you say about volume of arrows in of much interest as I once read that an archer cound put three arrows in the air at different angles so that they arrived at the same spot at the same time.
And as for being able to shoot quick watch this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1KC1Os-_NE I might drop him a line to see if he can do th efeat I mention :eek:
Conal Moran
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