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Selfbow length and draw length reference?
« on: June 30, 2019, 11:39:26 AM »
What is the general rule for what draw lengths can be achieved with various bow lengths?
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Re: Selfbow length and draw length reference?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2019, 01:36:48 PM »
Max and under perfect conditions would be twice the draw length. But, just remember the old adage...
...A bow fully drawn is 9/10th broken!   :saywhat:
 Twice the draw length plus 10% is a safe bet.
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