Question about axle to axle

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  1. big_quillie

    big_quillie Weekend Warrior

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    I just purchased a Strother Wrath SHO. These bows are a little over 30 inchs axle to axle. I have never shot a bow this short and being that I'm left handed, I didn't get to shoot one before I ordered. I am currently shooting a Mathews Drenalin that is 33 inches ata. DO you guys think that I will have accuracy problems or any problems adjusting to this shorter bow????????????
     
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    I have never really dealt with it but I would think that it wouldnt mess you up too bad.
     
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    I've generally stayed with bows that are 32-34" AtA, usually 33-34". I'm a 28.5" draw length and the 30 and under bows just didn't feel quite right for me. I've heard good things about Strothers bow's. I'm sure you'll be fine.

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  4. 60X Custom Strings

    60X Custom Strings Die Hard Bowhunter

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    What is your draw length? That will more then likely play a big part in everything.
     
  5. Sticknstringarchery

    Sticknstringarchery Grizzled Veteran

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    Your DL and cam size and position of the cams at full draw will affect the feel. I generally like a 33"-35" bow. I have shot a few 30" I could have dealt with. In general it's a ratio thing. The shorter your draw the more comfortable you will feel with a shorter ATA.


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  6. big_quillie

    big_quillie Weekend Warrior

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    My draw length is 28''
     
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    My DL is 27.5 and I shoot a Chill (30.5 Axle to Axle) without any problems.

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    I think you'll do just fine :tu:
     
  8. big_quillie

    big_quillie Weekend Warrior

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    And on that note, I think this post has been answered:hail:
     
  9. Sticknstringarchery

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    40yd. 29" draw length and 33" ATA.
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    50yd 29" draw length and 33.75" ATA.


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    Another 50yd with 29" DL and 33.75" ATA.

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    I've seen people shoot well with long DL's and short ATA's. Practice, comfort and confidence is the key to it all. In the case we are discussing I believe for me the most important part has been comfort. If I haven't been comfortable, I haven't been consistent. Can't get my anchors to feel the same every time because I have felt cramped and uncomfortable. That's just my experience though. Unfortunately, you will just have to wait and see how it goes.


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    frantzracing0 Weekend Warrior

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    I shoot a ballistic (30.5 ATA) at a 29" draw. The steep string angle was a bit odd the first few times I shot one, but after shooting them at the shop a few times I fell in love with the bow. Now its zero issues and im shooting 3 inch groups at 40 yards
     

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