... The only problem with this idea is that straight bows far outnumber crossbows. I want to win by skill, not by default because I was the only one there with...
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Caley
caoillainn1...
Feb 27, 2011 2:47 pm
... Yeah, I'm finding that out! LOL! :) It doesn't help that some of my bolts are as 'Straight' as I am. ;) I'll have to set up my target one of these days...
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Caley
caoillainn1...
Feb 27, 2011 2:54 pm
... I would have a tournament with a straight bow category and an xbow category, with separate winners and prizes/scrolls for each. Caley...
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John Chapin
thorin427
Feb 27, 2011 3:45 pm
There were 2 or 3 crossbow shooters at the last event and Boooker T Washington State Park in Chattanooga ( I believe it was Tales of Sherwood ) and they were...
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logantheboweyder
loganthebowe...
Feb 27, 2011 4:33 pm
It would not surprise me to discover that there are several other Crossbow shooters who feel the same way, and don't take their bow to events for the same...
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logantheboweyder
loganthebowe...
Feb 27, 2011 4:39 pm
Perhaps it is unique to Calontir... one of the requirements for membership in a GOA-level archery order, the Boga Hirth, is excellence in several weapon types,...
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John Fair of Hawkwode
klooch1
Feb 27, 2011 7:49 pm
Well said Gladius! Thanks for the info on the guilds. In my original post re this topic I used the word, "mostly" in context of the research we were using. I...
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Caley
caoillainn1...
Feb 27, 2011 8:39 pm
... I haven't experienced anti-crossbow stuff, either. I was at the event and was suprised that other crossbows showed up; I'm usually the only one. Caley...
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Caley
caoillainn1...
Feb 27, 2011 8:45 pm
... That could be possible. ... Well, I've never been in a crossbow-only event or tournament, only with straight bow archers with or without a couple of other...
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Taslen
taslen2000
Feb 27, 2011 9:44 pm
________________________________ From: Caley <caoillainn1@...> To: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 3:44:20 PM Subject: Re:...
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Caley
caoillainn1...
Feb 27, 2011 11:16 pm
... 1. The target about 10 feet away. 2. With a picure of Osama Bin Laden taped it. 3. And a pound of chocolate for first prize. Caley :)...
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James W
jameswolfden
Feb 28, 2011 12:47 am
Greetings, The artifacts we have are somewhat limited and inspections similar to what you describe have been made and conclusions drawn. For example, for the...
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John edgerton
sirjonfitzrauf
Feb 28, 2011 12:53 am
100 yards. 12" roundel target. 12 bolts. Scoring one point for a hit, zero for a miss. No time limit. The winner is the archer with the most points. In...
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James W. Pratt Jr.
cunning@...
Feb 28, 2011 2:45 am
Here is where I chime in with "with the right crossbow eight to eleven bolts in 30 seconds is not impossible." James Cunningham ... Yeah, I can forget about...
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Harry Billings
humble_archer
Feb 28, 2011 3:13 am
I would be inclined to believe that you would have an arrow suitable for the biggest game you expected to see on the bow and then one suitable for smaller game...
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Taslen
taslen2000
Feb 28, 2011 3:17 am
Well I don't know if the range will be that long but I like the idea! Now Caleys idea seems like a good one too LOL ________________________________ From: John...
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John Fair of Hawkwode
klooch1
Feb 28, 2011 3:49 am
... Thanks for the info James. No type of rest used on the Mary Rose bows. Might be a possible reason for no period documentation on this. Any indications of...
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Caley
caoillainn1...
Feb 28, 2011 3:58 am
... I doubt archers could afford gloves, but perhaps they wrapped a strip of cloth around their hand? And what is the proper technique for avoiding fletching...
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George Bottorf
crossbow8
Feb 28, 2011 5:19 am
I would love to shoot Korean style! ! 145 yard range. 120 cm. dia. red circle. (face rubber conveyor belting). Standing up, flat-footed. It ought to be fun!...
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George Bottorf
crossbow8
Feb 28, 2011 5:46 am
That sounds like a good idea! 100 yds. 30 cm. red circle. No need for rings. 12 shafts. Original style sights only. Hit-1 point. miss-0. A thought on target...
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John edgerton
sirjonfitzrauf
Feb 28, 2011 6:06 am
Shorter range, smaller target. Jon...
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James W
jameswolfden
Feb 28, 2011 6:59 am
I have been shooting off the hand without a glove for a fair number of years now. The fletching on medieval arrows were wrapped which would prevent a lifted...
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Taslen
taslen2000
Feb 28, 2011 12:49 pm
________________________________ From: Caley <caoillainn1@...> To: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 10:57:52 PM Subject: Re:...
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Taslen
taslen2000
Feb 28, 2011 12:51 pm
________________________________ From: George Bottorf <PLUNKETTARCHER@...> To: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 12:19:42 AM ...
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Taslen
taslen2000
Feb 28, 2011 12:53 pm
________________________________ From: John edgerton <sirjon1@...> To: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 1:06:18 AM Subject: Re:...
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gee
geebarjay
Feb 28, 2011 7:21 pm
... I don't think I have ever seen a period picture of an archer with a cloth or a glove on his bow hand. A correct nocking point will stop the fletching...
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bradb@...
bradb17703
Feb 28, 2011 7:58 pm
Yes. I have done this at several events in the past. Watching the archers shoot at a couple of these events I realized that it would have been a 'gimmie' and...
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Sebhdann
suzanne_voris
Feb 28, 2011 9:34 pm
Hoo-Ah! I'll shoot at that target even without the chocolate first prize. ... Try contacting your Kingdom Archery Marshallate to find out how prevalent ...
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Taslen
taslen2000
Mar 1, 2011 1:26 am
Slan, I think that's a good idea! Gaelen  ________________________________ From: Sebhdann <azurphnx@...> To: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon,...
