r/TraditionalArchery

I have zero context or knowledge but i know. ill be great at this

Hello everyone, i am planning to buy a ‘nice’ laminated bow and i am a little spoilt for choices here…my budget is roughly around 400 euros for now (maybe a bit more depending on the quality of bow). I like shooting at targets at around 30 m away (for now..maybe longer distances as i get better). I am looking for bows that are predictable, fast, easy to handle and maintain and hopefully a smooth draw with a comfortable release (handshock wise)…all the works really :)

So far i have settled on three choices for a bow that will be around or slightly north of 40 pounds

1. grozer biocomposite assyrian
2. vegh turkish
3. bogar assyrian

Which one would be the one to pick?

Also please include any other model by any other maker if you think it is worth checking out.

I live in czech republic (if that’s relevant in any way)

I recently purchased a base model Simsek Sipahi bow (without the leather wrapping), and was wondering what material I should use for the arrow pass.

I’ve shot maybe 2000 arrows through my current AF Turkish bow without eating through the leather arrow pass, but it shows definite signs of scuffing.

I’ve considered rayskin as an option, but the piece my friend has is rather thick. I’ve also seen suggestions of using UHMW tape as a thin arrow pass, but it doesn’t seem common. So I wanted to ask what folks have done with their own Simseks or other similar bows. Thank you!

I’ve been shooting since the fall of 2025. I got my own beginner bow: Ragim Matrix EVO 68” 38#

I had been using a Samick Sage & Black Hunter with a stick on type plastic arrow rest.

When I put one on the new Ragim Matrix, after some shots it eventually just fell off. The adhesive didn’t hold. Could have been the heat & humidity we get

I’ve been wondering since the Matrix has a Berger hole, would an NAP Centerest or Centerest Flipper be good?

If so, which one?

I’m not used to shooting off the shelf.

Hi folks, I've been practicing Korean traditional archery for an year and half now.

And here's my KTA shooting video at 60yards target with my 50inch YMG bow rated 75lbs, 93lbs at my draw length 31inch.

The arrows Im using are 31inch 200spine shaft, 622 grains total with 200grain point and 40grain brass insert as well, the FOC is around 17%.

The arrow speed is around 220fps measured with Prochrono DLX model, and with my lightest 440grains arrow measured around 250fps.

I just wanted to share and any questions or opinions are always welcome.

Cheers.

Hey guys so I used to shoot traditional all the time a few years back but then I joined the military and wasn’t able to shoot for roughly four years, and now I can’t consistently hit anything and I don’t know what to do and can’t find any traditional archery places nearby, I shoot a stalker stickbows recurve pulling 55lbs. I live in north eastern OH and hoping that anyone else lives around the area and knows any good instructors or ranges that can really help out. I’m just getting very frustrated and watched a million videos on technique and still can’t figure out what I’m doing. Thank you for anyone reading and tips are always welcome please

Hello everyone, I need to order new arrows and I need some advice on the spine. I shoot a sarmat archery cuman bow at 35 pounds using thumb draw. I draw to 29 inches (safe limit according to the bowyer)..maybe an inch over it at max. I need to order some carbon arrows and after some consideration I have decided on 31 inch shaft with 100 grain tip and a spine of 600. Does this seem like a prudent choice ?

I've been shooting thumb draw more seriously for a year and a half now. My draw cycle and form is good. However, I need to improve my release and follow though. Any ideas or tips? Also, I shoot primarily tatar and turkish bows.

Hello,

I wrote an email to alibow asking for the right set of arrows for a 50lbs@28" keshig but never got an answer. Is this normal? Any alternatives for arrows for traditional asian archery? I am not sure about the nocks, if tapered, what kind of material, best vanes etc.

Hi there,

I'm looking at heavier limbs for my barebow riser 25 inches. I'm a sucker for brown limbs and found some good looking ones from old mountain with ilf.

These are hunting limbs and measured on 17 inch risers. I understand that the draw weight will drop by about 1 lb per inch with a larger riser. So 8 lbs when using them on my barebow.

To counter this I would get heavier limbs. Has anyone ever tried this and were to other issues you encountered? Or will the limbs perform as expected. My riser has no weight restrictions since it's aluminium cnc.

I was shooting my bear glass powered cub when the arrow slipped off the shelf just before the shot and I ended up dry firing the bow. The string basically split the bow down the middle. The bow was old I got it from an antique store. Super upset about losing this bow. Does anyone have recommendations for another bear recurve that’s good for hunting?