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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Newindian on September 09, 2013, 11:12:33 am

Title: Bow length opinion
Post by: Newindian on September 09, 2013, 11:12:33 am

Thinking I want to make my self a Molly with a 1-2 working limb to lever ratio, bend in the handle and sinew backed Osage . How long should I make it I'm thinking 60"-58"

Title: Re: Bow length opinion
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 09, 2013, 12:53:58 pm

Draw length draw weight?

Title: Re: Bow length opinion
Post by: Newindian on September 09, 2013, 08:03:20 pm

Oops 50-55@28"

Title: Re: Bow length opinion
Post by: bubby on September 09, 2013, 08:05:04 pm

60-62"will probably work fine

Title: Re: Bow length opinion
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 09, 2013, 08:31:37 pm

Id say 56" is fine. Go with 3 layers of well laid sinew.

Title: Re: Bow length opinion
Post by: BowEd on September 09, 2013, 08:40:39 pm

That'll be something.9 to 10 inch working  / 18 to 19 inch lever per limb.You be sure to post that sucker OK?