Does an overdraw effect the "forgiveness" of a bow

[bvoss]

I just got a new (to me) bow. I wanted to get a bow that was longer and a little more forgiving since I am a tall guy and an average archer and this bow seems to have both. It has an overdraw on it however, and I'm not sure if that effects the torque and forgiveness of a bow, but I was wondering if someone on here could tell me. THanks

 

[Buck Assassin]

I think it wouldn't make much difference. My brother had one on his older bow and he always shot well with it.

 

[Hoss]

Yes, the overdraw will definately affect the forgiveness of the bow, by exagerrating the torque applied to the grip. Ideally, the rest would support the arrow directly above the pressure point of the grip. With the advent of the carbon arrows the overdraw was largely shunned. The arrow weight could be reduced enough to make minimum weight of the arrow without the added issues of an overdraw, by switching to carbon.

 

[Radar]

Yes , anytime your arrow rest is behind the wrist , it will magnify the effects of grip torque .

 

[Buck Assassin]

Wow! Did not know that! I learn something new everyday on this site! It makes sense now that I think about it though.

 

[bvoss]

Thanks a lot. I thought it might, I am going to put a new rest on it. Or a used one if anyone knows of one for sale

 

[bobthebowhunter]

Be sure too that your arrows aren't too light. This can also screw a bow up in a hurry. Arrow weight should be 5 grains per each pound of draw weight by standard. Just a thought