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Discussion in 'Traditional Archery' started by archery>guns, Nov 22, 2012.

  1. archery>guns

    archery>guns Newb

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    I am just starting traditional archery, i am borrowing my uncles old recurve for the rest of the season and wanted you guys opinions on arrows. I am 5'7" 160lbs with a 28.5" draw length. The bow is a bear archery tigercat recurve with an AMO of 56" amd for poundage it says "50/55#". There also appears to be a cereal number on it or something and that is "TG02131". I'm all for shooting heavier arrows but i really have no idea when it comes to traditional archery so suggestions and explanations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
     
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    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I don't know much on the subject but you 5-7 with a 28.5 draw length, maybe I'm wrong but that seems a tad long. I'm 6-1 and my draw is 28.
     
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    That's what my compound bow's draw length is. It may be a little long but it is what i was used when i purchased my bow half thinking i was still going to grow a little bit. I did Shoot with a trigger release and i plan on shooting without one with the recurve so it may effect my draw length a little bit. So it may be closer to 27.5 or 28. I guess i don't really know for sure yet because i dont have any arrows.
     
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    I'm 5'10" and my draw length is 31". My anchor point is just infront of my ear and my arm is fully extended. My draw length has been confirmed by a local family owned sporting goods store, and the 3 men who run the store are all avid bow hunters.

    Roy
     
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    Everybody's a little different.. I'm 5' 10" and draw 30". but as a rule your draw will be a little shorter than it was with a compound. Same with arrows, I prefer 50-55# spine wood, 31" BOP.. my bow is 52#@29 1/2".. tried carbons for several years but finally gave up on them cause they wouldn't fly to my satisfaction.

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