Draw length/ penetration/ energy

[wiscotodd]

WOW! I AM IN THE RIGHT PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT
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THIS STUFF IS VERY INTERESTING

[MG]

Great information. That sure makes me want to stretch my draw with smoother, lighter pulling bows versus short draw with higher poundage. And stay with my heavy arrows in the process.

[Orion]

Don't overdo it with stretching your draw.  That can lead to all sorts of other shooting/accuracy problems. 10fps doesn't make much difference on deer size, or any other size animals.  Shoot a heavy arrow in a stance/style that you're comfortable with, and you'll do just fine.

[Pete W]

A simple way to see what you are looking for is in any of my bow review charts. I chrono the same weight arrows at 26, 27 and 28" showing the FPS and  draw weigh for each.

Pete

[laddy]

One thing I learned many years ago, when I had a stretchy 29'' draw I lost draw when shooting uphill and down hill and there was nothing I could do about it since I was over drawing to get to 29''.  Make sure that you are maintaining your draw length when shooting out of a tree stand or you could get a surprise in trajectory and flight stability that could rob your penetration and accuracy.

[JOKER]

Good point Laddy. That is something many people don't think about when trying to "stretch" there draw length out (including me). Steve

[Dr. Ed Ashby]

Larry, that's a HIGHLY valid point you make. I'm certain I could stretch out and get at least a couple more inches of draw length FROM A TARGET STANCE. I sure can't do that from some of the odd-ball shooting positions I routinely practice from. Hunting shots are USUALLY not from a 'range perfect' position.

I'm happy to stay with my slightly bent-arm relaxed form and it's shorter draw. That lets me 'stretch out' my bow arm a bit in those awkward angle shots to keep my same draw length. I'm very happy with my shorter draw and relaxed form. I just use a bit heavier draw weight with the best arrow setup I can come up with. No problems - no worries.

Ed
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