Simon Clifton
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Hello all and apologies if this is covered in passing elsewhere - couldnt find an article though so hoping some more knowledgable people can assist with opinions and advice.
I switched to longbow about 2 years ago and have never looked back. Currently shooting with a very lovely Gary Evans Artisan which is a great shoot but is now underpowered for what I need.
Shooting a York last year, I ended up aiming at the clouds for 100 yards (and unsurprisingly clouds are not the most consistent sight markers).
Having tried various draw weights on other bows, I now k ow what draw weight to go for (I rhink). However, there are two bows in my price range I can go for. One is another Gary Evan's Laminate bow or a Ravenbeak selfbow in identical poundage.
So dear people, the crux of my question is this - what difference in range will I get between a laminate longbow and a selfbow of identical poundage, assuming everything else (arrows, draw length, technique) remains identical?
I have heard tell that the bamboo backing on Laminates increase the speed over a self bow. Is this true and if so, to what extent?
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I switched to longbow about 2 years ago and have never looked back. Currently shooting with a very lovely Gary Evans Artisan which is a great shoot but is now underpowered for what I need.
Shooting a York last year, I ended up aiming at the clouds for 100 yards (and unsurprisingly clouds are not the most consistent sight markers).
Having tried various draw weights on other bows, I now k ow what draw weight to go for (I rhink). However, there are two bows in my price range I can go for. One is another Gary Evan's Laminate bow or a Ravenbeak selfbow in identical poundage.
So dear people, the crux of my question is this - what difference in range will I get between a laminate longbow and a selfbow of identical poundage, assuming everything else (arrows, draw length, technique) remains identical?
I have heard tell that the bamboo backing on Laminates increase the speed over a self bow. Is this true and if so, to what extent?
Answers on a postcard!