68" too long for tree stand?

[longbow fanatic 1]

Hi all,

I was considering purchasing a 66" or 68" longbow. My draw length is about 29" and I currently have a 62" longbow (which I understand is a little short for my draw length). Is a 68" too cumbersome to tree stand hunt with?

Also, can you tell me how much weight a Howard Hill Wesley bow will gain in one inch of draw? If it's rated at 50@27, would it be 53@28"?

[Shedrock]

It would be cumbersome for me. I have had a few issues hunting from a tree with a 60". It all depends on the tree though.

Why is a 62" short for your draw? I draw 28 1/2", and love my 56" and 58" bows.

I don't know about the HH bows, but most bows you will get 2-3 pounds per inch.

Good luck in whatever you choose.

[ericmerg]

if it is can we decide not to tell my bow? it shoots just fine in practice i dont want it to know its not supposed to.

as long as you know where your limbs are it should be fine

[blueslfb]

I have owned quite a few HH and they all were right at 3lbs an inch.

A 68" bow is not a problem as long as you take care prepping the tree you use.  In my experience you have to clear more branches out to give you enough clearance which takes away a lot of cover but it is deff do-able.

[longbow fanatic 1]

Shedrock-I made an error. I have a 60" and have been told that the length of bow for a 29" draw would be better suited for a 62"-64" bow. I shoot the 60" fine, but it's good to know you can shoot the shorter bows well too.

Thanks ericmerg &blueslfb thanks.

[ron w]

If I can shoot a 68" bow from my knees, you can shoot one from a tree stand. Like said above just get set up carefully!

[SELFBOW19953]

I'll let you know after this season, I'll be using a 68" Shelton.

[SELFBOW19953]

[WESTBROOK]

LB Fanatic, Hill style bows probably arent most folks first choice for a tree stand, but folks do it all the time. As said, it just a little more stand prep and planning. It helps if your on the tall side, keeps that bottom limb tip outa trouble.

Your right, the 60" Defiant is on the short side for your draw. All 60" bows are not the same, depends on the design, a 60" Shrew would be perfect but a 60" Hill bow...forget it.

Eric

[ArrowAtomik]

cant

[Brazos]

It's no big deal.

[UrbanDeerSlayer]

I was wondering the same thing myself.  I was practicing out of a treestand the other day, and had some difficulty with my 62" bow especially at close range (5 to 10 yds) from a 12 ft elevated position.  I noticed difficulty positioning myself for the shot when I had to bend forward at the waste to shoot sharply down. I had to cant the bow more to avoid hitting the bottom tip of the bow on my leg or stand.

[khardrunner]

I cant the bow significantly when shooting at tree stand like angles. SO much better. John Schulz says to "lay that bow over flat" when shooting from a tree stand and give some good reasons why.

[Derrick in Missouri]

My 68inch recurve is my bow of choice. No finger pinch and i shoot it better than any bow i have. I hunt from ladder stands hangons and climbers. Havent had any problems just practice from stand and watch bottom limb.
  When I first built a 68inch it felt like i was using a telephone pole but you get used to it. Now when i do take my 58,60,62inch bows "so they dont get mad at me"      Feel like a sling shot in my hands. Dont tell the others but i like the 68 better.

[BowHunterGA]

I hunt with 68" and 70" bows out of a stand with no issues. I also shoot from a stand in my backyard year round just so I am well practiced for the season.

[TxAg]

I was shooting a 64 out of trees last year. Gona be shooting a 66 this year

[pickaspot55]

I would say yes. You c

[pickaspot55]

I would say yes. You could Probly get away with shooting the 68 inch out of a ladderstand as lOng as there is no bar in front of you. But I would nOt shoot it out of a climber I've had bad experience with a 68 inch long bow I could. Ot get pulled back and when I did the limb was gonna hit the top bar. Good luck with everything

[longbow fanatic 1]

Thanks for all the tips and advice. I truly appreciate it!

[wooddamon1]

I've shot several deer with a 66"er sitting down in a stand by holding almost horizontal. Like mentioned, just take time to prep the tree and practice...