A longbow has practical advantages compared with a modern recurve or compound bow; it is usually lighter, quicker to prepare for shooting, and shoots more quietly.

Longbows are the icon of traditional archery. Longbows can be easier to shoot because of their longer length and thicker limbs don’t bend on a bad release.

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Dec 28, 2025 · Choosing the right longbow for hunting is a personal decision that requires careful consideration of various factors. With our recommendations and provided information, you can select …

Longbow, bow commonly 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall and the predominant missile weapon of the English in the Hundred Years’ War and on into the 16th century. It was probably of Welsh origin.

There are three main types of longbow: English longbow, American longbow, and Horse longbow. Each of these three types has its own evolutionary history, and because of this, they tend to each suit …

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The English longbow was a powerful medieval type of bow, about 6 ft (1.8 m) long. While it is debated whether it originated in England or in Wales from the Welsh bow, by the 14th century the longbow …

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3 days ago · The Longbow Speedster has a target weight of only 1,970 pounds, and will be limited to 150 examples.