how do you messure draw length

[Russell S.]

do you measure your draw length from the back of the bow, the front of the bow or the pivot point (rest point)  AMO says string at nock to pivot plus 1.75"  so what do you use?

[kennym]

1.75" in front of the low part of grip(pivot?)

Which is the back of the bow on mine,cause I keep my handle 1.75" belly to back

[Russell S.]

ok thats what i thought it means i am drawing about 30 inches.  i don't feel it stacking, however i am not sure i would notice. it also explains why the bow feels so heavy, to me.  I am going to try to shoot it with my natural draw( about 30"). i might have to build a bigger bow!  the arrows i got are 8.4 gpi >>  X 30 inchs + 125 point = 377 grains.  Or about 7.5 gpp thats legal to hunt with here (lower limit is 6 gpp) seems a little light to me to stick pappa bear with.  late deer season is nov 19-21 sure would be nice to be shooting my new bow!  and momma and pappa bear are regulars on the clearing i intend to hunt.