Oh no!!! Did I screw up??

[TroutKing]

OK everyone, I have a dilemma.

I bought a beautiful Bob Lee Signature takedown longbow this past weekend. It is 58" and 43lbs@28". I just went on the Bob Lee Archery webpage, and I noticed taht the recommended draw for this bow is 27". I draw the bow at 29". My concern is that I am going to break the limbs from drawing too far back. Is this concern warranted, or am I just worrying for nothing? Please let me know what you think. I'd hate to destroy this bow.

TK

[varmint]

I think they're referring more to the total length of the bow than anything else.A 58" "may" cause a little finger pinch from the string being at a sharper angle at full draw with your 29" draw.As far as the bow being in danger of damage......I wouldn't worry about that at all.

[ishiwannabe]

If you are worried, just contact the bowyer and find out once and for all.

[KyleAllen]

ive got an old book by fred bear. I believe it is the bow hunters bible...perhaps. Can't remember for sure. But anyways, it has pictures of glass bows being drawn on a machine until the limb tips were almost touching!! I wouldn't worry too much about your 29" draw, lol. Plus bob lee's are tough as nails. I bowfish with the same one i hunt with. The bottom limbs spends considerable time under water. I'm hard on my equipment, and a bob lee can keep up
kyle

[TroutKing]

Thanks guys. I get a little paranoid at times, especially with my hunting equipment. I emailed Bob Lee for some extra piece of mind. I hope christen this little gem soon. But first, the State of Maine indoor archery championship beckons!

TK

[Orion]

I hate to be a fly inthe ointment, but there's a reason they recommend 27 inches for this length longbow.  58 inches is short for a longbow, particularly one with a long riser like a Lee.  A long draw stretches and stresses these limbs to the limit.  Will they break?  Maybe, maybe not.  Given the higher quality glass and adhesives going into bows today, it will probably hold together.  One thing you will notice fairly quickly is that the finish will turn chalky on the back side of the limbs where they are flexed the most.  There's just not enough elasticity in the finish to handle the severe flexing, so it separates.  The acute string angle at a 29-inch draw also won't be terribly pleasant to shoot.  I'd recommend you try to trade those limbs for a set that's 62 or 64 inches long.  Good luck.

[Kip]

You should be fine it weight  will now be about 46lbs. and maybe stack some so maybe heavier but try it to see if it is comfortable for you.Kip

[Yellow Dog]

I draw 30" and did alot of shooting with a Bear Super Mag 48, 45@28. I couldn't believe how smooth it was and how much those limbs bent, it shot and felt pretty good. I wouldn't worry one bit about that Bob Lee.

[jrchambers]

i shoot the same bow a bit heavyer at a 29.5 draw, your fine