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Draw Length

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by mobowhunter14, Sep 27, 2014.

  1. mobowhunter14

    mobowhunter14 Weekend Warrior

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    So as the title says i am having trouble with the correct draw length. When i draw back i feel that i am having to lean in to find my kisser button. So with that said what do u think? Draw length to short?
     
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    What kind of release and where is your hand?
     
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    choppersk61 Weekend Warrior

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    Yes....too short
     
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    mobowhunter14 Weekend Warrior

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    I have a tru fire edge wrist strap style and my anchor point is consist every time
     
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    Scowd Weekend Warrior

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    I like to hold my arm straight out to my side and measure from the bend in my wrist (turn hand in and measure to that bend) to the center of my chest. I come out to 30" and that draw feels good to me.
     
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    Wesley Lofton Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Measure your wingspan from tip to tip on middle finger, divide by 2.5, gives you a good starting point. Then just have to factor in release and d-loop
     
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    I would say yes it's short. I like my release hand to be able to dig in just behind my jaw and below my ear for my anchor point for both me releases I shoot a wrist strap release and also a four finger. I found I can shoot any bow I pick up as long as it's not over 29 that's my draw length any longer and I have to reach or cock my head back to hit my anchor points and straighten my front arm out too much and the string thumps my arm. I can shoot my 5 years old daughters bow with a 16" draw and my wifes bow with a 26" draw I just bend my front arm a little more. I guess it comes down to what make you comfortable as long as you don't have to lock out your front arm and you don't have to reach back with your neck, then it is too long.
     

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