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Lilly might I suggest you attach a sighting system to your recurve that is what those extra bolt holes are for in the side and then you would become far better with it as you're already quite comfortable and confident with it...
Lilly, you are correct in staying with your older bow. All of your muscle memory is tuned into it, your form is perfect, you have total confidence when you are holding it, your hits are instinctive and precise at all ranges. Besides all that I have never seen you light up with such a happy and beautiful smile as you did when you were hitting the kill zones one after another without fail. This is your Bow!!! 😊
Well!! Soon as I read your "muscle memory" comment I knew you know what your talking about. Even things you did in your younger life: wrestling, martial arts, bicycle racing etc are remembered in your muscle memory. You just need to get reacquainted to get competent again...
I love your enthusiasm for archery. Makes me want to get back into shooting traditional archery. Keep up the great videos. It's always great to see a lovely young lady who is passionate about her hobby.
I did the same thing Lilly, I first started off with the very basic 3 piece takedown bow, but I wanted the newer technology so I bought a ILF bow. What I found is that I like the simplicity of my first bow, ILF has too many adjustments that can be made, and for a Type A perfectionist person like myself I was constantly adjusting it. I sold my ILF bow and went simple again, best decision I ever made with archery.
I shot bow tournaments for years and loved it. It is impressive to see you shoot a traditional bow without sights or mechanical aids such as on compound bows so well! I know the difficulty to shoot and hit your target. Nice job.
I've been watching your videos for a while now and you've become my absolute favorite person and channel on UA-cam. Your so knowledgeable about so many topics! Your videos are relaxing, especially in this crazy environment. I love your sweet smile and thank you for all your time and effort that you put in to create these great videos Lilly. It's so important for the community to be educated right now! Much love, peace and blessings.
I used to make cheap bows out of a couple layers of pvc piping. Got a 50lb draw, so it's a super cheap alternative to buying one if you're handy enough. Instructions should be readily available online. Just a thought for those who want to try archery but don't want to go the full monty just yet. Nice video as always
Seeing you with this recurve bow inspired me to get one for myself! I haven't fired a bow in literally 18 years, so my arms are terribly out of shooting shape, but what better way to start again than by picking out a bow of my own to build up that lost arm strength? Thanks very much for the inspiration, Lilly.
I've been practicing with a Hungarian horse bow for 3yrs. I'm getting decent at it and being a hunter(I use a crossbow for my hunting) I'm thinking of taking part in the primative hunting season Maryland has just created. At 20yds I'm good with the recurve horse bow. My groups at 30 tho are not like yours at all! Ive been thinking of going to a samick sage and seeing u with ur bow I think you sold it for me! Good shooting-best wishes from USA!
Had a sage for a couple of years, but last year or so I've not really used it. May have originally watched this video for other reasons 🙄 but you inspired me, dusted of the sage and spent the afternoon throwing arrows up range. Cheers Lilly. Keep on inspiring, you're doing a great job. Love the garden videos too, makes me get off my butt and go wander around the polytunnel.
I'm very glad to hear that you're so happy with that bow even after several years, as I just ordered the 62" version of it last week, mostly because it generally has great reviews and also is really quite affordable. But it's certainly nice to see it presented in a context where it's pretty much 100% guaranteed not to be some marketing ploy. Just very reassuring, so besten Dank dafür!
THANK YOU, LILY. I THINK THAT YOU'RE MAKING A VERY GOOD DECISION, AND, THIS IS GOOD "COMMON SENSE"!!! THE "AFFORDABILITY" , AND "RELIABILITY", ARE WELL WORTH IT!! THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG, OR "INADEQUATE" ABOUT THIS BOW TYPE, AND, KEEPING EVERYTHING "SIMPLE" AND AFFORDABLE IS THE MOST WORTHY "TARGET"!!!..
I started shooting as a kid in scouts. Archery merit badge was fun. I always shot recurve and I like traditional bow hunting magazine. Great video. We know your not shedding 1 t shirt for clickbait. We love watching you for your knowledge and enthusiasm.
Lilly, your channel is GROWING! I found this video when it said you posted 7 minutes ago. I clicked LIKE as I always do and I was the 100th computer to do so! Keep making these great videos, thank you for them.
You are a really good shot Lilly. I noticed you commented that you always hit high on the elevated target. Anytime you shoot at uphilll or downhill targets, your projectile will hit higher than it would have if you were shooting level. Uphill and downhill have the same effect. The greater the angle, the greater the increase in projectile height. Also the greater the range, the greater the height in comparison to the same range on a level shot. If you shoot straight up or down, the arrow will go straight with no curve to the path at all. I have some flu flu arrows with 4 big turkey feathers that are orange. I use the top pin on my sight to shoot up into trees. I always try to shoot on a 45 degree angle. Any steeper then the limb is in the way and you can't hit the game. Any flatter and you are not close enough to the game. Put your right knee on the ground and stretch your left leg out straight. This will keep Your arms in the same place in relation to your chest. You have to tilt your upper body on a 45 degree angle. Shoot at a leaf on the edge of a tree. You have to shoot into a big field that has been recently disked or cut so you can see where your arrows went.The arrows I have go about 100 yards. With the orange fletching you can see how close you are to hitting the leaf. In doing this I have learned that the arrow always hits higher shooting uphill or downhill. You need to use your top pin which makes you shoot lower. With a bare bow I am not sure what you need to do. Well anyway I really enjoy your videos and great shooting. I shoot recurves too.
I was inclined to disagree with your assessment of inclines and declines being the same. But after realizing I really don't know and reading the rest of your post I started to think that you're probably correct. In fact, I'm pretty confident that you're absolutely correct.
When deer hunting, I range several objects and figure in the cosign since my stands are at different heights and often on slopes. Interesting comments to a nice video.
That's crazy that you're talking about this. I was just telling my daughter that I prefer my old sewing machine over the newer ones I have. It just seems to work much better for me and it's an industrial machine. One of my others is an industrial machine as well but a much newer model and it just does not seem to stitch the same. I'm with you on sticking with the older model that I'm more comfortable with, it makes perfect sense.
The bottom line is, stick to what you are used to and what works best for you. They always say, do not fix what isnt broken. So as long if it works well for you, then there is no need to find a better solution.
The old black Singer machines will see easily through thick wool and do perfect top stitching with fancy threads where newer machines can't keep the stich even. My college professor took me to a room with old machines when the expensive newer machines wouldn't work on my fabric.
Lilly i see alot of these overnight challenges and honestly you are by far the most realistic and honest u tuber i have watched. I was taking advice back when they were laughing at people like us for wearing our mask and respirator. And amazing we were ahead of them all, and took your advice to put my can good, medicine in clear containers on my shelfs in my storage room, my son left for US Marines now his room has all stand up shelving units all around. Also i know im in us but trying to find those black water containers you did a vid on , is there a name or a special plastic? Also i respectfully will give you a compliment because everyone she get compliments besides your content. I think your a very down to earth, beautiful woman and i love your excitement. Respectfully.
I hunt here in New Zealand. Mainly deer, but also pigs and goats. I'm looking into buying a recurve bow to try. I totally understand your explanation about being comfortable with the bow you've used for many years. I have a 1990 dirt bike. I still beat most people on that 🙃
Lilly ,look ,i just got a specialist 2 from bowtech ,shoots like a awesome recurve with the bells and whistles of a compound bow ,with 26 inch stabilizer on front , 12 or 15 on left side , its really amazing ! its a copy of its sister company diamond archery the medalist 38 . its 38 inch ATA is really stable ! you can even use just fingers to shoot it as well !!!
Dad taught me with his own homemade bow, in the late 70's,haven't touched one in a silly amount of time!. That first shot at the pigeon, was hilarious 😂, i watched it a few times in a row . Great videos as always 👌
Hello Lilly, Great shooting. I actually bought the Mandarin Duck Phantom after seeing your review several years ago , and added the 50# limbs. with some other accessories . It has been a sweet and accurate take down bow. I LIKE IT :)
Hi Lilly, ich schau mir deine Videos wirklich sehr gerne an. Sie sind so ehrlich und für mich wirklich entspannend. Obwohl ich sehr schlecht Englisch spreche (zum Glück gibt es Übersetzer) 😀, sind sie auch immer lehrreich. Ohne diesen ganzen Werbungship den die meisten UA-cam er mittlerweile hier unterstützen. Na ja und ich schieße auch gerne Bogen 😀. Sorry dass ich auf deutsch antworte, aber mein englisch würde halt keiner verstehen. DANKE! Und mach bitte genau so weiter. LG
Lilly just like you I’ve tried the newest technology but always go back to old school archery and find it better smoother and quieter. Keep up the good work! You give such honest reviews. And beautiful too!
Same reason I am using older fiberglass and wood tech in the single piece recurves too, smoother and quieter then the single piece bows using carbon fiber having heard those online comparing, not to mention others out there in reviews tend to find the limbs on the single piece carbon fiber to warp easier then other limbs unless the bow is using for the front a full on single piece carbon fiber backing on the bow and this makes those other bows $$$$ more due to how expensive it is for a single piece carbon fiber backed bow. The bows I currently see being made most in Carbon fiber backing that are single piece are the flatbow style longbow in several styles including the Howard Hill type or the reflex deflex that is only a micro reflex deflex to a minor just noticeable reflex deflex bow due to those bow types being more forgiving when shooting and to make them as fast now as a recurve bow.
That is so true Lilly, sometimes certain tools do become integrated into our very being,like your bow. Thinking about it a little I have a couple of knives, a 60 year old scout hatchet, a pistol and rifle, a canoe, and one particular canoe paddle that while anyone would able to operate but have become a part of me I'm sure mostly due to very repetitive professional use. Makes one feel they can accomplish anything needed with such tools. Good thoughts here Lilly and great shooting, thank you.
For several years I have seen your channel on youtube but didnt watch too often. This one really appealed to me and I think I will have to go back and watch a few of them after all. Im a big time Compound Bow shooter and I big game hunt a lot, but you got me thinking about a traditional bow now!
I've been shooting the same 50# Ben Pearson recurve for the last 42 years. I'm fair shot with it I guess. (edit) That was a great video, Lilly. I'm going out back to loose a few arrows before the sun goes down tonight. Thank you and see ya next time!
I agree. I'm 37, and I've been a traditional barebow archer since I was 10. As a bushcraft woodsman, it cannot be overstated how important it is to have this skillset.
Good stuff. It has been 30+ years since I shot my recurve. I'm too old and weak to use it anymore, We used to set up empty beer cans and shoot them , too old for that as well . I now use a crossbow with a hand crank for hunting. Love your videos, Many thanks
Another great video Lilly! I have a Samick Sage (62"), and I love it! It has knurled bolts to screw the limbs into the riser, so I don't need to use an Allen wrench to take it down in the field. I also have a Hammer Slingbow which is also an awesome hunting device that easily fits into a backpack along with take down arrows.
There's an archery range just a few miles from my house. Outdoor ranges around too. Bought an easy to handle recurve with a few arrows to start. Thanks for inspiring me to learn archery skills
My father taught me that one fundamental of shooting anything is that when you're shooting upslope, you shoot high and when you shoot downslope, you shoot high. It's the physics of ballistics affected by gravity, topography and the human eye.
Think of a right triangle. Whether you shoot upslope or downslope, your arrow travels further than if shooting on the level. So I agree with Scot Russell.
Nice to see there are people who know how to shoot instinctively. Look at your target. Shoot it. No necessity to have a range finder. Just let your brain do the calculations. Don’t know if you’ve ever tried it, but you can probably shoot just as well at night. Moonlight works well. Most importantly, keep shooting. ❤️
Impressive that you set your personal best after pulling that old bow out again even though you haven't used it in a long time. Looks like you two missed each other 👍
Lilly! The best recurve bow I've ever shot was from one I personally made. From felling the tree, splitting the log into staves, tillering into shape and heating into recurve myself. It's not a bragging piece and I don't mean to brag. It's from the satisfaction of making each and every step work on a primitive piece of equipment. I am very curious as to what kind of native wood you have in your local area that was traditionally used for bows? I'd like to see you make one for yourself. I believe, after watching your videos, that you would do an excellent job!
Samick Sage was my first, beginner bow for when I took up archery about two years ago. I bought a new bow last year, but I just keep going back to the Sage. I just enjoy shooting it so much more.
Smoothly having a huge admiration to your videos, you exhort me to enroll on the archery courses in order to advance my aptitudes within this stage. Step by step, making the crucial progresses concerning your capabilities
Squirrels are fun to bow hunt. Very challenging even a good day. I'd advise getting flu-flu arrows with tipped with judo points if you ever want to try your hand at it.
Thanks for another entertaining video! I have a left handed Samick Sage riser for me and one of my adult daughters to use as well as a right hand riser for my other daughter. We have 35# and 45# limbs we can use on them. These bows shoot so straight and are solid quality. Very fun to shoot!
Great info. I got back into bow hunting after 40 years. I used to use a recurve, but now have a longbow. It is an Apache from 3 Rivers Archery. I want to go even more primitive with a self bow a la Clay Hayes. However, I'd like to get a takedown recurve also, like the Samick. You've got come over to the US to bow hunt. The deer here in western North Carolina are pests. Limit is 6 per season. Lots of gray squirrels too! You'd like hog hunting in places like Florida also-no limit.
When I was a kid we had a pool table that was a little bit smaller than the regular ones. That messed me up on shooting the angles off the rails for the rest of my life.
I also don't care for too much speed. My 2 custom recurves were Blacktail Bows, 62" long and 54lbs. One a takedown w/7-7.5" brace, the 1 PC. brace 7.5-8". The takedown was faster and I could never shoot it as well. I had problems shooting too high for my natural hold so I upped the point wt. from 100gr to 200gr and I'm now dead on with my natural hold position.
I like that you've gone back to basics with this one. Don't worry about what's new and keep with what works :) P.S. I'll watch you with or without the shirt, then again, I'm just a guy. ;)
Love my Mongolian Bow the best but will see if I like the Black Hunter when it arrives or not. I like Flu Flu archery shooting moving targets... the Mongolian Horse Bow is great for that. Wish you the best...
I love your videos, I also have a Samick SHT 35lb at 60 , I have had for some time but not shot much as I have not been with a club but hopefully this will change soon, I'm in Uffculme, Devon, South West England. More please thanks. ❤
I like your videos and tips and have employed your advice to good effect. I am a UK mil veteran with PTSD. I have only recently taken up archery, as a former rifle team member I vowed on leaving the military I would never pick up a loaded weapon again. There is no real understanding of UK Veterans with PTSD in the UK. You struggle every day while it seems authority despise you for surviving military service. Indeed, the United States Of America offer privilege and reductions/concessions for UK veterans at many of their attractions and museums than UK veterans can gain in their own homeland. My life is hell. You take tools from those organisations that offer help for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), yet it is never a complete way to heal or cope. It is not a condition, it is not an illness, it is an entity you have to learn to live with. Archery, is actually very therapeutic in itself as a hobby/sport you can engage with that actually provides respite from perhaps more than PTSD an yes, you don't have to be a military veteran to have acquired PTSD. I would as a community of 'Archers' put the word out in your own communities how therapeutic and healing this ancient art actually is. Like before a blank canvas, or page for prose or piano a score has not yet been written; archery has you absorbed in a very meditative way that actually inspires you to do it again. To find the woodland, tune in with nature and meditate in a constructive way. Keep safety in mind and respect for others, and this hobby can 'save' what investment you can invoke in life - post, 'trauma.' Pass the word. Thank You Lilly. If I were in Austria I would ask you for a date. X
Oi! Missus, around 16 mins in, I realized you were using a selection of arrows. Could you please give us some information on the arrows you were using, in particular the wooden ones. Are they matched to your bow? How do they compare to the others? I really enjoyed the video, course layout & various targets. Certainly that pigeon regretted his cheekiness, you had the bow for the job.
Hi there. So in general I recommend carbon arrows, but I also had a cheap wooden arrow with me, that I would take for the risky shots. wooden arrows are not as accurate in general. so carbon is the way to go.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you go through that amazing archery challenge. I too own several of the bow you were using. And yes, for hunting, the heavier wood arrors are probably better at penetration than the much lighter and hollow varieties. That said, I will make a note to invest into some native arrows. Thanks for the fun video.
what are the best arrows? wood fiberglass or carbon (I'm assuming fiberglass are not great since they seem to be the cheapest) i dnt knw if new to all this, thanks in advance.
Hopefully someday you'll be able to go bow hunting in America/ Canada. When I was living in Martha vineyard one of my co-workers use to like to go deer hunting during bow and arrow season and musket season.
i would go bow hunting anytime i wanted, but obviously id have to be more discrete when hunting under dictatorships no one on this planet has the right to deny me sustenance
@@Sekonism Nope. Yeah, it's generally a playground for the wealthy, but with some care, you can visit/vacation on Martha's Vineyard without being independently wealthy. I was there 2 nights with my brother and a friend. We got a cheap hotel room one night and a nice bed and breakfast (inland house) a second night. I was in my teens at the time and barely had 2 dollars to rub together. Owning property is a different story, of course. Buying stuff is generally prohibitive. But you can take food with you instead of eating out.
@Mark Rogers There are a lot of rich people on the island, but not true that only rich folk are allowed there. Actually most of the Islanders that live there year around are not rich and have to work two or three jobs to be able to afford to live on the island. Both of my parents thankfully had decent paying jobs, but no; we were not "Rich folk." We are hard working Americans that actually know how to manage our money and live with in a budget. From age sixteen I worked part-time/ full-time, kept a B average, mowed the lawn/ helped with any landscaping projects, washed the dishes, kept my room/ bathroom clean and helped take care of the dogs/ keep the house clean. Also like everywhere else in the world the vineyard has homeless people living there too.
I have the same and I agree, it's the best . I have plenty of bows maybe 20 or 30 and this is my best . I have ajusted the grip accuretely with filing and sanding untill it fits perfectly .The Samick Sage is the same riser with longer limbs .
Definitely, i have tested it and works great. I put a little ball in the end of my arrows and some whisker in the slingshot and you can totally shoot arrows.
I was checking to see if this bow was accurate, but what i have learned is that it just comes down to the persons accuracy because you are a pro. keep up the good work :)
I have had a SAMICK SAGE for 10 yrs now, it's great! I need to get back into shooting again with it. I may go get a couple of bails of hay for the backyard and practice while on vacation.
Yes she looks good in sports bra but how about bikini wow that would be a bikini model shooting a boar hog lol 😂 just having fun I had lots a fun visiting Vienna 3years ago unfortunately I didn’t meet Lilly blessings to u
I own the Samick Sage 3-piece take-down recurve in 50# draw, and I like it for bow fishing but the line tends to sometimes wrap around the hand screws that hold it together and when this happens your line snaps due to the velocity of the arrow leaving the bow and next thing you know, your fishing arrow is in the bottom of the lake, or worse, in an injured fish that is swimming away. I have learned to be very careful of not letting my line get looped around one. It only takes a slight breeze for this to happen. Still a great bow for fishing as long as you are aware of the possibility of it looping over the hand screw.
Hi Lilly; the bow I bought in high school. Still got it. Mine is a Ben Pearson, 42 lbs draw weight, I also own several replica horse bows of various draw weights. The strongest one is a 100 lbs draw weight….justin case of the zombie invasion…(LOL)
I was so happy to see the joy you have with your archery equipment and out on the course. l gave both of my old recurves to my daughters who now love the old bows too. farmer john.
The best... A beautiful smile at 15:29 You are such a special person and I've followed you for years but this video showed your confidence, humor and happiness in such a great way. You can be a a proud survivalist and also a cool beauty.
When I was in Highschool I used my dads old recurve bow made in the 70s. I beat many shooters using compound bows. I used his old forarm guard and 3 finger archery glove too.
ILFs are only good when they have enough tuning options. If you get a cheaper ILF without tiller or limb-alignment adjustment, it's probably gonna be noisy regardless how much silencing material you put on 5:04 Let's be honest, when you "silence" a cheaper or older bow (like putting cloth in the socket) you are merely covering up the symptoms. With a decent ILF you don't necessarily "silence" it, you just fine tune it so you get a bow that's not only quiet but also more efficient. It all comes down to whether or not you want to really fix the imperfections in bows like the Samicks
I found your video very interesting and informative. Sometimes the older technology is not so bad. I shot bows some years ago, and watching your video has renewed my interest. My old bow is a single piece laminated wood recurve. I need to get a bow stringer. That was a piece of good information. Thanks. And thank you for another good video.
Love the video, just getting into shooting with Samick Sage off the shelf, it's my first bow so watching your videos has been a great help. Many Thank's Peter
I am getting back into traditional, I am getting the southwest long bow here in the USA, Most archers say the long bow is more forgiving they say you cant bend the limbs like the recurve, try one!!
Thank you for speaking English ,it made this more enjoyable as I could watch you shooting and smiling, having fun in the woods instead of reading the subtitles. 👍You make me want to shoot right now😯, but it is nighttime in Scotland.😞
I have an old 60" samick red stag takedown bow 55lbs at 28", with my 33" draw length I just leave my brace hight a little long. Great for hunting, short and fast.
So nice to see you using the Mediterranean draw. Three Under is just a way of shooting like you have a mechanical release. I aim by putting the place I wish to hit('spot') in the 'v' formed by the shaft of the arrow and the side of the bow. When I get to full draw, I cant the bow and my head to the right. If I don't cant my bow/head then my arrows will group 5-6 inches to the left of the 'spot' at 30 yards. I'm sure that canting is bringing the point of the arrow to the right but I don't see it because my eye(s) are fixed on the 'spot'. At full draw I know I'm canting but I couldn't say how much. Some folks cant during the draw but I use the swing draw and like to keep the bow as vertical as possible until full draw. Note, I consciously keep the 'spot' in the 'V' (for me) the last ~4 inches of draw. translation-I better keep the spot in the 'v" or I will miss. I shot a deer at a dead run when I was 16 YO. I have always used this aiming method with a longbow so some variation may be necessary when using a recurve.
I used to own compound bows, and remember some of the old recurve bows that I used to see in some sporting good stores. Great craftsmanship in making them. Cross bows are good, aim like a rifle and quiet. When things go sour, survival will depend on things like hunting and the bow.
Good shooting 👍🏻 my short browning bow was hanging on the wall and the limbs just snapped and fell in a pile .. sure missed that model , so good idea buying yourself another of your favorite brand.
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Lilly might I suggest you attach a sighting system to your recurve that is what those extra bolt holes are for in the side and then you would become far better with it as you're already quite comfortable and confident with it...
Super cool video, i really like your 3d parcours videos. What arrows do you use and where do you get them ? Best regards from France
Lilly, you are correct in staying with your older bow. All of your muscle memory is tuned into it, your form is perfect, you have total confidence when you are holding it, your hits are instinctive and precise at all ranges. Besides all that I have never seen you light up with such a happy and beautiful smile as you did when you were hitting the kill zones one after another without fail. This is your Bow!!! 😊
this comment is kinda wierd ngl
@@stonksrgud7645 for people who know nothing of bowhunting and archery perhaps. Howdy Lilly liked it so maybe sit this one out stonk.
@@stonksrgud7645 Creepy is the word.
@@Kameleonic No, its an archery thing. If your not a good archer and have spent extensive time doing it, it's hard to understand.
Well!! Soon as I read your "muscle memory" comment I knew you know what your talking about. Even things you did in your younger life: wrestling, martial arts, bicycle racing etc are remembered in your muscle memory. You just need to get reacquainted to get competent again...
I love your enthusiasm for archery. Makes me want to get back into shooting traditional archery. Keep up the great videos. It's always great to see a lovely young lady who is passionate about her hobby.
I did the same thing Lilly, I first started off with the very basic 3 piece takedown bow, but I wanted the newer technology so I bought a ILF bow. What I found is that I like the simplicity of my first bow, ILF has too many adjustments that can be made, and for a Type A perfectionist person like myself I was constantly adjusting it. I sold my ILF bow and went simple again, best decision I ever made with archery.
Have a look at the dryad orion it has bolt down limbs and the performance is amazing
I shot bow tournaments for years and loved it. It is impressive to see you shoot a traditional bow without sights or mechanical aids such as on compound bows so well! I know the difficulty to shoot and hit your target. Nice job.
I've been watching your videos for a while now and you've become my absolute favorite person and channel on UA-cam. Your so knowledgeable about so many topics! Your videos are relaxing, especially in this crazy environment. I love your sweet smile and thank you for all your time and effort that you put in to create these great videos Lilly. It's so important for the community to be educated right now! Much love, peace and blessings.
I used to make cheap bows out of a couple layers of pvc piping. Got a 50lb draw, so it's a super cheap alternative to buying one if you're handy enough. Instructions should be readily available online. Just a thought for those who want to try archery but don't want to go the full monty just yet. Nice video as always
You had my curiosity, but now you have my attention. Will definitely look up instructions on this 🤯
Getting back into archery after an injury. I like your posts.
Seeing you with this recurve bow inspired me to get one for myself! I haven't fired a bow in literally 18 years, so my arms are terribly out of shooting shape, but what better way to start again than by picking out a bow of my own to build up that lost arm strength? Thanks very much for the inspiration, Lilly.
I've been practicing with a Hungarian horse bow for 3yrs. I'm getting decent at it and being a hunter(I use a crossbow for my hunting) I'm thinking of taking part in the primative hunting season Maryland has just created. At 20yds I'm good with the recurve horse bow. My groups at 30 tho are not like yours at all! Ive been thinking of going to a samick sage and seeing u with ur bow I think you sold it for me! Good shooting-best wishes from USA!
Had a sage for a couple of years, but last year or so I've not really used it. May have originally watched this video for other reasons 🙄 but you inspired me, dusted of the sage and spent the afternoon throwing arrows up range. Cheers Lilly. Keep on inspiring, you're doing a great job. Love the garden videos too, makes me get off my butt and go wander around the polytunnel.
I'm very glad to hear that you're so happy with that bow even after several years, as I just ordered the 62" version of it last week, mostly because it generally has great reviews and also is really quite affordable. But it's certainly nice to see it presented in a context where it's pretty much 100% guaranteed not to be some marketing ploy. Just very reassuring, so besten Dank dafür!
THANK YOU, LILY. I THINK THAT YOU'RE MAKING A VERY GOOD DECISION, AND, THIS IS GOOD "COMMON SENSE"!!! THE "AFFORDABILITY" , AND "RELIABILITY", ARE WELL WORTH IT!!
THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG, OR "INADEQUATE" ABOUT THIS BOW TYPE, AND, KEEPING EVERYTHING "SIMPLE" AND AFFORDABLE IS THE MOST WORTHY "TARGET"!!!..
I use a Bear Kodiac that as old as I am! Love the older recurves have used them for over 50 years!
Ive got a 1965 Bear 55 lbs that I love. Best recurve ever. I still shoot it. Sweet bow.
Want a Bear takedown still looking
I started shooting as a kid in scouts. Archery merit badge was fun. I always shot recurve and I like traditional bow hunting magazine. Great video. We know your not shedding 1 t shirt for clickbait. We love watching you for your knowledge and enthusiasm.
Speak for yourself. I can get this information anywhere. But her losing a shirt is a good thing
Lilly, your channel is GROWING! I found this video when it said you posted 7 minutes ago. I clicked LIKE as I always do and I was the 100th computer to do so! Keep making these great videos, thank you for them.
You are a really good shot Lilly. I noticed you commented that you always hit high on the elevated target. Anytime you shoot at uphilll or downhill targets, your projectile will hit higher than it would have if you were shooting level. Uphill and downhill have the same effect. The greater the angle, the greater the increase in projectile height. Also the greater the range, the greater the height in comparison to the same range on a level shot. If you shoot straight up or down, the arrow will go straight with no curve to the path at all. I have some flu flu arrows with 4 big turkey feathers that are orange. I use the top pin on my sight to shoot up into trees. I always try to shoot on a 45 degree angle. Any steeper then the limb is in the way and you can't hit the game. Any flatter and you are not close enough to the game. Put your right knee on the ground and stretch your left leg out straight. This will keep Your arms in the same place in relation to your chest. You have to tilt your upper body on a 45 degree angle. Shoot at a leaf on the edge of a tree. You have to shoot into a big field that has been recently disked or cut so you can see where your arrows went.The arrows I have go about 100 yards. With the orange fletching you can see how close you are to hitting the leaf. In doing this I have learned that the arrow always hits higher shooting uphill or downhill. You need to use your top pin which makes you shoot lower. With a bare bow I am not sure what you need to do. Well anyway I really enjoy your videos and great shooting. I shoot recurves too.
I was inclined to disagree with your assessment of inclines and declines being the same.
But after realizing I really don't know and reading the rest of your post I started to think that you're probably correct.
In fact, I'm pretty confident that you're absolutely correct.
When deer hunting, I range several objects and figure in the cosign since my stands are at different heights and often on slopes. Interesting comments to a nice video.
That's crazy that you're talking about this. I was just telling my daughter that I prefer my old sewing machine over the newer ones I have. It just seems to work much better for me and it's an industrial machine. One of my others is an industrial machine as well but a much newer model and it just does not seem to stitch the same. I'm with you on sticking with the older model that I'm more comfortable with, it makes perfect sense.
The bottom line is, stick to what you are used to and what works best for you. They always say, do not fix what isnt broken. So as long if it works well for you, then there is no need to find a better solution.
The old black Singer machines will see easily through thick wool and do perfect top stitching with fancy threads where newer machines can't keep the stich even. My college professor took me to a room with old machines when the expensive newer machines wouldn't work on my fabric.
Lilly i see alot of these overnight challenges and honestly you are by far the most realistic and honest u tuber i have watched. I was taking advice back when they were laughing at people like us for wearing our mask and respirator. And amazing we were ahead of them all, and took your advice to put my can good, medicine in clear containers on my shelfs in my storage room, my son left for US Marines now his room has all stand up shelving units all around. Also i know im in us but trying to find those black water containers you did a vid on , is there a name or a special plastic? Also i respectfully will give you a compliment because everyone she get compliments besides your content. I think your a very down to earth, beautiful woman and i love your excitement. Respectfully.
Hey George, thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I don't know the name of these black containers. All the best and stay safe.
I hunt here in New Zealand. Mainly deer, but also pigs and goats. I'm looking into buying a recurve bow to try. I totally understand your explanation about being comfortable with the bow you've used for many years. I have a 1990 dirt bike. I still beat most people on that 🙃
Lilly ,look ,i just got a specialist 2 from bowtech ,shoots like a awesome recurve with the bells and whistles of a compound bow ,with 26 inch stabilizer on front , 12 or 15 on left side , its really amazing ! its a copy of its sister company diamond archery the medalist 38 . its 38 inch ATA is really stable ! you can even use just fingers to shoot it as well !!!
Dad taught me with his own homemade bow, in the late 70's,haven't touched one in a silly amount of time!. That first shot at the pigeon, was hilarious 😂, i watched it a few times in a row . Great videos as always 👌
Very very good video, you've hit most points regarding shooting a bow in an easy to understand format. Cheers all the love from the UK.
Hello Lilly, Great shooting. I actually bought the Mandarin Duck Phantom after seeing your review several years ago , and added the 50# limbs. with some other accessories . It has been a sweet and accurate take down bow. I LIKE IT :)
I don't know which is more entertaining. Seeing your shots land or your excitement afterwards. That range looks like a lot of fun. Good practice.
♥️ that’s what I call a beautiful shot and shooter, I love how happy it makes you to be out shooting archery! Beautiful, full of light and smiles
Hi Lilly, ich schau mir deine Videos wirklich sehr gerne an. Sie sind so ehrlich und für mich wirklich entspannend. Obwohl ich sehr schlecht Englisch spreche (zum Glück gibt es Übersetzer) 😀, sind sie auch immer lehrreich. Ohne diesen ganzen Werbungship den die meisten UA-cam er mittlerweile hier unterstützen. Na ja und ich schieße auch gerne Bogen 😀. Sorry dass ich auf deutsch antworte, aber mein englisch würde halt keiner verstehen. DANKE! Und mach bitte genau so weiter. LG
Lilly just like you I’ve tried the newest technology but always go back to old school archery and find it better smoother and quieter. Keep up the good work! You give such honest reviews. And beautiful too!
Same reason I am using older fiberglass and wood tech in the single piece recurves too, smoother and quieter then the single piece bows using carbon fiber having heard those online comparing, not to mention others out there in reviews tend to find the limbs on the single piece carbon fiber to warp easier then other limbs unless the bow is using for the front a full on single piece carbon fiber backing on the bow and this makes those other bows $$$$ more due to how expensive it is for a single piece carbon fiber backed bow. The bows I currently see being made most in Carbon fiber backing that are single piece are the flatbow style longbow in several styles including the Howard Hill type or the reflex deflex that is only a micro reflex deflex to a minor just noticeable reflex deflex bow due to those bow types being more forgiving when shooting and to make them as fast now as a recurve bow.
Cant be simplicity.👍👍
The key secret is that they're more natural.
I picked myself up a newer bow few weeks ago!! Watching your video reminded me of my love for the sport ! Thank you!!
It is good to be caught up on the archery: a great survival skill... quiet...
Yeah what’s a person gunna do when the shops run out food and the trucks aren’t bringing in supermarket packaged food??????????????
In all honesty this isnt the way archery was in thenhistorical sense
Thank you for this honest review. I really appreciate what you were saying about having a favorite piece of equipment and staying with it. ...
That is so true Lilly, sometimes certain tools do become integrated into our very being,like your bow. Thinking about it a little I have a couple of knives, a 60 year old scout hatchet, a pistol and rifle, a canoe, and one particular canoe paddle that while anyone would able to operate but have become a part of me I'm sure mostly due to very repetitive professional use. Makes one feel they can accomplish anything needed with such tools. Good thoughts here Lilly and great shooting, thank you.
wonderful comment
For several years I have seen your channel on youtube but didnt watch too often. This one really appealed to me and I think I will have to go back and watch a few of them after all. Im a big time Compound Bow shooter and I big game hunt a lot, but you got me thinking about a traditional bow now!
I've been shooting the same 50# Ben Pearson recurve for the last 42 years. I'm fair shot with it I guess. (edit) That was a great video, Lilly. I'm going out back to loose a few arrows before the sun goes down tonight. Thank you and see ya next time!
Over 1 Million subscribers can’t be wrong. Lilly has helped me become a better archer. She is very intelligent, and highly skilled.
I think it's great that you include archery. Not many people do that and I think we'll need it soon. I'm glad I'm an archer!!
I agree. I'm 37, and I've been a traditional barebow archer since I was 10. As a bushcraft woodsman, it cannot be overstated how important it is to have this skillset.
Good stuff. It has been 30+ years since I shot my recurve. I'm too old and weak to use it anymore, We used to set up empty beer cans and shoot them , too old for that as well . I now use a crossbow with a hand crank for hunting. Love your videos, Many thanks
Another great video Lilly!
I have a Samick Sage (62"), and I love it! It has knurled bolts to screw the limbs into the riser, so I don't need to use an Allen wrench to take it down in the field.
I also have a Hammer Slingbow which is also an awesome hunting device that easily fits into a backpack along with take down arrows.
I've got a couple acres of wild property in my backyard I think I'm going to set myself up a range like this. Thanks Lilly, love watching you!
"I'm not doing it for the views.......maybe a little bit." lol
It would be embarrassing if it didn't work, but... here we are...
@@thebiggestposer8810 hay I'm here for the bo..bows, bows definitely just the bows.
@@dustinthewind357 YOLO!!!
@@dustinthewind357 a lady with her skills and body is HO... HO, HOLY :-D
@@dustinthewind357 I watched it through 4 times and still couldn't find the bows. Very confused.
There's an archery range just a few miles from my house. Outdoor ranges around too. Bought an easy to handle recurve with a few arrows to start. Thanks for inspiring me to learn archery skills
My father taught me that one fundamental of shooting anything is that when you're shooting upslope, you shoot high and when you shoot downslope, you shoot high. It's the physics of ballistics affected by gravity, topography and the human eye.
You aim low when shooting downhill cause you'll hit high.
@@Wildwestwrangler correct.
Think of a right triangle.
Whether you shoot upslope or downslope, your arrow travels further than if shooting on the level.
So I agree with Scot Russell.
Your dad was wrong, you should never go shooting while on drugs
@@savage22bolt32 That's why a range finder comes in handy
Nice video! Just bought a Hungarian bow today in Budapest, 42 pounds. Can't wait to shoot it over the weekend. Great shooting on your part.
Bushcraft Arms 💪
Hey Shawn I watch your channel often
Nice to see there are people who know how to shoot instinctively. Look at your target. Shoot it. No necessity to have a range finder. Just let your brain do the calculations.
Don’t know if you’ve ever tried it, but you can probably shoot just as well at night. Moonlight works well. Most importantly, keep shooting. ❤️
Great shooting Lilly. I'm new to archery and hopefully will develop my skills to be as good as you someday. Love your videos!!
Awesome I have an older Bear recourve bow and love it the machine bows are like fixing a car and you need the tools. Old bow is great
Impressive that you set your personal best after pulling that old bow out again even though you haven't used it in a long time. Looks like you two missed each other 👍
I'm not very "famous" yet ;)
Lilly! The best recurve bow I've ever shot was from one I personally made. From felling the tree, splitting the log into staves, tillering into shape and heating into recurve myself. It's not a bragging piece and I don't mean to brag. It's from the satisfaction of making each and every step work on a primitive piece of equipment. I am very curious as to what kind of native wood you have in your local area that was traditionally used for bows? I'd like to see you make one for yourself. I believe, after watching your videos, that you would do an excellent job!
Samick Sage was my first, beginner bow for when I took up archery about two years ago. I bought a new bow last year, but I just keep going back to the Sage. I just enjoy shooting it so much more.
Smoothly having a huge admiration to your videos, you exhort me to enroll on the archery courses in order to advance my aptitudes within this stage. Step by step, making the crucial progresses concerning your capabilities
Nice shooting! Love the explanations and learning the 'why' behind the choices you make. It greatly helps others to learn. Keep up the good work!
Squirrels are fun to bow hunt. Very challenging even a good day. I'd advise getting flu-flu arrows with tipped with judo points if you ever want to try your hand at it.
Thanks for another entertaining video! I have a left handed Samick Sage riser for me and one of my adult daughters to use as well as a right hand riser for my other daughter. We have 35# and 45# limbs we can use on them.
These bows shoot so straight and are solid quality. Very fun to shoot!
I love hunting with a recurve because it takes skill and actual hunting instinct. Tracking and stalking your prey takes skill.
Great info. I got back into bow hunting after 40 years. I used to use a recurve, but now have a longbow. It is an Apache from 3 Rivers Archery. I want to go even more primitive with a self bow a la Clay Hayes. However, I'd like to get a takedown recurve also, like the Samick. You've got come over to the US to bow hunt. The deer here in western North Carolina are pests. Limit is 6 per season. Lots of gray squirrels too! You'd like hog hunting in places like Florida also-no limit.
I live in Western North Carolina as well, near Asheville. And here we both are watching videos of Lilly in Austria! How cool is that!
When I was a kid we had a pool table that was a little bit smaller than the regular ones. That messed me up on shooting the angles off the rails for the rest of my life.
bar table life
You have been an inspiration to me in archery, I have been practicing for 3 years, thanks for your videos Lilly.
Have not shot a bow in years, but really enjoy watching you do it.
I also don't care for too much speed. My 2 custom recurves were Blacktail Bows, 62" long and 54lbs. One a takedown w/7-7.5" brace, the 1 PC. brace 7.5-8". The takedown was faster and I could never shoot it as well. I had problems shooting too high for my natural hold so I upped the point wt. from 100gr to 200gr and I'm now dead on with my natural hold position.
What a cool target range. I love that they have a dinosaur 😆
Thanks!
I like that you've gone back to basics with this one. Don't worry about what's new and keep with what works :)
P.S. I'll watch you with or without the shirt, then again, I'm just a guy. ;)
Love my Mongolian Bow the best but will see if I like the Black Hunter when it arrives or not. I like Flu Flu archery shooting moving targets... the Mongolian Horse Bow is great for that. Wish you the best...
If I could depend on customs clearance, I'd send you one of my Longbows to try.
Samick is a great bow for the money.
Good video
I love your videos, I also have a Samick SHT 35lb at 60 , I have had for some time but not shot much as I have not been with a club but hopefully this will change soon, I'm in Uffculme, Devon, South West England. More please thanks. ❤
The reason I like to hunt with a recurve is that is instinctive shooting, a lot more fun IMHO.
I like your videos and tips and have employed your advice to good effect. I am a UK mil veteran with PTSD. I have only recently taken up archery, as a former rifle team member I vowed on leaving the military I would never pick up a loaded weapon again. There is no real understanding of UK Veterans with PTSD in the UK. You struggle every day while it seems authority despise you for surviving military service. Indeed, the United States Of America offer privilege and reductions/concessions for UK veterans at many of their attractions and museums than UK veterans can gain in their own homeland. My life is hell. You take tools from those organisations that offer help for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), yet it is never a complete way to heal or cope. It is not a condition, it is not an illness, it is an entity you have to learn to live with. Archery, is actually very therapeutic in itself as a hobby/sport you can engage with that actually provides respite from perhaps more than PTSD an yes, you don't have to be a military veteran to have acquired PTSD. I would as a community of 'Archers' put the word out in your own communities how therapeutic and healing this ancient art actually is. Like before a blank canvas, or page for prose or piano a score has not yet been written; archery has you absorbed in a very meditative way that actually inspires you to do it again. To find the woodland, tune in with nature and meditate in a constructive way. Keep safety in mind and respect for others, and this hobby can 'save' what investment you can invoke in life - post, 'trauma.' Pass the word. Thank You Lilly. If I were in Austria I would ask you for a date. X
Oi! Missus, around 16 mins in, I realized you were using a selection of arrows. Could you please give us some information on the arrows you were using, in particular the wooden ones. Are they matched to your bow? How do they compare to the others?
I really enjoyed the video, course layout & various targets. Certainly that pigeon regretted his cheekiness, you had the bow for the job.
Hi there. So in general I recommend carbon arrows, but I also had a cheap wooden arrow with me, that I would take for the risky shots. wooden arrows are not as accurate in general. so carbon is the way to go.
@@SurvivalLilly
Are you German? You have a German accent
Well done.
Not a Bow Guy, but I appreciate and respect the dedication it requires to excel at any Martial pursuit/discipline.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you go through that amazing archery challenge. I too own several of the bow you were using. And yes, for hunting, the heavier wood arrors are probably better at penetration than the much lighter and hollow varieties. That said, I will make a note to invest into some native arrows. Thanks for the fun video.
what are the best arrows?
wood
fiberglass
or carbon
(I'm assuming fiberglass are not great since they seem to be the cheapest)
i dnt knw if new to all this, thanks in advance.
It is always nice to try different gear because you often realize that what you were looking to replace didn't need to be replaced.
Hopefully someday you'll be able to go bow hunting in America/ Canada. When I was living in Martha vineyard one of my co-workers use to like to go deer hunting during bow and arrow season and musket season.
i would go bow hunting anytime i wanted, but obviously id have to be more discrete when hunting under dictatorships
no one on this planet has the right to deny me sustenance
@@eclipse369. lol
Key words here are "Martha's Vineyard," only rich folk are allowed there.
@@Sekonism Nope. Yeah, it's generally a playground for the wealthy, but with some care, you can visit/vacation on Martha's Vineyard without being independently wealthy. I was there 2 nights with my brother and a friend. We got a cheap hotel room one night and a nice bed and breakfast (inland house) a second night. I was in my teens at the time and barely had 2 dollars to rub together. Owning property is a different story, of course. Buying stuff is generally prohibitive. But you can take food with you instead of eating out.
@Mark Rogers There are a lot of rich people on the island, but not true that only rich folk are allowed there. Actually most of the Islanders that live there year around are not rich and have to work two or three jobs to be able to afford to live on the island. Both of my parents thankfully had decent paying jobs, but no; we were not "Rich folk." We are hard working Americans that actually know how to manage our money and live with in a budget. From age sixteen I worked part-time/ full-time, kept a B average, mowed the lawn/ helped with any landscaping projects, washed the dishes, kept my room/ bathroom clean and helped take care of the dogs/ keep the house clean. Also like everywhere else in the world the vineyard has homeless people living there too.
I have the same and I agree, it's the best . I have plenty of bows maybe 20 or 30 and this is my best . I have ajusted the grip accuretely with filing and sanding untill it fits perfectly .The Samick Sage is the same riser with longer limbs .
Ya know a lot of the skills and muscle memory you've developed for archery will translate over to slingshots.
Definitely, i have tested it and works great. I put a little ball in the end of my arrows and some whisker in the slingshot and you can totally shoot arrows.
Yes I was thinking the same thing small, compact capable of taking rabbit sized game or large urban rats....
@Adrian T YMMV 🤣 I've seen guy's in the U.K. taking rabbits, squirrels and birds waiting to see if someone bags a wild Turkey.
I was checking to see if this bow was accurate, but what i have learned is that it just comes down to the persons accuracy because you are a pro. keep up the good work :)
Suggestive the bow, the arrows and you. Nice!
I have had a SAMICK SAGE for 10 yrs now, it's great! I need to get back into shooting again with it. I may go get a couple of bails of hay for the backyard and practice while on vacation.
Beautiful, smart and dangerous .Lilly is champ
I love watching how excited u get. I have shot a compound bow since i was six but now im trying to teach myself how to shoot a traditional bow
You do look good in your sports bra. Dont ever let anybody tell you different. Yes you should be comfortable also :)
Wait what? Why on here? Why not somewhere else?
Yes she looks good in sports bra but how about bikini wow that would be a bikini model shooting a boar hog lol 😂 just having fun I had lots a fun visiting Vienna 3years ago unfortunately I didn’t meet Lilly blessings to u
Finding a bow you shoot accurately and comfortably is most important thing . Good video and don't make Lily mad at 30m , she is a good shot !
Perfect example of how to be both muscular and feminine ..
I own the Samick Sage 3-piece take-down recurve in 50# draw, and I like it for bow fishing but the line tends to sometimes wrap around the hand screws that hold it together and when this happens your line snaps due to the velocity of the arrow leaving the bow and next thing you know, your fishing arrow is in the bottom of the lake, or worse, in an injured fish that is swimming away. I have learned to be very careful of not letting my line get looped around one. It only takes a slight breeze for this to happen. Still a great bow for fishing as long as you are aware of the possibility of it looping over the hand screw.
Hi Lilly; the bow I bought in high school. Still got it. Mine is a Ben Pearson, 42 lbs draw weight, I also own several replica horse bows of various draw weights. The strongest one is a 100 lbs draw weight….justin case of the zombie invasion…(LOL)
I was so happy to see the joy you have with your archery equipment and out on the course. l gave both of my old recurves to my daughters who now love the old bows too. farmer john.
The best... A beautiful smile at 15:29 You are such a special person and I've followed you for years but this video showed your confidence, humor and happiness in such a great way. You can be a a proud survivalist and also a cool beauty.
When I was in Highschool I used my dads old recurve bow made in the 70s. I beat many shooters using compound bows.
I used his old forarm guard and 3 finger archery glove too.
ILFs are only good when they have enough tuning options. If you get a cheaper ILF without tiller or limb-alignment adjustment, it's probably gonna be noisy regardless how much silencing material you put on
5:04 Let's be honest, when you "silence" a cheaper or older bow (like putting cloth in the socket) you are merely covering up the symptoms. With a decent ILF you don't necessarily "silence" it, you just fine tune it so you get a bow that's not only quiet but also more efficient. It all comes down to whether or not you want to really fix the imperfections in bows like the Samicks
I found your video very interesting and informative. Sometimes the older technology is not so bad. I shot bows some years ago, and watching your video has renewed my interest. My old bow is a single piece laminated wood recurve. I need to get a bow stringer. That was a piece of good information. Thanks. And thank you for another good video.
Love the video, just getting into shooting with Samick Sage off the shelf, it's my first bow so watching your videos has been a great help. Many Thank's Peter
I am getting back into traditional, I am getting the southwest long bow here in the USA, Most archers say the long bow is more forgiving they say you cant bend the limbs like the recurve, try one!!
Cool video, Lilly. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent form... good to see people continuing to shoot recurve bows
Thank you for speaking English ,it made this more enjoyable as I could watch you shooting and smiling, having fun in the woods instead of reading the subtitles. 👍You make me want to shoot right now😯, but it is nighttime in Scotland.😞
Lilly that’s just like my bow mines a 45 pound Left handed ,USA 101 Tennessee Prepper,A Martin Bow.Lov It Good Luck.👍🇺🇸🥰
I have an old 60" samick red stag takedown bow 55lbs at 28", with my 33" draw length I just leave my brace hight a little long. Great for hunting, short and fast.
So nice to see you using the Mediterranean draw. Three Under is just a way of shooting like you have a mechanical release. I aim by putting the place I wish to hit('spot') in the 'v' formed by the shaft of the arrow and the side of the bow. When I get to full draw, I cant the bow and my head to the right. If I don't cant my bow/head then my arrows will group 5-6 inches to the left of the 'spot' at 30 yards. I'm sure that canting is bringing the point of the arrow to the right but I don't see it because my eye(s) are fixed on the 'spot'. At full draw I know I'm canting but I couldn't say how much. Some folks cant during the draw but I use the swing draw and like to keep the bow as vertical as possible until full draw. Note, I consciously keep the 'spot' in the 'V' (for me) the last ~4 inches of draw. translation-I better keep the spot in the 'v" or I will miss. I shot a deer at a dead run when I was 16 YO. I have always used this aiming method with a longbow so some variation may be necessary when using a recurve.
I used to own compound bows, and remember some of the old recurve bows that I used to see in some sporting good stores. Great craftsmanship in making them. Cross bows are good, aim like a rifle and quiet. When things go sour, survival will depend on things like hunting and the bow.
Good shooting 👍🏻 my short browning bow was hanging on the wall and the limbs just snapped and fell in a pile .. sure missed that model , so good idea buying yourself another of your favorite brand.