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Title: Matching bow length to draw length
Post by: mountman12 on December 08, 2011, 02:17:00 PM

I recently received a 58" black widow recurve that is 54# @ 29" draw, I am 6'1" and usually shoot a 29" draw and a 62" bow. Since shooting the widow i have noticed i am having alot of inconsistencies in my shooting. For example: shooting low at long distances, inconsistent grouping, the arrow just basically never goes where i am looking. Is this because of the shorter bow length? any input would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Matching bow length to draw length
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on December 08, 2011, 03:26:00 PM

Shorter bows show bad form well.  By the nature of being shorter they require better form to shoot well.   Finger pinch is also exaggerated on a short bow with a longer draw.  Try shooting with a two finger draw

Title: Re: Matching bow length to draw length
Post by: mountman12 on December 12, 2011, 02:40:00 PM

thanks i will try that out!