| From: Moon
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Just curious, would there be a disadvantage to shooting a 64” limbed bow if my draw length is 28”? I’m currently shooting my 64” (44 pounds at my draw) Palmer Classic recurve and it just draws back so smoothly and really packs a punch with 500 grain arrow.
I’m also wondering if a 60” or 62” limb would have been more appropriate for my 28” draw length and would allow the recurve limb to better unfold and release its pent up energy.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
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| From: Viper
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Moon -
Yes, if 1 or 2 fps means that much to you; otherwise no.
Just curious, where did you ever get that idea???
Viper out.
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| From: longshot1959
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Most bows, new and old, are designed around the standard 28" draw. You will have relatively good performance out of most anything. If the bow you are using has different limb lengths available for the same riser, you would generally have better performance from a Medium length, but any will work for you. Long limbs generally are used for long draws of 30"+.
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| From: Muddyboots
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Each bow has an optimum draw length for performance. Just knowing length won't tell the story. Most likely you are giving up a little speed with your longer bow, but picking up more accuracy and less finger pinch. Given that Palmer is still in business I suggest you talk to him. Sounds like you are pretty happy with what you have. My draw is 26" and I will not buy or own a bow less than 60" even if I give up some speed. To each his own!
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| From: Moon
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Viper, from a shooting buddy of course. Haha!
I knew you you guys would steer me right.
Thanks for your responses guys.
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| From: 2 bears
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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64" is not overly long for a 28" draw. With a Palmer you might gain a couple FPS but then again the individual limbs could vary as much as going a little shorter. Ask Palmer he is an outstanding bowyer & learned with some of the best. >>>----> Ken
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| From: fdp
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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| From: B.T.
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Why don't we all hunt with 68" recurves then? They will be smoother and just as fast, shorter than a 68" longbow too. To think all these years, and all these bowyers got it wrong.
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| From: George D. Stout
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Bow length is only part of the equation since limb lengths versus riser lengths can vary quite a bit. Target bows were built with long risers and short limbs to give optimum performance to draws of about 26 to 29 inches, and many of them were over 66" long. Those bows shot quite well out to 80+ yards, many of them shooting the old FITA rounds that had 98 yard targets. Not sure why that is so hard to understand.
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| From: fdp
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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B.T before the popularity of treestands swept the country lots and lots of folks did hunt with 64, 66, and 68" recurves.
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| From: 2 bears
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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George it is not at all hard to understand. If you have a 26" to 29" draw & want to shoot fita rounds. Look for a bow like that. If you just want to shoot indoors or hunt at yardage inside 20, or out of a blind ,or tree stand you are handicapping yourself packing around a 66" to 68" bow. Then try fitting it in a compact car. I have a 70" HH for certain occasions. It is not what I recommend to someone still learning, wanting to shoot indoors, or as a first hunting bow.It is all good. Just have fun.>>--> Ken
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| From: B.T.
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| Date: 02-Jul-22 |
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Really? I remember the time before tree stands. I still have one of my 60" hunting bows from 1971. The 48" to 58" recurves were very popular in the late 1960s too, I was right there shooting them too.
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