I've heard from Len and others that for accuracy, there is no beating longer ATA's, and I would figure heavier bows would be heavier for accuracy too. But they keep coming out with light, short ATA bows. What's the deal with that?
[align=left][/align][align=left]Doug,[/align][align=left]A 37" ATA w/ 8" brace height and 4.3lbs (Old Glory)[/align][align=left]and 40" ATA w an 8.25" brace height and 4.5lbs??(Constitution)[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]Those 2 along with a mid length bow with an long riser at 34" (Allegiance)but feels and acts like a much longer bow at 4.1lbs[/align][align=left]The newest hunting bow(Tribute) is basically the same dimensions 4.1 lbs but 31.5" ATA due to a 53 degree limb angle........this isn't a 31.5" bow with a tiny riser and conventional limb angles. Neither the Allegiance or the Tribute will give the shooter any feeling whatsoever of shooting a "Shorty" bow. [/align][align=left]If these bows had conventional limb angles they'd probably be close to the 40" ATA bows of a few years ago.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]Heck I shot a 318 IBO score in a very tough 3D tourney this season with my 34" Allegiance, only course I "Cleaned" all year and the bow was basically my hunting set-up. Matt Bressler won the IBO National Triple Crown with a 34" Allegiance and he shoots 40+ yards all day long.[/align][align=left]My point is that they don't behave like the Mighty Mite / Tech 29 style short ATA bows.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]The Equalizer is purposely lighter and shorter to help the short draw, low draw weight crowd.......most likelythis 3.5lb bow will compliment this type shooter than a 4+lb model. Someone who can only draw 30lbs most likely isn't going to be in love with a heavier bow.
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