How Far can Arrows fly using Modern Bows?

This video demonstrates a unique archery training drill using a scent-infused target. An experienced archer showcases accurate shooting at 50 yards using a compound bow, hitting a scent can treated with Hunters Specialties Scent-A-Way Spray. The drill combines scent control principles with marksmanship practice.

This guide details an experiment to measure projectile flight distance at a 45-degree launch angle using compound bows, traditional bows, and crossbows. It emphasizes the importance of precise angle measurement with tools like the Johnson Magnetic Angle Locator and highlights how launch angle significantly impacts projectile range, as demonstrated by the comparison between 10-degree and 45-degree shots. The experiment provides practical ballistics data for recreational shooters.

This video compares the Brown Bess musket, an English longbow, and a crossbow, analyzing why firearms ultimately replaced bows in warfare. It highlights the significantly lower training threshold for muskets, their effectiveness at distance, and logistical advantages, despite bows' initial speed and accuracy. The content is presented with historical context and practical testing, reflecting high authority.

This guide outlines fundamental techniques for beginner compound bow shooters, drawing from the Bear Vast RTH review. It covers proper anchor points, utilizing let-off for aiming, release aid selection, and addressing eye dominance. The host, while new to archery, emphasizes consistent form and safety, highlighting the power of budget bows and the importance of a safe shooting environment.

This guide details an experiment to measure the vertical flight time of arrows shot from different bow types, as demonstrated by Edwin Sarkissian. It covers the setup, equipment, and recording process, highlighting how arrow velocity impacts flight duration. The experiment emphasizes safety and the use of specialized whistling arrow tips for better tracking.

This guide details how to modify a compound bow for shooting multiple arrows simultaneously, inspired by video games. It covers the removal of the arrow rest using specific tools and emphasizes safety precautions. The content is presented by Matt Carriker, demonstrating experienced authority in projectile testing and bow mechanics.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.