Draw Length Question.
12-01-2010, 03:43 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pensacola Florida
Posts: 326
Draw Length Question.
Im kinda new to bowhunting and haven't been able to find a bow with a draw length that is right for me. Im 6'6 What should my draw length be? Does anyone know that is tall or just anyone in general have a estimated opinion or answer?
12-01-2010, 05:37 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: howard,carroll,clinton co,in
Posts: 145
I'm new to bow hunting too,I was told to shoot whatever feels comfortable.I went with the placement of my hand when i draw back....I place my thumb on the back of my neck,so i know i hit the same spot every time.I got a PSE in july and shot it EVERY night for about an hour and a half.I just wanna make shure my shot is on....i dont want to wound a deer...I want to eat it! hope what little i have helps...
12-01-2010, 05:53 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: central and east texas
Posts: 4,894
12-01-2010, 07:09 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY: NYC to Watertown
Posts: 897
Really depends on your stance/ position, what your comfortable with.
Can try this.
With a tape measure, hold one end with forward hand, hand that's holding the bow,
Other end hold with drawing hand,
In position drawing hand should come back somewhere around your cheeck,
Then try a few bow a close to that range, if it lands at 31" try 30"-32" or so.
Can try this.
With a tape measure, hold one end with forward hand, hand that's holding the bow,
Other end hold with drawing hand,
In position drawing hand should come back somewhere around your cheeck,
Then try a few bow a close to that range, if it lands at 31" try 30"-32" or so.
So I hope that works.
12-01-2010, 07:46 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Virginia / West Virginia
Posts: 4,906
While most folks don't shoot longer than 31", asking us to tell you what your correct d/l is.....that ain't gonna work. Go to a reputable shop, and get fitted properly - and try out some bows while you are there.
12-03-2010, 12:36 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,314
What WV Hunter said - Go to a pro shop and let them resolve that issue for you. This is critical in your experience as a bowhunter. If you are shooting a bow that isn't fitted properly it will let you down when you need it the most.
12-03-2010, 05:26 PM
#10
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Stark County OH
Posts: 69
when i was looking for my bow i went and got fitted. im only 6'3 but i have a 6'7 wingspan and ended up with a draw length of 31 1/2. i just settle with the 31 and got a new anchor point. the guys will take take and get the bow set up for you. i watched my buddy try and draw my old bow but he could never get it back far enough because of his shorter draw length