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Ian.:
Looking good Del, interesting dimensions to go on. I look forward to the full draw  ;D. Also you could look into a scale with a 2nd hand that stops at the highest weight the scale reaches , very convenient as you don't want to be focused on the scales when you are holding onto something this weight. 

Stan - According to most records there were two lengths that are common 30" and 31.5" I think 30" being more common. They were shorter back then but its more to do with muscle mass and how your body compresses with the weight; training from a young age their bodies would compress less than the archers shooting today. I think a 32" draw would not be out of place for them.

Elktracker:
WOW thats really cool! where is the full draw pictures! >:D I wonder if thos bows were tillered and ready for use? I also would be interested to know if they would still be safe to shoot after being under for the amount of time they were. Thats again very cool congrats and happy late birthday!

Josh

Ian.:

--- Quote from: Elktracker on January 16, 2012, 08:38:06 pm ---WOW thats really cool! where is the full draw pictures! >:D I wonder if thos bows were tillered and ready for use? I also would be interested to know if they would still be safe to shoot after being under for the amount of time they were. Thats again very cool congrats and happy late birthday!

Josh

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When the MR was first recovered, some of the bows were put on the tiller, although the weights were no where near what they should have been the tiller remained perfect. There is a picture of one of the bows on the tiller in Robert Hardys 'Warbow'.

Elktracker:
thanks for the info


Josh :)

Del the cat:

--- Quote from: backgardenbowyer on January 16, 2012, 07:43:14 pm ---p.s. Del - what's your impression of the intended draw length of these bows?  I've handled one of the arrows at the museum and although I didn't get to measure it, it was certainly no monster.  Given that the skeletons found were on average a few inches smaller than typical heights today I've always been a bit doubtful about 32" + draws as standard and wonder if they were maybe more in the region of 29-30" with the extra bow length a deliberate over build for a military weapon which had to withstand hard service and all sizes of archers.

Any thoughts?

Stan

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I recon most people draw about an inch less than they say they do! With those big bows it certainly compresses the draw a bit too, mind I'm nowhere near shooting 'in' the bow yet.
I just don't know really so my opinion isn't worth a lot, but I'm pretty sure those bows would go back to 32" no prob'
Yup, I've signed up for the primitive meet already :) Look forward to seeing you there, I'll bring the primitive crossbow too.
Del

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