Reasons For Inconsistencies In Arrrow/Draw Length

[MJB]

Not sure if I worded my subject correctly. But here goes. I went to pick up my arrows today , the shop owner left them full length to see what I would draw.

One time 29 1/2, 30 , then he said 31 (easton arrow checker). Long and short he left them at 32.

What are some things to look out for when this is happening ? Proper anchor, deep hook, vs first joint in fingers ?

THANK YOU
Mike  

[dad]

Their are a few things to look for. Inconsistant anchor point. You may have a elbow that isn't bent and you are trying to get all you can from it. I would shoot them for a while to settle in on a regular form.

[MJB]

THANKS Dad      

[ishiwannabe]

Your grip could have something to do with it too...

[MJB]

Thanks Jamie I will keep that in mind..

[Brian Stewart]

I've only been shooting for a few years, but I did go through a similar thing a while back.

I think we've all read that a longer draw length means better performance from our bows.  I think knowing this may make some of us stretch out our bow arm and maybe anchor farther back in hopes of attaining that performance.  I think that's what happened to me.  I wanted that longer draw length, and was unknowingly stretching beyond my natural draw length.  

I video-taped myself shooting, and watched how my arrow tip crept forward before my release.  I also was having trouble being as accurate as I wanted to be.  Well,  I really buckled down and worked on my anchor and bow arm position WITHOUT worrying about my draw length.  Now I shoot more consistently and accurately with a solid, repeatable 28.5" draw length.

Just something to think about.  Good luck!

Brian

[katman]

I am with Brian, check anchor and bow shoulder position, you can increase draw by over extending your bow shoulder towards the target. While close shooting is not as much effected by the change in draw length longer shots, 25yds and out, will see a noticeable effect on trajectory. Work on that form.

[STRAYARROW]

just a thought,sounds like muscles were loosening up the more times you were drawing the bow?

[mike g]

Most people when useing a draw check, over draw to impress....
And those draw checkers are low poundage so you can draw more easyer....
Take your bow back and draw it and have him mark the arrow....

[DEERSLAYER1961]

Mike,

Shoot them at the current length for a while, cause you can always cut them later, remember you can make them shorter, but you can never make the longer!

Anyhow, after shooting for a while take a wooden sping type clothes pin, and clamp it to the arrow shaft, and draw the bow so the clothes pin hits the fron of the shelf, and measure from the side of the clothes pin that touches the shelf to the valley of the nock, and this is your draw length.  This is a good way to check your draw length yourself with your own bow. Add one inch for broadhead clearence, and your good to go...  

I'm willing to bet your draw length will be shorter than you think.  Remember draw the bow to a comfortable position, and don't try to draw it to the next town!

Mike

[R H Clark]

Here is what I do to insure same draw.

I use a open hand hold on the bow so only the web between my thumb and finger is in contact.

My holding arm elbow is straight.

I use a Cavalier Elite tab so the string is against the plate every time.

I anchor tight and also touch the tip of the shield cut feather to my nose every shot.

[bentpole]

First, can you handle the draw weight of the bow? Draw anchor and hold for a few seconds? If your not overbowed determine your true draw length.Mark one arrow your true draw length let someone observe your draw. Just like at the bow shop.A good trick to try is mark your arrow place a clothespin on the mark and practice "hitting the clothespin" with the front of the riser. This will "teach you" to consistently hit your proper anchor point. Once you consistantly hit your exact anchor point you'll have no trouble getting the right length to cut your arrows. I'm around 26 1/2 to 27"s and I cut my carbons at 27 5/8.I try to hit the corner of my mouth with my middle  finger.

[MJB]

THANKS for all the replies guys    All excellent advice. Figure my draw weight is around 47-49 #. The Kodiak is marked #43 and I figured this was a great weight to start at.

I did take my bow with me, the shop owner used an arrow that was marked with the measurement on the arrow.

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR REPLIES      

[NorthShoreLB]

I was just gonna say what "Mike G" said