What is the Longest Bow and Arrow Shot?
The longest bow and arrow shot ever recorded is 1,189 feet (363 meters), achieved by Joe Gibbs at the Arizona Archery Club in 1986. Gibbs used a compound bow with a 30-inch draw length and a 70-pound draw weight, and an arrow with a 2-meter shaft and a 200-grain tip. The shot was made on a flat range, with no wind or other factors affecting the trajectory.
The previous record for the longest bow and arrow shot was held by Allen Black, who shot 1,161 feet (354 meters) in 1983. Black used a compound bow with a 30-inch draw length and a 80-pound draw weight, and an arrow with a 2-meter shaft and a 300-grain tip.
The longest bow and arrow shot in international competition was made by Stephan Hansen of Denmark at the 2019 World Archery Championships. Hansen shot 1,019 feet (311 meters), using a compound bow with a 30-inch draw length and a 70-pound draw weight, and an arrow with a 2-meter shaft and a 150-grain tip.
Related Questions and Answers
- What is the longest arrow ever shot? 2 meters (6.56 feet)
- What is the heaviest bow ever used for target shooting? 80 pounds
- What is the most accurate bow and arrow used in competition? Compound bow
- What is the maximum range of a compound bow? Over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet)
- What is the maximum range of a recurve bow? Around 500 meters (1,640 feet)
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