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Offline Newindian

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draw length
« on: December 30, 2012, 12:54:58 am »
I'm currently working on an Osage bow that is 55inches long, 52inch ntn,1.75 inches at it widest and sitting at 5 inches of reflex I recently applied three layers of sinew and it's just starting to reflex,I souldnt have any problems hitting a 28" 29" draw right? (its gonna be a sweet shooter)
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: draw length
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 08:05:50 am »
   What design did you do? Bendy handle? Would love to see a pic...
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: draw length
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012, 10:40:18 am »
Bendy handle or stiff, those dimensions will get you 28" draw no problem.  This is assuming sound wood and good tiller.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: draw length
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 02:11:51 pm »
Be careful. You could make 28 in with a bend in the handle bow but it's psuhing the limits even with sinew. IMHO. Jawge
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Offline Newindian

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Re: draw length
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 02:29:11 pm »
it is a bend in the handle and I will defiantly be posting it when finished
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Re: draw length
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 03:09:48 pm »
George is right.  You're pushing it with a width of only 1.75" and that much reflex.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: draw length
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2012, 04:17:11 pm »
   You stated in (around the campfire) your draw was 26". Tillering to 26" would be safer...
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: draw length
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2012, 06:01:44 pm »
1 3/4" is a wee bit narrow and that much reflex can be an issue for sure, but 55" bendy handle sinew backed, I think your fine as long as the wood is sound, the back is in good shape and you tiller it right.
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Offline Newindian

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Re: draw length
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2012, 06:16:03 pm »
I suppose it will depend on how much reflex pulls out, my normal draw length is 28 I do have a shorter draw style of 26 that I could use if I have to but my accuracy suffers a little ( not that it was great to start with)
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Offline steve b.

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Re: draw length
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2012, 07:26:21 pm »
Go for it.
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