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What size takedown recurve bow do I need?
You want a bow that is at least twice as long as your draw length. If your draw length is 28″, you want a recurve that’s 56″ or more. The longer the bow, the more accurate it generally is.
Are recurve bows legal in Australia?
Currently and to the best to our knowledge there is no law in any state or territory to prohibit buying, posting, owning or using a compound bow or recurve/ longbow in Australia.
Are bow and arrows illegal in Australia?
There is no licencing requirements or anything in that regard bows and arrows. You should not have any problems bringing your bow and equipment into Australia. If asked at customs refer to you bow as sporting equipment. All Australian States except Tasmania allow bowhunting.
Is it legal to shoot a bow in your backyard Australia?
Can I shoot in my backyard? In answering this question there appears to be no law currently in place in Australia that prevents a person shooting in their backyard, although Archery Australia is not a legal expert and formal legal advice should be sought before you undertake such an activity.
What bows are legal in Australia?
A Compound Bow is not a prohibited weapon and you do not require a licence or permit to own one. Depending on how you intend to use the bow, you may wish to contact: Archery Australia – for target shooting (www.archery.org.au)
Should I take down my recurve bow?
Travel. If you plan to travel with your recurve bow then you’re best to unstring it. Partially because it will take up less space, and also because it’s a good idea to not have that kinetic energy built up in the limbs in case something happens to the string during transport.
Can I practice archery in my backyard Australia?
The recommendation from Archery Australia is that you DO NOT shoot in your backyard. However, if you do, you must ensure you have the appropriate permissions from the property owner and that you have appropriate property and personal insurance cover.
Is it OK to leave a recurve strung?
You can leave the bow strung all day if you want. Keep in mind that every time you string or unstring your bow, you’re taking a little risk. It’s like accidents.
Should you always Unstring a recurve bow?
In the simplest terms, if you shoot regularly enough you shouldn’t have to unstring your Recurve bow at all. The bow itself was designed to be strung and to hold plenty of tension, so leaving it strung should not be a problem unless the bow itself is weak or faulty in some way.