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Offline Newindian

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Bow length opinion
« on: September 09, 2013, 11:12:33 am »
Thinking I want to make my self a Molly with a 1-2 working limb to lever ratio, bend in the handle and sinew backed Osage . How long should I make it I'm thinking 60"-58"
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Bow length opinion
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2013, 12:53:58 pm »
Draw length draw weight?
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Offline Newindian

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Re: Bow length opinion
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2013, 08:03:20 pm »
Oops 50-55@28"
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Offline bubby

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Re: Bow length opinion
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2013, 08:05:04 pm »
60-62"will probably work fine
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Bow length opinion
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2013, 08:31:37 pm »
Id say 56" is fine. Go with 3 layers of well laid sinew.
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Bow length opinion
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2013, 08:40:39 pm »
That'll be something.9 to 10 inch working  / 18 to 19 inch lever per limb.You be sure to post that sucker OK?
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