draw length?

[peteski]

I'm curious what draw length your bows are set at, especially if you are between 5'8-5'10 as I am 5'9. I bought a brand new Trykon 2 years ago and am yet to shoot as well with it as my old bow, about 20 points less on average shooting 3spot vegas targets. It is strictly a hunting setup and I know I could squeeze a few more points if I used a target stabilizer, scoped sight and used a back tension release ect. But my reasons for target shooting is to get better with my HUNTING setup. Draw length on my old bow was 28.5" When I bought the new bow they watched me draw a 28.5 and a 29" bow and thought

the 29" fit me better. I have read articles that said to measure your wingspan from middle finger to middle finger, and for a 71" wingspan like mine I should be shooting a bow with a 28" d.l. I realize this is just a rule of thumb,and there are many factors what D.L. is best for each person. My anchor point is with my bottom knuckle of my index finger just behind my jawbone right under my ear lobe. I am also curious as to what you use for an anchor point.

[wtnhunt]

My form is best and I am comfortable shooting a 30 inch draw with a release and string loop, I am 6'2".

Anchor point for me, my index finger just a little behind and up under my ear, if I stretch my thumb out it rests slightly to the back side of my neck.

[bowtech]

if you have a loop on your bow ... try taking it off and shooting with nocks .. it will shorten the length of pull a bit and may make a difference.. dot know how hoyt operates .. but also you may be able to change the module if they have them . i am 5-8 and i shoot a 28.5 .. i tryed the 29 but i like a little more bend in my arm than most people...

[RangerClay]

Mine is 29-1/2 with a string loop.

[Leo]

I shoot a 31" draw with a string loop. I'm capable of shooting longer but that's comfortable to me.

I'm 6' 5" and my wing span is 80"

It's hard to stay drawn against the "wall" if you are all out of pull. You're better off to have a little pull left at full draw than use it all up every time you draw the bow back.

Guys who have a real tough time from keeping their release hand from creeping forward when at full draw a long time, often have their draw lengths a little too long.

IMO, too short is easier to deal with than too long.

[rhine16]

I'm 6'2" and have a 29" draw with a loop. I could shoot 30 easily, but i like a little bend in my arm also.

[hutchies]

5'11" and I shoot a 28+ loop.

[Gator]

5 10 27" with a loop, ahve shot up to 29" with a loop though playing around, oh yeah, it was also left handed!!

[hutchies]

To me a shorter DL is more comfortable and I shoot it better than shooting a longer DL. I lose a little bit of speed but accuracy is where it's at.

[ultratec1]

I'm 5-10" and shoot 27" for indoor and hunting and 27.5" for 3-D. In my opinion it is better to short on draw length than long.

[HUNTINGMAN]

I am 6'2" and shoot 29" draw at 70# with a string loop,I have no problems with my setup.Although this year I am going to try to shortin my loop some,mayby get a little more bend in my arm for when I have more clothes on in the winter.

[DU_man_84]

27 inch draw shot off the string here

[Guest lovetobowhunt]

To me a shorter DL is more comfortable and I shoot it better than shooting a longer DL. I lose a little bit of speed but accuracy is where it's at.

Would have to agree on this. I'm 6'2" and shoot a 28" draw plus a loop at 65 pounds. Bought my SB and it had a 29.5". When I swapped the cam out I saw a huge difference in my groups.

[Michiganbowhunter_SQ2]

I'm 5'6-5'7 and shoot 27 inch draw

[Canuck2]

Here's some information I found interesting, about draw lengths with or without a string loop as well as a way to determine roughly what your draw length will be.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/drawlength.htm

http://www.yeoldearcheryshoppe.com/drawlength.php

If your bow is all set up and you're sailing along just fine but wondering what your draw length has actually been set at, the following calculation will give you it exactly:

1) Nock an arrow and make a mark on it where it sits on the rest. Come to full draw and have someone accurately mark on the arrow where it now contacts the rest. Measure the distance between the marks (after you've let down and removed the arrow from the bow, of course.)

2) Measure your bow's actual brace height; that is, the distance from the throat of the grip to the relaxed string.

3) Add 1 & 2 together, then add another 1 3/4 inches. Voila, there's your draw length.

I've forgotten mine:o; will have to get someone to mark a drawn arrow for me and find out.

Oh ya, another good bit of info in the first link is how it shows draw lengths too long and too short. Note how the string it at the guy's nose tip; too far forward = too short, too far back = too long.

[Straight Shooter]

I'm 6' 2" with a 30" draw length; I use my index finger and thumb to make a U shape and anchor this on te side of my jaw. No loop either. If the string is coming down the side of your face beyond your nose then that is a good indication that your draw length is to long. You want to be able to have the string just touching the tip of your nose when at full draw and looking through the peep. Not off to the side of it or touching your cheek.

[QDMAworks4me]

I'm 5'6-5'7 and shoot 27 inch draw

Same here

[Guest ohbowhntr]

My form is best and I am comfortable shooting a 30 inch draw with a release and string loop, I am 6'2".

Anchor point for me, my index finger just a little behind and up under my ear, if I stretch my thumb out it rests slightly to the back side of my neck.

This is exactly what I do, and I'm just a hair under 6'.

[Canuck2]

By direct measurement and using the formula {power stroke + brace height + 1.75} my draw length is 29.25". This is pretty much in line with a height of 6'1".

However, wingspan is a much more accurate method to try and identify your draw length than height is. One formula for that is (wingspan - 15) divided by 2 = draw length. BUT that's just a ball park figure and there's more work to be done after that.

Based on the data that the various posters have put on here so far, as well as data I scrounged off another site, here's a graph pitting height against draw length. Note that, as expected, there's a linear concentration of values but there are also some flyers.

For example, someone who is 5'10" is very likely to have a draw length close to 28", but they vary from 27 to 29 in this sample set.

[aksheephuntress]

....thank you for posting that info / web pages on measuring for draw length. I will pass it around up here.It seems so important.

As I mentioned in a different post, I went for a year shooting a 20 y/o Hoyt( I really like Hoyt....but just got a Martin)...and target shot daily with a draw length at 31. I thought something was wrong with my shoulder. I was later measured up in Anchorage, and found out my draw length is 28. Luckily, my guy and I have the same draw length.(I always wondered why I enjoyed his PSE better!) I didn't know that height had anything to do with it. ??(I'm 5'4", 125 #: he is 5'11", 175#)

...I use a loop, and bend my left arm a little...and my anchor point is right in the corner of my mouth.

[Canuck2]

5'4'' and drawing 31"? Man, that must have been uncomfortable. Glad you found your way to a more likely draw length, but keep on getting critiqued by someone who really is knowledgeable; you may find it getting even shorter.

[arrow32]

6'2 30 1/2 DL with D loop. I could shoot it at a 31 but feel very comfortable with the 30 1/2 DL.

To me shooting a little shoter DL rather than a longer one will help you out in the accuracy department from what I have seen.