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Originally Posted by futuresoptions View Post
I think that I would like to try that some day, I have watched a couple videos already about making wood/fiberglass long bows.

So If I am planning on a 28" draw, then I would probably need 30" or 31" arrows?
Yes 30" should suffice. Here is an excellent webpage for such stuff...

https://www.3riversarchery.com/pdf/ArrowCharts.pdf

This past summer I made a bow from a hickory stave. Just a simple self-bow. it turned out pretty good. 42lbs. @ 28" I'm shooting primitive arrows with it also.
Good luck and post some pics.
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