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Double draw length plus ten rule of thumb

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bassman211:
+ 2 is for a 1 inch tip on both limbs.That gives you the plus 10, and the right formula measurement nock to nock. I make the tips half inch,so for me + 1.

BowEd:
Here's what I pay attention to with wood.Total length of working limbs added together in comparison to your drawlength.
For a 28" draw below 14" of working limb per limb is pushing the limits with wood,but done.
Most bows with a conservative lay out will range anywhere from 16 to 20 inches of working limb per limb.
Using sinew or horn or a combo together with the wood decreases the length of the working limbs considerably.

Selfbowman:
Draw length times two and 9” non bending handle with the tips taking another inch. 67” for 28” draw. Flip the tips a couple inches and you have a reliable fast shooting bow. Best design I’ve found. Arvin

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