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Archerytalk is a great forum and there are others as well. I'm a member at archerytalk so I'm biased.

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(31 Viewing)Use this area for discussions that are somewhat off-topic or that do not fit anywhere else. Topics should still be related to the focus of the forum and all other rules of behavior still apply here. (emphasis added by Citizen)
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This thread should be in the Social Lounge subforum.
 
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MarksmanCentral said:
Forgive me for trying to have a conversation with a group of folks who likely have an interest in such things. I posted this in the wrong sub, and that was my bad, but the sarcasm is not needed. I meant no ill will.
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You started this thread on the wrong site. A more suitable site has been provided. To answer your question specifically, stick with the compound bow. Long bows are big, too much so in my opinion, and tough to use in moderate to heavily wooded areas or in thick brush.
 
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MarksmanCentral said:
Forgive me for trying to have a conversation with a group of folks who likely have an interest in such things. I posted this in the wrong sub, and that was my bad, but the sarcasm is not needed. I meant no ill will.
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With all do respect, sir, no one was rude, impolite nor expressed obvious sacrasm.

The thread was moved to the Social Forum from General Discussion, not deleted or edited.

Go ye forth and enjoy :)
 
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Archery hunter from Idaho here. I've never used a long bow myself. Have hunted with people that used them. They are as accurate and have the same range as I do with my compound. The length is an issue when hunting in brushy areas. Get one, become proficient with it. Take both hunting. You will have a backup and the ability to switch back and forth.
 
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Long bows were not designed for hunting. Recurves and compounds were ... guy wants to take his sight off his compound bow? He won't hit anything without one...you could have more luck with a recurve w/o a sight but its range is generally more limited than a compound and its kill potential is lower.

Go ahead, go hunting with a compound w/o a sight ... you'll eventually just choose points on the bow to use as a pseudo-sight anyway. A compound bow can't be shot from "the hip". At least not a 70 lb bow.

Have fun fellow archer !
 
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davidmcbeth said:
Long bows were not designed for hunting. Recurves and compounds were ... guy wants to take his sight off his compound bow? He won't hit anything without one...you could have more luck with a recurve w/o a sight but its range is generally more limited than a compound and its kill potential is lower.

Go ahead, go hunting with a compound w/o a sight ... you'll eventually just choose points on the bow to use as a pseudo-sight anyway. A compound bow can't be shot from "the hip". At least not a 70 lb bow.

Have fun fellow archer !
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Hmmm... I hunted for several years with my compound without sights. Seemed to hit things ok. It's a matter of practice with your equipment however it is. Points on the bow for pseudo sights is exactly what you do. A long bow will be fine. Doesn't matter. Just practice and become proficient with whatever you choose.
 
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I learned to shoot a bow without sights when very young, instinct shooting with a bow is as accurate as the amount of practice one puts in. I have not noticed any major league ball players with sights for pitching, or basket ball players. Maybe they should look into that...:rolleyes:
 
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I learned to shoot a bow without sights when very young, instinct shooting with a bow is as accurate as the amount of practice one puts in. I have not noticed any major league ball players with sights for pitching, or basket ball players. Maybe they should look into that...:rolleyes:
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WalkingWolf said:
I learned to shoot a bow without sights when very young, instinct shooting with a bow is as accurate as the amount of practice one puts in. I have not noticed any major league ball players with sights for pitching, or basket ball players. Maybe they should look into that...:rolleyes:
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MLB pitchers? Man, guys on my team NEED sights ... they s----uuuuck
 
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