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Recurve and Longbow cater different shooting styles?

Started by forestdweller, March 16, 2017, 07:32:00 PM

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My shot sequence with a recurve needs to be shower with a bow that has more mass.  A higher wrist grip requires a straighter bow arm.  A straight gripped Hill when the grip is heeled allows a natural bend in the bow arm.   Although I can hold if I need to, I try to be on target in the drawing process so my anchor time is just a slight tightening to the release.  It is possible to be on target and ready to release with a Hill style bow and shooting form.  It can be done as well with a recurve, but it is just a bit more to handle and may take a slower draw.  Each has its advantages, depending on the individual.   I personally find being accurate with fluid speed pays off for me more often than static straight form when hunting.   Like all things it takes work and everyone is different.   I would suggest if you want to try the Hill method via John Schulz give a hard try with no changes.  If shooting a recurve in a particular style seems better, find a method from someone that matches that style and follow their tutor to the letter with no changes.   Leave reinventing the wheel to someone else.

BAK

I don't find a difference in my shooting style between them and enjoy both with equal success.
"May your blood trails be short and your drags all down hill."

longstiks

It's been so many years since I've shot a curve that I can't say much about them but I shoot one piece r/d longbows and am a little more accurate if I hold for a second before loosing.
Denny

Red Beastmaster

All my "aiming" is done as I bring the bow up and draw back. I do anchor solidly then release within a second. I shoot both the same with the recurves being a bit more accurate.
There is no great fun, satisfaction, or joy derived from doing something that's easy.  Coach John Wooden

Longtoke

I shoot them the same. I notice the difference in draw stroke but I don't make any adjustments to my shooting style.

The biggest thing I notice is the feel of the draw and my recurve has a much higher grip.


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