Bow Sugestion

[Karl-Erik]

Hej, Bow Hunting will become legal in Sweden in a short while and I am looking for my first setup.

Feel free to recomend some Bows, Arrows Lenght etc?

Im 6 feet tall.

BR /Erik

[brohymn2]

Is there any chance of getting to an archery dealer? That would be your best bet as they can set you up. If there are none in Sweden maybe Finland has a shop. I dunno how far it it would be for you to get to one but that would be your best choice as to figuring out drawlength, arrow length and tuning and what not

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

First to the Site...


The Top Canadian Bow would be APA archery...

https://apaarchery.com/product-category/bows/

Outstanding on Sweden and bowhunting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At six foot your draw will/can be anywhere from 30 to even possibly 32" pending on build..

you can get an approximate draw for you by using the chart and calculations here...

L.O.S.T. Arrow Archery
Measuring Your Draw Length
Neil B. Stratton
Measuring draw length may be harder than most people think when trying to acquire a draw length without using a bow-I will cover some common methods here to help one estimate closely what their draw length is.
Unlike a traditional recurve bow that can be drawn back to virtually any length, a compound bow will draw back only a specific distance before it stops (the wall). Compound bows are designed to be shot from the full-draw position.
If a compound bow is set for a 29" draw length, it should always be shot from the full 29" draw position. But the bow cannot be over-drawn, say to 30" or 31", without modifying the setup on the bow. So the draw length on your compound bow must be set to match your particular size. When we setup your bow, we will adjust the bow for your precise draw length.
To measure your draw length, determine the length of your arm-span in inches. Stand with your arms out and palms facing forward. Don't stretch when measuring. Just stand naturally. Have someone else help you, and measure from the tip of one middle finger to the other. Then simply divide that number by 2.5. The quotient is your proper draw length (in inches) for your body size.

The majority of compound bow owners set their bows for too much draw length, which results in poor shooting form - inaccuracy - and painful string slap on the forearm. You will better enjoy - and be more successful with your new bow when it is fitted properly to your body. And REMEMBER! If in doubt, choose a little LESS draw length rather than a little more. If you are still unsure, or plan to shoot with a string loop, you may benefit from reading our Additional Discussion on Draw Length.

If you are a person of average proportions, your arm-span will be roughly equal to your height (in inches). So there is often a direct correlation between a person's height and their draw length as well. Once you have computed your draw length using the method above, you can double-check yourself by using the scale below - to see if your number is within the expected range.

Measuring Your Proper Draw Length

Recently several people have called in to order a bow, however there was a lot of confusion on the draw length

Measuring draw length may be harder or easier than most people think when trying to acquire a draw length without using a bow...

There are standards but we were not all created equal…some of us can scratch our ankles without bending over while standing…other have to sit down just to scratch their knees…muscle bond “Popeye” arms react different than “Olive Oil” arms…

It wasn’t that long ago that even 50% of shooters had draw too long for them, 20 years ago everyone was a 29” draw…

Even today we have too many shooters trying to shoot a draw too long for them, and fact is its better slightly shorter draw than a too long draw which results in many issues.

SO I will cover some common methods here to help one estimate closely what their draw length is…

Unlike a traditional recurve bow that can be drawn back to virtually any length to its max, a compound bow will draw back only a specific distance before it stops (the wall). Compound bows are designed to be shot from the full-draw position.

If a compound bow is set for a 29" draw length, it should always be shot from the full 29" draw position. But the bow cannot be over-drawn, say to 30" or 31", without modifying the setup on the bow. So the draw length on your compound bow must be set to match your particular size.

When we setup your bow, we will adjust the bow for your precise draw length.

There were several old standards to measure your draw length…

ONE… is to determine the length of your arm-span in inches. Stand with your arms out and palms facing forward. Don't stretch when measuring. Just stand naturally.
Have someone else help you, and measure from the tip of one middle finger to the other. Then simply divide that number by 2.5.
That would be your proper draw length (in inches) for your body size.

TWO… Your wingspan typically is the same as your height in inches. So your height in inches minus 15 and then divided by 2 will be also your draw length, or at least also a very good starting point

Or is it?

The majority of compound bow owners set their bows for too much draw length, which results in poor shooting form - inaccuracy - and painful string slap on the forearm. You will better enjoy - and be more successful with your new bow when it is fitted properly to your body. And REMEMBER! If in doubt, choose a little LESS draw length rather than a little more. If you are still unsure, or plan to shoot with a string loop, you may benefit from reading our additional discussion on Draw Length.


Once you have computed your draw length using the method above, you can double-check yourself by using the scale below - to see if your number is within the expected range.



Another old school method is to stand in good form as with shooting a bow…body in the perfect T …place bow hand fist flat against a flat surface like a wall…with draw hand place index finger in corner of mouth while looking at bow hand as in a full draw….measure from wall to to that point of corner of mouth.

The reason you measure from your hand to the corner of your mouth is that it is directly below your eye, and it is a consistent reference point when you sight, hence why when using a kisser button it sits in corner of mouth.

This method got us very close also…

However the method I prefer most, which is not always possible and the above will get one very close, but I like to have the shooter in person of course…and at first guestimate their draw by eye than analyze that draw… as in diagram below…

I usually instantly can tell their draw once bow is drawn by looking at release arm…which should be in line with arrow at draw, once fit with proper draw bow is so comfortable and both shooter and bow is at their most best accuracy

Bows with a movable draw stop will be the most precise; however we will strive to match your bow with your proper draw and make you ONE shooting machine.

I would strongly suggest a bow with a longdraw that is draw lentgh adjustable via adjustable module rather than a draw specific cam or draw due to where you live and shortage of PRO bow shops...

Once draw and bow choice is determined we could help you more...
best of luck in your choice and new adventures...


Neil