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Old 03-21-2005 | 12:24 PM
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datamax
 
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I just read your post again.

Where do you anchor with this bow ? Indek finger in corner or mouth or ??????

Perhaps you DO have a very long draw. I shot 65# compounds too and 50-52 pounds is about all the recurve/longbow I can control. I can shoot a few shots with upwards to 58-60#'s but tire very easily and don't have good control. Its just a whole 'nother ball game having full weight of the poundage on your draw and the different design and all.

In my experience longbow bows result in better control/accuracy and most often smoother. Remember though , each bow has its own character. Some kick like mules, some are silky smooth. What model are you shooting ? If you're truly like 30" draw or so, 60" will likely pinch and stack close to the ends of your draw. And addin 2 more inches equates roughly to 6 more pounds of draw -
Lots of variables

Hey, I just went to Cabela's online and if they have them, shoto a few of the martin recurves. they have a good reputation - shoot a 62" or maybe even 64" if they got one.
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