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Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Archery: Choosing Your First Bow and Arrows
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Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Archery: Choosing Your First Bow and Arrows

ByOrgil Silk October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Traditional archery, which evolved about 10,000 years ago as a survival skill, is still practiced today as a sport. The simple…

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How Fast Does A Recurve Bow Shoot?
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How Fast Does A Recurve Bow Shoot?

ByOrgil Silk October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Recurve bows can shoot arrows at an average speed of about 120 miles per hour (mph). However, the speed can vary…

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What Arrows Should You Use With a Recurve Bow?
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What Arrows Should You Use With a Recurve Bow?

ByOrgil Silk October 7, 2024October 11, 2024

When choosing arrows for your recurve bow, you can’t just grab anything from your local archery shop. You need to match…

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How Does A Recurve Bow Work?
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How Does A Recurve Bow Work?

ByOrgil Silk October 1, 2024October 10, 2024

Even in this age of high-end compound bows, a traditional recurve bow is still a popular option for target archery and…

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How To Shoot A Recurve Bow – Step-By-Step Guide
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How To Shoot A Recurve Bow – Step-By-Step Guide

ByOrgil Silk September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Shooting a recurve bow involves three stages: the drawing stage, the execution stage, and the follow-through stage.  During these stages, the…

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