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is unnecessary. These bows may be had either reflexed orstraight. See Fig. 15.

Figure 14. Cross Section of Laminated Bow

A—Toxwood, B—Hardwood, C—Fibre glass.

Both of these laminated bows are excellent weapons and are

Figure 15. Cross Section of Laminated Bow

A—Fibre glass, B—Hardwood, C—Fibre Glass.

highly recommended for any form of archery, especiallyhunting.

Metal Bows

Since the days of the organization of the United Bowmenof Philadelphia in 1828, men have tried to make bows fromsteel. Until rather recently, they have not proven satisfactory,the only successful design being of a tapered tubular con-struction. It has the advantage of not being affected by tem-perature or humidity. It has a good cast and has proved to bea stable weapon. It is a reflexed bow.