Longer ATA bow?

[BBReezen]

Is there any benefit from a with a longer axle length? Shot an Elite Hunter about a month back and I'm really thinking about getting into an Elite after hunting season. Their 2014 lineup is out and one of their new bows is an Energy 32 and also comes in a 35. Currently shoot a Reezen 7 and it's a 32" ATA. I mostly hunt ground blinds and I know the longer ATA bows aren't a favorite in that situation, just wondering if there is a benefit or any difference shooting a longer bow.

[Daniel75]

People say they hold better or more steady.....probably depends on you.....YMMV

[Csmith52779]

I like em but that's also due to my long DL of 31'', so really I am forced to like em lol. I think if your DL is under 28" there are no real gains from a longer ATA for hunting situations. Now if your shooting 50 yrd + all the time for competition or out west then I say get at least a 34'' ATA bow. My 2 cents

[Gummi Bear]

I shoot an older Elite, the GT-500, and it is a 35" bow.

I have never noticed it being too tall for a blind. My first compound bow was either 42 or 44", and it was never in the way either.


I just don't care for the feel of such a compact bow, the string angle at full draw is pretty steep, and they feel "toyish" to me. I'm really happy with the 35" ATA, I think I'll stick with it for a while. Who knows, I may change my mind on how I feel about compact bows later on.

[mharris1]

The longer bows are more forgiving.

[DarrellS]

The longer bows are more forgiving.

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[Wampuscat]

I shoot an older 2007 Alpine Archery Silverado Sabre that is 35" A2A. It may be 6 years old but was first used only 3 years ago. I've shot some really small A2A bows and prefer the longerA2A.

[AtTheWall]

I have a single CAM Jennings PWC that is 42" ATA. It's killer at 50 yards on the range. Also shoot a Hoyt Ultratec that's 37" ATA and it's my 3D Open class bow. She's deadly at range as well. I hunt with a 35" XTEC (Ultratec frame with shorter limbs) and she's my main bowhunting bow and bowhunting class 3d rig.

I prefer longer ATA bows...as mentioned, they are more forgiving and competitive shooters use them for their livelyhood, target archery. A longer ATA bow with a brace height over 7.5 inches, you can get away with more mistakes and their shot to shot accuracy is tough to beat. Course in a hunting scene, it's only one shot. If you shoot competition, then the longer ATA makes sense.

[wyliescrib]

Reading what mharris1 wrote I need one about six feet long! Lol

[Davoh]

Longer makes it easier to hit the right spot... least that's what I hear...
*ducks*

In a ground blind, you're gonna have to practice to make sure you wont hit the top of the blind with the limb when you shoot... I have a mission voyager, 34" ATA, and I have to be really careful in most pop up ground blinds.

I would love to hunt with an even longer ATA bow, but their usually dedicated target rigs as far as I can tell, and priced out of my budget.

[ShaBow]

I shoot a Mathews LX due to the 36" ATA.I like the way the string angle is on my face on longer ATA bows! Anchor feels better to me and peep is closer to my eye due to less string angle!