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Information and Resources => Message Board Q & A => Topic started by: PeteC on August 12, 2009, 09:06:51 pm

Title: Question for Ex-"machine " shooters
Post by: PeteC on August 12, 2009, 09:06:51 pm
I just took a bow order for a surprise gift of a flatbow .The recipient is a big fella,and I was told he had a 31" draw.My question is; Since he is a compound shooter,what would his draw lenght most likely be with traditional equipment? Or,would you tiller to 31" to be safe?  God Bless
Title: Re: Question for Ex-"machine " shooters
Post by: knightd on August 12, 2009, 09:38:43 pm
I would tiller to 31".. just to be safe.. ;) Alot of guy's that make the change still keep the same form they used with the wheels..
Title: Re: Question for Ex-"machine " shooters
Post by: FlintWalker on August 12, 2009, 09:51:11 pm
Depends if he shot his compound with fingers or a release. If he used a release, his draw will likely be about 2 inches shorter. If he shot it with his fingers, you better tiller to 31". 
Title: Re: Question for Ex-"machine " shooters
Post by: nugget on August 12, 2009, 09:51:40 pm
I am preety sure he will try and draw it like a compound. I would tiller it out to 31 and then a little further to be sure. He will probably be standing up straight and drawing it to his ear, or close to it.
Title: Re: Question for Ex-"machine " shooters
Post by: woodstick on August 12, 2009, 10:28:38 pm
i allways go 2" shorter on switch from wheels to selfbow.
Title: Re: Question for Ex-"machine " shooters
Post by: Justin Snyder on August 12, 2009, 11:15:01 pm
I shoot 31 with a wheel bow and 29 with a longbow.  I would try to hit the target weight at 29" but I would definitely tiller to 31 just to make sure it doesn't get overdrawn.  It would be nice if you could teach him a little about anchor points before he draws.
Title: Re: Question for Ex-"machine " shooters
Post by: PeteC on August 13, 2009, 07:42:48 pm
Thanks a lot fellas.Everyone seems to be on the same page pretty much,so that's what I'll do,hit weight at 29" and tiller to 31".Thanks again .  God Bless