12-08-2007, 08:51 PM
Maybe I should explain myself. I shoot a #50 not for historical reasons but because it does what I want.
I can shoot all day and every day with out stain or pain There have been many days when Ive shoot a 30 target field course twice in a day.
And I'm sure there are some heavy bow pullers that have done the same. Not bragging just saying.
Talking of penetration are we saying 14th C plate or leather/ fabric mail?,
If I was face with an Armour clad sword wielding enemy and had my #50 bow, I would wait until hes' 25 yards out and shoot for the face. If the first didn't stop him I'm sure the next couple would make him look for an easier foe.
As to Cavalry.Shoot the horse.
I just never really wanted to put in the time needed to consistently shoot #100 bows. Nothing against those who do (more power to them
) but it just wasn't something that fitted into my archery goals.
Happy Holidays to all.
Jon R
I can shoot all day and every day with out stain or pain There have been many days when Ive shoot a 30 target field course twice in a day.
And I'm sure there are some heavy bow pullers that have done the same. Not bragging just saying.
Talking of penetration are we saying 14th C plate or leather/ fabric mail?,
If I was face with an Armour clad sword wielding enemy and had my #50 bow, I would wait until hes' 25 yards out and shoot for the face. If the first didn't stop him I'm sure the next couple would make him look for an easier foe.
As to Cavalry.Shoot the horse.
I just never really wanted to put in the time needed to consistently shoot #100 bows. Nothing against those who do (more power to them
) but it just wasn't something that fitted into my archery goals.Happy Holidays to all.
Jon R
There are no real truths, just stories. (Zuni)
