for all the shooters on the site

[AuldNick]

For those who have never tried small bore dont knock it, these guys are surgical to the extend of pinpoint.

Go join a small bore club and be amazed (plus it's a sure fire way to get a firearms cert)

[MattF]

For those who have never tried small bore dont knock it, these guys are surgical to the extend of pinpoint.

There's still no art in using gizmo's.

[andrewlee31]

my mates dad runs rugeley small bore club, guess your not a fan matt? i had a go and its not as easy as it looks.

[MattF]

my mates dad runs rugeley small bore club, guess your not a fan matt? i had a go and its not as easy as it looks.

I never meant to imply that it was easy, or that I disliked it. It's just that it bugs me all these nik naks the various types of marksmen use. As I mentioned earlier, it's the same with archery as well, with all the counter weights and such. I just happen to be one of those old fashioned gumps. I always work on the assumptions that:

1) If you need any form of counter balance or support, either your technique is wrong or the equipment is wrong for you.

2) It should be done by skill alone. Whenever you introduce separate components, you can never technically classify it as purely skill.

I actually love anything that involves target practice, but only when it involves base kit. I could never see the point with all the toys added.

[andrewlee31]

only ever done the .22 target shooting with a strap on my arm to help create a gun platform i think it was called. really enjoyed it. wouldnt mind doing some bigger bore stuff though.

[MattF]

only ever done the .22 target shooting with a strap on my arm to help create a gun platform i think it was called. really enjoyed it. wouldnt mind doing some bigger bore stuff though.

It can be infuriating as hell until you get the knack of it, but it's amazing how chuffed you get at hitting a target when you do topside the beast, ain't it.

[ferretmanabu]

I never meant to imply that it was easy, or that I disliked it. It's just that it bugs me all these nik naks the various types of marksmen use. As I mentioned earlier, it's the same with archery as well, with all the counter weights and such. I just happen to be one of those old fashioned gumps. I always work on the assumptions that:

1) If you need any form of counter balance or support, either your technique is wrong or the equipment is wrong for you.

2) It should be done by skill alone. Whenever you introduce separate components, you can never technically classify it as purely skill.

I actually love anything that involves target practice, but only when it involves base kit. I could never see the point with all the toys added.

So, do you never use a scope either then?

[andycook]

torture seeing all them bunnies on that range!

although I was snipering some at a warren last week - the place is over-run with them
and I waited with .22 rimfire, for them to emerge from burrows, from 70 yds away before knocking them down!

[MattF]

So, do you never use a scope either then?

Nope. If it's that far away, you're in the wrong place. Seriously though, unless you were doing extended range shooting, where it's literally past the point of clean sight with the eye, a scope is slightly different. That's just working around a physical limitation. At closer range, however, the answer would definitely be no.

[John h]

I never meant to imply that it was easy, or that I disliked it. It's just that it bugs me all these nik naks the various types of marksmen use. As I mentioned earlier, it's the same with archery as well, with all the counter weights and such. I just happen to be one of those old fashioned gumps. I always work on the assumptions that:

1) If you need any form of counter balance or support, either your technique is wrong or the equipment is wrong for you.

2) It should be done by skill alone. Whenever you introduce separate components, you can never technically classify it as purely skill.

I actually love anything that involves target practice, but only when it involves base kit. I could never see the point with all the toys added.

So then Matt you prefer the welsh log bow then ?

you don't care for the recurve with extension rods and balance weights ?

or compound bows with enough force to launch an arrow up to 300 yards with deadly accuracy ?

Yes it is all about reference points But you still need SWAG

Scientific Wild Assed Guess ! (Carlos Hathcock 93 confirmed Kills )

[MattF]

So then Matt you prefer the welsh log bow then ?

you don't care for the recurve with extension rods and balance weights ?

or compound bows with enough force to launch an arrow up to 300 yards with deadly accuracy ?

I never said I didn't like something because it was designed to improve the power or distance available. Making a good design better is no problem. I have a recurve, but wouldn't dream of using the sight or any weights. The forearm protector does class as the one extra I would use, though.

Yes it is all about reference points But you still need SWAG

Scientific Wild Assed Guess ! (Carlos Hathcock 93 confirmed Kills )

Hell, I'm all for added bling and looks. Gizmo's for performance still remove some of the need for skill, though.

[John h]

Ah a Recurve man ! My son has a Samick with all the bells and whistles we used to shoot at Harvester Archers at Doncaster, but it all got a bit too political and oneupmanship stuff so back to the Miroku and blatting pigeons !

[MattF]

Ah a Recurve man ! My son has a Samick with all the bells and whistles we used to shoot at Harvester Archers at Doncaster, but it all got a bit too political and oneupmanship stuff so back to the Miroku and blatting pigeons !

It's always the same, ain't it. I haven't used mine since I got married. Grew up surrounded by woods and fields with no neighbours to speak of, so used to get plenty of private practice. Not the same when you live in an estate.

[Chillitt]

wheres a good place to get a recurve bow from? (I'm actually going to buy something!)Any tips?

[John h]

I must admit we did get a lot of help from our local clubs but if you log onto the GNAS website they have a lot of sponsor suppliers etc You need to find out the poundage that you can pull and the Limb sizes that suit your needs etc this would all be done at the 'club' or go to a reputable Bow supplier preferably one with their own range so you can try the bow out before buying Quiks are a good supplier of a large range of bows they have a number of stores in the midlands etc