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Title: Target bows
Post by: LittleBen on October 15, 2016, 07:49:00 PM

Anyone building longer bows like those typical of target shooting?

I'm finding I care more for longer bows lately.

Thinking of building something in the range of 64-66", large sight window, relatively long riser, recurve probably.

Any pics would be appreciated. Looking for some inspiration.

I'm thinking probably 1 piece, and I will probably use hickory backed Ipe if it seems reasonable. Initially thinking maybe 18"-22" fade to fade. I think I woulld need to go pretty long to get a nice open sight window.

If I can't figure it out I may just build an ILF riser and order some limbs. Obviously I could go to like 21" ILF riser since the limbs will be glass and can be a lot shorter.

Cheers

Title: Re: Target bows
Post by: Wolftrail on October 15, 2016, 11:13:00 PM

"I'm finding I care more for longer bows lately."
Yep I sure like a good 66" bow.  Just perfect for me and my 5'10" frame and 28" draw.
Thought most target bows were 68" and longer.?

Title: Re: Target bows
Post by: EwokArcher on October 15, 2016, 11:28:00 PM

I built my last recurve off of a binghams recurve form. Left it 66 inches long initially to test and am shooting it 45 pounds at 27 inches and it was so comfortable that I decided to not cut it down to the 62 inch length the form was made for.

Title: Re: Target bows
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 16, 2016, 09:35:00 AM

I've found that longer bows shoot better. Quieter and more accurate has been my findings.

Title: Re: Target bows
Post by: wcdurand on October 16, 2016, 12:10:00 PM

Have a look at Jaco Wessels bows's on timberpoint archery.He is in estonia. Risers 24" and his bows being used by many top archer's

Title: Re: Target bows
Post by: LittleBen on October 16, 2016, 08:29:00 PM

Thanks guys.

Dean , yeah most target bows are 68" and longer, as long as your 5'10" ish or taller. I'm 5'2" so a target bow for someone with my height (i.e. Children) is in the 64"-66" range, at least as if Essen recommended by height.

Willem, I will check that out.

Title: Re: Target bows
Post by: Wolftrail on October 17, 2016, 04:39:00 PM

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Originally posted by LittleBen:
Thanks guys.

Dean , yeah most target bows are 68" and longer, as long as your 5'10" ish or taller. I'm 5'2" so a target bow for someone with my height (i.e. Children) is in the 64"-66" range, at least as if Essen recommended by height.

Willem, I will check that out.

Of course; I did not remember to take a persons height into consideration.