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BowEd:
Effective in what way Jayman448? A little more info.Check out a little history about Howard Hill.
jayman448:
I guess i mean effective in that the length wont impede my ability to shoot manuver in thicker brush or do you just kindof get used to it
Pat B:
I'm 5'8" and I've hunted with a 68"(5'8")bow from tree stands and from the ground. If you get used to a longer bow and are aware of your surroundings a longer bow shouldn't be a problem and they are usually more accurate to shoot.
crooketarrow:
Before anyone starts, why would you want a 68" bow when a 60" bow will do better feel better and lighter in the hand. And a 60"er is a far better hunting bow when ground hunting or stand hunting for that matter.
I realize some people build those 68, 70" bows simpley because they just hav'nt the exsperance yet to build shorter bows.
Early bow huntes like HOWARD HILL, POPE & YOUNG shot long bows to reach heavy weights in their bows. Because if they could see it they let a arrow fly. Howard once shot a bull elk at 173 yards. 3 Shots over. under through the lungs with the third.
Pictures with 30,40 doves, pictures with dozzens of rabbits. The list go's on.
Howard was unbeleiveable his fetts show it.
jayman448:
Ok. To recap: i have a 58" bow. I get string burn and so bad release. I want a 64" bow but all ive found are too expensive. Cheap ones are 68. Id not want a 60" bow anyways because itd seem like a waste of money for two inches. At least at 64" thats a good half a foot difference and a bunch of string angle gained
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