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Although recurve bows are forgiving and will allow you to shoot with a draw length that is either too short or too long in order to really get the best from a bow you need to be drawing to it’s sweet spot.Recurve Draw Length and Bow Size. Draw Length (inches) Bow Size (inches) – AMO 27-29 66-68 29-31 68-70 31+ 70-72.
What length of recurve bow do I need?
#4: How Long Should The Recurve Be? You want a bow that is at leas twice as long as your draw length. If your draw length is 28″, you want a recurve that’s 56″ or more. The longer the bow, the more accurate it generally is.
Can you adjust draw length on a recurve bow?
A compound bow’s draw weight is the peak poundage required to draw it. The draw weight of recurves and longbows is the poundage on the bowstring when the bow is drawn to 28 inches. Many recurve bows let archers change limbs to try different draw weights. Other recurves can’t adjust at all.
Can you shoot a bow with a shorter draw length?
An archer can shoot good groups using too short of a draw length but will perform with tighter, more consistent groups with the correct one. Successful results are very difficult and unlikely when the draw length is too long. Some bows are very user-friendly in terms of altering the draw length.
Does draw length affect accuracy?
Many bowhunters shoot a draw length that is too long for them, which hurts shooting form and degrades accuracy. You hear this all the time–that a long draw overextends your bow arm and makes it harder to hold against the back wall and to maintain a consistent anchor point.
What draw strength for recurve bow?
Choose a recurve bow which has a draw weight of 40 pounds minimum. Now, you can hunt perfectly well for smaller game like turkey and rabbit with a 35 or even 30 lbs. bow, but for anything larger than that (deer, elk) you’ll need 40 lbs. or more. So while you might not be able to handle more than 30 lbs.
Does bow length matter?
Longer the bow, the easier it is to shoot (to a point). Shorter bows are better for short range hunting because you don’t have such a small margin for error, where as target and long range shooting (30-45 yards) would be easier with the longer bow.
Does draw length matter?
WHY IT ALL MATTERS Having the right draw length and draw weight for your hunting profile is not just important for performance, but important for safety as well. Also, a longer draw length can force your front arm to a full extension, leaving your inner elbow in direct path of the string and potential injury.
How much does draw length matter?
The longer your draw length, the longer your bow’s powerstroke will be – and the faster your bow will shoot. As a general rule, 1″ of draw length is worth about 10 fps of arrow velocity.
What draw weight should I use?
Build, Bodyweight and Suggested Bow Draw Weights Type of Person/Build Weight (lbs) Compound Suggested Draw Weight (lbs) Large/Strong Child 100-130 25-35 Small/Slight Woman 100-130 25-35 Average Woman 130-160 30-40 Large/Strong Woman 160+ 45-55.
Is shorter or longer draw length better?
One of the quickest ways most of us could improve accuracy would be to shorten the draw length of our bows. Most bowhunters shoot a bow that’s just a little too long for them because they’re trying to get a little extra speed. Draw as if the bow you are shooting has a draw length two inches too long for you.
Where should my draw length be?
To measure your draw length, stand with your back to a wall stretching your arms out against the wall. Measure the distance from the end of your middle finger to the end of your other middle finger, basically the length of both arms, hands and chest. This measurement, minus 15 then divided by 2, is your draw length.
What happens if your arrows are too long?
If you shoot an excessively long arrow, not only will the excess shaft weight result in a heavier and slower flying arrow, but the added length may necessitate changing to an even heavier/stiffer arrow spine.
What’s the average draw length?
If you have an average draw length of 27 to 29 inches, any modern compound bow matched with a good arrow and set to 60 pounds will work just fine on whitetails, mule deer, pronghorns, and the like with whatever broadhead style you prefer, so long as your shot placement is good.
Is 70 lb draw too much?
For example, a bow with a 70-pound peak weight and a 80% let-off should have a holding weight of around 14-pounds. Being able to hold a bow at full draw for 30 seconds is great, but if you’re shaking, struggling, and exhausted at the end of that time, then you’re not going to be able to make an ethical shot.
How do I know my recurve bow draw weight?
Calculate your draw length by measuring your wingspan (from the tip of each middle finger) and dividing by 2.5. The increase or decrease in poundage is typically estimated at about 2.5# per inch over or under 28 in. For example, if your draw length is 25 inches, you will draw about 24# on a 30# bow.
How do I determine my draw weight for a recurve bow?
I will make this real simple for you, as there is no need to over-complicate things when it comes to choosing your recurve bow draw weight. Archer’s Weight Suggested Draw Weight Medium-Frame Male (150-180 lbs) 40-55 lbs Large-Frame Females (160+ lbs) 30-45 lbs Large Frame Men (180+ lbs) 45-60 lbs.
Should my bow be as tall as me?
It depends on how much taller than you the bow is. But so long as if you hold the bow with your arm straight out and it has some clearance above the ground, you can shoot it. That doesn’t mean it’s ideal. If the bow is too tall, you may not be able to draw it back sufficiently to hit its sweet spot.
Why are longer bows more accurate?
Long axle-to-axle bows are inherently more accurate than their shorter cousins. The longer a bow is from axle to axle, the easier it is to shoot at long range.
Does a shorter draw length affect arrow speed?
With more potential energy in the drawn bow, there will be more kinetic energy in the released arrow – more arrow speed. As you lengthen your draw you must go to a longer and stiffer arrow for the same maximum draw weight.
