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Old 02-07-2008 | 10:04 AM
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Default RE: Variable draw length question.

If a 50# bow is advertised with a 24-28" adjustable draw length, what will be the likely # @ 24" ?
There might be a drop of a pound or two but you can twist the cable to get that weight back.

All being said the bow should still be at 50lb or very close to it when you adjust the draw lenght.

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?
If she is shooting 40 now then I would not get a 60lb bow and back it off to 50lb for the simple reason she might be able to draw back 50 when her muscles are warm and free but after a few hours of sitting in a stand or blind when it is cold she might not be able to draw 50lb.
With a 60lb you can only safely drop to 50lb but if you get a 50lb you can safely go to 40lb for those cold days when drawing 50 for her is impossible.
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