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Nice work! At my somewhat-advanced age, and with an old shoulder injury, such poundages are too much. The first bow I built was around 50 pounds, and it was difficult even after some time spent training. The next one I did was closer to 45 pounds and I could feel the difference and shoot with good form. To Kjev: Yes, form and technique are more important than draw-weight. You should determine your draw-length before ever attempting to build a bow, and work to achieve your target draw-weight at that distance. 28 inches is a sort of "standard", but body size, arm length, shoulder flexibility...All can change this by inches. Where to "anchor" is a matter of personal preference. Target shooters use elaborate techniques to get exactly the same draw each time; "kisser" buttons on the string, "clickers" on the bow... Just look at any archery catalogue. Hunters are usually not so picky as shots must often be taken quickly, but form and consistency are necessary for accuracy.
One of the contributors to the Primitive Bowyer's Bible said he'd built bows and shot them for many years....But then his son married a competitive target archer. He began studying with her and was rapidly made aware of the many bad habits he'd developed over the years! His shooting improved greatly.
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