Corax67
Well-known member
I have heard contradictory information over the course of the last couple of months about longbow usage in record status competitions.
My intention later this year is to shoot a lot of longbow, particularly in inter-club comp but also a bit further afield - I have management approval for a new longbow for just this purpose.
Now here is my query:
My current longbow references point on boss at 60yds, my new bow will be chosen to reference point on boss at 100yds. Ideally, if I shoot a round like a York at 100, 80 & 60 yds I would like to use the new bow for the first two distances then my current bow for the third set rather than hunting for a blade of grass as my aiming point with the faster bow.
Is the changing of equipment in this way during a round permissible? I have been told that in competitions it is as longbow archers tend to be very laid back fellows and not to mind about such things but I've also been told by other people that in a record status shoot you have to use the same kit, arrows and bow, for the duration of the round.
I cannot seem to find anything on the web but then I may be looking in entirely the wrong places - so what is the consensus of opinion chaps?
Karl
My intention later this year is to shoot a lot of longbow, particularly in inter-club comp but also a bit further afield - I have management approval for a new longbow for just this purpose.
Now here is my query:
My current longbow references point on boss at 60yds, my new bow will be chosen to reference point on boss at 100yds. Ideally, if I shoot a round like a York at 100, 80 & 60 yds I would like to use the new bow for the first two distances then my current bow for the third set rather than hunting for a blade of grass as my aiming point with the faster bow.
Is the changing of equipment in this way during a round permissible? I have been told that in competitions it is as longbow archers tend to be very laid back fellows and not to mind about such things but I've also been told by other people that in a record status shoot you have to use the same kit, arrows and bow, for the duration of the round.
I cannot seem to find anything on the web but then I may be looking in entirely the wrong places - so what is the consensus of opinion chaps?
Karl