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River Cane Arrows Opinions and advice

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Hawkdancer:
Emilio,
Welcome aboard!  These folks know more than a lot about primitive archery and will share!  Personally, I believe the short draw is very hard to adapt to, but a new shooter may pick it up quickly, as there are no other habits to retrain.  I have only shot full draw for at least 70 years, so I am biased.  Your trade package idea sounds good, and one of the more experienced folks may take you up on it.  What the heck - you got a stave!  Make your own bow!  That way you know who to blame if it breaks :BB (--)!  I did.  The folks here will walk you through it, and some may be in your area!  The next big gathering is MoJam in Marshall, MO about 18 Jul.   it is a good time and you can put faces to names!  Some of us even have signs!  Btw, I am a bit of a newbie, too!
Hawkdancer

mullet:
Why didn't you buy a bow closer to your draw length? I think you would be more comfortable and consistent with a bow you felt good with. But, like Hawk said maybe you will pick up shooting short draw quicker without muscle memory.

Jakesnyder:
As Ryan gill will tell you, as well as others you dont need to draw and anchor to hit your target and be deadly accurate! You can just shoot the same everytime. If your short drawing then your instinctive shooting right? Remember when your out hunting your first shot is the most important and learning to shoot cold (as in your first shot of the day). I'd say that is more important than being able to shoot say 6 arrows in a 4in group from 20 yards. Just my 2 cents. ;D

mullet:
If I can shoot three hogs I'd like to hit all three with good shots.

bjrogg:
It does seem like a longer draw length bow might have been a good idea for a costum bow. However there are a few advantages to a shorter bow in the brush. You might find the length of the arrows clumsier than the bow.

I have a really good buddy who should shoot around a 27" draw maybe even a little more. He likes a short draw though. He anchors his wrist to his chin. It really it easier to get to that draw length when your in odd positions and he has the arrow right I front of his eye. You might try playing around with a anchor of your chin against a certain spot on you hand, wrists or arm.
As for rivercane I really like it. Straightens nice and stays that way.
Bjrogg

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