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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Wetwoodshunter on September 11, 2017, 05:47:46 PM

Title: How much does an extra inch matter?
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on September 11, 2017, 05:47:46 PM: So in Boise Idaho I just dropped into two different bow shops and was trying out bows. Both shops told me that I'm shooting the wrong length bow and my 27" draw should really be a 26" draw or 26.5". Being that I have been shooting bows for about 15 years I never realized that I anchor along the side of my nose and not under it on the tip.

Since I have been thinking about getting a new bow after this archery season should I go down in draw length and change my anchor point? Does it matter? When shooting with the shorter draw length bows it felt foreign since I was anchoring in a different spot.

Is there any major improvements I would see with relearning how to shoot over the next year? Also not to worried so much about the speed since both bows I like are smoother and have higher IBO speeds and my current lethal setup is shooting at a whopping 240fps with a 497gr arrow.
Title: Re: How much does an extra inch matter?
Post by: Gringo31 on September 11, 2017, 06:10:48 PM: Extra inches don't matter unless you're real short. Then every one seems to count!

On a serious note. If you're comfortable and group well, don't fix what ain't broke. :twocents:
Title: Re: How much does an extra inch matter?
Post by: 2MANY on September 12, 2017, 12:34:04 PM: I have a mint Hoyt Carbon Spyder Turbo set up for your exact scenario.
I will make you a great deal on it since I bought a new one to screw with and it is taking up room on my shelf.

What I have found is if you are too long the string will hit the clothing on your forearm from time to time when you least expect it.
Title: Re: How much does an extra inch matter?
Post by: demontang on September 12, 2017, 05:35:01 PM: Depends on the bow and set up. How you hold and anchor plus the ata of the bow can change where the string ends up on your face. I've shot a few bows that would gain you speed over your current set up and be smoother. Try shooting a lot of brands if you want a new bow. Pse evolve and Athens revelation seem to be the two smoothest bows for there speed