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Author Topic: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"  (Read 605 times)

Offline BIG GAME

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62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« on: January 10, 2013, 11:56:00 AM »
Well I am ordering a Black Widow after trying about seven bows over the last two months and have fallen in love with the long PMA.  I am just up in the air on whether or not to shoot the 62" or 64" PMA.  Am I gaining or losing anything with either of those lengths?  Looking for some information from the PMA long pullers.
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Offline Trumpkin the Dwarf

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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2013, 12:23:00 PM »
Probably can use either length(I am not experienced with any Black Widow bows but my guess is either would work).
64" might be smoother at your draw length.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2013, 12:46:00 PM »
I have had both and my draw length is 32.5".  I think either would work.  The 64" for me is smoother and quieter.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2013, 12:48:00 PM »
I would go for the 64".2" makes a huge difference for me in smoothness,especially when the poundage goes up.What do the folks a BW say?

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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2013, 12:52:00 PM »
Toby said either would work...just what I prefer.  Smooth or a little more manuverablity.  I shot the 62" PMA and a 62" PSA and really fell in love with the PMA riser and sight window, so I put in an order on one but might just be second guessing at this point.  I will stay with the 64".
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2013, 12:59:00 PM »
i'd go with the 64".  you  won't notice that extra inch on both ends. i would take the string angle into consideration as well.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2013, 01:05:00 PM »
I own 2 62" Widows and a 64" with 2 sets of limbs. I draw 30" and all will work but I like the smoothness of the 64" better.

I don't notice any difference carrying either length through the woods.

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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2013, 01:08:00 PM »
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2013, 01:45:00 PM »
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i'd go with the 64".  you  won't notice that extra inch on both ends. i would take the string angle into consideration as well.
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I draw 31", and wouldn't personally go shorter than 64" with a PMA, and I've spent time shooting them in 60" and 62", to compare the feel.  The reduction in "smoothness" isn't worth an inch on either end, for me.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2013, 02:00:00 PM »
Thanks for the information guys...I ordered mine with the low wrist grip.  Does anybody shoot the low grip?
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Offline Big Ed

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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2013, 03:29:00 PM »
64" is smoother
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2013, 03:33:00 PM »
Here's another vote for 64".
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2013, 06:02:00 PM »
I shoot the low grip,I have always had the reg grip in the past.I took a chance with the low grip on my latest PCH and it is now my favorite BW grip.

I would go with the 64" on the PMA with that kinda draw length.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2013, 06:26:00 PM »
I love my 64" pma with low wrist grip.  I have a 30" draw.  The bow is a tack driver.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2013, 07:30:00 PM »
I shoot a 62" PSA at 31, if i was to go to a PMA i would go with a 64" to keep the same amount of working limb but that is just me.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2013, 07:36:00 PM »
I have shot all of those with just over a 30" draw.  The 64" MA will be smoother- HOWEVER I wonder if you tried an SA?  62" in SA would shoot the same as a 64" in the MA.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2013, 08:54:00 PM »
Dan
I did shoot the SA but found the MA to be more comfortable and more appealing...what can I say I like my girls tall and lean.
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Re: 62" or 64" Black Widow PMAX @31"
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2013, 08:56:00 PM »
Very good.   :)
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