Question: Recurve Bow Draw Length

[longrifle]

Hey folks,

My father in law has a custom recurve bow that he would like to give me...I have plenty of experience with compound bows but zero with recurves. The problem is that I have a 32" draw and he has a 30" draw, are recurves like compounds in that they should be tailored to your specific draw length?? I do believe it has a 60 lb draw weight...Many thanks in advance.

'rifle

[J_T]

Hey folks,

My father in law has a custom recurve bow that he would like to give me...I have plenty of experience with compound bows but zero with recurves. The problem is that I have a 32" draw and he has a 30" draw, are recurves like compounds in that they should be tailored to your specific draw length?? I do believe it has a 60 lb draw weight...Many thanks in advance.

'rifle

I assume with a 32" draw your are not only a longrifle, but a longfellow. Performance will depend on the length of the bow. If it's a short bow and with a 32" draw you may compromise performance, but there are ways around that.

If the recurve is a 62" there should not be much in terms of performance issues. The bow is likely built for 28" or 30" draw length. Probably says so on one of the limbs. At a longer draw you just add to the speed of the arrow.

[longrifle]

Thanks for the info J T.

So, the extra draw length won't cause the limbs to come apart?

Thanks.

'rifle

[Bow Walker]

As J_T said - as long as the bow is in (or around) the 62 inch long area you should be good to go. The extra draw length will just add a few extra pounds to the draw weight. Start flinging!

[Onesock]

I doubt very much that you will draw a recurve bow to the 32 inch mark. The rest is as JT says. Have fun.

[greybark]

Take off two inches (for Trad form) , your normal and OK.

[longrifle]

I'll check the overall length of the bow out this weekend and fire away, thanks for the advice!

'rifle