I have not shot long bows since the 80s, but from my experience, that is half the fun. It is a fun game to play getting your shafts tunned to your bow. Ive cut nad cut and cut shafts, then put heavier and heavier points on them fighting the selfbows. I think that is why I have not picked up a self bow in over 20 years. I use to love shooting rabbits with my last long bow. I sold it when I went of to college and have yet to get back into the selfbows.