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product_id: 518077294
title: "- AF Archery Tatar Recurve Bow, 54\" Traditional Laminated Horse Bow for Mounted Archery and Precision Shooting Longbow Left Right Hand"
brand: "af bow&arrow"
price: "€ 292.88"
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# 54" length - perfect balance Maple, bamboo & fiberglass - durable & lightweight 0.77 lbs - featherweight for fast shots - AF Archery Tatar Recurve Bow, 54" Traditional Laminated Horse Bow for Mounted Archery and Precision Shooting Longbow Left Right Hand

**Brand:** af bow&arrow
**Price:** € 292.88
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏹 Shoot like a legend with the featherlight Tatar recurve bow!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - AF Archery Tatar Recurve Bow, 54" Traditional Laminated Horse Bow for Mounted Archery and Precision Shooting Longbow Left Right Hand by af bow&arrow
- **How much does it cost?** € 292.88 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- af bow&arrow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted af bow&arrow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Durable Leather Grip:** High-quality leather arrow release points boost wear resistance and longevity.
- • **Precision String Pads:** Enhanced string rebound stability for safer, more efficient shooting.
- • **Premium Laminated Build:** Maple wood handle with bamboo & fiberglass limbs ensures strength without bulk.
- • **Optimized for Mounted Archery:** Lightweight and compact for fast, agile shots on horseback or range.
- • **Universal Ambidextrous Design:** Fits left & right-handed archers seamlessly for versatile use.

## Overview

The AF Archery Tatar Recurve Bow is a 54-inch traditional laminated horse bow crafted from premium maple wood, bamboo, and fiberglass. Weighing just 0.77 lbs, it offers ambidextrous use with a 32-inch max draw length and features durable leather grips and string pads for enhanced performance. Ideal for mounted archery and precision shooting, this bow combines historical design with modern materials for fast, accurate, and reliable shots.

## Description

desertcart.com : AF Archery Tatar Recurve Bow, Traditional Laminated Horse Bow for Mounted Archery and Precision Shooting, High Gloss Longbow Left Right Hand(Black, 35 lbs) : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Modern-day Mongolian-style bow - beware pricing - I've shot archery for over 3 decades, have taught archery, managed and judged sanctioned competitions. This bow itself is one of the finest bows I have ever shot, hands down. It is light weight, a real pleasure to shoot, and accurate. Note that the price seems to jump from $130 to $330 and back again. This identical bow is regularly available on desertcart for $130 and under, so note the current price before hitting the buy button. ;D This is Mongolian / Turkish (Tatar) design. It is more difficult to string than normal recurves or longbows... even with a professional stringing device. So be VERY careful when stringing, every time. Those thin-width, significantly-curved tips could cause the bow to flip-n-strip very easily. Two solutions: I made my own bow stringer out of paracord, with two large-loop pieces of leather on the end. Instead of stringing off a tip of the bow, I place the leather strips on both limb centers, which stabilizes the bow during stringing and minimizes the chance of twisting and de-layering. I would not use a tip-based stringer; these tips are too curved and too unusual. Second solution: Once I got used to the bow, I use the standard step-through, brace on the shin and string method. One still has to be very careful. Make sure the braced limb is very flat and firmly placed on your shin. Hold the free limb close to the tip, bring the string up and under your palm, to the tip and into the anchor hole. VISUALLY CHECK the other end to make sure the string is centered on the string guide before releasing tension on the bow. This method works well if you're careful and attentive. With this type of bow the stringing process is most critical. The bow itself fires well if you enjoy traditional shooting (there's no shelf, no sight provision). I don't hunt so I ordered the 25# 'target bow' size (for $130), and am very pleased with my purchase. MODIFICATION: I shoot 'Olympic / Mediterranean' style (three finger, left side) rather than traditional thumb release. On a whim I made my own 'shelf' out of a bit of plumbers epoxy putty, painted black and added a brass nocking point on the string. This improved the accuracy significantly, as the arrow fires exactly the same way off the shelf every time. While not exactly traditional, this is an excellent modification to consider. My accuracy with this bow is excellent. (You can use wrapped, tied and glued string instead of a brass point... but such tends to be permanent thereafter.) I recommend 700-spine carbon arrows with feather fletchings. The bow itself is made of modern materials so there's no real need for traditional wood arrows unless your club requires it. Carbon arrows are much more consistent and accurate. I do have a set of 400 spine bamboo arrows and they're both fun to shoot and fairly accurate... but the carbons are lighter and more accurate. STANDARD TIPS: Always use arrows with feather fletchings, not vanes. Vanes are plastic and bounce off the bow, causing inaccurate results. Feathers bend and give. Investing in feathered carbon arrows is well worth it when it comes to increasing accuracy. I use Mediterranean (Olympmic) 3-finger shooting style... but that's just my personal preference. Beginners tip: If you're new to archery, shoot at 10 yards / meters. You can extend your range as your aim improves. 'Canting' the bow (leaning it a bit sideways rather than straight up and down) will improve accuracy. Watch videos for suggestions on all shooting styles and realize: every archer has their own preference and some can be very opinionated. Do what works for you. ;D Quality-wise, this bow can't be beat if you are looking for a Tatar / Mongolian-style bow. Otherwise my choice would be a thin-center shelf bow. But I specifically wanted a Mongolian style bow, so I opted for this quality Tatar model. The light weight of this bow make shooting it a delight. A friend who has the pro model of this bow (a lot more pricey) agrees it's one of his favorites. Again beware of different-seller price-hikes. But as for the bow itself, it's shiny.
Review: Great bow, worth the money - Strong, good-looking, well made bow at an affordable price (I got mine for $129 in June of 2024). The bow is sold as black, but in the sunlight you can see it is almost brown, which I like. It also was listed as a 45 pound bow at 28 inches. Honestly, I do not draw this bow to 28, so I do not get the 45 pounds of draw. I draw it to 22-23", and get between 33-36 pounds of actual draw weight. That said, even with the shorter draw, I was able to get consistent 155-160 fps shots through the chronograph. So it is a fast, hard-hitting bow. I like short bows and the asiatic horse bow is one of my favorites. This is a great bow for recreational shooting, small game hunting, and shooting competitions including horse archery. For big game, I would get a heavier drawing bow so I would be sure to have enough power with a shorter draw. I don't think this manufacturer makes a bow over 50 lbs.

## Features

- [Premium Quality Materials] The bow handle and tip are made of maple wood. The limb is compressed by the bamboo and glass fiber layer, which is strong and durable. The weight of the bow body is 0.77lbs.
- [UNIVERSAL DESIGN] Fits both left- and right-handed archers with 54 inch bow length, 48 inch bowstring length, and 32 inch maximum draw length. Weight gain of 2-3 pounds per inch.
- [Details Design] The upper and lower arrow release points of the handle are made of high-quality leather to make it more wear-resistant and increase its durability.
- [Unparalleled Performance] String pads are installed at both ends of the bow to make the bow string rebound more stably, safer and more efficient. This bow is suitable for horseback shooting and has the advantages of being fast, light and short.
- [Adaptable for Varied Use] Ideal for various shooting styles, providing quick, light, and precise shots for all skill levels. If you encounter any problems after receiving the product and during use, you can contact us at any time and we will try our best to help you solve the problem.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BL2NDBBG |
| Archery Draw Length | 28 Inches |
| Archery Draw Weight | 30 Pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,330 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #9 in Archery Recurve Bows |
| Brand | AF Bow&Arrow |
| Brand Name | AF Bow&Arrow |
| Color | Black Tatar |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 266 Reviews |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | Bow, BowString |
| Item Weight | 14.1 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | AF Bow&Arrow |
| Material | Maple Wood , Bamboo, Glass Fiber |
| Material Type | Maple Wood, Bamboo, Glass Fiber |
| Model Name | Black Tatar Bow 35 |
| UPC | 723884522139 |
| Warranty Description | 360 days |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AF Bow&Arrow
- **Color:** Black Tatar
- **Item Weight:** 14.1 Ounces
- **Material:** Maple Wood, Bamboo, Glass Fiber
- **Model Name:** Black Tatar Bow 35

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern-day Mongolian-style bow - beware pricing
*by W***R on November 22, 2023*

I've shot archery for over 3 decades, have taught archery, managed and judged sanctioned competitions. This bow itself is one of the finest bows I have ever shot, hands down. It is light weight, a real pleasure to shoot, and accurate. Note that the price seems to jump from $130 to $330 and back again. This identical bow is regularly available on Amazon for $130 and under, so note the current price before hitting the buy button. ;D This is Mongolian / Turkish (Tatar) design. It is more difficult to string than normal recurves or longbows... even with a professional stringing device. So be VERY careful when stringing, every time. Those thin-width, significantly-curved tips could cause the bow to flip-n-strip very easily. Two solutions: I made my own bow stringer out of paracord, with two large-loop pieces of leather on the end. Instead of stringing off a tip of the bow, I place the leather strips on both limb centers, which stabilizes the bow during stringing and minimizes the chance of twisting and de-layering. I would not use a tip-based stringer; these tips are too curved and too unusual. Second solution: Once I got used to the bow, I use the standard step-through, brace on the shin and string method. One still has to be very careful. Make sure the braced limb is very flat and firmly placed on your shin. Hold the free limb close to the tip, bring the string up and under your palm, to the tip and into the anchor hole. VISUALLY CHECK the other end to make sure the string is centered on the string guide before releasing tension on the bow. This method works well if you're careful and attentive. With this type of bow the stringing process is most critical. The bow itself fires well if you enjoy traditional shooting (there's no shelf, no sight provision). I don't hunt so I ordered the 25# 'target bow' size (for $130), and am very pleased with my purchase. MODIFICATION: I shoot 'Olympic / Mediterranean' style (three finger, left side) rather than traditional thumb release. On a whim I made my own 'shelf' out of a bit of plumbers epoxy putty, painted black and added a brass nocking point on the string. This improved the accuracy significantly, as the arrow fires exactly the same way off the shelf every time. While not exactly traditional, this is an excellent modification to consider. My accuracy with this bow is excellent. (You can use wrapped, tied and glued string instead of a brass point... but such tends to be permanent thereafter.) I recommend 700-spine carbon arrows with feather fletchings. The bow itself is made of modern materials so there's no real need for traditional wood arrows unless your club requires it. Carbon arrows are much more consistent and accurate. I do have a set of 400 spine bamboo arrows and they're both fun to shoot and fairly accurate... but the carbons are lighter and more accurate. STANDARD TIPS: Always use arrows with feather fletchings, not vanes. Vanes are plastic and bounce off the bow, causing inaccurate results. Feathers bend and give. Investing in feathered carbon arrows is well worth it when it comes to increasing accuracy. I use Mediterranean (Olympmic) 3-finger shooting style... but that's just my personal preference. Beginners tip: If you're new to archery, shoot at 10 yards / meters. You can extend your range as your aim improves. 'Canting' the bow (leaning it a bit sideways rather than straight up and down) will improve accuracy. Watch videos for suggestions on all shooting styles and realize: every archer has their own preference and some can be very opinionated. Do what works for you. ;D Quality-wise, this bow can't be beat if you are looking for a Tatar / Mongolian-style bow. Otherwise my choice would be a thin-center shelf bow. But I specifically wanted a Mongolian style bow, so I opted for this quality Tatar model. The light weight of this bow make shooting it a delight. A friend who has the pro model of this bow (a lot more pricey) agrees it's one of his favorites. Again beware of different-seller price-hikes. But as for the bow itself, it's shiny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bow, worth the money
*by F***N on May 21, 2025*

Strong, good-looking, well made bow at an affordable price (I got mine for $129 in June of 2024). The bow is sold as black, but in the sunlight you can see it is almost brown, which I like. It also was listed as a 45 pound bow at 28 inches. Honestly, I do not draw this bow to 28, so I do not get the 45 pounds of draw. I draw it to 22-23", and get between 33-36 pounds of actual draw weight. That said, even with the shorter draw, I was able to get consistent 155-160 fps shots through the chronograph. So it is a fast, hard-hitting bow. I like short bows and the asiatic horse bow is one of my favorites. This is a great bow for recreational shooting, small game hunting, and shooting competitions including horse archery. For big game, I would get a heavier drawing bow so I would be sure to have enough power with a shorter draw. I don't think this manufacturer makes a bow over 50 lbs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was skeptical, pleasantly surprised and satisfied.
*by J***N on November 27, 2025*

I received my bow on time and undamaged. It came bubble wrapped in a carrying bag with the bow string un twisted in a baggie. So far I'm actually blown away with the quality and what I got for the price. I may change my review if possible if I see issues in the future. As of 11/26/25 brand new it's a great bow. I like it a lot better than my modern recurve, better visibility, light as a feather, punchy and much better suited to instinctive styles of shooting. The finish on the bow is smooth and matt, very nice. I'm skeptical still and wary of the bad reviews I've read on AF products. I'm going to take care to store this bow properly and keep it out of extreme temperatures and unstringed and suspended when not in use. I think some bad reviews could have possibly been from miss-use or storage issues, but this remains to be seen if it's user error or a quality issue. I shoot often so we shall see the durability at this price point. I look forward to shooting this bow more.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-31*