[Sir Kenyth]

Originally posted by Neb: quote: Originally posted by MILAMBER: Dude, did you read Epona's post? Just cause you've never heard of something doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Also, nobody was saying they are the same, just that they should be in the same category.

Sorry, I believe that I missed her post.

Originally posted by MILAMBER: As far as accuracy is concerned, Avatar was telling us in another thread how he is more accurate at 100 yards then any of us could dream to be at the same range. I believe him as well. Since the advent of compound bows, bows can be every bit as lethal as a gun.

Well, he might be as accurate as someone with a gun if he was lucky. The problem is that it takes VERY little to change a succesful shot with a bow into a miss, somewhat less than it takes with a gun I believe, of course I've never wielded a gun myself so I don't really know for sure. A single wrong twitch of a finger or a small gust of wind can throw the arrow off course.

Actually, if he was to be as accurate as any of you across 100 yards(Not sure EXACTLY how much a yard is, so I might just be wrong.), then there would have to be no wind whatsoever.[/QUOTE]Sharpshooting 100 yards with a standard pistol in nearly impossible. It's even a challenge with an open sight rifle. The archers who shoot at these ranges need experience AND a finely tuned bow with all the gadgetry. Even the arrows must be exactly the same as each other to the smallest nuance. Windage is a factor in all ranged shooting and the sights on competition grade weapons have quick adjustment knobs for it.

[ 05-02-2002, 12:25 PM: Message edited by: Sir Kenyth ]