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Old 01-21-2004 | 05:37 PM
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Default RE: Another Form/Draw Length Picture!!!!!

All these draw length posts got me curious as to what I look like from the side.
I checked it out when I got home. (It's not pretty guys![]LOL)
BM, after looking at myself in the mirror, it looks like you are about an inch farther back than I am.

I've shot a 29" draw for about 10 years. When I started, I also shot a 30" as I was self taught, and didn't know any better...just bought a bow and went with it. Finally years later, someone suggested I was too long. It turned out I was. I dropped an inch, and it was ALOT better. I use a 3 reference points when I anchor. With my bow elbow slightly bent, my release is at the corner of my mouth, the front of my nose touches the string, and I use a peep. This has always seemed to work for me, and is very consistent and comfortable.

I'm no expert by any means. I was thinking though...wouldn't where you anchor make a difference? I know some folks that anchor very low, and they have longer draw lengths because of it. ???? I have never been comfortable with a low anchor, but if you were and could shoot good....is that wrong?

I do agree with the idea that shorter is better than longer if you had to choose, especially for hunting. In fact I know a couple folks that shoot a 1" short draw because for hunting that is what they like best. When your up in a stand, and it's cold and you've got alot of clothes on...it's probably better to NOT be too long.
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