DavidH
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I did search for a thread on longbow anchor but couldn't find one. I've just been going through "Archery, its theory and practice" by Horace Ford. I've visited the book a number of times, but this time, I've been concentrating on aiming
Archery, its theory and practice
According to the book, he was the first to start anchoring under the chin, exactly in line with the eye, for target shooting. I've tried to be a purist with style, but Ford says that a side anchor was really only used for distance rather than accuracy, as it allows for a longer draw.
Chapter XI: On Aiming. From: Archery, its theory and practice, by Horace Alfred Ford, 2nd Edition, 1859
I know some will say its not true longbow practice, but I want to shoot better groups and its not as if we are using any special aid. If Mr Ford, who is known as the greatest longbow archer of all time, advised under the chin, who am I to argue? Should I try to be a Victorian purist or a Medieval purist Next time I shoot, I'll try a chin anchor, but would love to know the view of other longbow archers.
Archery, its theory and practice
According to the book, he was the first to start anchoring under the chin, exactly in line with the eye, for target shooting. I've tried to be a purist with style, but Ford says that a side anchor was really only used for distance rather than accuracy, as it allows for a longer draw.
Chapter XI: On Aiming. From: Archery, its theory and practice, by Horace Alfred Ford, 2nd Edition, 1859
I know some will say its not true longbow practice, but I want to shoot better groups and its not as if we are using any special aid. If Mr Ford, who is known as the greatest longbow archer of all time, advised under the chin, who am I to argue? Should I try to be a Victorian purist or a Medieval purist Next time I shoot, I'll try a chin anchor, but would love to know the view of other longbow archers.
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