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Tom L
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A little bow help please
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October 27, 2009, 03:33:00 PM »
Hay, Aint been around in a while. I am looking for a bow. I want a longbow but how long I need is the question. I draw 27" and am wandering if a 60" bow would be to short.I have never owned anything shorter than 64". Also what about the Thunderstick's?
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Dick in Seattle
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Re: A little bow help please
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October 27, 2009, 04:59:00 PM »
Just one opinion, but if you're talking RD's, it's a bit short. If you're talking real longbows, it's 4 or more likely 6 inches short. You can get away with shorter on the R/D's with their curves.
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Dick in Seattle
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Prairie Drifter
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Re: A little bow help please
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October 27, 2009, 05:58:00 PM »
I draw 26" and shoot a 52" R/D long bow by Mike at Maddog bows. Shoots fast and smooth,no stack or finger pinch.
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R H Clark
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Re: A little bow help please
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October 27, 2009, 06:13:00 PM »
It's all going to depend on the design of the bow.With a Centaur or Shrew you could shoot even shorter than 60".Never shot a Thunderstick.
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Re: A little bow help please
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October 27, 2009, 06:14:00 PM »
It really depends on the bow and what you are going to do with it. A high performance R/D longbow designed for short lengths like our Phoenix is fine at your draw and it's 54".
But I wouldn't stand out on the target range and shoot 90 meters with it. For smooth and long range, I'd take a 66" R/D and shoot all day.
Don't get caught up in I gotta have it short if you don't really need it short. A 60-64" bow is just as handy as a 56" bow when hunting on the ground or even tree stands. From a blind I prefer a shorter bow.
Well that should muddy the water some. LOL
Mike
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Mike Westvang
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Re: A little bow help please
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October 27, 2009, 08:54:00 PM »
And....a longbow gets shorter as you draw it back to anchor; a recurve gets longer as you draw. 8^).
It's true.
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