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Author Topic: Recurve and Longbow cater different shooting styles?  (Read 1130 times)

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Re: Recurve and Longbow cater different shooting styles?
« Reply #20 on: March 18, 2017, 01:40:00 AM »
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.

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Re: Recurve and Longbow cater different shooting styles?
« Reply #21 on: March 18, 2017, 07:57:00 AM »
I don't find a difference in my shooting style between them and enjoy both with equal success.
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Re: Recurve and Longbow cater different shooting styles?
« Reply #22 on: March 18, 2017, 08:39:00 AM »
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.
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Re: Recurve and Longbow cater different shooting styles?
« Reply #23 on: March 18, 2017, 11:09:00 AM »
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.
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Re: Recurve and Longbow cater different shooting styles?
« Reply #24 on: March 18, 2017, 11:43:00 AM »
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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