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jonathan creason:
Anybody use an anchor that purposefully shortens your draw length?  I actually managed to get home before the sun went down today so I thought I would try to shoot a little.  I took a couple of shots with my usual 3 under, index finger to incisor anchor with so-so results.  My hat brim was getting in the way as usual, so I tried a couple of shots with a shorter draw, anchoring the base of my thumb to the corner of my mouth.  To my surprise I hit where I was looking dang near every time.  This anchor lines the arrow up under my eye perfectly.  The only problem is it shortens my draw length by about 2".  I know hitting the right spot is more important, but I just hate to loose those few pounds of draw weight.

Anyway, I guess I'm just fishing for somebody to tell me it'll be ok.  I guess I can always build a bigger bow.

sailordad:
i draw like that all the time
i an pull 28" if i go to where "they" say you should anchor
but i dont like the string dragging on my cheek
i also find myself a little more consistant draw 2" shorter like that

Pat B:
I draw 26" and have a very loose fluid form with my bow arm elbow bent and my head down. When my index finger hits the corner of my mouth the arrow is gone.  One problem I have found with this method is the chance of short(er) shooting. When I find myself short drawing I purposfully stand erect and draw with an olympic style of rigid stance for a few shots. I guess this helps to stretch things out because I can go back to my normal style with no problems.
  I think for a hunter the looser style lends itself well. I have made shots that I could not have with any other style of shooting.

Keenan:
Heck my full (max) draw is a short draw! ::) 25" when I push it.   So I make short bows that hit my weight at 25"  ;D

jonathan creason:
I can definitely see where a shorter draw would be beneficial in a hunting situation (less movement, not as much need to worry about something behind you, etc.).  I really like shorter bows, too, so maybe this type of draw is perfect for me.

Plus, like you said sailordad, I hate getting slapped in the face by the string.

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