John Schulz had a 26" draw and shot 64" hill bows just fine.   

Good deal guys. Thanks for the information. Will look into one.

For anyone interested I put this short video together of me shooting my new longbow. I plan on making a much more detailed review/overview video in the future but I want to get some game with it first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRdrvOEBXm8&t=5s

Well, bug has got me again.  I am finally going to call Craig and have him make me a take down Cheetah.  Just trying to decide which wrap to put on it.  I love the stingray wrap on the Sirocco, but he said out of it.  So down to Deer, Elk or Moose.  I only had deer on all the ones I owned.  Anyone feel any difference or benefit from Elk or Moose?

I don't have any experience with moose leather but I do prefer elk leather over deer leather.  Elk is thicker and more durable but it still feels pretty supple. I don't think you can make a wrong choice.  Congratulations on the new bow.

I have a 25" draw length and own 7 ASL's. All are 68" long. They are smooth, and, if I do my part, shoot very accurately. I don't understand the physics involve in efficiency as related to bow length, but I have no desire to shoot shorter bows. If you shoot straight, the longer bows will all kill your deer.

I like a beaver tail wrap.  Agreed Sam, long ASL is good.  68/69" for me.  I'm not drawing 28"

I've got moose on one of my Hill bows. I like it a lot. Moose is a little thicker and has a cushion feel to it. Real comfortable to shoot especially for longer periods.

I draw 27.25" and have owned bows ranging from 64-68".  I've settled on 66" bows, which is the happy medium of performance and smoothness for me. Shoot what makes you happy. With an ASL in your hand, it's hard not to be. 

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Didn't I read somewhere that Howard Hill or John Schulz said the formula for finding the perfect bow length was your draw length plus 40" ?

I get finger pinch at 64 , I gotta shoot at least 66 or higher. 

Quote from: Tradcat on July 16, 2021, 05:03:01 PM
Didn't I read somewhere that Howard Hill or John Schulz said the formula for finding the perfect bow length was your draw length plus 40" ?

I read that also. Not sure where but it seems like a good formula to avoid finger pinch. 

I am loving the American bow Steve made.  I got a Bateman glove and for me it is so much better on my shooting.  Now to get last set of arrows made, and organize my gear, season is 45 days out in Illinois.

Getting ready......

My son has been using her for the last few years and took a nice doe.  This year he goes to college and the old girl will be going out with me.....

Received my new Maddog stringfollow. 69" and51@29. Liking it a lot. Forgot how much fun an Asl is.
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Katman looks like a great bow, heard great things about Mikes bows never got to try one.

Never get tired of looking at Hill bows

Hill cheetah. 68" and 60#@28

Got a new hill style on its way. On a 51# @26" drawing 26.5" what size aluminum would be a good starting point using 125 grain tips

Nice looking cheetah, Craig should be finishing mine up, been few months cann't wait.