TLDR: I guess Primitive Archery is gone and I suddenly need string theory. 🥲 Please point me towards info on whatever D97/B55/B50/FF means, materials, and break poundage. I'd also greatly appreciate info on arrow tips and spines. I'm trying to be safe as humanly possible while still shooting pointy sticks.

Very Long Did Read: I'm a beginner of sorts. I've been shooting for a year now, nearly every day. And in this past year I've broken five count 'em FIVE bows. Not even strings. Three traditional English longbows, two Bear stick recurves. And these things have broken in scary ways. I'll post pictures! String is still hanging on in both of them.

Maybe I look like a confused girl most of the time, maybe because of the breaks, I don't know - I receive a LOT of unsolicited advice. And that's appreciated, but I can never tell what's good advice. Because one man tells me exactly what went wrong, but wait for him to leave and the next walks up claiming first man had it all wrong. I've kind of narrowed down which ones are the pros, and a lot of them have guessed my problem may be strings. Apparently Bear has changed some of their bows but didn't update strings so I'm consequently splitting the wood three ways. But it could also be arrows too I guess! Could be that I pissed off a range god or goblin, who can say.

So I caved and got a new barebow after stubbornly sticking to wood for a year. She ✨metal.✨ But I'm feeling apprehensive because she also ✨expensive.✨ I REALLY don't want to break this one. Please word salad at me if you must. I'm looking for websites or books where I can learn about strings for different situations. Not just length, but string count, material, whatever D97, B50, B55, FastFlight, means... And breaking poundage (that's very important) for each. Limitations, what they do, what they are.. String theory! I also need to find more info on arrows. Tip weight to spine in particular. One person guessed the arrow wasn't taking enough of the force off the bow and I want to know exactly how tips do that.

If anyone wants to give me more specific hints, I'm looking to customize a string for a 72" 50# ILF recurve barebow. Long limbs so it'll probably be more like 48#, I fortunately have an exactly 28" draw. And I'll potentially buy new tips for 600 spine arrows, though I'm guessing I'll have to but new shafts since mine were originally matched to a #28 English longbow. Some of the fletchings have worn down to half an inch anyway.

Thank you in advance for helping me keep my eyes in my skull! 🩵

I want to learn a sport since I'm not very sporty and I have always had an interest in archery. But I'm worried taking classes for it would be expensive and how much equipment will be. Would it be possible to be self taught?

Does anyone have any insight on the b3 huuk? I doubt I can get my hands on one before buying but looking into the buy once cry once method while also keeping somewhat of a budget. Is this one worth the money?

Couple disclosure up front, I'm a little dumb, never post (barely know how even) and if this is in wrong subreddit or a better one is available, please let me know.

Basically the short of it is, I have a 40lb AF Archery Tatar bow I got from Amazon linked below. I got it approximately a year and a half ago, and while I don't shoot as often as I'd like, it shoots well for me and I really like this bow.

Through my own fault, one string bridge (they just call it "horn reinforcement", which it feels like plastic to me but anyways) broke off. Bow was unstrung, got knocked over, fell off and string bridge broke in two pieces and cannot be repaired. Bow is otherwise fine.

I contacted the seller seeing if I can just buy a replacement. Answer was basically "no buy another bow". Which if I had more disposable income I'd probably upgrade to something better.

I honestly know next to nothing about string bridges. I am wondering if someone can recommend a replacement. I can even take the other one in tact off and just replace both. Also, what type of glue would be best for this.

I appreciate any assistance and once again I apologize if this post should be somewhere else or is too vauge or anything. Thank you everyone in advance.

AF Recurve Bow https://a.co/d/h2lw002

I know nothing about archery but researching this has hyped me up! So far I’ve landed on compound hand bow - the compound bows look a bit too complex and it still has the curved wings. Am I on the right track? Also, it’s 90cm long, does that mean it’s for kids?

I just find it easier whilst shooting in my backyard.

I just got into archery a year ago and had such a blast joining a club, going to 3d ternaments, and learning how to bow hunt. Now I starting my next chapter by getting into my first target rig!

Can anyone give me info about the arrows that come with this black hunter?? It's time to start replacing them, and I want to keep using the tips I have.

I have a 40 lb longbow, and a 28 inch draw. But what I'm most curious about is the diameter of the arrows.

Shooting an asiatic bow with the goal to eventually do mounted archery with my horse. Been practicing for about a month, self taught. What can I improve on?

I know it’s nothing special, I’m not a hunter by any means, I was taught to only kill what you’ll clean, and as much as I love meat, I don’t have the stomach strength I don’t think.. (clown me if you want..) I know it’s nothing special it was a cheap bow bought as a Christmas present for me, my mother sold my fathers bow when I was younger as I was well too young to have the hunting bow he had, it was a beautiful $800 setup and I wish to this day she kept it for me.. but she bought this for me (23 Years old) and said she would purchase me another in the future as she put it “the one she wanted to get me”, I’ve very interested in just archery, target shooting, do you have any dyi recommendations for targets or online stores you’d recommend for me!?

Again I know it’s nothing special.. but it makes me happy… I haven’t used a bow since middle school archery class, so I’m pumped to practice and learn as I go!

I primarily shoot modern recurves with carbon arrows, but a buddy of mine talked me into getting into an Archery competition here local in April where you can only use a bow made out of natural materials and your arrows have to be made of wood. So I broke out my old old lemonwood flat bow. That's almost 80 years old. 47#@28 I forgot how much fun this thing is to shoot! Can't wait to see where I'll be closer to April!

If you own a Matthew’s bow, and it has the Matthew’s Lost OT (white snow background w/thin skinny branches and spots of orange, fall like, leaves) please please please drop the model name of your bow.

I’m trying to hunt down a bow my deceased brother had bought for me. It got ruined when a friend dry fired it, imagine my horror. To further the misfortunate, Matthew’s no longer produces the camo pattern or even some of the bows that featured that pattern from 2016/2017.

First indoor 18m WA/CA sanctioned event. This was the first time I've shot at the South Nation Archery Club. 510 is a new PB for me, so I'm super stoked.

gillo #WinAndWin #Zniper #xlimitsarchery #blackeaglearrows #barebow #archery

So i asked a local bowstring manufacturer to make me a barebow string that would fit the rules regarding central serving position relative to the shooter’s eye. So essentially i told them there was this rule so naturally i wanted a properly sized central serving (longer up and down the string both to comply with the rules and for deep string walking). And i explicitly said that adding a couple of centimeters (or inches rather) here and there would probably do. So anyway I got what you see on the picture How good of a job do you guys think they did? Any chance it’s a tad too long?

On a serious note, when i reorder, what length should i go for for 72’’ setup?

I'm trying to buy my first bow, and I'm a little lost.

I need something that looks old-school / traditional / historic / fantasy, because I need to use it for a photo shoot.

But I'd also like to conceivably be able to use it for target shooting some time.

Not looking for the best, most expensive bow. Just something traditional that looks nice and is functional. I was leaning toward a recurve bow and hoping to spend around 200 usd. I'm also 5'8 and would prefer a low-ish draw weight that can still be used for target shooting.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, thank you for your time.

Bowyers of Reddit! Arrow slinging enthusiasts... I require your aid, your experience! Your knowledge!!!

I'm a writer, it's what I enjoy doing and I try and do my own due diligence as much as I can for what I write about. In a new fiction piece a group of characters are renowned for their rather bonkers archery. It's not quick, and agile, and full of finesse, quite the opposite, it's ridiculous, and obscene, and powerful.

The weapons being written about are large recurve bows made of metal. A kind of alloyed steel chosen for the appropriate physical properties. From some shallow digging I originally set the draw weight to 200 pounds. I know this is Ridiculous, my own bow in my younger years was only 55, but what are your thoughts? As well as any practical knowledge about how strong a shooter would have to be, how quickly they'd tire, etc.

Another large problem I've run into, knowing how arrows behave in the air, is how to properly design the arrows. Nothing has to be perfect in fantasy of course but I'd love to be as close as possible. Suspending disbelief is hard and the closer to truth you are, the less you have to suspend it.

Please assist with the ID of this bow. Thank you!

Hello everyone!

I’m excited to start my archery journey and could use your help. As a complete beginner, I’m looking for the perfect bow to get started, but there are so many options, and I’m a bit overwhelmed.

A little about me: I’m a woman, 5’1" (155 cm) tall, weigh 90 pounds (41 kg), and would love a beginner-friendly bow that’s lightweight and easy to handle. Ideally, I’d like to find a complete set on AliExpress, including a bow, arrows, and accessories.

I took a quick online quiz that give me these measurements Draw length 23.6 inch/ 60cm Draw weight 15-20-25-35 Ibs Recurve bow

I should at least have looked at a picture or video or something before randomly trying to shoot stuff eh? 😅.

Been aiming for the bee in the middle today, this is one of my better sets for attention, usually what happens is that the first arrow and maybe the second is pretty far off then the rest of the set is on the bee, the first arrow in this shot is the one furthest left and the rest goes from left to right. How do you get the first shot in a set to be better? is it just practice? I know half the comments are gonna be that you can't say much without a form check and I get that, just thought I'd ask the question.

Anyone who has changed the latches on a SKB case, did you change all four latches with two kits, did you change just two (outside two or middle two), or just one? Thanks in advance.

I can't tell if I have the wrong idea or if my physique is weak and cant support the added strain just yet.

And before you say: ask your coach; I am already in that process. I'm just trying what I can before session 1.

Here's my thought process when I draw:

1) Release hand slightly grabs behind the trigger.

2) Initiate the draw using my biceps, start the shoulder turn as I get close to my wall.

3) Reach the back wall. Immediately squeeze my shoulders as if I'm trying to crack a walnut between my shoulders

Move my trigger finger to the front of my release

4) Try to align my sight to the target (still clenching)

5) begin the process of pulling the trigger (slowly, if I can)

6) Let my release arm continue moving back as the arrow fires. Arm ends around the back of my head.

Usually by mid way during step 5 or 6 my back muscle starts to give after being clenched for so long (5-8 seconds)

Is this the correct idea behind using back tension? I tried doing this at the range and my back was having slight spasms after only 6 or so ends (no change to draw weight/DL), not to mention my 10s became 8s, 6s and then M's as the session went on.

Adsirionally, how long should I hold with back tension and with how much force (right now I'm going as hard as I can) before I either fire or letdown (worth noting letdown can be very uncomfortable and my release shoulder collapses entirely)

My gut feeling is that I'm doing something wrong, and that I'm exaggerating the motion, but it might just be that I need to strengthen them.

Am I on the right track or am being too extreme with my correction? Last thing I want is to tear something and not be able to shoot anymore.