Hey folks. I was wondering if I could get some advice from more experienced bow hunters.
I'm getting into the sport. I've got a short draw length (in the range of 24-26").
I'm sort of at a loss as to what quality bows are out there that are optimized for a shorter draw. I've shot a few Hoyt's. I don't have a problem with the poundage. 60 lbs shoots fine, but I'm looking for something that will get me the most kinetic energy out of the arrow for my draw length. It seems like everything's set up for bigger folks these days. There seems to be a pretty big drop in zip from my friend's bow which is setup for 30" draw length versus what I've tried. I am actually scratching my head on that one because I figure the amount of force drawing a bow = the amount of force put into an arrow.
I don't think I'd have a problem shooting a 70 lb bow comfortably, but I was wondering if there are any models from 2017-2020, that would work well in short draw lengths. I was debating looking at a bow set up for speed like an Xpedite or a Hoyt Turbo model and was wondering how much of a drop in speed I'd see. I wish the manufacturers would post their speed ratings within each draw length.
This bow would be used for hunting deer and small game. My friend mentioned that he had issues with game ducking shots with slower bows that were taken care of once he up'd the speed on his arrows. I guess that's why I'm thinking about it. Thanks for all the advice in advance.
I'm getting into the sport. I've got a short draw length (in the range of 24-26").
I'm sort of at a loss as to what quality bows are out there that are optimized for a shorter draw. I've shot a few Hoyt's. I don't have a problem with the poundage. 60 lbs shoots fine, but I'm looking for something that will get me the most kinetic energy out of the arrow for my draw length. It seems like everything's set up for bigger folks these days. There seems to be a pretty big drop in zip from my friend's bow which is setup for 30" draw length versus what I've tried. I am actually scratching my head on that one because I figure the amount of force drawing a bow = the amount of force put into an arrow.
I don't think I'd have a problem shooting a 70 lb bow comfortably, but I was wondering if there are any models from 2017-2020, that would work well in short draw lengths. I was debating looking at a bow set up for speed like an Xpedite or a Hoyt Turbo model and was wondering how much of a drop in speed I'd see. I wish the manufacturers would post their speed ratings within each draw length.
This bow would be used for hunting deer and small game. My friend mentioned that he had issues with game ducking shots with slower bows that were taken care of once he up'd the speed on his arrows. I guess that's why I'm thinking about it. Thanks for all the advice in advance.