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Old 01-24-2005 | 06:09 AM
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Straightarrow
 
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Default RE: Shorter ATA Bows?

As BGfisher says, definitely measure the actual drawlength of the bow. Most are longer than stated. With your wingspan, I would guess 29" is quite a bit too long for you.

I've found that I prefer a certain ATA to get the string hitting my nose at the anchor I use. Any longer or shorter and I can't hit all three anchor points. I've found it to be very important for my accuracy to have all three anchor points. For me, it's the string on tip of nose (with head held vertical), kisser button in corner of mouth and index knuckle tucked under cheek bone. I don't use a peep and when you shoot without one, anchors are critical.

On the flip side, I do know some very long-draw hunters who prefer a really short bow because they strictly hunt out of treestands and like the increased maneuverabilty they get in the tight shooting quarters they have in their stands.
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