does size mattter?
04-11-2004, 01:42 PM
#3
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RE: does size mattter?
There are a few things to keep in mind. The longer the more stable and forgiving. However, i have a 47 inch hoyt protec and it is kind of heavy. 47 inches is to long unless you are a finger shooter and are new to it. I shot way better with my 38 inch protec. I would go with the 37.
04-11-2004, 01:48 PM
#4
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: LOUISVILLE, SLEEPER TROPHY STATE
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RE: does size mattter?
ANOTHER GOOD THING WITH A SHORT BOW IS THAT IT IS EASIER TO GET IN AND OUT OF TIGHT SPOTS FOR HUNTING PURPOSES. BUT IF YOU WILL BE SHOOTING STRICTLY 3D THE LONGER BOW WOULD BE BETTER CAUSE OF THE BALANCE ISSUE.
04-11-2004, 02:02 PM
#5
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: does size mattter?
It all depends on what you want to use it for.
Personally I prefer a short and light bow because I hunt at high elevations (11,000) feet and I am usually sitting very little at all so having a light and short bow is paramount for me.
If I were to shoot targets I would want to have a longer and a bit heavier bow Say 38+ inches.
If I did most of my hunting out of a treestand I would probably want one somewhere in the middle. Say around 35 - 38 inches.
Remeber that the heavier and longer the bow is the harder it is to induce torque to the bow.
Personally I prefer a short and light bow because I hunt at high elevations (11,000) feet and I am usually sitting very little at all so having a light and short bow is paramount for me.
If I were to shoot targets I would want to have a longer and a bit heavier bow Say 38+ inches.
If I did most of my hunting out of a treestand I would probably want one somewhere in the middle. Say around 35 - 38 inches.
Remeber that the heavier and longer the bow is the harder it is to induce torque to the bow.