A bow hunter who has patience, dedication and a knowledge of game can be successful. The dedicated hunter who practices often by target shooting or stump shooting increases the chances of harvest when the target is real. The longbow has a very narrow limb and a thick core. The longbow is extremely stable and can be easily shot when canted or tilted. These bows can be made to shoot varying draw weights and are surprisingly fast shooters.
Longbows are light in weight and generally hand made.
This is a result of eccentric cams. The benefit is that the hunter can hold the bow at full draw for a longer period of time. This gives the compound bow a mechanical advantage over other bows. Determining Actual Peak Bow Weight for Compound Bow To shoot properly, the maximum draw length of a compound bow must be set to your Draw Length. The Actual Peak Bow weight of your compound bow can be determined on a bow scale at your archery pro shop.