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There is actually no real difference between a "longbow" and a "bow", since a longbow is simply a type of bow. There are many types of bows, as used in Archery, and each type includes various sub-types: Longbow; Recurved; Flatbow; Shortbow; Reflex/Deflex; Compound; Crossbow; etc.
While some people believe that a longbow must be made for the specific height of the particular person who will be using it, the only things that makes a bow a "longbow" are that it is normally (but not always) longer in length (nock to nock) than a recurved bow of a comparable draw-weight; the limbs are normally not very wide when compared to a flatbow of comparable draw-weight; and that when "braced" (when the string is installed on the bow) the string does not touch any part of the bow except at the nocks (the grooves the string sits in at the very ends of the bow's limbs).
A "longbow" does not have to be six feet long to be usable by a person who is 6 feet tall. In fact, a "longbow" can technically be almost any length, so long as it meets the above three requirements.
The Samick "Raider" Longbow is an example of a longbow that is "short" in length (it is only 60-inches in length), and when un-braced it resembles a recurved bow, due to its Reflex/Deflex design. But when braced, the string touches only the nocks, which makes the bow a Longbow.
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What type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting?
Crossbow.
What are the advantages of hunting with a bow?
Those that prefer hunting with a bow state that the main advantage is that you are much closer to your target when hunting. The overall experience is said to make them feel closer to nature.
What type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular now for hunting and target shooting?
That would be a compund bow
What are archeries?
Archery is the sport of shooting at a target or hunting animals with a bow and arrow.
What Type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular for hunting and target shooting?
Crossbow.
What is a bow and arow?
Arrows are straight pointed sticks with fins to make them fly straight. A bow is the tool used to propel the arrows at a target. The bow and arrow are used in the sport of archery, and some sportsmen still use them for hunting. Before firearms were invented, the bow and arrow were probably the most common tools used for hunting.
Do i have to have a license to buy a hunting bow?
No you do not have o have a license to buy a hunting bow you can go to a place like a pawn shop and buy a hunting bow
Is there a difference between violin and bass rosin?
No. Bow rosin is bow rosin.
What is the best dog for hunting?
beagle for gun hunting. Labrador for bow hunting.
What is the difference between L bow or m bow hockey sticks?
it means light or medium i think
How can you find more information about bow hunting deer?
One can find information about bow hunting deer from a number of different resources online. One can find instructional videos for deer bow hunting on YouTube. One can also find information on deer bow hunting on websites such as Instructables, HubPages, and Deer & Deer Hunting.
Type of bow that is often used for hunting?
long bow, short bow, cross bow... it depends what you are hunting
