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Bow reaction to the shot

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by bowandarrows, Mar 18, 2012.

  1. bowandarrows

    bowandarrows Weekend Warrior

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    I see a lot of guys shoot and the bow will fall forward post-shot. I was holding a Mathews bow and it was incredibly front heavy while my Bear was evenly distributed. Is this why and if so, what's the benefits?

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  2. Ben/PA

    Ben/PA Grizzled Veteran

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    Was it a Z7?
     
  3. BJE80

    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    I think a lot has to do with what stabilizer you have on the bow. A longer stabilizer will fall forward while a shorter/no stabilizer may stay put.
     
  4. muzzyman88

    muzzyman88 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Most of today's parallel limb bows tend to be top heavy to start with. I've noticed Mathews bows seem to be more so than others. I don't think there is a particular reason for it, its just the nature of the design.
     
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    bowhuntjoe Weekend Warrior

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    My hand is completely open on the shot, the bow just sits there without any tendency to fall forward. I noticed that the bow falls forward alot when watching target archery, I put it down to them having huge stabelizers ;)
     
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    Bill2311 Weekend Warrior

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    I bought a D350 and now an Insanity just because each rolls forward. It is a preference issue.
     

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