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sleek:
It would perfectly suit certain hunting situations. The only thing I can think of that would affect accuracy is the string pinch. Now, you can shoot for a while before it gets uncomfortable, and that can throw your shot after a few arrows if you let it. I think the largest contributor is they are more sensitive to a perfect release. With that string angle, plucking the string has more of an effect on the shot due to the ammount of string on your fingers. The best solution is a release of some type. I have shot these short bows tlwith a mechanical compound release and my accuracy get damn near surgical.

loon:
huh.. maybe that'd be a good way to tune them for loose grip?

sleek:
Not certain what you mean? Id like to add, folks are pretty accurate with a slingshot, and those are shorter than any bow, and their handle is below the point of draw. If I were to shoot an arrow from one with a three finger draw id be aweful. But if i pinch draw, taking string pinch and any form problems away, my shots are great. 

I say again, im very certain poor release with high string pinch is the problem with short bow accuracy.

jayman448:
that makes a ton of sense sleek. all the theory in the world wont really matter i guess tho. ill just end up trying out a longer bow and see how it goes.

PEARL DRUMS:
Thee best archers around the world from the past and present shoot long bows relative to their draw length. Be it the Olympics or hunting, what else needs said or proven?   

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