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Old 02-07-2008 | 06:53 AM
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rfoley
 
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Default Variable draw length question.

I'm looking to get a new bow for my wife who wants to go bow hunting for the first time this year. I've only been shooting for about a year-and-a-half (this fall was my first bow hunting and I was lucky enough to get a nice doe in the freezer), But I'm not sure about variable draw lengths. If a 50# bow is advertised with a 24-28" adjustable draw length, what will be the likely # @ 24" ?My wife is short and has "dino-like" little arms that we measured at a 24" draw. She is practicing with a 40# youth bow now, but will be able to pull 50# for hunting. Would it be better to get a bow that is a maximum 60# draw and set it down towards 50#s? I am hesitant to do that, as I have seen it written that bows are most efficient/accurate at or near maximum draw weights. Please excuse my inexperience and ignorance, but I want my wife to get something that fits her small frame but will still put a whitetail on the ground if she gets the chance. Thanks for all the help everybody, I am new to this site and it sure is a blessing.

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