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deerhunter97370:
I heard a tell that Welsh bowmen were able to shoot though oak doors. Does anyone know the valitity of this. Joel

alanesq:
I think this is what you are referring to?

"Gerald of barry, who, speaking of an attack upon Abergavenny castle, states that the welsh archers discharged arrows which penetrated on oaken gate four fingers thick, and that the feat was considered by the garrison so remarkable that the gate and protruding arrows on both sides were carefully preserved. There bows where made of the wild Elm".

heavybow:
Joel  I dont dout that. Im pretty sure 180# will slice right through. Marlon

deerhunter97370:
Thanks guys. Im glad its not a myth.

SimonUK:
We had a discussion about this over on the other forum.  Everyone finds it hard to believe that someone could shoot though 4 inches of seasoned oak.  Maybe the arrows hit a joint or a crack in the wood?

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