I have a relatively new bow with a custom string on it that about month and a half old. well over 200 shots thru it. I was wondering if draw length can differ between bow brands and models? It seems like with new bow my draw length is too long.

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In an effort to get more speed in their advertisements many bow companies have started cheating on their lengths. After shooting a 27 1/2 inch length since the 80's my new bow is a 27.

-john

TEXAS HOGHUNTER, That makes sense because my old bow was 27.5 " draw length and now I was thinking I should shorten it to 27.

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croc2116

The new short ata bows certainly change the string angle which can change you proper draw length.

It definitely can. There are a bunch of factors that affect draw length from one bow to another. On my Mathews MR8, the draw length even changes when you make draw weight adjustments. Thats why, when I set up a new bow, I usually use my measured draw length as a starting point. Then I'll take some time to shoot it and make any adjustments necessary. I don't mess with tuning or sighting in until I'm comfortable with draw length.

NEVER trust the DL on the bow's label! Check it yourself. I've been burned several times when a new bow's DL was a full inch longer than labeled.

I was getting back into archery after some years. Had no idea my growth had put me at the last size available. And since I wasn't sure I'd shoot for long, I told the associate I was looking for an inexpensive type compound bow. Did he have one. It not only fit my ham hock of a hand, it fit perfectly. And the draw length fit on my practice range.
It was some years later, when I looked for a new bow, I found that a 30 inch draw length was hitting the end size of the available bows then.
Reminds me of getting the last size available in a hiking shoe. Save a lot of money on those sale shoes. Sure did.
I sure learned being on the right side of the CUSP.

Go to your local shop and get them to remeasure your draw length. Then get them to put your bow on a draw board to check its actual draw length.

I have a 31" draw length and that leaves out a lot of bow models, forcing me to choose longer draw length models that are usually lower performance compared to flagship bows. I'm sure glad Mathews offers a 31" bow! Mission don't even offer a bow with longer draw length over 30".

Different length string loop can also factor in.


Your draw length is your draw length.