Draw length ?

CPH45 · 12-09-2005, 10:31 AM

I presently shoot a Reflex Grizzly set at 70# with a 30 in. draw length (i'm 6'4")It averages about 295 fps. I have had shoulder problems in the past, but it just started cropping up again. I really don't want to get a new bow, but when I get back to a certain point on my draw, I can't smoothly pull back anymore. Since I hunt with it, Iobviously cannot jerk it back. My question is: If I change the draw length to 27-29 in., do I need to do much to change my set up?How much estimated fps will I lose at a shorter draw? I have shot a 30 in. draw my whole life and neverhad to change soI don't knowwhat to do.

Arthur P · 12-09-2005, 10:39 AM

I'd recommend leaving the draw length alone and simply dropping the draw weight down to 65 lbs. Maybe even 60. You won't lose nearly as much speed and it will be easier on your shoulders.... certainly a lot easier on the shoulders than forcing them to get out of alignment to accomodate a dramaticdecrease in draw length!

MilDotMaster · 12-09-2005, 11:13 AM

CPH45,

Your pretty close to my set-up. If I cut 1 inch off mydraw length it equates to 10-12 fps on my bow. However, I can also dial my bow down exactly 3 pounds and it will reduce my arrow flight by 10 fps. If your anchor points and form are already set for your 30 inch draw, leave that alone and drop your bow down 3-5 pounds. I'm not sure what kind of cams you have on your bow,so you may not see a 10 fps reduction with a 3 pound drop. That's why I stated to lower your bow 3-5 pounds. You still willhave more than enough KEat your draw length, even after you lower your bow 5 pounds.

Hope your shoulder gets better, cold weather probably makes it worse.

BGfisher · 12-09-2005, 07:02 PM

Listen to Arthur. Do some homework and you'll see that 60# with today's bows will do just as well as 70# whenh shot accurately, and you'll still have shoulders left in a few years.

I would also NOT recommend such a drawlength change. Throwing your upper body out of line so badly could be worse than shooting as you are now.

CPH45 · 12-10-2005, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the advice fellas. I dropped it down to about 65 lbs, and shot mytarget up this morning. Feels pretty good so far, but the true test will be tomorrow morning. Might need to tune and definitely work on my forma little but getting pretty good groups. Overall, I was very pleased.Not where I was a few months ago.With some work, I wight be able to get out before the season ends here in MO. I really can't thank you guys enough, after shooting, I think you guys helped me make the correct choice. Thanks a million.