ORIGINAL: BGfisher
This is not bashing. It's called educating. I'm an old school guy, and I try to pass on a lot of the info I've gained over the decades. I also learn something from the younger guys. It's a two way street. If you can't handle it then just don't tune in.
Let's say I'm not totally old school. One has to be flexible. I've shot bows that were 50" long from the 70's on up. 20% letoff to 88% letoff. I now own two Martin bows that are less than a year old. I'm a speed freak. One bow is 38" long and it's a screamer, with 6.5" brace and highly reflexed riser. I also have a new ShadowCat that is 32 1/4" long with a 9 3/8" riser and virually no reflex. I shoot them both equally well, considering my abilities these days. Which one is more consistently accurate? The longer one by all means.
There is a lot to consider when talking about accuracy. Definition alone is different for different folks. Some guys think pie-plates at 30 yards are good enough. Then there are those of us who like to have 2" groups at 40 yards and will accept nothing less. Then there are bows capable of this and there are some that are not (in the hands of an archer). Length is only part of it though. Riser geometry and brace ehgith play an important part, too. It's no secret that longer ATA, deflexed risers, and higher brace height makes for a more accurate bow. How many pro's do you see shooting 32" bows?
And target and 3D is different from hunting. We don't necessarily need pinpoint accuracy to shoot anything within 30 yards. But a person should be able to shoot no greater than 4" groups at that 30 yards (IMO) or do something different, whether it's practicing more or getting more forgiving equipment. And frankly, 4" groups at 30 yards isn't all that good. Where I think some fall short is in accepting such grouping as "good enough for hunting". Personally I'll never be satisfied till I can robinhood every arrow I shoot, so I guess I'll never be satisfied. But striving to get better is what life is about.
Did I get off track a bit? Sorry
Did I EVER say anything about old school?????? No. If you hate fast bows, thats your right. I am quite comfortable with my set up and don't need or want your "education."