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product_id: 508297852
title: "- AF Archery Tatar Recurve Bow, 54\" Traditional Laminated Horse Bow for Mounted Archery and Precision Shooting Longbow Left Right Hand"
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price: "55107 som"
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# 54" length for versatile use Maple & bamboo laminated limbs Lightweight 0.77 lbs body - 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:** 55107 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏹 Elevate your aim with tradition-meets-tech precision!

## 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?** 55107 som 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
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All Skill Levels Welcome:** From novice to pro, experience quick, precise shots with a bow that adapts to you.
- • **Enhanced Durability & Comfort:** Leather arrow release points and string pads for wear resistance and stable rebounds.
- • **Universal Ambidextrous Design:** Perfectly balanced for left & right-handed archers, no compromises.
- • **Premium Laminated Craftsmanship:** Maple wood handle with bamboo & fiberglass limbs for durability and strength.
- • **Optimized Mounted Archery Performance:** Fast, light, and short design ideal for horseback shooting and precision.

## Overview

The AF Archery Tatar Recurve Bow is a 54-inch traditional laminated horse bow crafted from premium maple, bamboo, and fiberglass. Ambidextrous and lightweight at just 0.77 lbs, it delivers fast, precise shots ideal for mounted archery and target practice. Designed with durable leather accents and string pads, it ensures stable string rebound and long-lasting performance, making it a top choice for archers seeking authentic style and modern efficiency.

## Description

Striking Design Features by AF Archery:Tatar Bow retains the unique design of a recurve bow, with a noticeable recurve section actively participating in deformation and rebound, achieving the highest natural efficiency. The exquisite patterns on the handle showcase the mastery of traditional craftsmanship. Adaptable to Various Scenarios:Whether you seek the thrill of mounted archery, the challenge of competitive shooting, or regular archery training, Tatar Bow excels in diverse scenarios, making it the ideal choice for archery enthusiasts by AF Archery. Wide Applicability:Whether you're a novice or an experienced archer, Tatar Bow meets your needs. Its distinctive design and exceptional performance make it a favorite among archery enthusiasts, proudly presented by AF Archery. Exquisite Craftsmanship:AF Archery adheres to the highest standards in crafting each Sicai Bow, paying attention to details and quality. This recurve bow seamlessly blends tradition with modernity, providing you with the ultimate archery experience. Bow length:54 inch String Length:48 inch Max.draw length:32 inch

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 | B0BL2MR135 |
| Archery Draw Length | 28 Inches |
| Archery Draw Weight | 30 Pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,200 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #11 in Archery Recurve Bows |
| Brand | AF Bow&Arrow |
| Brand Name | AF Bow&Arrow |
| Color | Black Tatar |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (266) |
| Date First Available | November 1, 2022 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | Bow, BowString |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 47.7 x 9.12 x 2.1 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.88 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | AF Bow&Arrow |
| Material | Glass Fiber, Bamboo, Ash Wood |
| Model Name | Black Tatar Bow 40 |
| Package Weight | 0.79 Kilograms |
| Size | 40lbs |
| Style | Black Tatar |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 723884522146 |
| Warranty Description | 360 days |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AF Bow&Arrow
- **Color:** Black Tatar
- **Item Weight:** 0.88 Pounds
- **Material:** Glass Fiber, Bamboo, Ash Wood
- **Model Name:** Black Tatar Bow 40

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Should I take the string off this bow when not in use? Or is it ok to keep it strung?**
A: They say yes. I say it looks dorky on the wall unstrung. I found that after a couple of months strung the draw weight remains the same measured with a scale strung the entire time and I shoot it regularly. Everything seems fine. It's still lots of fun.
Should you? They say no and I don't say yes. Short periods of time maybe.  If unstringing and restringing it causes more stress in the bow than leaving it strung. Well.
I've put over 2000 arrows through mine and it seems fine and the draw weight measured is the same. Check all components carefully before each draw 
When people come over I still get compliments on the bow and it is strung hanging on the wall. Leave it forever without checking on it. No. Nothing like that.

**Q: Is this the old version with affixed string bridge, or the new version with built in string bridge?**
A: The string bridges are affixed plastic or composite material. Still works great. Have had no problems and the bow shhots like a dream.

**Q: is this fast flight (FF) compatible?**
A: If you use FF, then make really sure your arrows are heavy enough otherwise I recommend sticking with dacron, which is a little stretchy when shocked. This bow is very fast, and as such when the bow string snaps back into place it shocks the bow hard. You don't feel it so much because the bow is built so well, but using dacron and making sure your arrows are as heavy as recommended will make your bow last longer

**Q: I would like to order a second string what size should I order 58”?**
A: I would order directly from AF Archery.

## 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: 2026-03-02*