Bow sizes for finger-shooters question

[DMLeners]

I have had the same PSE bow for almost 20 years and while it's a good bow, I
am thinking about buying a new bow. I have upgraded the PSE as much as
possible and the best speeds I can get out of it are around 210-215 fps. at
peak bow weight of 70#. I currently finger-shoot and would like to
continue. I've looked at the general market and noticed that most bows are
39" and shorter. I know the longer the bow length, the more forgiving the
bow; however the shorter the bow, the more energy for the arrow (as in 300+
fps).

Question: How short of a bow can a finger-shooter go and still maintain
reasonable accuracy?

I am looking at 3 bows right now, the Hoyt Protec XT 3000 at 43 inches at
290 fps, the Hoyt Protec XT2000 at 40" at 295 fps, and the Hoyt Vortec at 39
1/4 inches at 305 fps. I didn't see any PSE that were really reasonable on
size for finger-shooters. Any comments on these Hoyt's?

Thanks.
Don

[Jane Jackson]

The 43 inch Hoyt should be fairly comfortable for a finger shooter. Anything
under that would be very hinkey for a finger shooter to use.
Jane
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[Almus Kenter]

In alt.archery Jane Jackson <jrj1...@mindspring.com> wrote:
: The 43 inch Hoyt should be fairly comfortable for a finger shooter. Anything

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Be careful of the very high deflex bows for finger shooting.
I have a hoyt oasis (43") that I don't particulary like because the deflex
causes the balance of the bow to be such that the bow falls back
on your hand when you shoot. So you end up needing a very long/heavy
stabilizer to counter balance.

Unfortunately for us finger shooters there are very few good choices
out there. My #1 bow now is a PSE custom bow (from their custom shop)
It is essentially a NOVA LR (LR=Long-Riser) (41" ?) with vector-5 (target)
cam/wheels.
High speed achieved through radical cams is harder to control with fingers.

Good Luck

-Almus
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almus kenter
ake...@cfa.harvard.edu

`` Pluralitas est ponenda sine neccesitate ''

[BAK]

On Mon, 15 Oct 2001 16:22:44 -0500, "DMLeners"
<DMLe...@geocities.com> wrote:

>I am looking at 3 bows right now, the Hoyt Protec XT 3000 at 43 inches at
>290 fps, the Hoyt Protec XT2000 at 40" at 295 fps, and the Hoyt Vortec at 39
>1/4 inches at 305 fps. I didn't see any PSE that were really reasonable on
>size for finger-shooters. Any comments on these Hoyt's?

I shoot fingers with a 40" Hoyt Aspen 2000 XT that I bought over the
summer and I really like it. Prior to that, I shot a 44" HoytEaston
Spectra Lite Hunter. A lot depends on your draw length. Mine is
short at 28". The longer the draw length, the more acute the angle
will be for the same size bow-be sure you take that into account.

Another thing I found, though, is that shooting 3 fingers under is
extremely comfortable for me. No fingers on top, no finger pinch.
Plus, I've found that my range estimation is far better than with the
normal 1:2 finger draw since the arrow is closer to my eye (I shoot
pins and peep, but range estimation is still better). I get slightly
better fixed yardage groups with 1:2, but far better 3-D (and thus,
hunting) scores with 0:3. The only disadvantage I've found with 3
fingers under is that the cock feather of a 3-fletch will burn my
cheek. Normally not a problem since I shoot 4-fletch anyway.

BAK
Hoyt Aspen

[Mary Ann & Corey]

Finger shooters~~~~~~> 40" + axle to axle.
Longer is better for finger shooters

mac...@webtv.net

[Conor]

MAC...@webtv.net (Mary Ann & Corey) wrote in message news:<152-3BCE...@storefull-147.iap.bryant.webtv.net>...

> Finger shooters~~~~~~> 40" + axle to axle.
> Longer is better for finger shooters
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See if you can find a PSE XLR 900 around, you may be lucky and find
a new one, or a good used one. 43 inches ata, and the Synergy 3 cam is
good for fingers. I finally switched to release only and sold mine, it
was a great bow, highly accurate, fast and forgiving. The heavy weight
is the only real downside.

Conor

[John Ellison]

How short do you want to go?

I've just started using a Merlin Hunter's Quest shooting fingers with no
problem. I have been using a Martin Fury with the Fury twin cams and it was
an animal to shoot - my scores have shot up (pardon the pun) since I
started using my Merlin.

The HQ is 31.5" axle-to-axle and I have a 30" draw length.

The single cam version has a HUGE cam (relatively speaking) with means that
the string angle is somewhat relaxed on the fingers at full draw.

I'm pulling sixty pounds and shooting about 300fps.

Check out Merlin's website at www.merlin-bows.co.uk

John

[Mike]

I don't know if you're set on the manufacturer's mentioned but another
bow to look at an Oneida. They are absolutely the best finger shooter
bow. String length is 48 inches and it is a quick, very smooth, and
forgiving bow. The current models are the Black Eagle and the Pro. I
shoot an Aeroforce year-round between hunting, winter and summer 3D
leagues. Their website is www.oneidaeaglebows.com. Just thought you
might like some options.

Mike