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Old 10-23-2006 | 12:30 PM
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I would agree as well on the DL thing. I have found though that given enough tinkering I can usually get the timing and DL proper however ATA and BH aren't always spot on.

I think what Len may be referring to about target form vs hunting form means differences in draw length/peep height/anchor point for different applications.For targets whether 3D, FITA, Field, Indoor, etc people will typically shoot with a longer DL style form (power triangle, etc) and if trained properly most peopleshoot more consistently that way. This type of form works greatand may be more repeatable assuming you have perfect footing and target posture and can control the environment and take the time to make sure this is all in check. This isn't always easy to do though in hunting situations and when you have to shootoff balance, sitting, kneeling, stance more open or closed than normal, up and down hill, etclike what happens in the woods when hunting.

With that said, I typically set my bow up a bit shorter in draw length for hunting as compared to target setups (XT is 28 5/8" true draw on 29.5" cam, A7's are both 29" true draw on 30" cams). As Matt / PA said in another post a few weeks ago, it is a lot easier to stay behind the bow in less than ideal conditions when a bit short even if rear elbow is a bit high/outside, than it is to do using target style power triangle w/ rear elbow position being perfectly level horizontally and vertically.
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