Lorica Hamata being pierced by arrows

[Conal]

I believe the asymmetrical Hun bow was one of the fiercest weapons in ancient warfare, not surpassed until the introduction of the Turkic bow.

And still regarded as more efficient than firearms by the Mamluks for a goodly time after their introduction.

With regard to asymetrical bows I have wondered if they were made to get the nock point to a point 50% from each end rather than would be teh case on a symetrical bow where it would be slightly above mid point.