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    Getting in to archery

    It's currently drying out for a month or two in my reptile room, i'll post some up when i get going with it ;) That compound looks mental by the way !
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    Getting in to archery

    Well i went for a walk and came back with a 7ft long piece of hazel, which is now going be or i hope its going to be my first self bow, wish me luck !
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    Getting in to archery

    I'm just quite a traditional sort of bloke when it comes to things like this, i shoot a lot with air rifles and much prefer shooting spring powered rifles than compressed air, just because of the challenge. I taught my self and mastered it quite well, so would like to think i can do the same...
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    Getting in to archery

    Probably a bit of both to be honest, my heads starting to get a bit baffled by it all....
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    Getting in to archery

    I'm going to aim at getting to the club next tuesday for a look now, havn't got the time tonight. Dwardo, you sound very much like what i wish to do in the future. Thanks for the offer by the way, i'll keep it in mind !
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    .22 air rifle barrel. JUST the barrel please.

    Hmmm, try airgunforum.co.uk and i bet my last penny someone will sort you something out. I'm big into air rifles my self but havn't got anything kicking about at the moment i'm afraid.
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    Getting in to archery

    Well i've found a club right in my home town that i had no idea about ! Small world. I'll be going for a look tomorrow night if i have the time, perhaps i'll get chance to work out whats good for me. As for shooting in my garden, i've got fields behind so it shouldn't be a problem.
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    Getting in to archery

    Cheers Simon, i'm at cockermouth so it's only an hours drive. I might just keep it a personal thing though for now, i've got so much space to be used in my garden, so may as well use it.
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    Getting in to archery

    Lol, i train my back hard as well, not just my biceps ! Never mind i'll go and try some different bows out in a shop and we'll see what happens.
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    Getting in to archery

    Right, some sound advice so far. As for me as a person, i'm 6ft1, about 80kg in weight, very lean and probably stronger than average as i spend four nights a week in the gym lifting heavy weights. Do you think this will affect my possible draw weight ? Regardless, i shall seek out a local club...
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    Getting in to archery

    Hi everyone, so i'm thinking about getting into archery but don't know where to start with a bow. Eventually i'm going to have a go at making my own, but for now i'm looking to buy one. I've ruled out compound bows, as i'd prefer it to be as traditional as possible (won't be hunting bears or...
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    Hello from cumbria !

    Hi folks, new to the forum so hello to everyone ! Anyone else on here from cumbria ?