thepensbybowman
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Hi all
Due to a shoulder issue, shooting my longbows is out for a while but I could shoot lighter bows. I fancy shooting Trad i.e. wooden riser bows and wooden arrows as it still feels basic and will give me more cast per pound drawn than a light longbow. Assuming a 28" draw 5/16" pine shafts 100gn points, 3" fletchings and a reasonable loose, what sort of poundage do you think I would need to keep the point of aim on or below the target up to 60 yards? I know that not all bows (or archers)are equal, but I would appreciate your thoughts.
Due to a shoulder issue, shooting my longbows is out for a while but I could shoot lighter bows. I fancy shooting Trad i.e. wooden riser bows and wooden arrows as it still feels basic and will give me more cast per pound drawn than a light longbow. Assuming a 28" draw 5/16" pine shafts 100gn points, 3" fletchings and a reasonable loose, what sort of poundage do you think I would need to keep the point of aim on or below the target up to 60 yards? I know that not all bows (or archers)are equal, but I would appreciate your thoughts.