(30 May 2013, 20:43)David075 Wrote: Just had my first archery lessons today great fun but I don't think that if SHTF tomorrow I would be catching much game with one .
What I have gained from this is that a LOT of practice is needed with the same bow to get results
That's the difference between us and our US cousins.We can't legally hunt with a bow/crossbow,which means all our opinions are based in either history,or evidence gleamed off the internet from experienced bow/crossbow hunters.I'm pretty knowledgeable on most aspects of archery,but i lack the practical experience. This is a major drawback for the Uk prepper.
We can talk about bow poundage and arrow penetration/blood loss,but unless we want to break the law and risk getting caught we can't get any first hand experience when it comes to true hunting with a bow.
More 3D archery courses are desperately needed (especially for crossbow shooters as we're looked down upon by a lot of vertical bow shooters)
I've spent years researching archery,but i have very limited experience when it comes to stalking/getting into range,and actually taking a shot.
I'm sure if we put our hand's on heart,most UK preppers would admit that we lack the skill to rely on the bow for harvesting game and for defense.
I don't expect to shoot someone and think they would drop like an extra from Rambo (in a shtf scenario of course).I would expect them to either scream in pain and run away,or scream in pain and charge.We really need more 3D courses with realistic expectations of what we can actually do with a bow if we had to rely on it.
The bow is an extremely capable weapon,but it requires a long period of practice to become even moderately skillful. How many of us can truthfully say we are.Not me.
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