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I have hunted this season with a couple of 66" bows, just started shooting a 68" bow and have a 70" bow on order. From what I can see so far not much difference. If using a commercial blind you would need to make sure it is big enough to accomodate but in a stand I don't see it making a big difference, just check for clearance around the stand and you should have no issues.
Traditional Bowhunters of Georgia Compton's Traditional Bowhunters Michigan Longbow Association Professional Bowhunters Society TGMM Family of the Bow Posts: 1048 | From: Gainesville, GA | Registered: Dec 2004
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Thanks Steve.I normally hunt from the ground but this past Saturday I was in a climber and really enjoyed the view around me seen 3 deer that I know I wouldn't have seen in my blind.so I'm gonna start hunting more from a good stand.
-------------------- "nothing like being in the woods with a stick and string" Posts: 523 | From: bham alabama | Registered: Aug 2010
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My favorite bows are 70" except the 68" Schulz. Agreed a short commercial blind can be a problem. Like natural ground blinds better anyway as I can build any height & openings. Never a concern stillhunting or from trees or treestands.
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Trad is 60% mental & about 40% mental. Posts: 4463 | From: Texas | Registered: Oct 2007
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No problems from trees here. I get into the nastiest ones I can find too. I did have a problem hunting the Newfoundland tundra for caribou though. It was just high enough to mess with myt lower tip a bit, but I managed.
-------------------- David M. Conroy Posts: 2745 | From: Bellingham, Massachusetts | Registered: Jun 2009
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I cant my bows quite a bit so the length has never been an issue. I like the longer length as it seems to make the draw smoother. I have 2 at 70" and 2 at 68". They all shoot well. MAP
-------------------- Map Posts: 243 | From: Tucson, Az | Registered: Jun 2008
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I see great minds think alike! I use and enjoy two 66" Hills and they work just fine at my draw length, but I have resolved that my next Hill will be 70" because...well, just because...!?
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I am currently hunting with a 69" Hill tembo from stands. No problem what-so-ever.
Posts: 375 | From: Wetumpka, Alabama | Registered: Oct 2008
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My two favorite bows are 70" yew longbows. I hunt from the ground with no trouble. Do I feel a difference in draw and shooting? Yes I do. Maybe it is just me, but 70" for me is just nice and smooth.
-------------------- I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! Posts: 3023 | From: Stroud Township ,PA | Registered: Jan 2006
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