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What's easier to shoot, a bow or a firearm? (mander.xyz)

submitted 21 hours ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Clearly I haven't shot anything irl ever and don't know much about weapons either. Oh and relax, I'm not planning on shooting anyone.

Question comes after videogames, which can sometimes have both weapon types used interchangeably and/or behaving in a similar way.

I would personally believe guns are easier, and that the only advantage a bow would ever have is that they're not as noisy. But I hear people say aiming with a bow is easier. I guess the type of bow and gun used would also weigh on the matter?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Bows are simpler logistically. Nock an arrow, pull, aim, release ("fire"). Guns have more steps up front typically but also make the round-to-round process simpler.

Both have sights that are comparable in complexity.

Form is similarly important for both.

Skill curve is similar for both at the higher end. I think bows are a little more intuitive for beginner through novice (subjective of course).

Size can vary wildly for both.

Bows need more physicality typically, so they're a little harder in that way.

Feel free to follow with questions if you like. I have some hobby experience with bows and have trained professionally (military) with firearms.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

Bows are a little more intuitive I think, but it's also more physical. Obviously depends on the bow.

Shooting guns is trickier to pick up I think. If you're shooting paper, it can be hard to see where you're striking and how you need to adjust when you're new. The flinch instinct is a big one to overcome. And, of course, if you're shooting a handgun you're going to feel less stable than a bow or rifle will.

Note: I'm not a marksman or hunter or anything, I just like shooting stuff when I can

Idk in practice yeah shooting guns is going to be easier. But honestly it's not hard to learn how to shoot a bow either. I'm not saying you'll shoot great, but still.

Ultimately, you're going to suck with both for a bit. But you'll improve with a gun faster. Really though people are making basic target archery out to be harder than it is, modern bows are very good. You're not an English longbowman, you're shooting a 21st century bow with a draw weight you can handle.

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