Limb length

[Marty]

I have recently developed some problems with my back (cervical disk) and will likely be getting it operated on in the near future. I have been shooting a 60#x60" super diablo at 27" draw and know that its time to lighten up a bit. I am considering going to a lighter pull and a little longer length bow to tame things down a little.

Will going from 60" to 62" make much difference? I am planning on reducing to 50# and want a bow that is smooth and easy. Any thoughts you are willing to share would be welcome.

[BowDonkey]

Hey Marty, you probably know lots of folks that I do from that area. Go into the store here and order yourself a Quinn. Or for a few more $ get youself a Warf. How much you want to spend? If you want the ultimate, there's a DAS. Do you shoot in that new indoor place in Ely or head on down to Virginia?

[Cato]

Donk is right on the money about bow choices.

At your draw length, I don't think you'd notice the difference. Especially not at hunting distances.

The issue of length varies not only with your draw length, but also from bow to bow and design to design. I draw slightly under 31", and am shooting a 62" DAS with no problems at all. In fact, I shot his 60" pretty well.

If you end up with a Warfer, the question may be mute, as with the longer risers I don't know if you can even get a set up under 62".

Cato

[Marty]

Thanks for the info. I have been in fact looking at a metal riser Stallion. I don't know anything about the Quinn bows but have read all I can find on them. I shoot three under on an elevated rest and like the idea of having a bow that is easy to tune. Sounds like the stallion might fit the bill perfectly.

If all goes well with the back thing and the stallion works out I would love to look into the DAS as the ultimate. After all I'm getting old enough to owe myself the best at least one more time.

I haven't shot indoors for many years nor have I been involved with a league of any kind. Not many archers up here in Ely and the few there are seem to be pretty independant. The local warden tells me there are very few archery licenses sold up here. Not many deer as compared to the rest of the state.

I didn't know there was an indoor range up in Ely. The range in Virginia at the intersection of Hwy 169 and hwy 53 no longer exists sad to say. I have however heard that they are shooting at the community center in Babbit.

[Cato]

If you haven't done so, go to the other forum and do a search for Quinn bows. You will find lots of discussion, and lots of happy owners.

The DAS, however, is the ultimate. I have one, and another on the way. And yes, you owe it to yourself!!!!!!!!!!!

Cato

[Kelly]

The Quinn Stallion is a good choice and I'm sure you will really like it. Then I would get inline and order a DAS. They are the ultimate in bowhunting weapon, IMHO.

I have back problems too(arthritis and virtually no discs left in two joints but hopefully I can hold off for a long time before surgery. Anyway, I have dropped in bow weight and am really enjoying shooting again. My draw is/was 28.5" and I have a 62" DAS. Could have shot the 60" but I wanted the smoothness of the longer limbs. Plus, now my draw length has increased to 29.25" because of the lower weight and smoothness of the longer limbs.

[Pinelander]

Kelly is right, Marty... you may just increase on draw a little bit by going down that much in weight, I know I did. I think a 62" bow would help in all aspects, even if your draw length is no more than 28". In most cases, the longer the bow the less string angle... less finger pinch seems to make the draw feel easier and easier to hold, and a cleaner loose of the string as well. Good luck to you and hope everything goes well.

[Marty]

Thanks Kelly,
When you went to a lighter wieght pull did it seem to help reduce some of the pain? If I shoot 60 arrows with my current set-up I really pay the price.
I get pain down the arm and in my shoulder thats kind of tough to deal with.

I have a compound with 75% let off that you would think would help a bunch but I have found that the initial wieght at the front of the draw cycle seems to set things off even worse. Besides I would rather shoot my recurve any day. I love shooting my recurve beyond my ability to describe.

I am waiting a week or so before I order the bow until I have talked with the doc and am leaning towards 62" limbs. If I gain some draw length by going lighter I think that I will be happy with a 50# at 28", otherwise I will order a 55# at 28" in hopes of being close to 50# at 27" my current draw length.

Forgive me for sounding like a kid but the prospect of being able to continue to shoot has me excited and looking forward to more great times in the field.

[Scooter]

Good advice above. I like a 62" bow myself. I have been shooting a 55# 62" Quinn lately as a placeholder until my DAS arrives. Went 60" on the DAS. If I don't like that length I should be able to sell those winex limbs.

[Jim Pritchard]

Marty:
I have a DAS with that is 60" with medium ILF limbs. I got it set up this way to shoot in relatively cramped blinds.
I shoot 55#@30".
I'm now thinking I'll get a set of long limbs for the DAS making it a 62" bow.
It will be smoother, a little more forgiving and will have less finger pinch.
I'm not sure the 2" shorter bow was as critical as I thought
I also have a Massie recurve that's 60" long. I know it's too damn short!
Jim

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