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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 25, 2012, 10:47:56 pm

Title: yew bow length
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 25, 2012, 10:47:56 pm

Thinking about building myself a yew bow. My standard style of bow, rigid handle. I would like it to be un-backed.  about 1\4"  or 3\8" of sapwood and then the rest heart of course. I want it in the mid 60#s at my  short 25 or 25 1\2" draw length.  how short of an unbacked yew bow can I get away with.  I can build osage bows 60" long and 25" draw all day long, but I dont know what I can get away with with yew..    any thoughts.????    again, un-backed, 65ish pounds at 25"  how long?  I'd be super happy with 61" long but I coul dbe very happy iwth 62 or 64.            66" just seems so long to me after shooting 61" on a regular basis.

Title: Re: yew bow length
Post by: Keenan on February 25, 2012, 11:45:34 pm

Good yew will do it no problem at 60 inches. Make your rigid handle as short of non bending as possible and you will be well within the range for a 25" draw.

Title: Re: yew bow length
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 26, 2012, 09:51:05 am

great. i figured it would be up for it.  thanks.  just gotta find a stave next