The Hungarian bow is a recurve bow, meaning that the ends of the limbs curve away from the archer when unstrung. This increases the bow’s power and accuracy. The Mongolian bow, on the other hand, is a compound bow, which means it has pulleys and cables that help the archer draw the string back. This makes the Mongolian bow more powerful than the Hungarian bow, but it is also more difficult to use.
The Hungarian bow was used by the famous archer Attila the Hun, while the Mongolian bow was used by Genghis Khan and his Mongol armies. Both bows were extremely effective in warfare, and both have their own unique features. If you are interested in learning more about these two types of bows, please continue reading.
The Hungarian bow is made from wood, horn, and sinew, while the Mongolian bow is made from wood, horn, bone, and sinew. The Hungarian bow is typically about five feet long, while the Mongolian bow is typically six or seven feet long. The Hungarian bow has a draw weight of about fifty pounds, while the Mongolian bow has a draw weight of seventy-five to one hundred pounds.
The Hungarian bow was used primarily for hunting, while the Mongolian bow was used primarily for warfare. The Hungarian bow is more accurate than the Mongolian bow, but the Mongolian bow is more powerful.
Personally, I’ve always found the Hungarian’s to be more “fun” to shoot and, more importantly, take archery lessons from. The reason being, that not only were their bows easier to handle in comparison, but their arrows were also easier to store and better for travel and training.
Which Archer Is Better?
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s look at how the two archers measure up. I’ll tell you right now, the answer will surprise you. The Hungarians do have a slightly more stable stance and they seem to have a more natural feel to their shots. This is not to say that the Mongols are slow, just that they don’t seem to perform unnatural motions at the point of release.
The Hungarian bows are typically more flexible than the Mongols’, which means that they won’t be held back by uncontrollable muscles. Again, this should make training more pleasant.
There is one thing that seems to be an undeniable fact about the Mongolians and that is their incredible patience with the training gear. This comes as quite surprising, seeing that most Westerners expect the Hungarians to be supremely skilled with the bow within hours of being trained. And that, I think, is exactly what is going on here. The Hungarians seem to have a built-in, almost fanatical confidence and willingness to keep practicing until they have achieved perfection. Whereas the Mongols can’t boast this same calm or confidence, it does mean that they can’t be as quick to practice.
So, in terms of stamina, the Hungarians win by a hair. However, in terms of flexibility, this might be a closer call. The Mongolians seem to have a very good grasp of how their muscles work and so this translates into superb flexibility, which translated into a faster release. There’s one other area that Mongolia edges out in the end. They seem to be, overall, the more mentally tough of the two-horse archers, able to cope with the constant mental challenge that comes with training and exercising their muscles.
In the end, the choice really comes down to personal preferences. Both of these archers are incredibly accomplished archers, so I guess it really comes down to which one you like more. Personally, I prefer the more disciplined, cold hearted Mongolia. But that doesn’t mean that the Hungarian bowers are any less competent. At the end of the day, it all boils down to you.
Conclusion
Both the Hungarian and Mongolian bows have their own unique set of benefits and drawbacks. In the end, it really comes down to the individual archer’s preference. If you’re looking for a more disciplined and mentally tough archer, then the Mongolian is the way to go. However, if you prefer a more relaxed and confident bowman, then the Hungarian is probably a better choice. If you are interested, then you should check out our shop! Thank you for reading!