[Ansteorra] weights in combat archery

[Eadric Anstapa]

I believe Dore was asking what the typical WEIGHT of the ammo was and 
not the draw weight of the bows or crossbows.

-EA

Patrick R wrote:
> On page 14 of the manual it states 
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> 7. Handbows 
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> a. Handbow's power is measured at 28 inches (71 cm). If the bow cannot be drawn 28 inches (71 cm), then it cannot be used in SCA combat. 
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> b. The minimum measurement for all handbows is 20 pounds (9.1 kg) at 28 inches (71 cm). 
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> c. Light handbows measure 30 pounds (13.6 kg) or less at 28 inches (71 cm). 
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> d. Heavy handbows measure 50 pounds (22.7 kg) or less at 28 inches (71 cm).”
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>  I am not sure what that means but I was under the belief that for combat archery there was a limit of 30 pounds at 28 inches. Do not use a bow that has a draw length less than 28 inches since they will test all bows to a 28 inch draw and break a lesser bow.
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> --- On Sat, 1/9/10, Mike <meggiddo at netzero.net> wrote:
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> http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf
> pg 17
> Siloflex shafts - can also be used in this kingdom, not sure if anyone is though, rating for this is 100 psi. It would require a heavier crossbow than what is used for fiberglass. 800 inch pounds is the limit.
> Using a recurve or long bow is limited to 40 lb., draw at 28 inches.
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