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WDELongbow
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Issues with longer bows for a shorter draw length?
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January 24, 2013, 10:10:00 AM »
Have a question. I have about a 26" draw length. Given this short draw, would there be an inherent mismatch for me shooting a 70" long longbow? I know with recurves there can be issues with a short draw "not engaging" the limbs, but was not sure for longbows. Would I be giving up a lot of performance - vs. my effective draw weight on a shorter length bow? (say a 64-66" longbow)
The bow is a Harrison Black Wolf, 70"
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rnharris
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Re: Issues with longer bows for a shorter draw length?
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January 24, 2013, 10:39:00 AM »
Depends on bow really, what type of longbow? Hill styles really shine at longer lengths don't think you are handicapped with that
Length with a Hill besides extra mass in limbs some say slows the arrow somewhat but acts as a effective lever with heavier shafts .
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WDELongbow
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Re: Issues with longer bows for a shorter draw length?
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January 24, 2013, 11:07:00 AM »
A Harrison Black Wolf is the type of 70" longbow I had in mind. It should have limbs pre-stressed just by stringing it.
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January 24, 2013, 11:48:00 AM »
with that style i would opt for something around 62" to 64" @26" draw 70" would be unreal smooth however!
i had a Harrison hss one time it was 64" and was smooth out to my 29" draw!
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Re: Issues with longer bows for a shorter draw length?
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January 24, 2013, 12:52:00 PM »
My draw is about 26-1/2". I had a 66" Blackwolf that was perfect for me with my draw. My HH is 68" and it shoots very well and fast for me as well. Personally I would not get a Hill style bow less than 66".
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Re: Issues with longer bows for a shorter draw length?
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January 24, 2013, 01:12:00 PM »
My only concern would be string angle if you're hunting from a tree or shooting downward. As far as performance, long bows are great...and easy to shoot!
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January 24, 2013, 01:24:00 PM »
The problem we short draw folks can have with 70" bows is string contact to the body with canted shots. Of course a 70" bow drawn to 26" only needs about a third of the limb to be working to have a smooth draw, that does make a nice shooting bow. My favorite is a lean tipped 68".
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