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billmac:
So I think I want to make a shorter bow (I've only made one bow so far) for using in a tree stand.

I have a 25" draw and would like to pull about 50lbs. What do you think a reasonable length would be? Not too extreme. I'm just not that good yet.

Also, what wood? I have ash, maple, hickory, red oak and elm readily available to me. ( I have many other woods I can cut but they are smaller and I'd have to do more searching to find a suitable stave). I also have quite a bit of hophornbeam.

Thanks

DanaM:
No expert bill but I think ya need to decide on a style stiff handle vs. bendy handle. I'm thinking bendy handle 52" to 54".
You could most likely go shorter but being new I wouldn't push it  Never worked with it but elm is tough stuff.
Wait for some other guys to weigh in they will have better advice than me.

DanaM

billmac:
I'm not sure I have a good reason, but I think I would prefer to stick with a stiff handle.

DanaM:
Just how short do ya want it to be????

snedeker:
A 56 ntn hiclory would be a good candidate for a rigid handle bow with a 25" draw.  You could go shorter with a reflex/deflex shape but you're probably not ready for that yet.

Dave

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