Draw length better too long or too short?

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  1. Kfili

    Kfili Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Im thinking Im about half an inch too short, Ive been working on keeping my head straight and my string doesnt quit come to the tip of my nose like I would like. I havent had a chance to adjust it up an inch to see if thats significantly better but I'm curious if im worse case scenario and dead in the middle should I go longer or shorter?
     
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    w33kender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Neither is preferable.
     
  3. Hunter Bob

    Hunter Bob Weekend Warrior

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    Is there a reason why you can't adjust in half inch increments? My draw length is 29.5...
     
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    I would agree with weekender but with that being said i do like mine alittle bit longer. Its all about you being comfortable.
     
  5. Kfili

    Kfili Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My bow is only adjustable in 1 in increments.
     
  6. 87TT

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    Sounds like a good reason for a new bow! Yay!
     
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  7. Kfili

    Kfili Die Hard Bowhunter

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    haha yea I wish
     
  8. mgwelder

    mgwelder Newb

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    Try to cheat a bit with a longer D loop.

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  9. Swise660

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    Axle to axle length will also play a role in whether or not you can touch the string to your nose. A shorter axle to axle bow will have a much more acute angle to the string making it harder to get the string to your nose.
     
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    If I was off a half inch I would rather be short then long on hunting bow.
    There are a lot a variables bow to bow in so far as draw length. Some run longer then others, ata will play a roll and so will the types of stops the cam system employs.
    I have 4 bows right now and they are 50/50 between 28 and 28.5.
     

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