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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
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Detlef is correct.These bows are like large slingshots and operate on the same principle. They can be very accurate and are good for taking down birds and small game. I've seen folks using them who can consistently hit a tin can at 40-50 yards with a half inch round pebble. Don't know what the upper limit of their range may be. There are versions also used in southern China.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Russia, Moscow
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This hunting bow comes from North Vietnam
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Keris forum moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
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Keris forum moderator
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Location: Nova Scotia
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Here are a couple of bows from the same area that seem to use arrows. Very similar to the original one shown in this thread. I'm not sure if they are wall hangers or not, but i suspect they may well be functional bows for small game.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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Good possible David, like mentioned, it's not my knowledge, but I will ask my friend again.
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