29 inches is a helpful draw length. The factory standard now on most bows is 29" and they adjust from there. Thats a very average DL so it will probably be easy to find something.

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I believe the weight of the draw was roughly 65 lbs.

If this is your first bow, I would consider getting a 50-60 lb bow, set the draw weight around 50-52 to start out and then work your way up to it being completely maxed out, which should be around 62 lb. It's way more important to establish a good form and good shooting habits, and that's easy to do on a lighter draw weight. It's one thing if you can draw back 65 lbs., but drawing it back to shoot 2-3 or more rounds is a whole 'nother story.

Shooting a bow uses a very unique combination of muscles that other activities do not. Regardless of how strong you are, it takes a while for the right muscles to work together and be conditioned to easily draw the bow and be rock steady at full draw.

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Posted by 4X4DEMON

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Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 7/10/14 at 6:18 pm to TheBowhunter

I am still shooting my redhead kronik that I got several years ago from bass pro. Its made by diamond and cost about $350. I've spent about that much on accessories. Its a giid starter bow. I'm looking to upgrade and am really leaning toward the bear motive or agenda.

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Posted by brad8504

Member since Jul 2004

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Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:14 pm to TheBowhunter

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Shooting a bow uses a very unique combination of muscles that other activities do not. Regardless of how strong you are, it takes a while for the right muscles to work together and be conditioned to easily draw the bow and be rock steady at full draw.

This.

I've got about a 30" DL and a 69# draw. Didn't shoot my bow for a year and the first shooting session wasn't all that great. Once I found my rhythm again, things got better. Nebraska opens on 9/1 this season, so hopefully I have a little time to get out there and pursue a velvet buck.

I'll say this much, find what's comfortable for you. I've got an '09 Diamond The Rock and it's a good bow. It's not as fast as some of the ones they're coming out with today, but at 270 fps, it gets the job done.

I've practiced enough to where squeezing the release and letting the arrow fly is subconscious. The only conscious thing I do is find my anchor point. Mine touches the side of my nose as opposed to the tip of the nose. A lot of people will say I'm wrong, but it works for me.

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