Understanding Arrow Fletching: Types, Benefits, and How Offset Affects Performance Fletching plays a critical role in arrow flight, stabilisation, and accuracy. Whether you're target shooting, bowhunting, or competing in field archery, the type of fletching you choose — along with how it's configured — can dramatically impact performance. In this…
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The History of Archery in the UK: Part 3 – From GNAS to Olympic Glory Introduction By the mid-19th century, archery in Britain had re-established itself as a respected competitive sport through clubs, tournaments, and the founding of the Grand National Archery Society (GNAS) in 1861. But the story didn’t…
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The History of Archery in the UK: Part 2 – From Decline to Revival Introduction As the bow faded from military dominance in the 16th century, British archery underwent a quiet transformation. No longer essential on the battlefield, the bow found a new role in social life, leisure, and eventually…
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The History of Archery in the UK: Part 1 – From Prehistory to Royal Toxophilites Introduction Archery in the United Kingdom is more than a martial legacy — it's a mirror of social evolution, craftsmanship, and shifting political power. From ancient hunting communities through to the high medieval battlefield and…
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