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new bow what do you think

Started by mike319, May 06, 2011, 05:26:00 AM

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mike319

well new to me . i just got a used martin savanah the wt is 55@31". what do you think the draw wt is at 28" and will the bow perform well not drawing it to 31"?
thanks
mike

Workaholic1

I'm curious, how do you know it's 55@31?  Martin marks their bows like Bear does, the weight marked is at 28".

-rich
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horatio1226

"So long as the moon returns to the heavens in a bent, beautiful arc, so long will the fascination with archery in man lasts."

JRY309

If you order a Martin from a dealer you can specfic how you want it marked.I ordered a Martin Vision from a dealer and they marked it 56#@27 and my name on it.

Zradix

QuoteOriginally posted by horatio1226:
about 46#
Yeah my 45#@28" is about 54# at 31"
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

copperhead95

usually figue about 3 lbs per inch of draw lost or gained.
47# 56" Anneewakee Addiction recurve
"Don't tread on me!"

Zradix

QuoteOriginally posted by Zradix:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by horatio1226:
about 46#
Yeah my 45#@28" is about 54# at 31" [/b]
To clarify it is a savannah
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

freeman

As for the performance, it will shoot fine. Just lighter. It's kind of a short bow for a 31" draw to start with. Wish I never would have sold mine.


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