Hey guys I got a question for all of you. I am looking into buying my first traditional bow, and prefer the longbow style over a recurve. I am a compound bow shooter and shoot 30.5 inch draw on those. Now today I checked my draw length at the shop with a draw length bow and it was right at 29 inches give or take a 1/4 inch. Now for a longbow or recurve, is that what draw length I am or do you still add the 1 3/4 inches like you do for a compound?
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Normally when you go to a longbow from a compound you will lose 1 - 2 inches in draw length. -
Most are rated at 28". Example would be 45lbs@28". Longer DL would add a few pounds. BUT if it were me, I would ask some of the traditional shooters for advice and you will get pointed in the right direction.Comment
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Correct, most traditional bows are rated at 28". They will gain or lose about 2 - 2 1/2 pounds per inch of draw change . At a 29" draw length, if you wanted a 45# bow I would buy one 43# at 28". If this is your first trad bow I would go around 40-45# at your draw length.Originally posted by KewlDeals View PostComment
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Yea I knew I was wanting to pull about 42 0or 43 pounds total. I was just making sure that on those draw length check bows you use the number indicated or add the AMO 1 3/4 inches like you do for compounds? I just want to make sure I get as much good info I can.Comment
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All your mass produced bows will be measured at 28in. If and when you order a custom bow, you can order it specific for your actual draw length if you wish. A lot of the custom bowyers build their bows to the 28" spec also as that seems to be the middle of the scale for draw lengths. If you go the 28" route just know to look for a weight 2.5-3#s lighter than you want to shoot.Comment
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Got it, thanks allComment
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