Shooting at 70m
YVONNE
K C Thong wrote in article <5kj9p0$j...@lantana.singnet.com.sg>...
> Does anyone has any idea, what is the minimun poundage to shoot at 70m
> using a recurve bow?
> My bow's poundage is about #39, very often that the arrows group around
the
> 6 o'clock (blue & black) region, is there a problem in the power of the
> bow ?
I shoot #33.5 and have no problems getting to 70m. My groups aren't mega,
but that's down to me not the bow. Have you thought you may be dropping
your bow arm before fully completing the shot?
y:)
Arthur Marcel
Dear KC,
A 39lb recurve is heaps for 70M. You just have to find the right arrow.
Basically, you need 180fps plus to get to 70 metres without the sight
disappearing behind your hand. Ideally, a few more fps will keep the sight
above the arrow line. Go for Easton ACE 670's with a 50gn tip and you will
be able to shoot 70 metres with ease. If you can't afford ACE's then the
appropriate ACC will still get you there.
Arthur Marcel (in Australia)
ted
On 5 May 1997 00:31:28 GMT, kct...@merlion.singnet.com.sg (K C Thong)
wrote:
>Does anyone has any idea, what is the minimun poundage to shoot at 70m
>using a recurve bow? This is to ensure a resonable good grouping taking
>into consideration that there is light wind blowing.
>
>My bow's poundage is about #39, very often that the arrows group around the
>6 o'clock (blue & black) region, is there a problem in the power of the
>bow ?
>
>The higher poundage you can shoot the better , butgiven that #39 should be ok
try tuning your bow there is plenty of info on the net
Fire up a good search engine (my personal favourite is Highway 61
find it at http://www.highway61.com/) and simply type in "archery"
then surf till you drop.
For arefresher on style see
http://www.student.utwente.nl/campus/sagi/artikel/steps/step1.html
for starters.
Good Shooting
>
>Ted
Dr. Stephan Melin
In article <5kj9p0$j...@lantana.singnet.com.sg>, kct...@merlion.singnet.com.sg (K C Thong) writes:
|> Does anyone has any idea, what is the minimun poundage to shoot at 70m
|> using a recurve bow? This is to ensure a resonable good grouping taking
|> into consideration that there is light wind blowing.
|>
|> My bow's poundage is about #39, very often that the arrows group around the
|> 6 o'clock (blue & black) region, is there a problem in the power of the
|> bow ?
|>
Many female archers (I am not talking about world class level) shoot
draw weights of about 30# (and sometimes less) and still can hit the 70m
quite comfortably.
You also did not mention:
- 39# at full draw (or at 26.25" draw to the pivot)
- type of arrow (Aluminum, Carbon,...)
- draw length
- equipment (bow, string material, ...)
I had a 27# bow (Hoyt ProMedalist TD/2, 68") when I was a kid. Even my
heavy 1716 XX75 (28") could reach the 70m...
So I think the main problem might be your shooting form?
All to the gold
Stephan
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Don Branson
K C Thong wrote:
>
> Does anyone has any idea, what is the minimun poundage to shoot at 70m
> using a recurve bow? This is to ensure a resonable good grouping taking
> into consideration that there is light wind blowing.
>
> My bow's poundage is about #39, very often that the arrows group around the
> 6 o'clock (blue & black) region, is there a problem in the power of the
> bow ?
One of the points which has not been mentioned in the previous replies
has been anchor position and choice of tab. These two factors alone are
the reasons most archers have trouble reaching distances such as 70
meters (and 90 meters).
Although the cast of the bow and weight of the arrow are significant
factors, the most prominent factor is the distance from the nock to the
line of sight at full draw. If an individual has a long face and uses
an under the chin anchor with a ledge tab it is quite possible to reach
70 meters with 20 lbs and carbon arrows.
In our JOAD club we have 4 ladies who reach 70 meters easily and the
heaviest bow is 26 lbs at her draw. One 12 year old young lady shot the
Regional Olympic trials in Sept/95 drawing 19 lbs!!
The factor involving the tab is using a ledge tab which fits over the
finger. We use A&F tabs in instruction and nearly all use them in
competition. Some use Cavalier tabs with the ledge extended above the
leather. By keeping the finger under the supporting ledge it keeps the
arrow the maximum distance under the line of sight, a must for light
poundage setups.
The A&F tab is popular in Europe but has just a small following in the
USA. Auroraland JOAD is probably the only club to use them nearly
exclusively. Some look-a-like designs are manufactured here but I have
not personally tried them.
If you are prone to experiment with ledge tabs, try building up the
contact surface so that the arrow is 1/8" lower. You will find that the
arrow will strike significantly higher on the target, especially at 70
meters. If you are not already using a tab similar to the A&F you will
be pleasantly surprised at the results.
Equipment biographies on my JOAD archers are available on the
Auroraland JOAD website at:
http://www.skognet.com/~donbranson
Don Branson
Auroraland JOAD (among other hats I wear)
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K C Thong wrote in article <5kj9p0$j...@lantana.singnet.com.sg>...
>Does anyone has any idea, what is the minimun poundage to shoot at 70m
>using a recurve bow? This is to ensure a resonable good grouping taking
>into consideration that there is light wind blowing.
>
>My bow's poundage is about #39, very often that the arrows group around
the
>6 o'clock (blue & black) region, is there a problem in the power of the
>bow ?
I have never used to have any problems with shooting up to 100m with my
Yamaha Eolla which weighed in ay about 40lbs. I used to use a fast-flight
string and Easton A/C/E arrows....
CFN
Simon Coates
Daryl Collings
I used to shoot 70m indoor with 35-40# recurve and did very well. For out
doors though I would goto about 45# and make sure the bow is tuned to
perfection. The greater the distance the more the tuning makes a
difference.
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K C Thong <kct...@merlion.singnet.com.sg> wrote in article
Sng Beow Leng
K C Thong wrote:
>
> Does anyone has any idea, what is the minimun poundage to shoot at 70m
> using a recurve bow? This is to ensure a resonable good grouping taking
> into consideration that there is light wind blowing.
>
> My bow's poundage is about #39, very often that the arrows group around the
> 6 o'clock (blue & black) region, is there a problem in the power of the
> bow ?
I am shooting a Hoyt 36 lb bow with 26 1/2" ACE arrows. There has been
no problem in the power of the bow. 6 o'clock shots can be caused by:
1) dropping bow arm when release. It's very sensitive at long
distance.
2) Wind - When I face head wind, sometimes the arrows group lower.
Tail wind, however, pushes the arrows higher. The wind has to be
quite strong to make the arrows land blue and black so try shooting
in windy condition and experience the effect.
3) Rain - Rain drops on many occassions has caused my arrows to group
lower. That's the power of nature. :-)
I find it challenging to practise in different weather conditions.
Archery is lots of fun. Enjoy it.
Leng Sng
Travis Stone
K C Thong wrote in article <5kj9p0$j...@lantana.singnet.com.sg>...
> Does anyone has any idea, what is the minimun poundage to shoot at 70m
> using a recurve bow?
> My bow's poundage is about #39, very often that the arrows group around
the
> 6 o'clock (blue & black) region, is there a problem in the power of the
> bow ?
If you're shooting fingers---and I assume you are---then keep this in
mind:
(A) If your arrows seem to group LOW, you may not be using enough "top
finger" in your (assumed) three-finger draw;
(B) If your arrows group to the LEFT, and assuming you're right-handed,
then you're either not taking a big enough "bite" on the string with
your fingers, or the string is slipping off your fingers as you release.
In all this, I presume you're shooting with the standard
"Mediterranean-style" release, index finger above the arrow-nock, with
the middle and third fingers below.