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Zippee
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Bow too short?
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March 25, 2013, 12:53:00 PM »
So I grabbed a Bamabow takedown hunter off of ****. 60" amo, 50 at 28". I draw to about 28.5 inches. I realize that the bow is a little short for my draw.
Should I be worried about anything or should I just hang on to this one for my son?
Thanks!
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old_goat2
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March 25, 2013, 01:01:00 PM »
You should be able to shoot that bow just fine!
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joe skipp
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Re: Bow too short?
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March 25, 2013, 01:27:00 PM »
60" is a good length for your draw...if it's a recurve. Longbow, would opt for 62" or 64" at your draw.
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BWD
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Re: Bow too short?
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March 25, 2013, 02:30:00 PM »
If it's an expedition hunter, which is his r/d bow, you should be fine. That model, and the royal expedition, are the only ones made in that length, I think?
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Zippee
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March 25, 2013, 02:46:00 PM »
The photo of the bow just shows the word "hunter" marked on the bow. The limbs look pretty straight unbraced. Maybe it was a special order.
Well, either way I should have it by this weekend. I'll try it out and see how it goes.
Thanks everyone.
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nineworlds9
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March 25, 2013, 04:36:00 PM »
that bow at that length and weight you should be fine
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Zippee
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March 28, 2013, 06:54:00 PM »
Got the bow last night and first let me say wow! Bamabows makes a great bow. Just beautiful. Light. Fast.
It shoots better than me so I'm very happy with it. No draw problems even at the 60" length. I was pulling to 28.5 very smoothly.
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Stumpkiller
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March 28, 2013, 09:21:00 PM »
I'm shooting a 58" bow to a 30" draw. A little finger pinch and I have to release properly, but that's what makes you a better shot.
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Lechwe
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March 28, 2013, 09:26:00 PM »
I draw right at 30" and shoot a 60" bow. depends on the bow.
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stagetek
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March 28, 2013, 10:20:00 PM »
Although
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stagetek
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March 28, 2013, 10:21:00 PM »
Although, I prefer 64" bows, I shoot 60" bows all the time, and I draw to 30.5". Sorry about the above...no idea what happened.
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