A beautiful sunny day today. I had to go outside in spite of the windy and freezing cold weather. Grabbed the recurve take-down bow and arrows, headed down the hill to the woods at the bottom of the valley to find refuge - a quiet shelter from the wind. This is the perfect place to put together the bow and enjoy a little target practice.
Many Types of Bows
There are many types of bows. Long bows, crossbows, compound bows, and recurve bows. This recurve bow can be taken down to three parts and a string - for easy assembly, storage, and packing. A take-down bow is easy to take along backpacking and ideal for a prepper to tuck away until needed. It can also be used for the homestead or hunting trips.
Take-Down Bow and Arrow Kit:
- Take-down bow parts wrapped up in a pair of huge leather mitts
- Quiver with arrows and pocket accessories including the bow string and allen key for assembly
- Light weight gloves because it's chilly and the string can take it's toll on my fingers
- No-tear poncho tarp and handkerchief
Recurve Take-Down Bow Parts:
The middle part with the grip is called the riser. On the riser, above the grip is the hole for the mounted arrow rest, and the cut out space above that is called the sight window. The part on the right is the upper limb with a 50 pound draw weight. The lower limb is on the left in the picture. Both limbs have the same draw weight.
In the picture above you can see where the limb slides into the riser.
The bolt, washer, and spacer are hand tightened snug, but not over tightened - with the allen key.
In the picture above you can see where a recurve bow gets it's name - the bow limbs recurve forward.
It will look more like a bow after the bow string has been strung.
Video Demonstration of Stringing a Recurve Bow:
Fully assembled recurve bow after stringing..
Arrows are made from Various Materials
Now that the bow is ready, let's move on to the arrows. There are wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and other materials used for arrows - these arrows have carbon shafts. Aluminum arrows are popular for hunting, but can be prone to bending troubles. Carbon shafts don't have the same bending troubles so that is why i went with carbon shafts. The fins at the back part of the arrow shaft are called Fletchings. At the very back of the arrow is the Nock for the bowstring.
Many choices for Arrowheads
The front of the arrow shafts are threaded for the attachment of a variety of arrowheads. In the picture above you can see starting from the left - the Field arrowhead, the Grabbing arrowhead, and the Broadhead - be very careful with all of them. For target practice I will be using the field arrowheads.
*Be Very Careful when Using Any Size Bow and Arrow
It's always a good idea to carry emergency bandages when out in the field or woods. In the silver sterile pack is Trauma Wound Dressing - 6" Hemorrhage Control Bandage. You never know when you or someone around you may need one - especially when the closest emergency services would require a hike out of the bush.
In the picture above you can see down the target range. I am always quiet here and listen closely for any person, animal, or pet approaching - great care must be taken for no accidents.
Target Practice Video:
This is my second time using this bow, first time since before winter - not too shabby with the arrow placement. I will have to make adjustments to fine tune the sighting.
A simple archery target setup made with materials I had handy. The amazon delivery boxes are filled with forest floor brush. The boxes are safely backed into the side of the hill - in front of a sheet of plywood.
In the picture above you can see the view back down the range from the target.
Time to pack up the take-down bow kit until next time.
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Have a great day!