The manchu bow, besides being an important weapon of the Qing military for generations, was also used in hunting and the imperial military examination. After new technology finally deprived the bow of it's military role, it continued to be used for sports and entertainment. In Beijing, its production lasted till the 1950s. 

The laminated manchu bow "Xongkoro" (manchurian word for "falcon") is the result of our long term effort in creating a bow that closely resembles the classical appearance and performance of the old "official version" manchu bow, while keeping a comfortable shooting experience for the modern archer in mind.

The Manchu Bow Xongkoro's features:

1. Bow shape resembles the imperial bows collected in the forbidden city museum. All parts are well proportioned.

2. The limbs are long and wide and the bow draws to a smooth curved shape at full draw. 

3. The "hand shock" upon release is less than our previous manchu bows and at full draw it shoots heavy arrows (16gpp) fast.

-String Length: 156cm

-Bow Length: 170cm (along the curve)

-Brace Height: approx. 20 to 22cm
-Draw length: up to 35"
-Draw Weight: 35 to 50 lbs ( measured at 35'', NOT 28")

-Minimum Arrow Weight:  at least 16 gpp or more

-Bow Peformance Data (credit to https://chinese-archery.de/)

Draw weight: 51lbs@35"

Arrow weight: 830 gr/53.7 grams/16.2 gpp

Draw Length: 35"

Avg. Arrow Speed: 164 FPS

Store Energy: 60.18 FTB/81.58 J

Arrow K.E. : 49.58 FTB/67.22 J

Dynamic Efficiency: 82.39%

• How to String the Bow Safely?

  Please DO NOT do the step-through stringing on this bow. It may be twisted if one does the step-through incorrectly. Any damage caused by improper stringing is not covered by warranty.

  Please get a bow stringer and you may string it this way:

  https://youtu.be/mj-VZk81grg

• Recommended Arrows

  You need heavy arrows (16 gpp or more) to shoot the manchu bow.

  Please use these manchu arrows.