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54 inch bow/ draw lenghth
EthanFinn:
The maximum sensible length for a bow that pivots in the handle is typically half the length of the bow, depending on the draw weight and handle design, along with a quality stave and skilled bowyer.
mullet:
I have an osage, 54" at 45# stretching to 28". It's a selfbow.
Marc St Louis:
This one draws 28" and could do more
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,71186.0.html
Pappy:
I know it can and has been done a lot by people here,but for me if it is a decent stave I double my draw length I am looking for and add the non moving part [handle and fads] that is usually pretty safe. :) It seems everyone is wanting 28 inches but don't know many that draw 28 so I guess I have to ask WHY ? ;) :)
Pappy
stuckinthemud:
Half the distance between the nocks, less a couple of inches where the handle stiffens up a bit and reduces the arc at that point. I’ve moved away from half the bow length to half the bending sections less a bit. The part of the bow just inside the nocks is often a little less bendy than you want, and so is the handle, so not all of each limb is doing the main bending. Distance nock to nock is 52”, the primary bending section will be about 48”, gives you a definite draw of 24”, a bit of faffing with tips and centre allows a little bit more, so maybe 25”, maybe 26” but that amount of bend is scary to tiller…,
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