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250 pounder attempt
adb:
Well, I do believe the war arrow shafts found aboard the Mary Rose varied in length from 30.5" to 32". That's the shaft length from the valley of the nock to the base of the head, and not the arrow's OAL. That being said, most modern warbow shooters, me included, draw between 30-32". My draw length seems to be optimal at 31". Any more than that seems beyond the human limit. If I'm making a warbow, I'll tiller it to 32", and measure the weight there. What was your bow's draw weight at 32"? And no, I agree, tillering a bow to 36" is unrealistic. I don't believe anyone would be able to shoot it. Just cuz the speedo on your car goes to 220km/hr, doesn't mean it'll go that fast. ;D
adb:
Having reviewed your youtube video again, it looks to me like your bow would be about 200#@32" ... still very impressive!! I think you have about 50# or so more to make it as a legit 250# warbow. I'm dying to see the bow on the tiller at full draw!!! Could you also show us some details of your impressive tiller tree set-up? Thanks!
CraigMBeckett:
Rudderbows,
Forgot to congratulate you on the first attempt.
Thank you for the info on the bow.
In answer to your question on draw length:
Warbow users strive for a 32 inch draw, the 200 lb world record was done at this draw length.
There are 4 standard arrows used in competition, details are available on EWBS site.
The minimum length of these standard arrows from bottom of nock to shoulder of point is:
1, Standard Arrow, 31.5 inches;
2, Livery Arrow, 30.5 inches;
3, Quarter Pound Arrow 30.5 inches;
4, John Holder Challenge Mark Arrow 31.5 inches.
Craig.
nickf:
craig, thank you for noticing, I looked at the wrong post; at adb's. Clearly saw 3 fingers ;) didn't even notice ryoons pictures !
CraigMBeckett:
Nickf,
No worries mate, we all make mistakes some of the ones I have made make me cringe.
Craig.
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